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How much money to take to Phuket in 2020 for tours, services, taxis, hotels? For everyone, Phuket is “their own”, someone will find budget establishments here, someone will find expensive ones. We live here for 4 months and found everything we needed, no more expensive than in Pattaya or Krabi. But for those who came to Phuket for 2 weeks, it may seem that everything in Phuket is expensive. This is because by the sea and on popular beaches, prices are inflated according to the “tourist scale”. Therefore, I want to talk about real prices, how much it costs to eat in Phuket in 2020, excursions, tours, taxis, bike rentals, gasoline, entertainment, and more.

Our favorite Laem Sing beach

The main idea I want to convey is that in Phuket there is a very wide range of prices. There are many beaches, many European tourists, for whom they open chic restaurants, massage parlors and build expensive hotels. I will not say that Russians do not visit these establishments, but in smaller numbers. The highest prices for Kamale near the beach. And on the same beaches, if you move away from the sea and know the places, the prices are very good. Thanks to the tourists who "live" only in Patong, a rumor has spread to the people that everything in Phuket is "too expensive". In fact, you can find normal prices in Phuket. Yes, it will be far from the beach. But if you have a motorbike, you will still drive around the island and can eat not only near the beach.

Therefore, everyone judges according to their requests how much money is needed in Phuket. I'll give you an example. We were driving from Rawai towards Phuket Town and stopped at a Thai cafe somewhere in the Wat Chalong area. We ordered two hot dishes and two drinks, the total bill for two came out to 120 baht. It's just not a tourist area. For comparison, at the Bazaan Market in Patong, we bought a tom yum for 150 baht. It's not even a restaurant, it's a market. For two soups and two beers paid 540 baht. Therefore, in Phuket everything is relative.

For those who do not like to read a lot. How much money to take with you to Phuket for 10 days in 2020? Minimum $300, average $600, maximum $1000 per person. This price includes food, entertainment, visiting shows, excursions and moving around the island. And then there will be a lot of reasoning and prices.

Prices for tours to Thailand

Phuket is the most popular resort in Thailand, and most of the tourists come here for package tours. This is the best option for 1-2 weeks, because booking a hotel and flights for a regular flight will be more expensive. By the way, we have promotional codes for tours, use them when buying and get discounts.

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How much are tours in Phuket

WITH excursions there are no problems in Phuket, there are a huge number of travel companies that offer trips around the island, to neighboring provinces and boat trips. On average, if you take an excursion for the whole day, it will cost 2500-3500 baht. Next, calculate for yourself how many organized excursions you want to visit. The lowest prices for English-speaking excursions, because they are in demand, and there is a lot of competition among them. There are also excursions in Russian in Phuket, they are offered by sites with Russian guides, for example, and. All companies are owned by Thais, but Russian guides work. In Thailand, it is forbidden for foreigners to work in travel agencies, so the same tour operators resell excursions from Thai companies at inflated prices, positioning them as their own. Group tours from Thai companies with Russian guides:

Phi Phi Ley Island. How much money to take to Phuket

For those who do not want to go on excursions with a crowd of other tourists, you can order private guides. Moreover, if you are a company of, say, 3 people, the cost will be the same as for a group tour, and there will be no "left" people. Only considering the workload, it is easier to find a free place for a group tour, and it is better to book an individual one in advance.

I recommend taking one group excursion by sea, one individual by car and one entertaining. The fact is that many trips around the islands are similar to each other, some of the islands are repeated in different programs. And so you will have a complete "set" of different excursions, for example, (just mandatory islands!), And.

It is also worth noting that business in Thailand is arranged in such a way that it is cheaper to take an excursion to all paid attractions and shows than to go on your own and buy a ticket at the box office. In the early days, we went to Rassada Pier to see how much a Phi Phi ticket costs there. It turned out that the same as in Patong, only from Patong the transfer is still included, and if you take a ticket at the pier, then get there as you like. So if you want to dilute sightseeing tours, there are such options:

Phi Phi Don Island. Tonsai Pier

How much money to take to Phuket in 2020 for transport

The biggest expense item in Phuket after flights, accommodation and excursions is transport. There are public songthaews here, but you have to wait for them. Their largest concentration is in Phuket Town, and not on popular beaches. The fare in them costs from 30 baht. There are minibuses, from the airport you can get to the beach for 180-200 baht.

Taxi in Patong - from 200 baht. Taxi drivers are very reluctant to bargain, because they are spoiled by tourists. from one end of the island to the other costs 800-1000 baht. How much money to take to Phuket for transport? If you ride a songteo, then 100-200 baht per day. If you ride a taxi, then 300-1000 baht per day.

If you want to save money, you should go to motorbike. It gives complete freedom of movement around the island. You will not be able to visit and see so much without a motorbike. But firstly, you need to drive confidently, and secondly, you need to have a category A license. We used to tell everyone that you don’t need a license to rent a scooter, and the police can stop you only in one case - if you are driving without a helmet. But now in 2020, everything has changed. The authorities directly took up Phuket, and only slow down foreigners, arrange round-ups in those places that are difficult to bypass. We ourselves were caught once for 1000 baht, and then we began to turn around at the sight of the police. I don’t want to pay 1000 baht every other day (the receipt for payment of the fine is valid for 1 day).

