Thailand budget calculator

Set how many days you will spend in each region and tick the things you want to do. The total updates as you go.

Updated October 2026 · ฿33.5 = $1

How do you like to travel?

Backpacker: dorms and street food. Flashpacker: private AC rooms, Grab, massages. Comfort: budget hotels with a pool and restaurants.

How many days in each region?
Add what you plan to do
YOUR THAILAND TRIPEstimate in baht, flights not included

    Daily rates use typical 2026 prices · see the sources

    How the numbers work

    Each region has an everyday rate: bed, three meals, local transport, drinks and small extras. Activities like temple tickets or tours are left out of the daily rate so you add them only once, above.

    Everyday rateBackpackerFlashpackerComfort
    Bangkok฿740฿2,010฿2,950
    Chiang Mai & north฿610฿1,770฿2,500
    Islands & beaches฿1,130฿2,180฿3,850

    The rates are built line by line from 2026 prices for dorms, rooms, street food, BTS and songthaew fares, scooter rental and drinks. The full list with sources is on how much Thailand costs. Flights are not included: see cheap flights to Thailand.

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