'%20id='ico-down'%20stroke='%23000000'%20stroke-width='1.5'%3e%3cg%20transform='translate(1092.250000,%20254.750000)'%3e%3cpolyline%20id='Path-2-Copy-4'%20transform='translate(5.500000,%202.750000)%20scale(1,%20-1)%20rotate(-180.000000)%20translate(-5.500000,%20-2.750000)%20'%20points='0%200%205.5%205.5%2011%200'%3e%3c/polyline%3e%3c/g%3e%3c/g%3e%3c/g%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
Cost of living in Nakhon Ratchasima
Rent, everyday prices and the gross salary you may need to cover living costs in Nakhon Ratchasima.
One person, a month
THB 19,530
Living costs excluding rent
Family of four, a month
THB 68,879
Living costs excluding rent
One-bedroom rent, centre
THB 7,541
A month
Gross salary, one person
THB 319,000
to cover living costs in Nakhon Ratchasima
Nakhon Ratchasima's cost of living at a glance
Nakhon Ratchasima is one of the least expensive cities in Thailand but among the more expensive cities in Asia. The estimated monthly costs for a single person in Nakhon Ratchasima are THB 19,530, excluding rent. Living costs for a family of four are THB 68,879 a month, excluding rent.
A single person in Nakhon Ratchasima may need a gross salary of at least THB 319,000 a year to cover estimated living costs, renting a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre and saving nothing.
One person's monthly costs
Numbeo household estimate in THB, with the rent of a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre
Source: Numbeo, 1 June 2026.
How Nakhon Ratchasima compares
One person's monthly costs in Nakhon Ratchasima, excluding rent, are 5.2% lower than in the typical city in Thailand and 35.5% lower than in the typical city worldwide.
Where Nakhon Ratchasima ranks
In Thailand
9th of 10
One person's monthly costs including rent, most expensive first.
In Asia
204th of 407
Cities in Asia with a Numbeo estimate, most expensive first.
Worldwide
15th percentile
Costs the same as or more than 15% of 1,942 cities: one of the more affordable cities.
One-bedroom rent, centre
9th of 10
Cities in Thailand, most expensive first.
Monthly costs against the typical city
- Nakhon Ratchasima
- Typical national city
- Typical city worldwide
Tap a line or a table row to read its three amounts.
| Monthly cost | Nakhon Ratchasima | Typical national city | Typical city worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | THB 7,541 | THB 16,817 −55.2% | THB 24,952 −69.8% |
| Groceries | THB 7,231 | THB 7,589 −4.7% | THB 9,441 −23.4% |
| Eating out | THB 2,350 | THB 2,510 −6.3% | THB 5,316 −55.8% |
| Transport | THB 671 | THB 786 −14.6% | THB 1,344 −50.1% |
| Utilities | THB 3,198 | THB 3,069 +4.2% | THB 5,869 −45.5% |
| Leisure | THB 2,150 | THB 2,272 −5.4% | THB 2,083 +3.2% |
| Total excluding rent | THB 19,530 | THB 20,594 −5.2% | THB 30,297 −35.5% |
| Total including rent | THB 27,071 | THB 37,994 −28.8% | THB 56,227 −51.9% |
Typical = the median of 10 cities in Thailand and 1,942 cities worldwide.
Find another city
Search 897 cities in 21 countries.
Explore prices in Nakhon Ratchasima
The average price for each item, and the range from the lowest to the highest price people have reported.
Renting in Nakhon Ratchasima
Nakhon Ratchasima is the 2nd cheapest city in Thailand for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre. The closest-priced city in Thailand is Udon Thani.
A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs THB 7,541 a month.
Outside the centre, a one-bedroom apartment typically costs THB 5,458 a month.
A one-bedroom apartment in the centre is around 38% more expensive to rent than one outside the centre.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment in the city centre Monthly rent | THB 7,541 | THB 5,162– |
| 1-bed apartment outside the centre Monthly rent | THB 5,458 | THB 2,581– |
| 3-bed apartment in the city centre Monthly rent | THB 16,758 | THB 8,260– |
| 3-bed apartment outside the centre Monthly rent | THB 14,413 | THB 4,130– |
| Price per m² in the city centre | THB 114,486 | THB 77,433– |
| Price per m² outside the centre | THB 58,744 | THB 20,649– |
Cost of everyday items in Nakhon Ratchasima
Groceries in Nakhon Ratchasima are around 7% cheaper than the average for Thailand, while eating out is around 8% cheaper than the country average.
