Are things in Thailand cheap?

Thailand is a very affordable country to visit. Though it isn't as cheap as its Southeast Asian neighbours, like Laos or Cambodia, Thailand is still a very affordable travel destination. Travellers can easily have an incredible time exploring Thailand on a backpacker budget.



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Thailand is a very affordable country to visit. Though it isn't as cheap as its Southeast Asian neighbours, like Laos or Cambodia, Thailand is still a very affordable travel destination. Travellers can easily have an incredible time exploring Thailand on a backpacker budget.

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Mid Range Budget: Average daily budget: $50-100 USD Visit all the best attractions, even if they cost a bit more. Treat yourself to some nice cocktails on the beach here and there. Book a one-hour Thai massage, or maybe throw in a full-day scuba-diving trip.

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Is $1000 USD enough for Thailand? Yes, $1000 is more than enough to keep you housed, fed and hydrated in Thailand for up to two months if budgeted correctly. Most ex-pats living in Thailand get by on less than $500 per month, but if it is your first time there, it may take some time to adjust. Learn the currency.

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Is $500 enough for Thailand? It is fine to stay with that budget in small city or town not in big cities like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket etc. And if you adapt your lifestyle to be local people by eating street food or stay in reasonable price of accommodation. It is enough for 500 USD.

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Most people in Thailand are friendly and will be happy to offer help to those that need it. This can be really beneficial when you have just moved to a new place and might need some help to find your way around or learn the local etiquette.

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A passport and a boarding pass are required when you declare on the form. If you enter Thailand via land/sea, you will need to have cash of or equivalent to 20,000 Baht per person or 40,000 Baht per family.

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For the entirety of our 20 Day Thailand Trip -- A Dose of Paradise, we would recommend a budget of $550 - $1200. Any travel budget will fluctuate between personalities, so ask yourself: What type of traveller are you? The Hippie brings about $550-$700 for the 20 days.

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It's reasonably safe, most people are friendly and helpful, the public transportation (at least in BKK) is more effective than San Francisco's, you'll never starve, police won't shake you down like in some places, and if a vendor or cab driver rips you off you'll only lose pocket change.

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Upon entry, Thai immigration officials will place an immigration stamp in the passport permitting a 30-day stay in Thailand if arriving by air or land. This time limit may subsequently be extended for an additional 30 days by paying a 1,900 baht fee to the Thai Immigration Bureau office.

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Do you need to speak Thai to live in Thailand? Well, if you're coming to live in any one of the tourist hubs (ie. Chiang Mai, Bangkok and the islands), the short answer is no.

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