Is Udom Suk Expensive?

Bangkok, Thailand

-20% vs Bangkok avg

Living in Udom Suk, Bangkok

Udom Suk is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Bangkok, with a cost of living index of 29.8 — that is -20% compared to the Bangkok average. Ranked #22 of 24, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ฿14,876/month, compared to a range of ฿13,946 in Bearing to ฿23,802 in Thonglor.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Udom Suk, 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 ฿595,041 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Udom Suk

Salaries in Udom Suk reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 29.8:

After tax and deductions of 9.4% in Thailand, take-home pay for someone earning ฿595,041 would be roughly ฿539,107/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

29.8
COLI Index
0.80x
vs City Avg
฿14,876
Est. 1BR Rent
#22
of 24 Areas
9.4%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Udom Suk

Estimated annual deductions on a ฿692,665 salary in Udom Suk, Bangkok (local employee).

Income Tax
8%
Social Security
1.3%
Total Deductions: 9.4%
Est. Take-Home: ฿627,265/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $22,350
London GBP £19,234
Dubai AED AED 111,835

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 Udom Suk expensive in Bangkok?

Udom Suk is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Bangkok. It costs about -20% less than the city average, ranking #22 out of 24 neighborhoods.

How does Udom Suk compare to the Bangkok average?

The cost of living in Udom Suk is below the Bangkok average. With a multiplier of 0.80x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -20% 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.