A litre of milk typically costs THB 56.46.
A 500g loaf of fresh white bread typically costs THB 43.02.
A pack of 20 cigarettes typically costs THB 98.13.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Milk, 1 litre | THB 56.46 | THB 24.87– |
| Fresh white bread, 500g | THB 43.02 | THB 24.87– |
| Eggs, 12 large | THB 51.42 | THB 37.30– |
| Local cheese, 1kg | THB 528 | THB 361– |
| Chicken fillets, 1kg | THB 96.11 | THB 41.34– |
| Beef round, 1kg | THB 322 | THB 206– |
| Apples, 1kg | THB 110 | THB 27.22– |
| Oranges, 1kg | THB 59.15 | THB 20.50– |
| Potatoes, 1kg | THB 42.34 | THB 25.88– |
| Lettuce, 1 head | THB 40.33 | THB 10.42– |
| White rice, 1kg | THB 43.35 | THB 18.48– |
| Tomatoes, 1kg | THB 64.52 | THB 20.50– |
| Bananas, 1kg | THB 46.04 | THB 25.88– |
| Onions, 1kg | THB 31.93 | THB 25.88– |
| Water, 1.5 litre bottle | THB 12.43 | THB 4.37– |
| Mid-range bottle of wine | THB 516 | THB 309– |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 litre bottle | THB 57.80 | THB 33.94– |
| Imported beer, 0.33 litre bottle | THB 97.79 | THB 46.38– |
| Cigarettes, 20 pack | THB 98.13 | THB 74.27– |
Eating out in Nakhon Ratchasima
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | THB 101 | THB 46.38– |
| Three-course meal for two | THB 919 | THB 516– |
| Fast food combo meal | THB 211 | THB 164– |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 litre draught | THB 61.84 | THB 51.75– |
| Imported beer, 0.33 litre bottle | THB 92.75 | THB 61.84– |
| Soft drink, 0.33 litre bottle | THB 19.16 | THB 15.46– |
| Water, 0.33 litre bottle | THB 11.09 | THB 7.39– |
| Cappuccino | THB 67.21 | THB 46.38– |
Transport in Nakhon Ratchasima
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| One-way public transport ticket | THB 15.46 | THB 10.42– |
| Monthly public transport pass | THB 671 | Not available |
| Gasoline, 1 litre | THB 43.35 | THB 33.94– |
| Taxi start | THB 36.29 | THB 25.88– |
| Taxi, per km | THB 38.31 | THB 22.85– |
| Taxi waiting, 1 hour | THB 258 | THB 258–THB 258 |
| Volkswagen Golf, new | THB 1,585,832 | THB 1,585,832– |
| Toyota Corolla sedan, new | THB 923,004 | THB 923,004– |
Utilities in Nakhon Ratchasima
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment Monthly | THB 3,042 | THB 2,065– |
| Broadband internet Monthly | THB 623 | THB 516– |
| Mobile phone plan Monthly | THB 447 | THB 103– |
How is Nakhon Ratchasima for families?
A family of four with two adults and two children may need a gross household income of THB 1,085,000 a year in Nakhon Ratchasima, excluding childcare costs.
Private preschool or kindergarten typically costs THB 6,195 a month.
A three-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs THB 16,758 a month.
Nakhon Ratchasima scores 88/100 on Numbeo's safety index.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Family of four, excluding rent Monthly, Numbeo household estimate | THB 68,879 | Not applicable |
| Family of four, including rent Monthly, Numbeo household estimate | THB 85,636 | Not applicable |
| Private preschool or kindergarten Monthly | THB 6,195 | THB 3,097– |
| International primary school Annual | THB 540,721 | THB 206,488– |
Leisure and clothing in Nakhon Ratchasima
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Gym membership Monthly | THB 1,634 | THB 826– |
| Tennis court rental, 1 hour | THB 516 | Not available |
| Cinema ticket | THB 165 | THB 155– |
| Jeans | THB 1,473 | THB 258– |
| Summer dress from a chain store | THB 998 | THB 361– |
| Nike running shoes | THB 2,684 | THB 1,680– |
| Men's leather business shoes | THB 2,340 | THB 1,176– |
Source: Numbeo, 1 June 2026.
