Pattaya ranks 5th of 6 priced cities in Thailand on cost — $694 a month in essentials, 77% above Chiang Rai, the cheapest. The average net salary of $461 covers that 0.7×. PM2.5 averages 13.1 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Dec averages 27°C, May 30°C.
Essentials / mo$694rent + bills + food + transit
Avg net salary$461monthly, after tax
Safety score55/100higher = safer
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 | $356 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $534 |
| Groceries | $96 |
| Dining out | $107 |
| Utilities | $115 |
| Local transport | $20 |
| Essentials / mo | $694 |
| Avg net salary | $461 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $757 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,395 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Pattaya, 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 | $8.93 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.99 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.31 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.68 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.72 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.31 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.87 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.52 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.38 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.16 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $15.42 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $2.68 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.44 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.29 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.92 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.27 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.01 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.45 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.60 |
| Monthly transit pass | $19.64 |
| Taxi start | $1.27 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.10 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.40 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $96.80 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $18.31 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $13.12 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $42.23 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.59 |
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
Air qualityPM2.5 13.1µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month30°CMay
Coolest month27°CDec
Wettest month258 mmSep
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.1°C | 30.9°C | 74% | 53% | 32 mm |
| Feb | 27.7°C | 32.2°C | 76% | 39% | 35 mm |
| Mar | 29°C | 34.5°C | 80% | 45% | 58 mm |
| Apr | 29.8°C | 35.8°C | 79% | 55% | 83 mm |
| May | 30°C | 36.3°C | 80% | 80% | 146 mm |
| Jun | 29.7°C | 35.4°C | 79% | 87% | 128 mm |
| Jul | 29.2°C | 34.7°C | 80% | 90% | 175 mm |
| Aug | 29.2°C | 34.7°C | 80% | 90% | 153 mm |
| Sep | 28.7°C | 34.5°C | 83% | 90% | 258 mm |
| Oct | 28.3°C | 34.2°C | 83% | 83% | 227 mm |
| Nov | 28.1°C | 32.9°C | 78% | 69% | 77 mm |
| Dec | 27°C | 30.2°C | 72% | 56% | 23 mm |
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