Thailand
Cost of Living in Pattaya
Frugal single: $700-900/month. Comfortable single: $1,200-1,600/month. Comfortable couple: $1,700-2,500/month. Songthaews provide cheap transport.
Monthly Total
$1,376
$24,080
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$575
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$27
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/14/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$575
$10,063
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$144
$2,520
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$161
$2,818
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$60
$1,050
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$120
$2,100
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$189
$3,308
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$90
$1,575
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$37
$648
Monthly Total
$1,376
$24,080
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Living in Pattaya
Pattaya offers beach living at mainland prices. Sea-view condos available from $350/month. Jomtien quieter than central Pattaya. Koh Larn 30-minute ferry for better beaches.
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