Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand · Population 18,007,000 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Thailand average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ฿228 ($6.24) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ฿911 ($24.96) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ฿68.33 ($1.87) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ฿5,163 ($141) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ฿835 ($22.88) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ฿2,202 ($60.32) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ฿638 ($17.47) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ฿638 ($17.47) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ฿167 ($4.58) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ฿11,653 ($319) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ฿8,107 ($222) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ฿24,320 ($666) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Bangkok is ฿30,843 ($845) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ฿23,291 ($638) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ฿30,278 ($830) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (฿8,107 ($222)) represents about 35% of the total single-person budget.
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฿17,520 ($480) / moBangkok is the capital and one of the key cities in Thailand. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ฿23,291 ($638), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ฿8,107 ($222) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to ฿54,901 ($1,504) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ฿41,976 ($1,150) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Bangkok is ฿30,843 ($845). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ฿30,278 ($830) per month.