What salary do I need to live in Nakhon Ratchasima?
By combining Numbeo's living-cost estimates with the tax rates in Thailand, we can estimate the gross salary you would need to live in Nakhon Ratchasima. Use the calculator below to see how much you would need to live in Nakhon Ratchasima, and where your money goes.
Recommended gross salary
THB 318,670
Needed to support 1 adult and no children in Nakhon Ratchasima, living in a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre.
- Take-home pay
- THB 299,853
- Living costs
- THB 299,853
- Tax and contributions
- THB 18,817
Where your salary goes
- Living costsTHB 299,85394.1%
- Income tax and contributionsTHB 18,8175.9%
| Operator | Item | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | THB 318,670 | |
| − | Income tax and contributions | THB 18,817 |
| = | Take-home pay | THB 299,853 |
| − | Rent | THB 65,495 |
| − | Groceries | THB 86,768 |
| − | Eating out | THB 28,205 |
| − | Transport | THB 8,053 |
| − | Utilities | THB 38,375 |
| − | Leisure | THB 25,801 |
| − | Other estimated costs | THB 47,155 |
| = | Left over: savings target | THB 0 |
THB 318,670 gross salary modelled as one employment income gives a 5.9% effective tax rate and THB 18,817 estimated deductions a year. Use our salary tax calculator for a more detailed estimate.
What the estimate includes
- Rent for your housing choice and Numbeo's household living costs for your household size
- National income tax for 2026
- Employee social contributions
What it doesn't include
- Regional, state or local income tax
- Joint filing, partner income and household allowances
- Age, pension, expat-regime or special-residency rules
- Bonuses, benefits and other income
- Child care or school unless you choose it
Don't agree with our estimates? Help us improve our cost-of-living model.
How each cost is worked out
Rent. The selected one-bedroom apartment outside the centre in Nakhon Ratchasima costs an estimated THB 5,458 per month. THB 5,458 per month × 12 months = THB 65,495 a year.
Groceries. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Nakhon Ratchasima spends an estimated THB 7,231 on groceries per month. THB 7,231 per month × 12 months = THB 86,768 a year.
Eating out. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Nakhon Ratchasima spends an estimated THB 2,350 on eating out per month. THB 2,350 per month × 12 months = THB 28,205 a year.
Transport. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Nakhon Ratchasima spends an estimated THB 671 on transport per month. THB 671 per month × 12 months = THB 8,053 a year.
Utilities. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Nakhon Ratchasima spends an estimated THB 3,198 on utilities per month. THB 3,198 per month × 12 months = THB 38,375 a year.
Leisure. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Nakhon Ratchasima spends an estimated THB 2,150 on leisure per month. THB 2,150 per month × 12 months = THB 25,801 a year.
Other estimated costs. Numbeo's household estimate for miscellaneous costs: this may include things like clothing, shoes and entertainment costs. THB 3,930 per month × 12 months = THB 47,155 a year.
See the prices behind each category · How living costs and salaries are calculated
Tax estimate assumptions
Tax year 2026. One resident employee and one employment income are assumed. Rates stable since 2013. Does not apply the employment income deduction (50% of income, max THB 100,000) or personal allowance (THB 60,000). Social security cap increased to THB 17,500/month from January 2026 (max contribution THB 875/month). Social security contributions are deductible from taxable income.
Important
This calculator gives an estimate of the income needed to cover living costs. It is not tax, legal or financial advice. It uses Numbeo prices as of 1 June 2026, Thailand's tax rules for 2026 and Wise exchange rates of 21 October 2026, and models one employment income. Check your figures with the salary tax calculator or the official rules in PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries / Thai Revenue Department.
Figures for 1 adult, outside the centre, no savings target.
Cost of living in Nakhon Ratchasima: common questions
Is Nakhon Ratchasima expensive to live in?
Nakhon Ratchasima is one of the least expensive cities in Thailand but among the more expensive cities in Asia.
A single person spends about THB 19,530 a month excluding rent, against THB 20,594 in the typical city in Thailand (the median of 10 cities, Numbeo, as of 1 June 2026).
