living expenses
living expenses
One of the most important things to take into account when picking a place to live or study has to be the cost
of living. How much do you need to live or study in Thailand?
This question is the same as asking ‘how long is a piece of string’. The best answer is to calculate how much
your allocated budget is and then adjust your lifestyle accordingly.
Thailand, with its arable land and seasonal weather, abounds with locally grown, fresh food which makes food
preparation easy and low in cost. Both Thai and Western foods are available in local, reasonably priced supermarkets, reducing the cost of food preparation and even making eating out affordable.
Living quarters are also available at a reasonable cost if that’s what you need or you can find accommodation to match your lifestyle at just about any price. You can live simply and modestly in a lovely, affordable
apartment or you can live the “high life” in a luxurious apartment, condo or house if you have the resources to
pay more.
The figures listed below give you a rough estimate of the cost of living in Thailand and are based on an internet
site, updated on 13 February 2013.
Conversion Rate: 1 USD = 31 Thai Baht
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