Bangkok Travel Budget
How much does it cost to visit Bangkok, Thailand? Plan your budget with our interactive calculator.
Estimated Total for 7 Days
฿17,500
Travel Style
Midrange
Destination
Travel Style
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Largest Expense
Accommodation
35% of total budget
Price Level
Expensive
Compared to global average
Local Currency
THB
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฿17,500
Total for 7 days
Accommodation
฿6,125
for 7 days
Food & Dining
฿5,250
for 7 days
Transport
฿1,750
for 7 days
Activities
฿3,500
for 7 days
Other
฿875
for 7 days
Planning Tip
Book accommodations early and compare prices across platforms. Mid-week stays often offer better rates than weekend arrivals, and flexibility with dates can save you up to 25%.
A Day in Bangkok
See exactly what a real day costs, with insider tips for each expense
A Budget Day in Bangkok
Total: ฿31
Street breakfast: rice porridge
Jok is the local breakfast of champions
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
Worth the entrance fee, dress modestly
Boat along Chao Phraya (public ferry)
Local transport AND sightseeing
Pad Thai lunch from street stall
Thip Samai for famous, any stall for good
Wat Arun at sunset
Climb for views across the river
Night market exploration
Chatuchak Weekend or Rod Fai
Street food dinner feast
Eat where locals queue
Daily Total
7 activities
From Someone's Journal
Bangkok is a budget traveler's dream. Breakfast on a plastic stool: rice porridge with egg, century-old recipe, €1. The Grand Palace overwhelmed every sense—gold, glass, ancient stones. Took the public boat down the Chao Phraya like a local commuting to work. Street pad Thai for lunch, som tam for dinner, mango sticky rice for dessert—total food cost for the day: €8. The city is chaos and it's perfect.
Memory Prompts for Bangkok
Reflect on your spending with these thoughtful prompts - perfect for your travel journal
How did Bangkok's street food scene exceed your expectations?
Food discoveries
Describe your most memorable tuk-tuk experience.
Transport adventures
What was your temple strategy—which ones were worth the fees?
Attraction priorities
How did the heat affect your daily budget decisions?
Practical considerations
Free Things to Do in Bangkok
Stretch your budget further with free attractions and insider money-saving tips
Temple Exteriors
Many temples charge entry, but their exteriors are equally impressive and free.
Chatuchak Free Areas
Walk through Asia's largest weekend market—browsing is free!
Lumphini Park
Central park with lakes, monitor lizards, and free exercise classes.
Khao San Road
The famous backpacker street with people-watching and street performances.
Flower Market
Pak Khlong Talat is stunning at night when flowers arrive. Free to browse.
Chinatown Walks
Yaowarat Road comes alive at night with street food and temple visits.
Democracy Monument Area
Walk around the historic monument and explore the Old City.
BACC Art Gallery
Free contemporary art exhibitions in the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.
Golden Mount Views
Wat Saket has a small temple fee, but the views make it worth it.
Khlong Toei Market
Local wholesale market with authentic Bangkok vibes. Not for tourists.
Practical Tips for Bangkok
Getting Around
BTS/MRT single trips are 16-60 baht depending on distance. Grab is often cheaper than tuk-tuks.
Where to Stay
Khao San Road has the cheapest hostels. Silom and Sukhumvit offer better mid-range value with transport.
Cheap Eats
Food courts in malls like MBK offer air-conditioned dining for 50-80 baht. 7-Elevens have surprisingly good food.
Tipping Guide
Not traditionally expected. 20-50 baht for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
Best Value Season
June-October (green season) has lowest rates. December-February is peak season with high prices.
Watch Out For
Watch for gem scams, tuk-tuk drivers taking you to suit shops, and "closed temple" scams. Research common scams.
Pro tip: Combine free activities with paid attractions for a balanced, budget-friendly itinerary
Neighborhood Guide for Bangkok
Find the perfect area to stay based on your budget and travel style
Khao San Road Area
Backpacker central with budget hostels, street food, and near the Old City temples.
Best For
Silom
Business district by day, nightlife hub by night. Good mid-range hotels and BTS access.
Best For
Sukhumvit
Long main road with everything from backpacker Soi 11 to expat restaurants. BTS connected.
Best For
Chinatown (Yaowarat)
Historic Chinese area with the best street food, gold shops, and temple visits.
Best For
Riverside
Scenic Chao Phraya area with luxury hotels, temples, and ferry transport.
Best For
Rattanakosin (Old City)
Historic heart with Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and traditional Bangkok atmosphere.
Best For
Location Tip
Consider staying in "moderate" neighborhoods for the best balance of cost and convenience. They often have better local restaurants, easier transport links, and more authentic experiences than the most central tourist areas—while still being safe and well-connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about traveling to Bangkok on a budget
A 7-day trip to Bangkok costs approximately ฿17,500 for a midrange travel style. This breaks down to about ฿2,500 per day, covering accommodation, food, local transportation, activities, and miscellaneous expenses.
Daily budgets in Bangkok vary by travel style: Budget/Backpacker travelers spend around ฿1,000/day, Mid-range travelers spend ฿2,500/day, and Comfortable travelers spend ฿5,500/day. These estimates include accommodation, meals, local transport, and activities.
Bangkok is considered a relatively expensive destination for tourists. With mid-range daily costs of ฿2,500, it requires careful planning to stay within budget compared to other popular destinations. The largest expense is typically accommodation (35% of budget).
Food typically accounts for about 30% of your daily budget in Bangkok. For a midrange experience, expect to spend around ฿750 per day on meals. Food courts in malls like MBK offer air-conditioned dining for 50-80 baht. 7-Elevens have surprisingly good food.
Bangkok uses the THB (฿). We recommend exchanging some cash before arrival for small purchases, though credit cards are widely accepted in most establishments. ATMs are readily available throughout the city, but check with your bank about international transaction fees.
Accommodation in Bangkok is the largest expense, typically representing 35% of your budget. For 7 days with a midrange travel style, expect to spend approximately ฿6,125 total. Khao San Road has the cheapest hostels. Silom and Sukhumvit offer better mid-range value with transport.
Top money-saving tips for Bangkok: Eat street food, Use the BTS and MRT, Negotiate tuk-tuk prices. These strategies can significantly reduce your daily costs.
Yes! Bangkok has many free attractions including: Temple Exteriors, Chatuchak Free Areas, Lumphini Park, Khao San Road, and more. These free activities can help you stretch your budget significantly.
Local transportation typically accounts for 10% of your budget in Bangkok. BTS/MRT single trips are 16-60 baht depending on distance. Grab is often cheaper than tuk-tuks. Budget around ฿250 per day for transport.
Not traditionally expected. 20-50 baht for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
June-October (green season) has lowest rates. December-February is peak season with high prices.
Watch for gem scams, tuk-tuk drivers taking you to suit shops, and "closed temple" scams. Research common scams.
Data Source
Budget and cost of living data sourced from Numbeo. Prices are estimates based on crowdsourced data and may vary
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Your 7-Day Budget
฿17,500
฿2,500 per day
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