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Cost of Living in Nakhon Si Thammarat

Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand · Population 106,322

▼ -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 Si Thammarat

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 Si Thammarat 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 Si Thammarat

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Nearby Cities

Ban Pak Phun

11 km away · Nakhon Si Thammarat

Pak Phanang

28 km away · Nakhon Si Thammarat

Thung Song

44 km away · Nakhon Si Thammarat

Wiang Sa

69 km away · Surat Thani

Ban Song

69 km away · Surat Thani

Ban Na San

77 km away · Surat Thani

Huai Yot

81 km away · Trang

Phatthalung

92 km away · Phatthalung

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 Si Thammarat

Nakhon Si Thammarat 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 Si Thammarat 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 Si Thammarat expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ฿17,520 ($480) per month in Nakhon Si Thammarat 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 Si Thammarat?
A net salary of around ฿22,776 ($624) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Nakhon Si Thammarat with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Nakhon Si Thammarat is ฿23,725 ($650).
How much is rent in Nakhon Si Thammarat?
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 Si Thammarat cheaper than Thailand on average?
Yes — Nakhon Si Thammarat 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 Si Thammarat?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ฿3,971 ($109) in Nakhon Si Thammarat. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ฿175 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around ฿53 ($1).
How do transport costs in Nakhon Si Thammarat compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Nakhon Si Thammarat is estimated at ฿642 ($18). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Nakhon Si Thammarat are estimates based on Thailand national averages adjusted for city size (population 106,322). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.