The cost of living in Thailand varies according to where you live. Nevertheless, Thailand offers one of the best values for money of any country in the world.

         Rental- Accommodation is one of the biggest expenses for someone who intends to stay long or live in the country. As for house or apartment rentals, a 2-bedroom furnished apartment will cost around $800- $1, 400. With the price range for renting, you will be given access to its amenities including swimming pool and fitness center. If you want to stay in the heart of the city or in bigger metropolises area, cost of rentals will be much more expensive compared in rural areas.

         Food- The country is comprised of numerous shopping complex, food stalls and market centers. Prices of food in Thailand vary greatly depending on the place you shop or eating in. Some of the supermarkets’ meat such as pork, chicken and beef are all priced around $4. In addition, local fruits and vegetable are very affordable and cheap however, imported products are expensive. Other daily necessities such as milk, bread and colas are of low cost.

         Getting Around- Getting around the quaint places of the country are very cheap, riding a bus will only cost $0.10 on a non air-conditioned while air-conditioned buses range from $0.17 to $0.45. If you want to ride a taxi for a more comfortable travel, flag rate is $0.98 and then additional $0.06 for every 250 meters or so.

         Services- Labor costs in the Kingdom of Thailand are low since the government exercises a policy of keeping salaries low. Hence, hiring a household help or any other services will add easiness to your taxing activities for example painting walls in your condominium or cleaning your whole apartment or house. However, you need to be cautious as low labor costs do not always applies. You should shop and market around to have an idea the cost of labor before engaging yourself to be a victim of frauds.

         Nightlife- Staying in the Land of Smiles is not complete without enjoying what the country offers after dark in its dazzling entertainment and nightlife centers. If you plan watching the latest flicks locally or internationally in any of numerous movie theaters with comfortable seats and sophisticated movie screens, movie tickets only coast roughly $3-$4. Beers in most nightlife places range from $2 to $4. Your budget of around $50 can go a long way.

         Health- Most of the medical supplies are locally available from pharmacy drugs in the country. Cost of health consultations involves many factors and it varies from medical or hospital centers in the country. For example, if you consulted in a private medical institution you will be charged with a higher medical fee compared to a public one.

         Clothing- Thailand boasts with numerous clothing shops from expensive to low cost shopping complex. It houses local and international fashion designer’s items. It is sold in reasonable and affordable prices. You can buy a pair of jeans worth $17 and shirts for $1. A budget of about $100 will own you numerous apparels and footwear especially when you stay away from brand names and shop in market or street stalls.