Police in Phuket. The fine for driving without a category A license is 1,000 baht.

If you are afraid to ride yourself, ride together with one of your friends. Get behind the wheel if you are confident in your driving skills. Because tourists, unfortunately, often get into accidents. This must be taken into account. Those who ride a motorbike are divided into those who have fallen and those who will fall again. I also fell off a motorbike, and more than once. Therefore, think three times whether it is worth the risk. The mountain passes between the beaches can be very steep, and the road between Patong and Phuket Town is like a rollercoaster.

How much money to take to Phuket to rent a bike? In Patong, rental offices cost 200-400 baht per day, gasoline - about 30-40 baht per liter. Our Honda Click holds 4 liters of gasoline, which is 160 baht. Enough to drive a lot for several days in a row. Honda Click service is also inexpensive. We pay 40 baht to fix the mirror and 250 baht to change the wheel.

I always ride a motorcycle with a helmet

Prices in Patong

If you spend time only in Patong, Karon or Kat, then here's how much money to take to Phuket in 2020.

Thai massage on First Street 400 baht
Thai massage on Third Street 250 baht
Mango 100 baht
Papaya 100 baht
Thai balm small 100 baht
Thai balm large in "Big C" 200 baht
Thai balm large on Third Street 150 baht
Entrance to Freedom Beach 200 baht
Entrance to the beach "Paradise" 100 baht
Bottle of water 20 baht
Cocktail on the beach "Paradise" 300 baht
VIP lounger on Paradise beach 3000 baht
Cocktail on the street from 100 baht

Paradise beach prices

Entrance to Freedom Beach

How much does it cost to eat in Phuket in 2020

Salad in a cafe from 150 baht
Hot from 200 baht
Pad thai from 150 baht
Tom yum from 150 baht
Beer Chang in a cafe 0.33 l 90 baht
Beer Chang in a cafe 0.6 l 120 baht

The minimum amount to eat in Phuket (you still have to try!) is 250 baht per day. This is, so to speak, a living wage, and no one wants to be limited to them on vacation. Of course, there is no ceiling above, you can go to the most expensive restaurants and spend $100 for one meal. Many Europeans have a rest in Phuket, a large number of such restaurants have been built for them, where you can eat for 100 dollars. If you drink alcohol, you can increase this amount by 2-3 times. At the same time, even in Patong on the third line, you can easily find several decent establishments where dishes start from 59 baht, and tom yam costs 79 baht.

If you do not want to save extreme (250 baht per day), then you will need 1,000 baht per day in Phuket for food in mid-range restaurants, buying fruit in the market, ice cream and water in the supermarket.
Cheap cafe in Patong

Prices at Rawai Fish Market in Phuket

If you want the freshest seafood, then you can go to. Here you can buy everything in the fishing village and immediately cook it across the road in a cafe. The cost of cooking is 50-100 baht per kg, the cost of seafood is from 250 to 1800 baht per kg. Live lobster can be bought from 900 baht per kg, shrimp from 300 baht, huge shrimp 950 baht, shells from 250 baht.

Rawai Fish Market

Rawai Fish Market

Prices in Rawai are quite touristic, so locals do not buy anything there. A really cheap seafood and fruit market is located in a completely different place, in the Kathu district - Unnamed Road, Kathu, Kathu District, Phuket 83120, Thailand, coordinates 7.911231, 98.333332. Landmark on the map - Orchid Kathu Heights Service Apartments, across the street from it at the crossroads. We buy fish and seafood only there.

Buffets in Phuket

If you want a lot of seafood, tasty and inexpensive, then the best solution is Thai buffets. Here you can overeat shrimp, mussels, squid, crabs and other seafood for 250 baht plus drinks. Buffets are everywhere, but in some places you have to look for them. How much money to take to Phuket in 2020 for buffet meals? The most famous in "Jungceylon" in Patong - on the ground floor "Shibushi" costs 350 baht per person, another buffet there costs 429 baht. Patong has a lesser known "Khon Kaen Buffet BBQ"

Tours to Thailand from Level Travel

If you do not want to save extreme, you will need $400 per week in Phuket. With this amount, you can eat every day in good restaurants, attend Thai massages, go on 2-3 excursions and buy something for yourself and your loved ones as a gift from Phuket. But something will have to be abandoned with a budget of $ 400 per week per person.

If you don’t want to save on anything at all in Phuket, eat lobsters every day and ride a taxi, you will need $ 1000 per person for a week.

If you have already read 100,500 articles and decided that everything is terribly expensive in Phuket, then I will upset you. Everyone finds what they are looking for. This is a truth that applies not only to the question of how much money to take to Phuket in 2020. And if I go for a massage in Patong for 180-250 baht, and my friend for 500 baht, this does not mean that prices are too high in Phuket. This means that my friend does not want to walk more than 50 meters from the beach. This is her choice and desire to manage her money. I even feel a little sorry for Phuket, when people who didn’t really see anything, didn’t go anywhere and didn’t go anywhere, prove to all their friends that “everything is terribly expensive, we won’t go again.”

Write in the comments if you have been to Phuket, how much money you spent. Did you like it or not? What places would you recommend to visit?

