How much money should I bring for one month in Thailand?

Okay, so you’re wondering how much cash to bring for a month in Thailand, huh? Let me tell you, that’s a question I wrestled with before my own trip!

How much money for a month in Thailand?

Well, buckle up, because it kinda depends! A rough estimate, and I mean rough, is around $2,968 (that’s about ฿99,570 in Thai Baht) per person for a whole month. Now, that’s an average. And averages, well, they can be deceiving, right?

Think about it: if you’re traveling as a couple, you might be looking at something more like $5,936 (฿199,140). Yikes! But don’t freak out just yet!

See, that number really changes based on what you do in Thailand. Like, are you planning on island-hopping every other day? Because those boat trips and accommodation on different islands? Yeah, they add up. Or are you more interested in chilling in Chiang Mai and taking some cooking classes, maybe doing a little exploring, but mostly just soaking up the atmosphere? That’s going to be a lot cheaper.

I remember when I went, I totally underestimated the cost of getting around. I figured the street food would be super cheap (and it mostly was, thank goodness!), but then I ended up spending a fortune on buses and taxis to see all the temples and beaches I had on my list. Plus, I maybe went a little overboard on the souvenir shopping… Oops! So, yeah, transportation can really inflate your budget, especially if you’re constantly on the move. Just a little something I learned the hard way, that hopefully helps you avoid the same mistake!