✦ Cost of living
Thailand
National taxes, visas and economy — plus every city we track in Thailand.
The cost of living in Thailand averages 56 on our index (a typical US city = 100) — about 44% cheaper. Among the cities we track, Chiang Mai is the most affordable and Bangkok the priciest. A one-bedroom rent runs roughly $525/mo and the top income-tax rate is 35%. The average net salary is about $800/mo.
- Currency
- Thai baht (฿ THB)
- Languages
- Thai
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Driving
- Left-hand side
- Power
- A/B/C · 230V
▤ Taxes
35%
Income tax
progressive
7%
VAT / sales
20%
Corporate
$800
Avg net salary
per month
$300
Minimum wage
per month
76.6 yr
Life expectancy
World Bank 2024
✈ 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.
Wealthy/skilled professionals.
❖ Cities in Thailand
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