The question "How much money to take to Thailand" should be divided into two, "How much money to take if you go on a tour" and "How much money to take for an independent trip." You should also choose a suitable resort for yourself (Pattaya or Phuket), your vacation budget also depends on this.

If you are traveling to Thailand on a package tour, then part of the expenses (air tickets, insurance, hotel, breakfast, transfer) have already been paid for by you and there is no point in worrying about it, but when traveling on your own, you should more carefully calculate your budget.

How much money to take to Thailand on a tour

If your vacation is part of a package tour, then you made part of the expenses back at home, in some cases it is more profitable to travel this way, and in some cases, planning a trip on your own is much cheaper and a hundred times more interesting. But nevertheless, in any case, you should have money for entertainment, excursions and other tourist pleasures.

The expenses of a package tourist consist of several conditionally mandatory items, of course, you can abolish some of them and save every baht, but this will no longer be a vacation, in Thailand this is highly discouraged.

What do package travelers spend money on?

transport - you can walk, but when your hotel is located a kilometer from the beach, and on the street + 30, you don’t find much on foot;
food - for most package tourists, breakfast is included in the price of the tour, but you won’t be full with one breakfast;
excursions - in Thailand you cannot do without excursions, believe my experience;
souvenirs and shopping - you can do without souvenirs, but package tourists love souvenirs and actively buy them;
alcohol, cigarettes, entertainment and other bad habits - there is enough of this good, there is entertainment for every taste and budget.

How much money to take for transport

The cost of transport and travel around Thailand is highly dependent on the type and location of your holiday. If you are going on vacation to Phuket, then you should take into account that tuk-tuks and taxis are very expensive here, and public transport is in its infancy, the only way to save on transport is to rent a bike.

When renting a bike, you should pay attention to a lot of details (there will be a separate post about this), you should also have an international driver's license and be sure. In Pattaya, with public transport, everything is much better, but renting a moped costs the same.

If you are an adherent of a beach holiday, then your transport costs will be minimal, but you are unlikely to be able to completely abandon transport.

For a standard package holiday of 14 days, you will, according to the most conservative estimates (for renting a bike), spend 5,000 baht (14 days * 300 baht / day rent + gasoline). To this amount should be added (optionally) fines for driving without a driver's license / without a helmet (the cops here are meticulous, but fair), etc. and the cost of insurance (mandatory). About the exchange rate of the baht to the ruble, read the link.

The minimum amount for Thai transport, if you have a tour package: 5,000 baht.

How much money to take on excursions

Excursions in Thailand are interesting and very colorful, but you have to pay for everything in this world. I have not yet met a single package tourist who did not attend numerous excursions. Excursion programs vary depending on the resort. For example, from Pattaya you can quite comfortably go to Cambodia, and from Phuket to neighboring Malaysia. Read about

If you save a lot on excursions, you can organize them yourself. However, there are a number of excursions that everyone should visit, in Pattaya - this is the "Excursion to the River Kwai", and in Phuket - "Similan Islands". As a rule, visiting these excursions as part of an excursion group will be much cheaper and easier than organizing such a trip on your own.

The minimum amount for excursions, if you have a vacation on a tour: in Pattaya 2,500 baht per person (Excursion to the River Kwai), in Phuket 5,000 baht per person (Similan Islands). However, these expenses can be made even before the trip to Thailand, so you save some of your precious time at the resort.

How much money should be allocated for food

How much money to take for food is a controversial and controversial issue. The first thing to understand and accept is that quality and delicious food in Thailand is expensive. A simple example, the famous Thai Tom Yam soup costs an average of 100 baht (about 200 rubles), I would not say that it is very cheap. In addition to standard tourist restaurants and cafes, there are luxury restaurants with Michelin stars and other attributes of status, where dinner can cost more than your ticket.

But back to the standard vacationer with his standard 14-day package. As a rule, in such cases, about 1,000 baht per day is spent on food (without alcohol and cigarettes), but it can be cheaper if you cook on your own and buy groceries in supermarkets and markets (bags practically do not deal with this nonsense).

Minimum amount for food if you are on a package holiday: approximately 14,000 baht per person can be spent only on food (14 days of vacation * 1,000 baht).

How much money to take to Thailand for souvenirs and shopping

For me, buying souvenir magnets and fashionable crocodile shoes has long ceased to be relevant, but I can’t tell you how to resist if you see all this abundance of exotic for the first time. I don’t presume to talk about the need to buy up all the tourist rubbish of Thailand, but regularly Russian tourists departing from this country pay for excess luggage - this is a fact.

What I strongly recommend you to buy in the form of souvenirs (so to speak), buy fresh fruit - this will be the best souvenir for your family and friends. A ripe, juicy Thai mango as a souvenir evokes more vivid emotions than a Chinese-Thai fridge magnet, checked a million times.

The minimum amount for Thai souvenirs, if you rest on a tour: my surveys of tourists revealed that the smallest amount that was spent on all sorts of nonsense is 3,000 baht.

How much money to take for alcohol, cigarettes and entertainment

High-quality alcohol and cigarettes in Thailand are decent, but what a vacation without alcohol, so here for every vacationer there is a dilemma either to try local unexplored varieties, or to overpay for familiar brands. A pack of Marlboro in Phuket costs around 100 baht, and imported beer sells for 50 baht for a small bottle of 0.3 liters.

