5.6% above the Thailand average
Ranked #405 of 577 cities · More expensive than 29.8% of cities worldwide
Compared to Thailand average · See Thailand ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | THB 19,283/mo ≈ $574 | THB 12,529/mo ≈ $373 | 35% |
| 3-Bedroom | THB 49,691/mo ≈ $1,478 | THB 25,392/mo ≈ $755 | 49% |
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.
Pattaya has a cost of living index of 26.5 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost 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.
Pattaya is affordable by global standards (ranked #405 of 577 cities). It is 5.6% more expensive than the Thailand average, based on 5 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is expensive. The best value is rent and the priciest is restaurants.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Thailand earning THB 1,902,330 gross take home THB 132,823/month after tax (16.2% effective rate). See full Thailand tax calculator →
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