3.5% above the Thailand average
Ranked #415 of 577 cities · More expensive than 28.1% of cities worldwide
Compared to Thailand average · See Thailand ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | THB 22,718/mo ≈ $679 | THB 11,635/mo ≈ $348 | 49% |
| 3-Bedroom | THB 67,412/mo ≈ $2,014 | THB 24,700/mo ≈ $738 | 63% |
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.
Bangkok has a cost of living index of 26.3 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 4 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Bangkok is affordable by global standards (ranked #415 of 577 cities). It is 3.5% more expensive than the Thailand average, based on 5 cities.
Groceries are expensive and dining out is expensive. The best value is restaurants and the priciest is rent.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Thailand earning THB 1,880,785 gross take home THB 131,476/month after tax (16.1% effective rate). See full Thailand tax calculator →
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