Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Bangkok

All 24 neighborhoods in Bangkok ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Highest Rent
$768/mo
City Avg Rent
$600/mo
Neighborhoods
24

Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Bangkok — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Thonglor $768/mo 1.28x +28%
2 Sukhumvit (Asoke) $750/mo 1.25x +25%
3 Silom / Sathorn $732/mo 1.22x +22%
4 Thong Lo Soi $732/mo 1.22x +22%
5 Siam $708/mo 1.18x +18%
6 Phrom Phong $708/mo 1.18x +18%
7 Ekkamai $690/mo 1.15x +15%
8 Sathorn $690/mo 1.15x +15%
9 Ari $660/mo 1.10x +10%
10 Ratchadaphisek $612/mo 1.02x +2%
11 Rama 9 $612/mo 1.02x +2%
12 Pratunam $570/mo 0.95x -5%
13 Phra Khanong $552/mo 0.92x -8%
14 Bangrak $552/mo 0.92x -8%
15 Chatuchak $540/mo 0.90x -10%
16 On Nut $528/mo 0.88x -12%
17 Saphan Kwai $528/mo 0.88x -12%
18 Khao San $510/mo 0.85x -15%
19 Bangsue $510/mo 0.85x -15%
20 Ladprao $492/mo 0.82x -18%
21 Pinklao $492/mo 0.82x -18%
22 Udom Suk $480/mo 0.80x -20%
23 Bang Na $468/mo 0.78x -22%
24 Bearing $450/mo 0.75x -25%

Rent estimates based on city average of $600/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Bangkok?

The most expensive neighborhood in Bangkok is Thonglor, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $768/month — 28% above the city average.

How much more expensive is Thonglor than the city average?

Thonglor is approximately 28% more expensive than the Bangkok average. 1-bedroom rent is $768/mo vs $600/mo city-wide.

How many neighborhoods does Bangkok have?

Our database covers 24 neighborhoods in Bangkok, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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