Thai street food prices
Fair prices for the dishes and drinks you will order most.
Knowing what things should cost is the easiest way to avoid overpaying. These are fair 2026 prices at street stalls, markets and local restaurants, not tourist strips.
Street food prices
| Dish | Fair price |
|---|---|
| Pad thai | ฿40–80 |
| Fried rice, pad kra pao, khao man gai (one-plate rice dishes) | ฿40–80 |
| Noodle soup | ฿40–60 |
| Som tam (papaya salad) | ฿40–60 |
| Moo ping or gai yang skewer | ฿10–20 |
| Khao soi (Chiang Mai) | about ฿50–85 |
| Mango sticky rice | about ฿35–50 |
| Fruit shake | ฿40–60 |
| 7-Eleven breakfast | ฿40–70 |
| 7-Eleven sandwich and drink | ฿60–100 |
Drinks
| Drink | Fair price |
|---|---|
| Large local beer, shop or local bar | ฿50–70 |
| Beer on Koh Phi Phi | ฿80–150 |
| Craft beer pint | ฿100–150 |
| Specialty coffee, Chiang Mai | about ฿85–135 |
Sit-down meals
| Place | Per meal |
|---|---|
| Local restaurant | ฿60–100 |
| Backpacker restaurant | ฿100–200 |
| Thai restaurant in a tourist area | ฿150–250 |
Prices from Backpack Thailand and Travel Guides Tip's Chiang Mai budget, 2026.
How to order like a local
- "Mai phet" means not spicy. "Phet nit noi" is a little spicy.
- Point at what other people are eating. It works everywhere.
- Many stalls specialise in one dish. If the sign shows one picture, that is what they make.
- Add-ons such as a fried egg (khai dao) cost a little extra.
Prices on the islands Expect island prices to sit at the top of these ranges or above, especially for beer and anything Western.
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How much is pad thai in Thailand?
฿40–80 from a street stall in 2026. Expect more in tourist restaurants.
How much is a beer in Thailand?
A large local beer costs ฿50–70 from a shop or local bar. On Koh Phi Phi it is ฿80–150.
How much should I budget for food per day in Thailand?
About ฿150–250 a day eating street food, and ฿350–500 with one sit-down meal.
Is Thai street food cheaper than 7-Eleven?
For a proper meal, yes. 7-Eleven is cheap for breakfast and snacks.