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Cost of Living in Ban Phonla Krang

Ban Phonla Krang, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand · Population 26,804

▼ -16% vs Thailand average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)฿15,631 ($428)
Couple, monthly฿28,031 ($768)
Family of four, monthly฿36,529 ($1,001)

Estimated Prices in Ban Phonla Krang

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant฿158 ($4.32)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range฿631 ($17.28)per meal
Cappuccino฿47.30 ($1.30)each
Monthly groceries (single person)฿3,574 ($97.92)per month
Monthly public transport pass฿578 ($15.84)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment฿1,524 ($41.76)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)฿442 ($12.10)per month
Fitness club membership฿442 ($12.10)per month
Cinema ticket฿116 ($3.17)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre฿7,359 ($202)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre฿5,119 ($140)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre฿15,358 ($421)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ban Phonla Krang is ฿21,353 ($585) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ฿15,631 ($428) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ฿20,321 ($557) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (฿5,119 ($140)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Nakhon Ratchasima

7 km away · Nakhon Ratchasima

Ban Mai

10 km away · Nakhon Ratchasima

Ban Cho Ho

13 km away · Nakhon Ratchasima

Chok Chai

22 km away · Nakhon Ratchasima

Pak Thong Chai

23 km away · Nakhon Ratchasima

Sung Noen

32 km away · Nakhon Ratchasima

Non Sung

33 km away · Nakhon Ratchasima

Sikhio

42 km away · Nakhon Ratchasima

Other Major Cities in Thailand

Bangkok

Krung Thep Maha Nakhon · pop. 18,007,000

฿23,291 ($638) / mo

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai · pop. 1,198,000

฿20,194 ($553) / mo

Nakhon Ratchasima

Nakhon Ratchasima · pop. 466,098

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Khon Kaen

Khon Kaen · pop. 416,988

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Hat Yai

Songkhla · pop. 406,513

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Phatthaya

Chon Buri · pop. 351,391

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Phitsanulok

Phitsanulok · pop. 281,929

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Phuket

Phuket · pop. 252,515

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Living in Ban Phonla Krang

Ban Phonla Krang is one of the key cities in Thailand. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ฿15,631 ($428), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ฿5,119 ($140) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ฿36,529 ($1,001) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ฿28,031 ($768) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ban Phonla Krang is ฿21,353 ($585). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ฿20,321 ($557) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ban Phonla Krang expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ฿15,631 ($428) per month in Ban Phonla Krang including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Thailand.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ban Phonla Krang?
A net salary of around ฿20,321 ($557) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ban Phonla Krang with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ban Phonla Krang is ฿21,353 ($585).
How much is rent in Ban Phonla Krang?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ฿7,359 ($202) per month in the city centre and ฿5,119 ($140) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ฿15,358 ($421).
Is Ban Phonla Krang cheaper than Thailand on average?
Yes — Ban Phonla Krang is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Thailand average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ban Phonla Krang?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ฿3,574 ($98) in Ban Phonla Krang. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ฿158 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ฿47 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ban Phonla Krang compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ban Phonla Krang is estimated at ฿578 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ban Phonla Krang are estimates based on Thailand national averages adjusted for city size (population 26,804). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.