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Bangkok Cost of Living: Prices, Rent and Everyday Expenses

Bangkok is Thailand’s mega-sized capital and one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic cities, blending street food, nightlife, and modern business districts. It’s also a popular digital nomad hub, with plenty of coworking options and neighbourhoods to suit different budgets. This page breaks down typical living costs in Bangkok in THB so you can plan with confidence.

Nomad Hub

Population

11.4M

Local Time

12:01 PM

Asia/Bangkok

Exchange Rate

1 USD = 33.74 THB

Local currency: THB

Continent

Monthly Cost Trends

Feb 26

$2K

Mar 26

$2.02K

May 26

$2.01K

Sep 26

$2.03K

Cost Breakdown

Accommodation

$662 – $843

THB 22K – THB 28K

36%

One-bedroom apartment

1×

$662 – $843

THB 22K – THB 28K

$662 – $843

THB 22K – THB 28K

Food & Dining

$550 – $828

THB 18K – THB 27K

33%

Street food meal	30×	$2 THB 60 – THB 80	$55 – $74 THB 2K
Mid-range restaurant meal	20×	$11 – $18 THB 350 – THB 600	$211 – $367 THB 7K – THB 12K
Specialty coffee	20×	$3 – $4 THB 91 – THB 140	$55 – $84 THB 2K – THB 3K
Groceries	1×	$229 – $303 THB 8K – THB 10K	$229 – $303 THB 8K – THB 10K

Work Setup

$163 – $212

THB 5K – THB 7K

Coworking space	1×	$135 – $174 THB 5K – THB 6K	$135 – $174 THB 5K – THB 6K
Home internet	1×	$18 – $19 THB 599 – THB 639	$18 – $19 THB 599 – THB 639
Mobile data plan	1×	$9 – $18 THB 300 – THB 599	$9 – $18 THB 300 – THB 599

Transportation

$140 – $220

THB 5K – THB 7K

Scooter rental	1×	$92 – $135 THB 3K – THB 5K	$92 – $135 THB 3K – THB 5K
Fuel	1×	$36 – $69 THB 1K – THB 2K	$36 – $69 THB 1K – THB 2K
Ride-hailing	4×	$3 – $4 THB 100 – THB 130	$12 – $16 THB 400 – THB 520

Lifestyle & Recreation

$253 – $279

THB 8K – THB 9K

13%

Gym / yoga membership	1×	$52 – $67 THB 2K	$52 – $67 THB 2K
Massage / spa session	3×	$9 – $13 THB 300 – THB 400	$27 – $38 THB 900 – THB 1K
Weekend trips & outings	1×	$174 THB 6K	$174 THB 6K

Utilities

$29 – $55

THB 950 – THB 2K

Water	1×	$5 – $10 THB 150 – THB 300	$5 – $10 THB 150 – THB 300
Laundry	1×	$24 – $45 THB 800 – THB 2K	$24 – $45 THB 800 – THB 2K

Last updated: September 2026 • Based on 4 data points

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