The above prices apply only to shops, restaurants and other entertainment venues, their cost can vary greatly upwards.

In the tourist cities of Thailand there is entertainment for every taste and budget, from standard beer bars to trendy clubs with paid entrance. You should not be fooled by free flyers and invitations that will be offered to you at every turn. Often, for free admission to a spicy show, you will be required to buy any drink from the menu (they will), and the price tag on the menu can start from 1,000 baht for a bottle of ordinary mineral water.

To come to Thailand and not visit a couple of brothels with dances of half-naked taikas on the tables is blasphemy, so you should definitely allocate five thousand for such male entertainment.

Dances of drunken, half-naked Thai women may not be of interest to everyone, but here's what I recommend you to definitely visit, so these are local massage parlors, please do not confuse with massage parlors for men, of which there are many in Thailand. A standard hourly foot massage costs 300 baht, I can’t talk about its usefulness and healing properties (doctors write about it), but it relieves fatigue as if by hand. Sometimes, I go to such salons twice a day, which I advise you to do.

Minimum amount for entertainment: according to the most conservative estimates, this is 5,000 baht per person for 14 days of vacation.

The minimum amount of money for a holiday in Thailand on a tour package

To summarize, how much money to take if you are traveling on a tour for 14 days, all figures are very, very approximate and are calculated for one tourist.

transport - 5,000 baht for renting a moped for all 14 days of vacation;
excursions - for Pattaya 2,500 baht per person, for Phuket 5,000 baht per person;
food - 14,000 baht per person you will be allowed to have a delicious dinner and lunch for all 14 days of your vacation;
souvenirs - 3,000 baht is enough for gifts and other tourist tinsel that tourists bring home;
entertainment is the very essence of a holiday in Thailand, here you need to spend at least 5,000 baht, you should not save on this.

The total minimum amount spent by a package tourist (14 days of vacation excluding the cost of a ticket) is approximately the following, for Phuket - 32,000 baht per person, for Pattaya - 29,500 baht per person.

How much money to take to Thailand when traveling alone

If you are traveling to Thailand on your own, then your spending will be slightly different from the spending of tourists who are on a package tour, but many of the items from the above list will also be relevant to you. In this part of the post I will talk about those financial points that differ from the usual expenses of a package tourist.

The main difference between an independent tourist and a package one is greater freedom and, as a rule, greater savings in money. A simple example, if a package tourist is accommodated in the most touristic place (does the package traveler have a choice?), then be prepared to spend much more money on the same fruits that are much cheaper in a non-tourist place, and so on with everything else.

What do independent tourists spend money on in Thailand:

an air ticket is one of the most important expenses when traveling on your own, take care of purchasing it in advance;
insurance - it is desirable to have good medical insurance with a large amount of coverage;
housing - the choice of housing is huge and every tourist can choose the right one for himself;
emergency reserve - it should be and preferably the more the better.

How much money do you need for a ticket

With the advent of the Internet and modern convenient services for finding and buying air tickets, independent travel has become much easier and their cost has decreased significantly. Today, you can monitor changes in airfare prices in real time and in any convenient place you just need to install an application on your phone (for iOS, for Android, for WindowsPhone), compare current offers on a variety of sites, and so on, besides, all this is almost automatic, you just need to subscribe to alerts about price reductions for air tickets.

There are a few tricks that will help you buy a ticket even cheaper:

buy an air ticket in advance - that way you can catch a good price. Example, today (July 24, 2016) I found an air ticket Moscow - Bangkok with a departure on December 7, 2016 for 13,667 rubles (I attach the screenshot), the probability of buying a ticket to Thailand in December for 13,667 rubles tends to zero;
subscribe to price updates - if there is enough time before your trip, then be sure to subscribe to a price update and when the price drops you will be notified by mail;
promotions and special fares for air tickets - sometimes there are very tasty prices, some of which are the result of marketing or ordinary sloppiness, do not miss your chance ().

Read about all the tricks and features of hunting for cheap air tickets at this link and at this one, I told there the best ways to search for air tickets, which I myself actively use.

The minimum amount for a ticket to Thailand: today (July 24, 2016) I found at a price of 13,667 rubles (7,400 baht) one way, but I'm sure that with a more thorough search you can find cheaper.

How much money do you need for insurance for Thailand

It is useless to talk about the need to have good insurance, you just need to take this fact for granted. Why the presence of insurance when visiting Thailand is mandatory for all independent travelers, there are several important points, now I’ll tell you about it.

Translated into human language, the essence of the law is clear and to some extent fair, now the state does not bear any responsibility if something happens to a Russian abroad and he does not have an insurance policy.

What else is important to know when traveling independently in Thailand is that medicine here is very expensive and a simple fracture can be operated on for 1,000,000 baht or more. I regularly see posts on social networks raising funds for tourists who got into accidents on mopeds, as a rule, these are very young people and they are literally shocked by the amounts that they are voiced in local hospitals.

The minimum amount for insurance for Thailand: today (July 24, 2016) insurance can be purchased at a price of 2,889 rubles (1,560 baht) per month per person from Liberty Insurance, but this is the simplest one without driving a motorcycle and other important things.

