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Cost of Living in Nakhon Sawan

Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand · Population 86,439

▼ -6% vs Thailand average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)฿17,520 ($480)
Couple, monthly฿31,463 ($862)
Family of four, monthly฿41,044 ($1,124)

Estimated Prices in Nakhon Sawan

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant฿175 ($4.80)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range฿701 ($19.20)per meal
Cappuccino฿52.56 ($1.44)each
Monthly groceries (single person)฿3,971 ($109)per month
Monthly public transport pass฿642 ($17.60)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment฿1,694 ($46.40)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)฿491 ($13.44)per month
Fitness club membership฿491 ($13.44)per month
Cinema ticket฿128 ($3.52)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre฿8,395 ($230)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre฿5,840 ($160)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre฿17,520 ($480)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Nakhon Sawan is ฿23,725 ($650) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ฿17,520 ($480) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ฿22,776 ($624) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (฿5,840 ($160)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Nakhon Sawan

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Nearby Cities

Thap Than

38 km away · Uthai Thani

Uthai Thani

39 km away · Uthai Thani

Bang Mun Nak

44 km away · Phichit

Nong Bua

51 km away · Nakhon Sawan

Takhli

55 km away · Nakhon Sawan

Phai Sali

56 km away · Nakhon Sawan

Chai Nat

59 km away · Chai Nat

Taphan Hin

63 km away · Phichit

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 Nakhon Sawan

Nakhon Sawan is one of the key cities in Thailand. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ฿17,520 ($480), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ฿5,840 ($160) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ฿41,044 ($1,124) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ฿31,463 ($862) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Nakhon Sawan is ฿23,725 ($650). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ฿22,776 ($624) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nakhon Sawan expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ฿17,520 ($480) per month in Nakhon Sawan including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Thailand.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Nakhon Sawan?
A net salary of around ฿22,776 ($624) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Nakhon Sawan with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Nakhon Sawan is ฿23,725 ($650).
How much is rent in Nakhon Sawan?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ฿8,395 ($230) per month in the city centre and ฿5,840 ($160) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ฿17,520 ($480).
Is Nakhon Sawan cheaper than Thailand on average?
Yes — Nakhon Sawan is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Thailand average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Nakhon Sawan?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ฿3,971 ($109) in Nakhon Sawan. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ฿175 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around ฿53 ($1).
How do transport costs in Nakhon Sawan compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Nakhon Sawan is estimated at ฿642 ($18). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Nakhon Sawan are estimates based on Thailand national averages adjusted for city size (population 86,439). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.