✦ Cost of living
Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand
US = 100
In plain terms: Bangkok is about 37% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom in the centre runs around $600/month.
▤ Category breakdown
Index vs the US average — the line marks 100. Lower is cheaper.
- Housing55−45%
- Food & groceries60−40%
- Transport55−45%
- Utilities90−10%
- Healthcare70−30%
- Goods & services66−34%
About
“City of Angels”
A nomad favourite — incredible cheap food, modern transit and low rents, wrapped in heat and traffic.
- Currency
- Thai baht · THB
- Languages
- Thai
- Coordinates
- 13.76, 100.50
- Emergency
- 191
What things cost
Taxes
35%
Income tax
progressive
7%
VAT / sales
20%
Corporate
$800
Avg net salary
per month
Visas & residency
Long-Term Resident visa, Elite visa, and the new DTV for nomads.
✈ Visa-exempt short stays for many passports.
5-year, remote workers.
Max stay: 6 months
Wealthy/skilled professionals.
Quality of life
Safety
60/100
Healthcare
72/100
Pollution
70/100
Internet
200 Mbps
Jan avg
+27 °C
Jul avg
+29 °C
Sunny days
200/yr
Walkability
60/100
Relocation & documents
Coming soonWhere to look
Updated: 2026-08-14 · Sources: Cost/quality survey (placeholder) · National tax authority / OECD (headline figures)
? Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Bangkok, TH?
Bangkok, TH's cost-of-living index is 63 (US average = 100) — about 37% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around $600 per month.
What is the average rent in Bangkok, TH?
A one-bedroom in the city centre averages about $600 per month, and around $400 outside the centre.
What taxes would I pay in Thailand?
Thailand has a top income-tax rate of 35% and a VAT or sales tax of 7%. See the taxes section above for the full breakdown.
What is the weather like in Bangkok, TH?
Bangkok, TH averages around +27 °C in January and +29 °C in July, with roughly 200 sunny days a year.
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Estimates use approximate cost-of-living indices (US average = 100) and are for general guidance only.