Plan your budget
Cost of living in Bangkok
Rent is usually the largest monthly cost and varies a lot by neighbourhood. Use these estimates for early comparison, then check current prices before you commit.
Estimated one-bedroom rents by area
| Area | 1-bed rent (est.) | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| Phrom Phong & Asok | ฿28,000/mo | — |
| Ari | ฿18,000/mo | — |
| Riverside | ฿30,000/mo | — |
| Sathorn & Silom | ฿32,000/mo | — |
| Thonglor & Ekkamai | ฿35,000/mo | — |
| Bang Na | ฿15,000/mo | — |
| On Nut & Phra Khanong | ฿14,000/mo | — |
| Rama 9, Ratchada & Huai Khwang | ฿15,000/mo | — |
| Phaya Thai & Ratchathewi | ฿15,000/mo | — |
| Lat Phrao | ฿11,000/mo | — |
| Bearing, Samrong & Udom Suk | ฿9,000/mo | — |
| Nonthaburi (Tiwanon & Pak Kret) | ฿9,000/mo | — |
| Thonburi (Bang Wa & Charoen Nakhon) | ฿12,000/mo | — |
| Samut Prakan | ฿8,000/mo | — |
Estimates for general comparison only, not quotes. Conversions use live exchange rates and are approximate.
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