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Cost of living in Thailand, in US dollars
What things actually cost in Thailand, converted from baht to US dollars at today's rate — from what ฿1,000 buys to a full monthly Bangkok budget.
The baht stretches furthest on everyday, locally-priced things and fastest on imported goods and Western-style venues. These guides show where your dollars go.
Start with a single amount or work up to a monthly budget.
What does ฿1,000 buy in Bangkok?
฿1,000 in Bangkok covers a full day of the basics — meals, coffee, transport and more. See exactly what it buys, plus today’s dollar value.
Cost of livingWhat does ฿500 buy in Bangkok?
฿500 in Bangkok covers meals, coffee and transport for a lean day. See what it buys and today’s dollar value.
Cost of livingCost of living in Bangkok, in US dollars
A lean, comfortable single-person budget in Bangkok, itemised in baht and converted to US dollars at today’s mid-market rate.
Cost of livingIs $2,000 a month enough to live in Bangkok?
$2,000 a month in Bangkok, converted to baht at today’s rate and compared with a typical single-person budget.