Cost of Living in Bangkok
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Bangkok, Thailand.
Overall, the cost of living in Bangkok is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 26 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)26
Groceries index34
Dining out index26
Transport index16
Utilities index28
Median annual salary$10,000
Minimum wage$1.20/hr
Est. monthly childcare$350
Est. monthly healthcare premium$60
YoY inflation1.5%
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