CostLens
HomeThailand › Loei

Cost of Living in Loei

Loei, Loei, Thailand · Population 22,339

▼ -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 Loei

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 Loei 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.

Compare Loei

Loei vs BangkokLoei vs Chiang MaiLoei vs Nakhon RatchasimaLoei vs Khon KaenLoei vs Hat YaiLoei vs Phatthaya

Nearby Cities

Wang Saphung

21 km away · Loei

Na Klang

53 km away · Nong Bua Lamphu

Nam Som

54 km away · Udon Thani

Na Yung

72 km away · Udon Thani

Nong Bua Lamphu

82 km away · Nong Bua Lamphu

Kut Chap

89 km away · Udon Thani

Lom Sak

94 km away · Phetchabun

Nong Wua So

95 km away · Udon Thani

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 Loei

Loei 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 Loei 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 Loei expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ฿15,631 ($428) per month in Loei 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 Loei?
A net salary of around ฿20,321 ($557) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Loei with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Loei is ฿21,353 ($585).
How much is rent in Loei?
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 Loei cheaper than Thailand on average?
Yes — Loei 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 Loei?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ฿3,574 ($98) in Loei. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ฿158 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ฿47 ($1).
How do transport costs in Loei compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Loei is estimated at ฿578 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Loei are estimates based on Thailand national averages adjusted for city size (population 22,339). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.