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Cost of living in Bangkok for remote workers

Huge, energetic and cheap for its quality of life, with superb street food and fast fibre.

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Monthly budget

$1,270/month
  • 🏠 Rent (1BR, central)$750
  • 🍜 Food & groceries$350
  • 💻 Coworking$130
  • 🚇 Transport$40

Estimate for one person living comfortably, not luxury. Updated 2026-09. Suggest a correction

Quick facts

Country
🇹🇭 Thailand
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Internet
📶 ~230 Mbps (fixed broadband median)
Local time
Work overlap
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Language
Thai
Vibe
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💱 Local currency: Thai Baht (THB)1 USD ≈ 33.573 THB
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🛂 Visa & entry (official)

Thailand e-VisaOfficial portal · Royal Thai GovernmentThailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)Arrival card · Free, required for all arrivals

✈️ Flights

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🛏️ Stays

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🚆 Trains

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🚕 Getting around

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Stay longer with Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

Proof of 500,000 THB in savings (about $14,000) · 5-year multiple-entry, up to 180 days per stay (extendable once)

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Living in Bangkok: FAQ

How much does it cost to live in Bangkok per month?

About $1,270 a month for one remote worker: rent $750 (furnished 1BR, central), food $350, coworking $130 and transport $40. Estimates updated 2026-09.

Is Bangkok good for digital nomads?

Huge, energetic and cheap for its quality of life, with superb street food and fast fibre. Typical internet speeds are around 230 Mbps.

How fast is the internet in Bangkok?

Typical fixed broadband in Thailand is around 230 Mbps. Most coworking spaces and newer apartments offer fibre.

What is the best time to live in Bangkok?

The most pleasant months are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb.

What language is spoken in Bangkok?

Thai.

What time zone is Bangkok in?

Asia/Bangkok. Plan meetings with Bangkok.

Does Thailand have a digital nomad visa?

Yes: the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). Proof of 500,000 THB in savings (about $14,000). See requirements.