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Cost of Living in Wiang Sa

Wiang Sa, Surat Thani, Thailand · Population 9,904

▼ -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 Wiang Sa

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 Wiang Sa 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

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Ban Na San

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Ban Tha Kham

54 km away · Surat Thani

Surat Thani

56 km away · Surat Thani

Kanchanadit

60 km away · Surat Thani

Thung Song

62 km away · Nakhon Si Thammarat

Ban Pak Phun

67 km away · Nakhon Si Thammarat

Nakhon Si Thammarat

69 km away · Nakhon Si Thammarat

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 Wiang Sa

Wiang Sa 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 Wiang Sa 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 Wiang Sa expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ฿15,631 ($428) per month in Wiang Sa 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 Wiang Sa?
A net salary of around ฿20,321 ($557) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Wiang Sa with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Wiang Sa is ฿21,353 ($585).
How much is rent in Wiang Sa?
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 Wiang Sa cheaper than Thailand on average?
Yes — Wiang Sa 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 Wiang Sa?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ฿3,574 ($98) in Wiang Sa. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ฿158 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ฿47 ($1).
How do transport costs in Wiang Sa compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Wiang Sa is estimated at ฿578 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Wiang Sa are estimates based on Thailand national averages adjusted for city size (population 9,904). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.