Cost of Living in Pattaya

Average Monthly Cost

30,000 - 80,000

THB / month

Rent

8,000 - 35,000

THB / month

Food

6,000 - 15,000

THB / month

Transport

2,000 - 5,000

THB / month

Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Budget

Studio, street food, baht bus

25,000 - 35,000

THB/mo

Comfort

1BR condo, mixed dining, motorbike

45,000 - 65,000

THB/mo

Luxury

Villa, western food, car rental

80,000 - 150,000+

THB/mo

Housing (per month)

Studio apartment8,000 - 15,000 THB

1 Bedroom condo12,000 - 25,000 THB

2 Bedroom condo18,000 - 35,000 THB

Villa / House30,000 - 80,000 THB

Food

Local restaurant meal50 - 150 THB

Western restaurant meal300 - 800 THB

Monthly groceries5,000 - 12,000 THB

Street food30 - 80 THB

Transport

Baht bus ride10 - 20 THB

Grab ride50 - 200 THB

Motorbike rental (month)3,000 - 5,000 THB

Car rental (month)15,000 - 25,000 THB

Utilities (per month)

Electricity1,000 - 3,000 THB

Water200 - 500 THB

Internet500 - 800 THB

Mobile phone300 - 600 THB

Entertainment

Gym membership (month)1,000 - 3,000 THB

Movie ticket~200 THB

Beer (restaurant)60 - 150 THB

Thai massage (1 hr)200 - 500 THB

Compared to Other Cities

Pattaya

Base reference

Bangkok

+15-25% more

Chiang Mai

-5-10% less

Hua Hin

Similar

Koh Samui

+10-20% more

All prices are approximate and may vary. Based on 2026 estimates for Pattaya area. Prices in Thai Baht (THB).