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Cost of Living in Tha Bo

Tha Bo, Nong Khai, Thailand · Population 18,320

▼ -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 Tha Bo

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 Tha Bo 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

Nong Khai

17 km away · Nong Khai

Na Yung

37 km away · Udon Thani

Kut Chap

47 km away · Udon Thani

Nam Som

48 km away · Udon Thani

Udon Thani

52 km away · Udon Thani

Nong Wua So

64 km away · Udon Thani

Ban Tat

67 km away · Udon Thani

Nong Bua Lamphu

73 km away · Nong Bua Lamphu

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 Tha Bo

Tha Bo 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 Tha Bo 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 Tha Bo expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ฿15,631 ($428) per month in Tha Bo 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 Tha Bo?
A net salary of around ฿20,321 ($557) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Tha Bo with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Tha Bo is ฿21,353 ($585).
How much is rent in Tha Bo?
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 Tha Bo cheaper than Thailand on average?
Yes — Tha Bo 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 Tha Bo?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ฿3,574 ($98) in Tha Bo. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ฿158 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ฿47 ($1).
How do transport costs in Tha Bo compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Tha Bo is estimated at ฿578 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Tha Bo are estimates based on Thailand national averages adjusted for city size (population 18,320). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.