Bangkok ranks 4th of 6 priced cities in Thailand on cost — $690 a month in essentials, 76% above Chiang Rai, the cheapest. The average net salary of $617 covers that 0.9×. 104.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at tambon level. PM2.5 averages 24.5 µg/m³ a year, 5× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 27°C, May 31°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $323 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $678 |
| Groceries | $112 |
| Dining out | $107 |
| Utilities | $114 |
| Local transport | $34 |
| Essentials / mo | $690 |
| Avg net salary | $617 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $731 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,093 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Bangkok, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $3.57 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $35.72 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.85 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.87 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.68 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.46 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.63 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.37 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.95 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.51 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.49 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.60 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $17.29 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.55 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.93 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.85 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.98 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.70 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.57 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.53 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.19 |
| Monthly transit pass | $34.38 |
| Taxi start | $1.04 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.19 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.38 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $95.69 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $17.81 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $14.09 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $59.36 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.44 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Bangkok has 104.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (tambon level). That is the 3rd-highest of 6 Thailand cities we track. Thailand's national figure is 102.5, so Bangkok runs 2 above the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.7°C | 30.3°C | 72% | 49% | 21 mm |
| Feb | 27.8°C | 31.9°C | 73% | 34% | 21 mm |
| Mar | 29.6°C | 34.8°C | 75% | 41% | 40 mm |
| Apr | 30.6°C | 36.2°C | 73% | 52% | 72 mm |
| May | 30.7°C | 36.6°C | 74% | 77% | 126 mm |
| Jun | 30.2°C | 35.6°C | 74% | 87% | 111 mm |
| Jul | 29.5°C | 34.8°C | 76% | 90% | 150 mm |
| Aug | 29.5°C | 34.8°C | 76% | 91% | 140 mm |
| Sep | 28.9°C | 34.7°C | 80% | 88% | 249 mm |
| Oct | 28.5°C | 34.3°C | 81% | 79% | 205 mm |
| Nov | 28.2°C | 32.9°C | 75% | 65% | 64 mm |
| Dec | 26.8°C | 30°C | 70% | 52% | 17 mm |
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