What is the cost of living in Thailand or better:” How much money do I need every month to survive in Thailand? This questions are always being asked in forums all over the internet, so I will try to bring it to the point.

Since there is never a problem for people with enough money, I will concentrate on the minimum amount of money needed for a living in Thailand.

How much do I need to live in Thailand

The equivalent of about 800,- Euro or maybe 32,000 Baht I would consider as the minimum amount needed for a Foreign – Thai couple or a foreign single to live in Thailand. I personally know some people who live on a pension like that. You should find a cheap accommodation for about 3500,- Baht (that is well possible) and not dive too deep into the nightlife and don’t drink too much beer every day.

The Cost of Living in Thailand

If you have the equivalent of about 1,200,- Euro or 48,000 Baht available you may have a nice and comfortable living in Thailand, if your accommodation is not too expensive and you may pay up to about 8000,- Baht for a fully furnished small house or Apartment in Thailand. (See also “Houses for Rent in Thailand”)

If you want to live a more luxurious live and stay in a like 20,000 Baht or more Apartment or Condominium, you might for sure need more than 1,200 Euros.

You should not be completely penniless when you’re moving to Thailand, there should always be enough money to buy the basics like a bed, a refrigerator, a gas stove and some other furniture, since the cheaper accommodations in Thailand are mostly unfurnished.