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Is the cost of living in Thailand high?
We asked people about the cost of living in Thailand, they wrote...
"I currently rent a nice 2 bedroom condo right off the BTS line. My rent, phone, internet, cable and electricity comes to about $900USD and so with food and transportation I live very nicely for around $1300.00USD," explained one expat living in Bangkok, Thailand.
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"Living in Thailand is generally quite affordable, although prices can vary depending on where you are and what you need. Generally speaking, major cities and tourist areas have a higher cost of living than other parts of the Thailand. A nice one bedroom apartment in Thailand could cost around 800 - 1000 USD a month in rent and a nice two bedroom around 1100 - 1500 USD. Eating out at a moderately priced restaurant in Thailand can cost you anywhere from 4 - 10 USD depending on the food being ordered and the restaurant itself," said another expat in Thailand.
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Is the cost of living in Thailand high?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
