Wondering how far your salary goes in Bangkok? Here’s what everyday life costs, in local prices — the numbers that matter when you’re deciding to move or negotiating a package.
What things cost
1-bed apartment (center)฿25,000–40,000 / mo
Meal, mid-range restaurant฿250–500
Street-food plate฿50–80
Coffee฿60–100
Est. single-person monthly฿30,000–45,000 (excl. rent)
Good to know
Population
~10.7 million (metro)
Official language
Thai (English in business/tourism)
Currency
Thai Baht (THB / ฿)
Work week
Monday–Friday
Power plug
Types A/B/C, 220V
Tipping
Not expected; rounding up is kind
A note on budgeting
Rent is usually the swing factor — location and whether bills are included move the number most. Build your estimate from the rent band above, add a monthly living figure, and keep a buffer for one-off setup costs (deposits, a residence permit, a local SIM, first-month transport). Globe Quest turns this into a personalized Bangkok checklist so nothing setup-related catches you off guard.