Interactive Tool

Thailand Expat Cost Calculator

Customize your city, housing, lifestyle, dining, transport, and extras to get a realistic monthly cost of living estimate — shown in both THB and USD.

City

Where are you planning to live?

Chiang Mai is the most affordable major expat hub — popular with digital nomads.

Housing Type

Monthly rent including basic furnishing.

Groceries & Lifestyle

Dining Out

Transport

Add-ons

Check any recurring monthly expenses that apply to you.

Monthly Cost Estimate

Chiang Mai

🏠Housing฿12,000

💡Utilities & Bills฿2,000

🛒Groceries฿4,500

🍜Dining Out฿7,000

🚗Transport฿2,000

➕Add-ons฿4,000

Monthly Total

฿31,500

$900 USD / month

Comfortable expat budget — covers essentials with some flexibility.

Costs are monthly averages for 2025–2026. Excludes visa fees (unless selected), one-off setup costs, and travel within Thailand. Exchange rate: ฿35 = $1 USD.