The Cost of Living in Thailand |
| Written by Richard Vader |
| Tuesday, 09 June 2009 16:38 |
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Here is a rough cost (in Thai Baht and USD) of typical things in Thailand (July 2009): Accommodation Monthly rent for small apartment (bed/bath/balconey) = 2,500 Baht / $75 Monthly rent for a room in a budget Guesthouse = 4,000 Baht / $ 120 Monthy rent for apartment or bungalow = 6,000 Baht / $180 Monthly rent in a house / villa = 10,000-30,000 Baht / $350-900 Food and Drinks Can of 12 oz mid-priced Leo Thai beer in the supermarket = 30 Baht / $.90 Bottle of 12 oz mid-priced Leo Thai beer at a medium-scale restaurant = 60 Baht / $1.80 A case of Leo beer at shop, 24 cans: 525 baht / $15.75 1 liter Bottle of water = 12 Baht / $0.36 1 can of coke or bottle of green tea = 15 Baht / $0.45 1 cup of ‘fancy’ coffee (e.g. latte style) = 40-60 Baht / $1.20-1.80 Noodle soup or small rice dish = 25 Baht / $0.75 A bunch of bananas = 25 Baht / $0.75 Small bag of fresh fruit on the street = 10 Baht / $0.30 Whole grilled chicken from street vendor = 50-100 Baht /$1.50-$3 2 course meal (incl. 1 non-alcoholic drink) at local Thai restaurant for 2 = 80 Baht / $2.40 Upscale restaurant, i.e. hotel, 2 course meal for 2 (with 1 glass of wine each) = 1,600 Baht / $48 Average price for 2 people to eat at food stalls or local Thai restaurants for 3 days, 3 meals per day, one dish each, with drink: 400 Baht / $12 Transportation Average taxi ride (across city) for 2 people = Bangkok: 250 Baht / $7.50 | Other places: 70 Baht / $2.10 Car Rental. Self-drive. One day excluding gasoline = 1,400 Baht / $42 Car Rental Service with driver. One day excluding gasoline = 1,800 Baht / $54 Entertainment Cinema ticket for 1 person = 120 Baht / $3.00 Day trip out of town somewhere = between 1,000-2,500 Baht / $30-75 per person (depending upon how far you go & what sort or guide you go with or whether you hire a cab and go on your own) |
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