Food & dining
THB 14,500/ month
- Street food & marketsTHB 4,800
- Groceries & home cookingTHB 4,200
- Restaurants & cafésTHB 5,500
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Cost of Living
Cost of Living in Pattaya
Interactive monthly planner — food, housing, and transport by lifestyle tier.
Your Pattaya monthly budget
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Lifestyle tier
Estimated monthly spend
THB 49,300
Core categories
Housing & utilities
THB 26,100/ month
- Rent (condo/house)THB 18,500
- Electric, water, internetTHB 5,600
- Condo / juristic feesTHB 2,000
Transport
THB 8,700/ month
- Songthaew & local busesTHB 1,200
- Grab / BoltTHB 5,500
- Fuel & parkingTHB 2,000
Full monthly breakdown
Pattaya cost of living
Monthly estimate for expats — adjust lifestyle tier and currency.
Rates are illustrative. Your spend varies by district and habits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions — Cost of living
What do Budget, Standard, and Premium mean?
Budget reflects local-style living; Standard is a typical expat mix; Premium adds central rent, dining out, and ride-hail.
Are exchange rates live?
No — rates are illustrative for planning. Check your bank before transferring.
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