Pattaya: Normal Studio Budget (2026)
~34,000 THB/month
≈ $944 USD · Beach city 90 minutes from Bangkok with the most active social scene per square kilometer.
Monthly breakdown
| Rent (studio condo) | 12,000 THB |
| Food & leisure (normal) | 16,000 THB |
| Utilities + fiber internet | 3,500 THB |
| Transport | 2,500 THB |
| Total | 34,000 THB |
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Estimates as of August 2026. Actual costs vary by exact area, building age and personal habits. Educational information.