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 2025β’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
π¨ Accommodation: $15-40
π½οΈ Meals: $10-20
π Transport: $5-10
π« Attractions: $5-15
Highlights:
Grand PalaceWat PhoChatuchak MarketKhao San Road
Phuket
$55-110
per day
Moderate
π¨ Accommodation: $25-60
π½οΈ Meals: $12-25
π Transport: $8-15
π« Attractions: $10-20
Highlights:
Patong BeachPhi Phi IslandsOld Phuket TownBig Buddha
Chiang Mai
$30-60
per day
Very Budget-Friendly
π¨ Accommodation: $12-30
π½οΈ Meals: $8-15
π Transport: $3-8
π« Attractions: $5-12
Highlights:
Old City TemplesNight BazaarDoi SuthepElephant Sanctuaries
Krabi
$40-85
per day
Budget-Friendly
π¨ Accommodation: $18-45
π½οΈ Meals: $10-20
π Transport: $5-12
π« Attractions: $8-18
Highlights:
Railay BeachFour Islands TourTiger Cave TempleAo Nang
Koh Samui
$60-130
per day
Moderate-Expensive
π¨ Accommodation: $30-70
π½οΈ Meals: $15-30
π Transport: $10-20
π« Attractions: $10-25
Highlights:
Chaweng BeachBig Buddha TempleAngthong Marine ParkFisherman's Village
Pattaya
$35-75
per day
Budget-Friendly
π¨ Accommodation: $15-40
π½οΈ Meals: $10-18
π Transport: $5-10
π« Attractions: $8-15
Highlights:
Walking StreetSanctuary of TruthCoral IslandNong Nooch Garden
Money-Saving Tips for Thailand
π¨ Accommodation
- β’ Guesthouses are 50% cheaper than hotels.
- β’ Book on Agoda for Thailand-specific deals.
π½οΈ Food
- β’ Street food costs $1-3 per meal.
- β’ Night markets offer great variety.
π« Transport
- β’ Use Grab app for fair prices.
- β’ Overnight buses save on accommodation.

