Is Bang Na Expensive?

Bangkok, Thailand

-22% vs Bangkok avg

Living in Bang Na, Bangkok

Bang Na is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Bangkok, with a cost of living index of 29.0 — that is -22% compared to the Bangkok average. Ranked #23 of 24, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ฿14,504/month, compared to a range of ฿13,946 in Bearing to ฿23,802 in Thonglor.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Bang Na, housing takes up roughly 23% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 20%, while transportation costs around 11%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately ฿580,165 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Bang Na

Salaries in Bang Na reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 29.0:

After tax and deductions of 9.3% in Thailand, take-home pay for someone earning ฿580,165 would be roughly ฿526,210/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

29.0
COLI Index
0.78x
vs City Avg
฿14,504
Est. 1BR Rent
#23
of 24 Areas
9.3%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Bang Na

Estimated annual deductions on a ฿674,070 salary in Bang Na, Bangkok (local employee).

Income Tax
8%
Social Security
1.3%
Total Deductions: 9.3%
Est. Take-Home: ฿611,459/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Bang Na would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $21,750
London GBP £18,718
Dubai AED AED 108,832

Other Neighborhoods in Bangkok

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Thonglor 47.6 1.28x +28%
Sukhumvit (Asoke) 46.5 1.25x +25%
Silom / Sathorn 45.4 1.22x +22%
Thong Lo Soi 45.4 1.22x +22%
Siam 43.9 1.18x +18%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bang Na expensive in Bangkok?

Bang Na is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Bangkok. It costs about -22% less than the city average, ranking #23 out of 24 neighborhoods.

How does Bang Na compare to the Bangkok average?

The cost of living in Bang Na is well below the Bangkok average. With a multiplier of 0.78x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -22% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.