The Thai Baht - Currency for your holiday in Bangkok | The Turquoise Collection (2024)

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How much is $100 US in Thailand? ›

We as a couple would take about 50000 baht for two weeks. We eat in tourist restaurants and the hotel, go out on trips, go shopping, and generally have a good time on that kind of budget. We certainly don't feel like we're cutting any corners with that kind of budget.

If you are living on the minimum wage, TB 1,000 is a lot of money, because it represents the salary of three days. Many Thais make around TB 15,000 per month. This is around TB 500 per day. If your monthly salary is TB 15,000, TB 1,000 is a lot of money, because is represents the salary of two days.

$100 will go very far in Thailand -- especially if you visit phu*ket. Whether you want to ride in a tuk-tuk and feed macaque monkeys or get a massage and manicure, many phu*ket activities will only cost a few U.S. dollars. You don't know street food until you've eaten in Thailand.

According to Numbeo, the average Thailand living cost is around 36.73% lower than the U.S. Hence, you can live in Thailand comfortably for around $1,500 a month. However, it wouldn't hurt to have an extra $500 in your budget to spend on local cuisines and experiences.

The average monthly income for foreigners working in Thailand is around $1,500 – $2,000. Of course, this will vary depending on your job, skillset, and industry. But in general, you can expect to live quite comfortably on this salary – especially if you're not used to big-city living.

In Thailand, 1000 baht is equivalent to approximately $33.33 USD. With that amount, you could purchase a few basic necessities such as food, transportation, and clothing. However, the specific items you could purchase would depend on where you are shopping and the prices of the items you are interested in buying.

Exchange rates are almost always better in Thailand, and a good strategy is to take enough local currency for your first day or so, and change the rest once you arrive.

Is Thailand cheap with US dollars? ›

According to Budget Your Trip, the average cost of meals per day in Thailand is 481 baht. Since $100 USD equal 3,554 baht, this means that a traveler can probably get about seven full days of meals in Thailand if they stick to a budget.

Food: Eating in Thailand is often inexpensive, with street food being a popular and inexpensive choice, with prices ranging from 30 baht (90 cents) to 80–90 baht ($2.5 USD). Restaurant meals can range from 50 to 500 baht, depending on the cuisine and establishment. Scroll down to the food section for more details.

Over the past week, the value of US dollar has remained relatively stable, with a -0.663% decrease compared to its value 7 days ago. During the past week, the exchange rate of US dollar to Thai bahts has fluctuated between a high of 33.800 on 12-09-2024 and a low of 33.173 on 16-09-2024.

How much it costs to live in Thailand per month will differ based on individual needs, wants, and budgets. As the food and utility costs are affordable in Thailand, you can expect to shell out anywhere between $650 to $3,000 per month — which is around 2.6 times less than what you'd spend living each month in the U.S.

Quick Tips to Travel in Thailand at a Low Cost

With a budget of $350-$420, you can travel to multiple destinations, indulge in delectable international cuisine, and even stay in air-conditioned accommodations. Accordingly, a two-person trip to Thailand typically costs around $876 for one week.

1 USD = 33.275 THB Sep 16, 2024 16:44 UTC

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