All cities / Pattaya
BeachCity
Pattaya
Coast close to Bangkok, strong value
฿34,500Est. monthly cost
A coastal city two hours from Bangkok with a big foreign-resident population, good hospitals and modern condos at fair prices. Lively nightlife alongside quieter family suburbs like Jomtien and Pratumnak.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent (1BR)฿16,000
Food฿12,000
Transport฿3,000
Utilities฿3,500
Total / month฿34,500
Things to do in Pattaya
Clinics, spas and services on the ground — book or enquire before you arrive.
What's great
- Close to Bangkok & airports
- Good value condos
- Established expat services
- Beach access
Trade-offs
- Nightlife-heavy in centre
- Seasonal water quality
- Busy main roads
Best for
Retirees wanting the coast without leaving the mainland
Climate
Hot; drier than the islands