How much money do you need for housing

The variety of housing in Thailand is huge, and every traveler can find acceptable living conditions for himself. For example, in Phuket you can choose from more than 1,500 hotels and hotels on the island, prices are also different, from 100 baht per day for a bed, up to $ 1,000 per day or more for a luxury villa on the seashore.

In the vast majority of cases, independent travelers choose cottages and apartments in condominiums, where rent is lower than in classic hotels. The cost of living is also strongly influenced by the location of housing and the proximity of the tourist season. You can rent a simple house in the region of 10,000 baht per month, when renting it is worth clarifying which expenses are included in the rent (water, electricity, garbage disposal, Internet, etc.), and which are not.

Minimum amount for housing: a modest house far from the sea can be rented for 10,000 baht, but it all depends on the season.

How much money do you need for emergency supplies

The concept of NZ (emergency reserve) is very vague and everyone has the right to understand it in their own way, for someone NZ is $ 100 in the cover of a passport in case the restaurant bill turned out to be more than planned, for someone it is a whole financial structure, etc.

For every traveler, I would recommend having some kind of "airbag" in case of unforeseen circumstances that can happen to everyone. Practice has shown that $1,000 per person is enough, and it is important that this $1,000 is available to you at any time and preferably located in different places. This can be a separate bank card (just a separate one, and not the one that you use every day), an agreement with family and friends that they can transfer the required amount by money transfer, hiding places in your clothes, etc. I use a credit card for these purposes, which is my "airbag", since in ordinary life it is not even activated.

In what situations should you resort to NZ (emergency reserve)? There can be many cases (you were robbed, the bank blocked the card, etc.), but it is important to understand that these funds should help you return home, i.e. they should be enough for a ticket.

Minimum NT amount: approximately $1,000 per person (35,000 baht).

To summarize, how much money to take to Thailand if you are traveling on your own, all these figures are very, very approximate and are calculated for one traveler. I will give all the calculations for half a month (so that you can compare with the expenses of a package tourist) and for a month.

air ticket - as I wrote earlier, a one-way ticket can be bought for 13,667 rubles (7,400 baht), i.e. our expenses are 13,667 rubles (7,400 baht) * 2 (return ticket) = 27,337 rubles (14,800 baht);
transport - 5,000 baht for renting a moped for all 14 days of vacation, if you rent a bike for a month, then the rental amount can be the same as for half a month for a daily rental;
insurance - the minimum insurance for a month from Liberty Insurance costs about 2,889 rubles (1,560 baht);
housing - renting a simple house in Phuket will cost about 10,000 baht per month;
excursions - for Pattaya 2,500 baht per person, for Phuket 5,000 baht per person, as a rule, independent travelers organize excursions for themselves, but they also require money;
food - 14,000 baht per person you will be allowed to have delicious dinner and lunch all 14 days of your vacation, if you rented a house with a kitchen, then you can spend less on food per month than package tourists for half a month;
souvenirs - 3,000 baht is enough for gifts and other tourist tinsel that tourists bring home, as a rule, independent travelers do not buy them;
entertainment is the very essence of a holiday in Thailand, here you need to spend at least 5,000 baht, it all depends on personal preferences and hobbies, but 5,000 baht can be spent;
emergency supply - $1,000 per person (35,000 baht).

The total amount spent by an independent traveler (for 14 days) in Thailand is approximately as follows:

for Phuket - 77,600 baht per person (air ticket 14,800 baht + transport 5,000 baht + insurance 800 baht + housing 5,000 baht + excursions 5,000 baht + food 7,000 baht + souvenirs 0 baht + entertainment 5,000 baht + 35,000 baht NC);
for Pattaya - 75,100 baht per person (air ticket 14,800 baht + transport 5,000 baht + insurance 800 baht + housing 5,000 baht + excursions 2,500 baht + food 7,000 baht + souvenirs 0 baht + entertainment 5,000 baht + 35,000 baht NZ).

The total amount spent by an independent traveler (per month) in Thailand is approximately as follows:

for Phuket - 89,560 baht per person (air ticket 14,800 baht + transport 5,000 baht + insurance 1,560 baht + housing 10,000 baht + excursions 5,000 baht + food 14,000 baht + souvenirs 0 baht + entertainment 5,000 baht + NZ 35,000 baht);
for Pattaya - 87,060 baht per person (air ticket 14,800 baht + transport 5,000 baht + insurance 1,560 baht + housing 10,000 baht + excursions 2,500 baht + food 14,000 baht + souvenirs 0 baht + entertainment 5,000 baht + NZ 35,000 baht).

With what currency to go to Thailand

With what currency to go - this is the very first question asked by tourists who have bought tickets to the resorts of Thailand. To be brief, the only correct answer will be something like the following, bring anything, but not rubles. Now I will explain in detail my position on the currency issue.

A little earlier, I wrote an article in which I described in detail all the features of currencies and their relationship to the Thai baht, I will try to briefly talk about the dollar, euro, ruble and their relationship with the baht.

Dollar in Thailand

A dollar will be exchanged for you everywhere, but in some places they may find fault with old bills (they may not accept dollars older than 1996). When exchanging dollars for baht, there is a rate for different denominations of dollars, the most disadvantageous for 1 dollar bills, the most profitable for 100 dollar bills.

Euro in Thailand

The euro in Thailand feels even better than the dollar, they don’t find fault with old banknotes (however, there are no such banknotes in nature), they change the euro everywhere.

