Budget Breakdown: Daily Costs in Thailand
Thailand is one of the world's most affordable travel destinations. From budget backpacking to luxury beach resorts, here's the real breakdown of daily costs.
Updated: January 2025•8 min read
Thai Destinations Budget Overview
$30-60
Very Budget-Friendly
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai
$40-85
Budget-Friendly
Bangkok, Krabi, Pattaya
$55-130+
Moderate
Phuket, Koh Samui
Thai Destination Budget Breakdowns
Bangkok
$40-80
per day
Budget-Friendly
🏨 Accommodation: $15-40
🍽️ Meals: $10-20
🚆 Transport: $5-10
🎫 Attractions: $5-15
Highlights:
Grand PalaceWat PhoChatuchak MarketKhao San Road
Phuket
$55-110
per day
Moderate
🏨 Accommodation: $25-60
🍽️ Meals: $12-25
🚆 Transport: $8-15
🎫 Attractions: $10-20
Highlights:
Patong BeachPhi Phi IslandsOld Phuket TownBig Buddha
Chiang Mai
$30-60
per day
Very Budget-Friendly
🏨 Accommodation: $12-30
🍽️ Meals: $8-15
🚆 Transport: $3-8
🎫 Attractions: $5-12
Highlights:
Old City TemplesNight BazaarDoi SuthepElephant Sanctuaries
Krabi
$40-85
per day
Budget-Friendly
🏨 Accommodation: $18-45
🍽️ Meals: $10-20
🚆 Transport: $5-12
🎫 Attractions: $8-18
Highlights:
Railay BeachFour Islands TourTiger Cave TempleAo Nang
Koh Samui
$60-130
per day
Moderate-Expensive
🏨 Accommodation: $30-70
🍽️ Meals: $15-30
🚆 Transport: $10-20
🎫 Attractions: $10-25
Highlights:
Chaweng BeachBig Buddha TempleAngthong Marine ParkFisherman's Village
Pattaya
$35-75
per day
Budget-Friendly
🏨 Accommodation: $15-40
🍽️ Meals: $10-18
🚆 Transport: $5-10
🎫 Attractions: $8-15
Highlights:
Walking StreetSanctuary of TruthCoral IslandNong Nooch Garden
Money-Saving Tips for Thailand
🏨 Accommodation
- • Guesthouses are 50% cheaper than hotels.
- • Book on Agoda for Thailand-specific deals.
🍽️ Food
- • Street food costs $1-3 per meal.
- • Night markets offer great variety.
🎫 Transport
- • Use Grab app for fair prices.
- • Overnight buses save on accommodation.