Single Person Budget Calculator
Estimate a solo monthly budget in Thailand, and see how much a roommate would save you.
Estimates as of August 2026
Uses the same city/lifestyle baselines as the Thailand Cost of Living Estimator, checked against multiple current 2026 cost-of-living sources — still planning estimates, not your actual rent.
Estimated monthly budget — Bangkok
฿27,000
Living alone, budget lifestyle
Breakdown
| Housing (rent) | ฿12,000 |
| Food | ฿6,000 |
| Transport | ฿2,000 |
| Utilities & internet | ฿2,000 |
| Health insurance | ฿3,000 |
| Leisure & dining out | ฿2,000 |
| Total | ฿27,000 |
How this is calculated
Starts from the same single-adult city/lifestyle baseline as the Thailand Cost of Living Estimator. Ticking “split rent with a roommate” halves the housing line item and shows the resulting savings.
Frequently asked questions
How is the roommate savings calculated?
It simply halves the housing line item, assuming an even rent split. It doesn't account for a larger apartment costing more in total than two separate smaller ones would.
Which lifestyle level should I pick if I'm not sure?
Budget assumes a modest studio or shared setup with home cooking; Comfortable assumes a private 1-bedroom with regular dining out; Luxury assumes a higher-end condo and lifestyle.