After we have lived in Thailand for some time, I would like to answer the most popular questions about prices in this country. Old-timers will not be interested in this, but those who travel for the first time may come in handy.
It is worth noting that a trip to Thailand on a tour will differ in cost not for the better from an independent vacation only if you are going to stay in this wonderful country for a month or more. This is primarily due to the flight, since this is the most expensive part of the trip, and the main price of the trip is formed from it. But if you live in Thailand for more than a month, then the cost of the hotel will be high, and it is much cheaper to rent an apartment in Thailand on a monthly basis..
And one more article on this one, but in a little more detail on some items of expenditure, regarding life in Tae - How much does it cost to live in Thailand. If you have questions not related to prices, then you can find them in our guide How to travel to Tai on your own.
The content of the article
- one How much is a ticket to Thailand
- 2 How much does a trip to Thailand cost
- 3 How much is a ticket to Thailand
- 4 How much does a visa to Thailand cost
- five How much are excursions in Thailand
- 6 How much does massage cost in Thailand
- 7 How much does clothing cost in Thailand
- eight How much is food in Thailand
- nine And a number of popular questions about Thailand
How much is a ticket to Thailand
People often wonder how much a vacation in Thailand costs. If we are talking about a voucher, then their cost starts from 20,000 rubles per week per person. Considering that regular flights alone can be more expensive, this is a very good price. True, you shouldn't expect anything special for this amount, and the hotel will be average, and the conditions are normal.
How much does a trip to Thailand cost
About how much a tour to Thailand costs, I have already written a paragraph above. But an independent trip to Thailand can cost very different money. It all depends on the specific requests of a particular person, as well as on the time and place of his stay..
The cheapest way will be to fly on a regular flight with a stopover - from 18-20 thousand rubles and more one way (or from 23-25 thousand rubles round-trip). If you are going to live for at least a month, then it is better to rent not a hotel, but an apartment or a house. Cost per month for an inexpensive option 10,000-20,000 baht per month. Apartments for rent in Thailand - tips.
The rest of the spending is everyone's personal business. It will take about the same amount for food as in Russia. Especially if you are good with rice and noodles and you don't need delicacies. Moreover, in a cafe to eat at a cost about the same (if you like Thai food), as well as buying food in the supermarket and cooking on your own.
How much is a ticket to Thailand
A one-way air ticket to Thailand costs an average of 18,000 rubles on a charter flight, or on a regular flight with a stopover. If you buy a ticket immediately there and back, then the flight will cost less - somewhere from 23,000 rubles. Prices are average and depend on the season, as well as in what month you will buy tickets. If you have time and can leave at any time, then last minute tickets from charter companies are a good option. You can search for them on the ticket exchange.
I recommend buying flights through Aviasales.com and Skyscanner.com, we ourselves regularly use them.
I wrote in detail about the options on how to search for cheap tickets here - How to fly to Thailand cheaply and here - How much is a ticket to Thailand.
How much does a visa to Thailand cost
Russian citizens do not need a visa to Thailand. When you enter the country, you are stamped for 30 days. If you need to stay longer, you can make yourself a visa for 3 in a neighboring country with Thailand, such as Laos, or in advance in Moscow / St. Petersburg. More on this here - Visa to Thailand or how to live here for a long time
How much are excursions in Thailand
Excursions in Thailand cost about the same as in other Asian countries. For example, a one-day trekking in the mountains costs ~ 1000-1500 baht, some excursion to small islands 2500-3000 baht. The easiest way to buy excursions is from local travel agencies, which are abundant here, and not from hotel guides, this is a well-known feature.
How much does massage cost in Thailand
The famous Thai massage is extremely cheap. Body and foot massage costs 150-200 baht per hour in the north of the country, and 300-400 baht in the south.
Massage parlors are found on every corner if you live in a tourist destination. There is also a back and shoulder massage, head massage, oil massage. Prices are about the same, only oil is more expensive. There is also a completely different category of massage, for which many Russians go to Pattaya, but it is difficult to confuse it, it will be immediately clear what is meant. About classic thai massage I already wrote.
How much does Thailand cost - massage
How much does clothing cost in Thailand
Clothing in Thailand is both cheap and expensive. There are also branded shops and boutiques here. However, if you are interested in ordinary everyday clothes, then you can buy them in the markets where they are cheaper than ours in Russia. True, and she does not live very long.
T-shirts cost from 100 baht, shorts from 150 baht, summer shoes from 300 baht, bags from 300 baht.
How much is Thailand - clothing
How much is food in Thailand
Thai food in a cafe is quite cheap, European food is more expensive. In Thai cafes it will be the cheaper, the further from the sea and the resorts in general..
The price for a dish (fried rice with vegetables / chicken / mea products) starts at 30 baht, and the average price is 50-80 baht. Soups are different, if it is a classic noodle soup, then the price is about 50 baht, if something more interesting, such as Tom Yam, is already more expensive - from 60-150 baht. Of course, if you go to a restaurant or cafe with a very civilized interior, then the listed prices can be multiplied by 2.
In supermarkets, food costs about the same as in Moscow. But there it is not always possible to find the products we are used to. More precisely, they are found in large supermarkets, but they are more expensive, since imported.
Thai menu in a simple cafe in Chiang Mai
I wrote more about food here: thai markets, thai supermarkets, thai cafes.
And a number of popular questions about Thailand
- How much is an apartment in Thailand
You can rent an apartment from 5,000 baht for the simplest option, the average price is 10,000-20,000 baht. And if we are talking about buying, then prices for studios start somewhere from 1 million baht. There are also cheaper ones, but they don't look very good..
- How much is a house in Thailand
You can rent a normal house from 10,000 baht. The average price for a house is 15,000-20,000 baht. The longer the rent, the cheaper. Tips for renting houses in Thailand
- How much does it cost to live in Thailand
Depends on your needs. We lived in 2015 on 80 thousand baht per month, and, for example, in 2011 at 20 thousand baht. Here's an example of our spending: on Koh Samui, in Phuket.
- How much do bags cost in Thailand
Consumer goods cost from 300 baht, something better is closer to 1000 baht and above.
- How much do things cost in Thailand
Things for everyday wear are 2 times cheaper than ours. Good things, branded, cost about the same or even more..
- How much do jeans cost in Thailand
Jeans cost from 200-300 baht.
- How much does a call to Thailand cost
Depends on your mobile operator. Usually the price tag is inhumane. For example, a Moscow megaphone - 60 rubles / minute. Use Skype, much cheaper, or local SIM cards, you can call from them for 5 baht / min.
- How much does an SMS cost to Thailand
Depends on your carrier. Moscow megaphone has 4.5 rubles per message.
- How much are fruits in Thailand
Exotic fruits are here, like our apples. Everything else costs, as in our market in the summer, and even cheaper, especially if you buy in bulk. Supermarkets are often more expensive.
- How much are souvenirs in Thailand
Magnets cost from 30 baht. Inexpensive everything.
- How much does the technique cost in Thailand
The equipment costs about the same as in Russia, although it all depends on the exchange rate. I got the impression that buying gray goods in Moscow is more profitable than in Thailand. With white goods, when how, depends on the course.
- How much does a phone cost in Thailand
Depends on the model, but as a rule it is cheaper by 10-20 percent. You can buy local phones, they are really cheaper. Apple products are also slightly cheaper - Apple prices in Thailand.
- How much does an iphone cost in Thailand
A little cheaper than in Russia. You can check the prices on the official website. There is also the cost of Ipad and MacBooks..