Ruble in Thailand

The ruble is not considered a currency as such, however, most Russian export companies treat the ruble as well and sell Russia's wealth exclusively for dollars and euros.

The ruble in Thailand can be changed, but at a very unfavorable rate. The value of the ruble for Thais is on the same level as Ukrainian hryvnias, Belarusian bunnies, Kyrgyz soms and other Zimbabwean dollars. Unfortunately, the ruble should be used exclusively as the internal currency of Russia, this state of affairs can only be understood and forgiven. :)

How to bring money to Thailand

There are several standard ways to bring money and use it in Thailand, we'll talk about the most popular in this part of the post.

Bank cards

The most convenient and safest way to store and transport money is with a bank card, and for reliability, you should have several bank cards. How to choose a bank card that is profitable for travel, read the link.

To avoid blocking your card by the bank, before the trip, inform that you are going to Thailand. Some banks still practice blocking cards if money is withdrawn from Southeast Asian countries, which are considered very unreliable. How to secure your bank card, read the link.

There are several nuances when withdrawing money from a bank card in Thailand:

currency account - it is desirable to have a currency account, otherwise you will lose on double conversion, your rubles will be converted into the currency of the Visa or Master system (and here the ruble is out of work), and then dollars or euros will be converted into baht;
commission - when withdrawing cash, you will be charged several commissions, your bank (approximately 1 - 2% of the amount) + Thai ATM commission (100 - 200 baht);
restriction on cash withdrawals - a Thai ATM will allow you to withdraw no more than 20,000 baht at a time, sometimes this is not convenient.

cash currency

If you are carrying dollars or euros, then there are no commissions and restrictions when exchanging for baht, which is very beneficial. How to choose a currency for a trip abroad, read the link.

Cash in your pocket is a big risk of "losing" them without any possibility of returning them.

Cash currency and bank cards

The best way to minimize the risk of losing money in Thailand is to properly divide the amount allocated for vacation and place it on several accounts (several bank cards), plus part of the amount should be brought in cash. My selection of bank cards for travel, read the link.

Have a nice holiday.

Since we started our YouTube channel, we have made many friends. Basically, these are people who are going to come to Thailand for vacation or permanent residence.

And almost everyone is interested in the question: “how much does it cost to relax in Thailand or how much money to take with you on vacation?”. Of course, we could answer briefly and clearly, they say, everything depends on your requests, but nevertheless we decided to give a detailed answer and name the average amount that your vacation will cost.

So, let's count. We note right away that if you plan to relax here for 8 days, then it will be much more profitable to fly here on a tour. So an eight-day vacation in the land of smiles on a tour package that includes a round-trip flight, hotel accommodation and breakfast will cost you about 23,000 rubles per person in the low season.

This is much more profitable than flying on your own, since without a ticket you will have to pay at least 24,000 rubles only for a round-trip flight, and you also need a hotel. So for a short time it is more profitable to fly on a tour, and even more profitable - on a burning tour.

And so we continue, a ticket here for 8 days costs about 23,000 rubles (this is the minimum) per person (at least it was before the fall of the ruble). This includes flights, meals, and breakfasts that you are likely to oversleep. Then we count in baht. You will need approximately 500 baht per person per day for food. This is if you eat in Thai cafes and eat well and varied.

You can also dine in the night markets. It will turn out tasty, exotic and inexpensive.

Next, you will need a minimum of 500 baht per day for entertainment. You will also need to pay for transport. Total, 1100 baht per day for a great pastime. This is despite the fact that you will go to places of entertainment on your own. The tour will cost more.

So, one day in Thailand will cost you at least 1100 baht. Of course, more is possible, but 1100 baht will be quite enough for an unspoiled tourist.

So, to find out how much the average vacation in Thailand costs, add another 1100 baht to the cost of the tour, multiplied by the number of days of rest. Also add here about 5,000 baht (do not forget to convert baht to rubles at the current exchange rate) for gifts to relatives and for small unforeseen expenses, and you get the final amount.

Before the fall of the ruble, prices in Thailand for Russians were very pleasant. Now, when a pancake costs not 40 baht, but already 80, many people postpone a trip to the land of smiles, because it is too expensive. But if you receive income in dollars, then nothing has changed for you and Thailand is still an inexpensive, but very interesting exotic vacation destination.

Anyway, we hope that we have answered your question, and now you can help us. If you rested in Thailand, then write in the comments how much the trip cost you, whether you liked it or not. Thank you for your attention, we are waiting for your comments.

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What is the cost of a trip to Thailand

The question of how much money you need to take to Thailand is definitely not easy to answer. The cost of a vacation is made up of several components: the level of comfort, the length of stay at the resort and your needs. So, for example, someone likes to visit expensive restaurants, but for someone it’s enough to get by with a budget snack in a cafe.

The most expensive are air travel and accommodation. At the height of the season, the cost of air tickets Moscow - Phuket is $ 250-300, Moscow - Bangkok is a little more than $ 200. Closer to December-January, the cost of air travel increases, as this period is considered the high season.

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The total cost of the tour is affected by the apartments chosen for living. Prices for such a service depend on comfort and distance from the sea.

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How much does a trip to Thailand cost?

