Cost of living in Pattaya, Thailand

Summary of cost of living in Pattaya

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 72,265 ฿
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 33,761 ฿
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.
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List of prices in Pattaya, Thailand. Current as of Feb 2020.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 219 ฿
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 180 ฿
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 62 ฿
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 59 ฿
12 eggs, large 56 ฿
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 42 ฿
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 361 ฿
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 94 ฿
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 39 ฿
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 61 ฿
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 729 ฿
2 liters of coca-cola 32 ฿
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 40 ฿
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 28,385 ฿
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 13,518 ฿
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 1,747 ฿
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 17,645 ฿
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 10,549 ฿
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 950 ฿
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 614 ฿
40” flat screen tv 13,349 ฿
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 2,033 ฿
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 183 ฿
Hourly rate for cleaning help 125 ฿
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 2,254 ฿
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,969 ฿
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 2,987 ฿
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 2,179 ฿
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 863,053 ฿
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 26 ฿
Monthly ticket public transport 594 ฿
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 160 ฿
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 79 ฿
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 187 ฿
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 895 ฿
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 70 ฿
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 69 ฿
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 124 ฿
4 rolls of toilet paper 40 ฿
Tube of toothpaste 51 ฿
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 150 ฿
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 572 ฿
2 tickets to the movies 241 ฿
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 1,300 ฿
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,275 ฿
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 177 ฿
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 95 ฿
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 82 ฿
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 16,594 ฿
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 1.70 ฿
1 month of gym membership in business district 1,791 ฿
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 111 ฿
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 207 prices entered by 15 different people.
Latest price update: February 24, 2020

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