Is Pratunam Expensive?

Bangkok, Thailand

-5% vs Bangkok avg

Living in Pratunam, Bangkok

Pratunam is a moderately-priced area within Bangkok, with a cost of living index of 35.3 — that is -5% compared to the Bangkok average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #12 out of 24 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ฿17,665/month, compared to a range of ฿13,946 in Bearing to ฿23,802 in Thonglor.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Pratunam, housing takes up roughly 28% 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 ฿706,611 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Pratunam

Salaries in Pratunam reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 35.3:

After tax and deductions of 10.7% in Thailand, take-home pay for someone earning ฿706,611 would be roughly ฿631,004/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

35.3
COLI Index
0.95x
vs City Avg
฿17,665
Est. 1BR Rent
#12
of 24 Areas
10.7%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Pratunam

Estimated annual deductions on a ฿820,506 salary in Pratunam, Bangkok (local employee).

Income Tax
10%
Social Security
1.1%
Total Deductions: 10.7%
Est. Take-Home: ฿732,405/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $26,475
London GBP £22,784
Dubai AED AED 132,475

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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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pratunam expensive in Bangkok?

Pratunam is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Bangkok. It costs about -5% less than the city average, ranking #12 out of 24 neighborhoods.

How does Pratunam compare to the Bangkok average?

The cost of living in Pratunam is below the Bangkok average. With a multiplier of 0.95x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -5% 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.