How much money to take to Thailand is determined by the cost of the tour, which differs at different times of the year. The cheapest tours are in the summer, the most expensive are in the winter, when the country has a high season. Going to the resort in the summer does not make sense, as it comes and quality rest will be in jeopardy.

Let's try to figure out how much money to take to Thailand for a week. A 2-week vacation will cost approximately 25,000 - 40,000 baht (this amount does not include airfare). A week of rest will cost approximately 15,000 - 20,000 baht.

For a monthly trip, you will have to leave 50,000 - 60,000 baht, and the last amount will allow you to live without depriving yourself of anything (without fanaticism).

This picture is a typical vacation without frills, but with all the necessary conditions. The most economical tourists can meet the modest amount of 20,000 baht per month.

Do not forget about different ideas about comfort. If you came to Thailand and settled in a 2-star hotel, which will cost 400 baht per day, eat in affordable cafes, are not interested in sights and do not buy souvenirs, then you can easily meet 10,000 - 15,000 baht in 14 days.

That is why it is necessary to decide in advance for yourself what kind of vacation you need and, based on this, figure out how much money to take with you to Thailand.

What currency to take to Thailand

The local currency in Thailand is the Thai baht. To date, the rate is: 1 Russian ruble = 0.52 Thai baht. For 1 dollar they offer 32.68 Thai baht.

Going to Thailand, it is better to take dollars or euros with you. It is recommended to prepare them in advance. It is not worth changing money at the airport. As a rule, here the worst exchange rate. In addition, you need to remember that in this country, large and small bills are changed at different rates.

If there is nothing to pay for a taxi, then try to negotiate payment for the trip at the place of delivery, as you need an exchanger. This practice is common.

Important! Throughout this country, settlement is carried out exclusively in local currency.

Thai ATMs dispense currency only in baht. It is advantageous to use a dollar card, from which dollars are immediately converted into baht. If the card is in rubles, then first there is a transfer to dollars, and only then to baht, this is not very profitable.

You can take quite a bit of rubles, it is possible that they will come in handy at the airport.

How much does it cost to live in Thailand

Those who purchase a ticket do not have to worry about accommodation: the travel agency deals with this issue. Going on vacation on your own, you will have to come to grips with the issue of choosing an apartment for a stopover.

The cost of housing in Thailand consists of features of comfort. You can limit yourself to a guesthouse for 50-100 baht per person. Or you can stay in a luxurious 5-star hotel with security and fabulous service for $ 1,000 or more per day.

Important! Accommodation in Thailand counts as a night, from 14:00 today until 12:00 tomorrow.

On average, the cost of a 3-star hotel varies between 1500-3000 baht and guesthouses - 1000-1500 baht per day. It is not superfluous to recall that this figure will vary depending on what season it is, how far from the sea, the number of rooms and the volume of services.

Modern technical conditions allow you to choose and book a hotel via the Internet, being thousands of kilometers from the place of rest. It is also better to pay in advance, using the Internet.

Hotels in Pattaya :

Hotel	stardom	Discount	Price per night, from	Select dates
[email protected] Design Hotel Pattaya	★★★★		5 594 4 565
	★★★★★		5 701 5 294
Mini hotel Jardin	★★★		1 415 1 295
	★★		809 761
Ravindra Beach Resort & Spa	★★★★★		5 723 5 337

Otherwise, upon arrival at the place, you may encounter such a problem as a lack of free seats, or the prices will be slightly different from those offered online.

Thus, stating the facts that determine how much money to take to Thailand, you can estimate the cost of living. Checking in a cozy guesthouse for 10 days will result in the amount of 10,000 baht, or about $ 340.

In the high season (November-January), the same hotels and apartments will cost you 2 or even 3 times more.

How much does food cost in Thailand

When deciding how much money you need to take to Thailand, you should first decide what exactly you plan to eat there, and most importantly, where. Calculating the cost of food is easy. You should be guided by the price for lunch in traditional Thai cuisine without any frills.

The cost of food in a cafe

Please note that breakfast is included in the hotel rate. If such a service is not provided, then in any cafe you will be offered a hearty breakfast for 100-150 baht.

For lunch, on average, you will have to pay from 200 to 500 baht, and this is without taking into account alcoholic beverages. Of course, you can do it modestly, having dinner for 50-100 baht, but this is an economy option.

Dinner will cost about the same as lunch, provided you don't show off.

Cost of food in a restaurant

Restaurant rates are different. Eating in a luxurious establishment will cost 1000 - 2000 baht per person.

Thus, by simple mathematical calculations, it can be stated that approximately 700 baht will be spent on human nutrition per day. For 10 days of rest, you will need 7,000 baht (about $ 240).

Prices for food from the top

You can try inexpensive Thai dishes in the markets and makashnitsa - mobile kitchenettes. There are a lot of them on the streets of the resort. Here you can have a snack with barbecue, sausages, all kinds of seafood, etc.

Makashnitsy begin to trade actively in the evening, after 18.00. The prices for some dishes in such establishments during the season will pleasantly surprise you:

Grilled sausage - 10 baht;
kebabs

pork - 10 baht;

chicken - 20 baht;

from octopus - 20-40 baht;

from cuttlefish - 30-50 baht;

from squid - 20 baht;

Grilled large chicken leg - 30-40 baht;
Grilled chicken - 115 baht.

