{"id":17729,"date":"2023-06-27T10:01:16","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T10:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/?p=17729"},"modified":"2023-07-01T13:40:35","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T13:40:35","slug":"what-is-the-cost-of-living-in-bangkok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-is-the-cost-of-living-in-bangkok\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the cost of living in Bangkok?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-is-the-cost-of-living-in-bangkok\/#Here_are_some_approximate_costs_for_common_expenses_in_Bangkok\" >Here are some approximate costs for common expenses in Bangkok:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-is-the-cost-of-living-in-bangkok\/#1_Accommodation\" >1. Accommodation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-is-the-cost-of-living-in-bangkok\/#2_Food\" >2. Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-is-the-cost-of-living-in-bangkok\/#3_Transportation\" >3. Transportation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-is-the-cost-of-living-in-bangkok\/#4_Utilities_electricity_water_internet\" >4. Utilities (electricity, water, internet)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-is-the-cost-of-living-in-bangkok\/#5_Entertainment_and_leisure\" >5. Entertainment and leisure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"17730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/maxresdefault-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/maxresdefault-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/maxresdefault-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/maxresdefault-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/maxresdefault-3-850x478.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/maxresdefault-3.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of living in Bangkok can vary depending on one&#8217;s lifestyle choices, preferences, and location within the city. Generally, Bangkok is considered to be an affordable city compared to many Western capitals. However, costs can still vary significantly depending on factors such as accommodation, dining choices, transportation, and entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_some_approximate_costs_for_common_expenses_in_Bangkok\"><\/span>Here are some approximate costs for common expenses in Bangkok:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Accommodation\"><\/span>1. Accommodation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5f28e5556283e.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5f28e5556283e.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5f28e5556283e-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5f28e5556283e-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5f28e5556283e-850x638.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center: 12,000 to 30,000+ Thai Baht per month<br>Rent for a one-bedroom apartment outside the city center: 7,000 to 20,000+ Thai Baht per month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Food\"><\/span>2. Food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" data-id=\"17732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shu-Bangkok-Street-Food-Hero-540535987-1440x823-1-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shu-Bangkok-Street-Food-Hero-540535987-1440x823-1-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shu-Bangkok-Street-Food-Hero-540535987-1440x823-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shu-Bangkok-Street-Food-Hero-540535987-1440x823-1-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shu-Bangkok-Street-Food-Hero-540535987-1440x823-1-850x486.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shu-Bangkok-Street-Food-Hero-540535987-1440x823-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Inexpensive meal at a local street food stall: 40 to 100 Thai Baht<br>Meal at a mid-range restaurant: 150 to 400 Thai Baht<br>Groceries for a week (for one person): 1,500 to 3,500 Thai Baht<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Transportation\"><\/span>3. Transportation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bangkok-bts-skytrain-9942e527c2b64812a5462b15c69cf732-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bangkok-bts-skytrain-9942e527c2b64812a5462b15c69cf732-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bangkok-bts-skytrain-9942e527c2b64812a5462b15c69cf732-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bangkok-bts-skytrain-9942e527c2b64812a5462b15c69cf732-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bangkok-bts-skytrain-9942e527c2b64812a5462b15c69cf732-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bangkok-bts-skytrain-9942e527c2b64812a5462b15c69cf732.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>BTS Skytrain or MRT Subway ticket: 16 to 59 Thai Baht per trip, depending on the distance<br>Public bus fare: 8 to 24 Thai Baht per trip<br>Taxi starting fare: 35 Thai Baht, plus additional charges based on distance and time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Utilities_electricity_water_internet\"><\/span>4. Utilities (electricity, water, internet)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-id=\"17734\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/100563679.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17734\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Monthly utilities for a small apartment: 1,500 to 3,000 Thai Baht<br>Internet (monthly): 600 to 1,500 Thai Baht<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Entertainment_and_leisure\"><\/span>5. Entertainment and leisure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/siampark_20180704232816-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/siampark_20180704232816-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/siampark_20180704232816-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/siampark_20180704232816-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/siampark_20180704232816-850x638.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/siampark_20180704232816.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Movie ticket: 150 to 300 Thai Baht<br>Fitness club membership: 1,500 to 3,000 Thai Baht per month<br>Nightlife and drinks: Varies widely depending on the venue and personal preferences<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The cost of living in Bangkok can vary depending on one&#8217;s lifestyle choices, preferences, and location within the city. 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