Cha-am travel budget

Cha-am: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Cha-am

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Cha-am for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 5.2 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 146* (5208 ฿)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 3.8 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 656* (23478 ฿)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 1202* (43064 ฿)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Cha-am compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Cha-am in 2024 is 55% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Cha-am in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Cha-am by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cha-am

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Cha-am is 67% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.8/person
($ 1.1 to $ 5.5)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 13/person
($ 10 to $ 29)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.5/person
($ 4.2 to $ 12)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.1 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 4.2)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.6/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.5/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Cha-am

On average, the price of supermarket food in Cha-am is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.3/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.6)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.5)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.9)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.3 to $ 1.2)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Cha-am

On average, the price of transport in Cha-am is 35% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.7/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Cha-am

On average, budget for leisure activities in Cha-am is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.9/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 9.6)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cha-am

On average, shopping budget in Cha-am is 61% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.4/pack
($ 2.4 to $ 4.2)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 19
($ 5.5 to $ 46)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 21
($ 5.5 to $ 29)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Bangkok
Sydney → Bangkok
Sydney → Bangkok
$ 706
(fair price: $ 541)
Melbourne → Bangkok
Melbourne → Bangkok
Melbourne → Bangkok
$ 678
(fair price: $ 551)
Los Angeles → Bangkok
Los Angeles  → Bangkok
Los Angeles  → Bangkok
$ 1027
(fair price: $ 924)
New York City → Bangkok
New York City → Bangkok
New York City → Bangkok
$ 1115
(fair price: $ 977)
London → Bangkok
London → Bangkok
London → Bangkok
$ 784
(fair price: $ 658)
Manchester → Bangkok
Manchester → Bangkok
Manchester → Bangkok
$ 834
(fair price: $ 725)




About this information on the cost of living in Cha-am

The information about the cost of living in Cha-am shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Cha-am was updated on 10-03-2024.

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