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Food | Price in ฿ | |||
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12.50 THA | ||||
7 THA | ||||
8.50 THA | ||||
38.75 THA | ||||
8.50 THA | ||||
25 THA | ||||
7.50 THA | ||||
48.95 THA | ||||
0.95 THA | ||||
9.50 THA | ||||
12 THA | ||||
18.50 THA | ||||
8 THA | ||||
10 THA | ||||
20 THA | ||||
2.00 THA | ||||
5.50 THA | ||||
8.50 THA | ||||
25 THA | ||||
Housing | ||||
165 THA | ||||
145 THA | ||||
58.50 THA | ||||
105 THA | ||||
200 THA | ||||
200 THA | ||||
120 THA | ||||
2000 THA | ||||
120 THA | ||||
Personal Care | ||||
100 THA | ||||
60 THA | ||||
18 THA | ||||
40 THA | ||||
24.50 THA | ||||
65 THA | ||||
105 THA | ||||
90 THA | ||||
30 THA | ||||
100 THA | ||||
1000 THA | ||||
3000 THA | ||||
Entertainment | ||||
120 THA | ||||
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120 THA | |||
30 THA | ||||
15 THA | ||||
120 THA | ||||
12.50 THA | ||||
96.50 THA | ||||
150 THA | ||||
2000 THA | ||||
200 THA | ||||
500 THA | ||||
Transportation | ||||
45 THA | ||||
30 THA | ||||
6.50 THA | ||||
140 THA | ||||
2300 THA | ||||
Clothes | ||||
150 THA | ||||
215 THA | ||||
280 THA | ||||
135.79 THA | ||||
120 THA | ||||
150 THA |
The cost of living in Thailand depends on your status, as a student, you will see that the cost of living in Thailand is generally friendly. Similarly, as it is in any other country, individual costs vary greatly and depend on personal spending habits and lifestyle choices.
Below is a general overview of the expected costs for various facets of your student life in Thailand, just to give you an idea of what you can expect. The currency used in Thailand is the Thai Baht (฿) but the following expenses are already converted to US Dollars ($).
Food:
Grocery shopping for food in Thailand means that students would visit the big stores such as Big C or 7/11 to shop for all their food and supplies. For a total of $100 to $150, students can conveniently shop for food, drinks, and fruits for a month.
Eating out in Thailand is also significantly inexpensive as meals typically go for $1 to $4 per meal with other drinks such as coffee and soda costing less than $1, students can comfortably eat and drink their way through the whole country and still have some change to spare.
Transportation:
Two of the main public transportation providers are MRT which is the metro service and the other is BTS which is the sky-train service, which is frequented by many students mostly because it is well connected and has several routes across many parts of the cities in Thailand.
Many transport services like metros and trains are subsidized for students but typically one trip costs around $1.50. Public transportation is not only cheaper but more effective than taxis in Thailand as you get around in 15 minutes or less.
Also, there are motorbike taxis that are fast and cheap as well, a 10-minute ride costs around $3 and for a few times a month, it costs around $12.
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Accommodation
Housing in Thailand is very diverse as there are many different neighborhoods and you will have to find the one that most fits your needs. Generally, homes in the city center or within the city cost a bit more than others on the outskirts.
The average cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in the city ranges from $300 to $400, and the cost for two-bedroom flat costs $500 to $650. To save money on housing, we recommend moving further away from the city center or sharing with other occupants, preferably other students.
Utilities
For home internet and a phone contract with unlimited data and 650 minutes of calls with AIS which is one of the biggest network providers in the country, it will cost about $36 per month.
Other Expenses