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Thailand Cost of Living Guide 2026
A single expat can live comfortably in Thailand on 33,500–77,000 THB per month in 2026. Rent in Bangkok, Chiang Mai or Phuket is the biggest cost driver. The government cancelled the planned 20-baht flat fare expansion; MRT Blue Line now uses distance-based fares of 17–44 baht, while Red and Purple lines keep a 40-baht daily cap extended for another year.
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