Worldwide, Nakhon Ratchasima costs the same as or more than 15% of the 1,942 cities with a Numbeo household estimate, which makes it one of the more affordable cities.
What salary do you need to live in Nakhon Ratchasima?
A single person may need a gross salary of at least THB 319,000 a year to cover estimated living costs in Nakhon Ratchasima, renting a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre and saving nothing.
This is an estimate from Numbeo prices as of 1 June 2026 and Thailand's tax rules for 2026. Use the salary calculator to add your household, housing and a savings target.
How much is rent in Nakhon Ratchasima?
A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs THB 7,541 a month, and THB 5,458 outside the centre, according to Numbeo averages as of 1 June 2026.
A three-bedroom apartment costs about THB 16,758 a month in the centre and THB 14,413 outside it.
Nakhon Ratchasima is the 2nd cheapest city in Thailand for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre.
How much does a family spend in Nakhon Ratchasima?
A family of four spends about THB 68,879 a month on living costs excluding rent, or THB 85,636 including rent, according to Numbeo's household estimate as of 1 June 2026.
With two adults earning and a three-bedroom home outside the centre, the household may need a gross income of THB 1,085,000 a year, excluding childcare costs.
Private preschool or kindergarten typically costs THB 6,195 a month per child.
How does Nakhon Ratchasima compare with Thailand's other cities?
Nakhon Ratchasima ranks 9th of 10 cities in Thailand for one person's monthly costs including rent, where 1st is the most expensive.
Excluding rent, one person's costs are 5.2% less than in the typical city in Thailand.
Where this data comes from
- Living costs and prices
- Numbeo, snapshot of 1 June 2026
- Exchange rates
- Wise mid-market rates, 21 October 2026
- Tax rules
- Expatica salary tax calculator, Thailand 2026
- Locations and population
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 1 October 2026
- Regions for continent ranks
- UN M49 regions
Important
All amounts are indicative estimates, not quotes or financial advice. Numbeo's prices are reported by users, so coverage and recency vary by city: check rents and prices locally before you commit to a move.
Some links on this page are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click and make a purchase.
How living costs and salaries are calculated
- Your household size (adults and children, one to six people) picks Numbeo's household estimate for groceries, eating out, transport, utilities, leisure and rent.
- Rent is replaced by the price of a one-bedroom apartment (one or two people) or a three-bedroom apartment (three or more), in or outside the centre. A flatshare, for one adult without children, is a third of a three-bedroom home.
- "Other estimated costs" is Numbeo's household total less the named categories, not a separately reported price. Where a total is below its own categories, we use the categories, and a larger household's costs other than rent are never lower than a smaller household's.
- Child care and school are optional: preschool uses the city's monthly price for each child, international primary school its annual fee spread over 12 months. Children's ages, eligibility and public provision are not modelled.
- The salary is the gross income that leaves these costs, plus your savings target, after tax under Expatica's rules for Thailand (2026). One adult has one employment income; two adults are two earners splitting it evenly, with no joint filing or household allowances. What the tax model covers is listed with the result.
- Numbeo's figures are in US dollars, converted with one set of Wise mid-market rates. Without them, amounts stay in US dollars and no salary is estimated.
How cities are compared and matched
- A typical city is the median of one person's monthly costs across the 10 cities in Thailand in this guide and across the 1,942 cities worldwide with a Numbeo household estimate. Each row is its own median, so the rows do not add up.
- Ranks put the most expensive city first, and equal estimates share a rank. The worldwide percentile is the share of those 1,942 cities whose one-person monthly total, rent included, is the same or lower than Nakhon Ratchasima's.
- Nearby cities are places in this guide, possibly across a border, by straight-line distance between GeoNames location points.
- Comparable cities are in the same GeoNames population band (under 100,000, 100,000–499,999, 500,000–999,999, or 1 million and above; a neighbouring band, labelled, when a band has too few countries), one per country, outside Thailand and not already listed as nearby. Population years and boundaries vary, so the bands are rough size guides.
- The match score compares a single person's costs excluding rent and the rent of a central one-bedroom apartment. For each, we divide the lower city's price by the higher; the score is the square root of the two ratios multiplied together, × 100. If both prices are 80% of the other city's, the match is 80%; if both are twice as high, 50%. It measures how close the costs are, not which city is cheaper or how alike they are to live in.