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Cost of Living in Mae Sot

Mae Sot, Tak, Thailand · Population 31,530

▼ -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 Mae Sot

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 Mae Sot 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

Tak

62 km away · Tak

Kamphaeng Phet

105 km away · Kamphaeng Phet

Ban Na Sai

117 km away · Lamphun

Thoen

122 km away · Lampang

Sukhothai

137 km away · Sukhothai

Thung Sai

140 km away · Kamphaeng Phet

Sai Ngam

143 km away · Kamphaeng Phet

Ban Nong Kula

147 km away · Phitsanulok

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 Mae Sot

Mae Sot 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 Mae Sot 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 Mae Sot expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ฿15,631 ($428) per month in Mae Sot 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 Mae Sot?
A net salary of around ฿20,321 ($557) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Mae Sot with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Mae Sot is ฿21,353 ($585).
How much is rent in Mae Sot?
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 Mae Sot cheaper than Thailand on average?
Yes — Mae Sot 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 Mae Sot?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ฿3,574 ($98) in Mae Sot. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ฿158 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ฿47 ($1).
How do transport costs in Mae Sot compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Mae Sot is estimated at ฿578 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Mae Sot are estimates based on Thailand national averages adjusted for city size (population 31,530). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.