How much does it cost to travel to Bangkok? (2026)
Budget, mid-range and luxury daily estimates for Bangkok, in USD and THB.
Daily and weekly costs
| Tier | Per day (USD) | Per day (THB) | 7 days (USD) | 7 days (THB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BudgetHostel bed, cheap meals, public transport | $35 | THB 1,200 | $245 | THB 8,100 |
| Mid-rangeThree-star hotel, restaurants, some taxis | $85 | THB 2,800 | $595 | THB 20,000 |
| LuxuryFour- or five-star hotel, dining out | $180 | THB 5,900 | $1,260 | THB 41,000 |
Every amount in this table is an estimateestimate, derived from the World Bank price level for Thailand rather than quoted by any seller.
How this is calculated
A US baseline of 90, 210 and 450 USD a day for the three tiers is multiplied by the price level of Thailand (0.30691586009977456, World Bank 2025) and by a city-size factor of 1.3, then rounded to the nearest 5 dollars. Local amounts use the World Bank exchange rate of 32.882809252867 THB to the dollar, rounded to two significant digits.
These are modeled estimates, not quoted prices. Read the full formula on the methodology page.
Sample prices in Bangkok
Typical prices, every one an estimateestimate rather than a quoted price.
Budget guesthouse room, per night
estimate for a simple private room
$15
Street food meal
estimate for a single dish from a food stall
$3
Mid-range restaurant meal
estimate for a sit-down meal with a drink
$12
Local public transport ride
estimate for a single bus or rail fare
$1
Coffee
estimate for a café-style coffee
$3
Temple or museum entrance fee
estimate for a major visitor attraction
$10
Tourist SIM card with data
estimate for a short-stay data package
$8
Where the money goes
At the budget level of $35 a day, most spending goes toward simple lodging, street food, and public transport, which keeps the week-long total at $245. Moving to the mid-range tier of $85 a day, or $595 a week, adds sit-down restaurant meals, paid attractions, and more comfortable transport choices. The luxury tier of $180 a day, or $1,260 a week, reflects upgraded accommodation and dining rather than a fundamentally different set of activities.
The cheapest and quietest months to visit are May, June, and July, the off-season stretch when both crowds and typical costs tend to ease. All figures here, including the daily and weekly tiers and the individual item estimates, are estimates rather than fixed prices, and actual spending will vary with personal choices and where in the city a traveler stays.
Cheapest months by climate demand: May, Jun and Jul.
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.