Student Budget Calculator
Estimate a student's monthly budget in Thailand, including housing, food, and study costs.
Modeling assumption, not a sourced figure
These student figures are our own modeling assumption, not pulled from a specific cost-of-living survey the way the main city/lifestyle baselines are — dorm costs in particular vary enormously by university and whether housing is on-campus. Treat this as a reasonable starting point to adjust, not a verified benchmark.
Estimated student budget — Bangkok
฿16,000
Breakdown
| Housing (dorm/shared room) | ฿6,000 |
| Food | ฿5,000 |
| Transport | ฿1,500 |
| Study materials & fees | ฿1,500 |
| Leisure | ฿2,000 |
| Total | ฿16,000 |
How this is calculated
A simple sum of five categories calibrated for a typical student budget: dorm or shared-room housing, food, transport, study materials & fees, and leisure.
Frequently asked questions
Why is housing so much cheaper here than the Cost of Living Estimator?
This assumes dorm or shared-room housing, which is typically what students use, rather than a private apartment.
Does this include tuition fees?
No — tuition varies enormously by university and program. "Study materials & fees" covers smaller recurring costs like books, supplies, and minor course fees, not tuition itself.
Is health insurance included?
Not as a separate line — many students are covered through their university or a family policy. Add it to "study materials & fees" if you need to budget for your own.