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Cost of Living in Nakhon Ratchasima

Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand · Population 466,098

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Single person, monthly (incl. rent)฿18,662 ($511)
Couple, monthly฿33,540 ($919)
Family of four, monthly฿43,779 ($1,199)

Estimated Prices in Nakhon Ratchasima

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant฿186 ($5.09)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range฿743 ($20.35)per meal
Cappuccino฿55.71 ($1.53)each
Monthly groceries (single person)฿4,209 ($115)per month
Monthly public transport pass฿681 ($18.66)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment฿1,795 ($49.18)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)฿520 ($14.25)per month
Fitness club membership฿520 ($14.25)per month
Cinema ticket฿136 ($3.73)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre฿9,029 ($247)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre฿6,281 ($172)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre฿18,844 ($516)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Nakhon Ratchasima is ฿25,149 ($689) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ฿18,662 ($511) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ฿24,261 ($665) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (฿6,281 ($172)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Nakhon Ratchasima

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Nearby Cities

Ban Mai

6 km away · Nakhon Ratchasima

Ban Phonla Krang

7 km away · Nakhon Ratchasima

Ban Cho Ho

9 km away · Nakhon Ratchasima

Pak Thong Chai

28 km away · Nakhon Ratchasima

Chok Chai

28 km away · Nakhon Ratchasima

Non Sung

29 km away · Nakhon Ratchasima

Sung Noen

30 km away · Nakhon Ratchasima

Sikhio

40 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

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

Pak Kret

Nonthaburi · pop. 190,272

฿17,520 ($480) / mo

Living in Nakhon Ratchasima

Nakhon Ratchasima is one of the key cities in Thailand. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ฿18,662 ($511), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ฿6,281 ($172) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ฿43,779 ($1,199) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ฿33,540 ($919) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Nakhon Ratchasima is ฿25,149 ($689). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ฿24,261 ($665) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nakhon Ratchasima expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ฿18,662 ($511) per month in Nakhon Ratchasima including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Thailand.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Nakhon Ratchasima?
A net salary of around ฿24,261 ($665) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Nakhon Ratchasima with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Nakhon Ratchasima is ฿25,149 ($689).
How much is rent in Nakhon Ratchasima?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ฿9,029 ($247) per month in the city centre and ฿6,281 ($172) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ฿18,844 ($516).
Is Nakhon Ratchasima cheaper than Thailand on average?
No — Nakhon Ratchasima is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Thailand average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Nakhon Ratchasima?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ฿4,209 ($115) in Nakhon Ratchasima. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ฿186 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around ฿56 ($2).
How do transport costs in Nakhon Ratchasima compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Nakhon Ratchasima is estimated at ฿681 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Nakhon Ratchasima are estimates based on Thailand national averages adjusted for city size (population 466,098). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.