Our Real Expat Family Cost of Living
Real-time tracking for a British/Thai family of 3 (including our 14-year-old son) living in Thailand for 21 years. These figures reflect our personal lifestyle choices. 🏠 🚗 Note on our setup (Hover for details)
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See exactly what we spend on school supplies, internet, gas station visits, and local food markets. ✨ Premium members unlock historical logs and convert all data instantly to USD, GBP, or EUR!
Your Thailand Budget, Perfected.
20 years of local knowledge. Real-time cost of living data.
We leverage two decades of Central Thailand expertise to bring you a live spending ledger. No guesses—just the actual prices we pay for everyday living, converted instantly to your home currency.
We are a new business sharing accurate costs from our actual life in Central Thailand. We don't cover every location or product, but our guides show how factors like season and location influence prices. Want us to track something specific like imported goods or niche foods? Join our community today, share your suggestions, and use our custom member price-tracking services as we expand!
Vacationers
Know exactly what to budget for dining, transport, and excursions based on current street prices.
Future Retirees
Access 20 years of grocery, utility, and healthcare trends to secure your long-term financial peace of mind.
Digital Nomads
Compare "Local vs Expat" pricing to optimize your monthly burn rate while working in Central Thailand.
Real Data, Specific Lifestyle
We don't shop everywhere and we don't eat everything. Instead of "average" estimates, we give you 100% accurate data based on our specific lifestyle in Central Thailand. It’s the granular context that generic guides leave out.
Local Meal (Avg)
฿65
Liter of Gas (95)
฿38.40
Monthly Electric
฿4,200
Beyond the YouTube Hype
Most "Cost of Living" videos give you top-level numbers with no context. We provide the raw data.
Forecasting Power
Plan for 2026 and 2027 using our predictive exchange rate models and historical inflation data.
Smart Shopping Comparisons
Is it cheaper at Makro or the local market this week? Our ledger tells you exactly where to save.
Your Shopping List, Our Real-Time Prices
Soon, you won't have to guess how your habits compare to ours. Our "Member's Basket" will allow you to select the items you actually buy and see a total monthly cost based on current local prices.
- Customize quantities for your family size
- Compare "Market" vs "Supermarket" totals
- Get alerts when your 'Basket' price fluctuates
Sample Basket
Don't See Your Brand?
If you have a specific dietary requirement or a favorite brand not in our current ledger, our Premium Members can request custom price tracking.
Whether it’s gluten-free imports or specific pet food, if it's sold in Central Thailand, we’ll find the real price for you.
Real-Time Accuracy
We sync with local supermarket delivery portals and visit local markets weekly. You aren't getting last year's prices—you're getting today's reality.