In addition, you can buy lines, noodles and a variety of seafood here.

Rice and chicken omelet - from 45 baht;
Rice with duck - 75 baht;
Soup with noodles and soy balls - from 40 baht;
Grilled fish - from 100 baht;
Soup Tom Yam - from 70 baht, etc.

Water in such a place costs 10 baht.

Thus, if you eat in macaroons, then it will take about 150-180 baht per day to feed one person, which is equal to 5-6 dollars. At the same time, his daily menu can be compiled competently, so that it is satisfying, varied and, of course, tasty.

For example, have breakfast with rice and duck and scrambled eggs, dine with Tom Yum soup or noodle soup, and dine with barbecue with rice.

The cost of food in the store

Some tourists prefer to buy groceries and cook their own meals at home. In this case, if you buy food in a supermarket, then for 2 weeks the whole family will need at least 5000 - 6000 baht. If you go on vacation to popular resorts, such as Phuket, then you can safely add 25-30% to prices.

The cost of renting transport and travel

When deciding how much money to take to Thailand, you should decide on car rental. It is very convenient to travel by rented car, it will save time.

The cost of car rental in the low season (April - October) depends on what exactly you prefer to travel in another country. You can rent a bike for 200-400 baht per day. And someone will be satisfied only with a car of increased comfort. But you will have to pay 1000 - 2000 baht per day for it.

Public transport is the most economical means of travel in another country. A ticket costs 10-40 baht, depending on the route.

For those who do not plan to actively move around Thailand, 1000 baht for transport is enough.

How much are excursions and entertainment in Thailand

When calculating how much money you need for a trip to Thailand, you should also take into account possible entertainment, without which the rest will not be complete.

Prices for excursions in Thailand

Excursions are a very popular business in the resort. This should be taken into account when planning how much money to take with you to Thailand. They can be different, depending on the duration, saturation, availability of food and transport. Therefore, it is difficult to say unequivocally how much this type of entertainment will cost. Most excursions cost between 500-4000 baht.

The cost of cellular communication in Thailand

Communication will not take a lot of money. 500 baht is enough for two weeks. For this amount you can call home. But it is much more reasonable not to spend money on communication at all and to talk with relatives via Skype. Wi-Fi is free in local cafes and most hotels. But still, before booking a place to stay, it makes sense to ask how things are with free Internet there.

How much money to take for shopping in Thailand

It is better to buy whatever you want, but in moderation. How much money to take to Thailand for shopping depends on the appetites of the tourist. For some, even 3,000 is not enough, but someone will be able to meet even more modest amounts.

How much does a massage cost in Thailand

To visit Thailand and not try Thai massage is an unforgivable omission. The cost of one massage session lasting 1 hour is 200-350 baht. One foot massage will cost you 150 baht.

Prices for alcohol and cigarettes in Thailand

Going to Thailand, you need to learn one unshakable rule - you can’t take with you more than 1 pack of cigarettes per 1 adult. Otherwise, you can run into a decent fine. 1 block of cigarettes in this country costs about 500 baht or 150 dollars.

In Pattaya, 1 pack of cigarettes can be purchased at a price of 100 baht or more. Therefore, it is much more profitable to smoke your own or quit altogether.

Alcohol is a little easier. First, it doesn't cost that much. For a liter bottle of whiskey you will pay 290 baht. Gin costs about 400 baht per liter. Price for a bottle of beer from 40 baht. Export alcohol will be expensive. So, for example, a bottle of vodka costs 900 baht.

Important! Alcohol is not sold between 14.00 and 15.00 in the evening and in the morning. You can purchase alcoholic beverages from 11 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to midnight.

What to do if you run out of money in Thailand

No matter how carefully it is planned to Thailand, Phuket how much money to take, it often happens that the money is over, but there is no rest yet. We'll fix it. You can use the Western Union service, thanks to which

Your relatives from Russia will be able to instantly transfer the necessary amount of money to you. When transferring, a special secret transaction code is assigned, which the sender sends you by SMS. This number and a passport are required to receive a money transfer.

Incidental expenses at the resort

When planning how much money to take to Thailand, the temptations that await on vacation are often not taken into account. It is hard to imagine a vacation without unforeseen expenses. Ideally, you should take care of the emergency reserve in advance, which will come to the rescue in difficult times.

You can put an amount of 10,000 - 15,000 baht on the card and use them only in case of emergency.

How much money do you need in Thailand for the whole winter

When planning how much money you need in Thailand, the duration of the trip should also be taken into account. For six months and even for a couple of months, the amount will be required for another. How much money do you need for wintering in Thailand and what does it consist of? (Calculations are taken taking into account the monthly residence for 2 people, and how much is needed for six months can be easily calculated).

Meals (this also includes alcohol and various delicacies) - about $ 400;
Accommodation - from 4000 to 12000 baht. If the rental of housing is planned for a long period, then the tenant himself will pay for electricity and water. Electricity in this case will cost 1500 - 2000 baht;
To rent housing, a deposit is required (this is a certain amount of money that is returned to the guest at the end of the lease);
Bike rental - about 100 baht, plus a deposit - 1000 baht;
You can rent a car - from $ 300 a month;
When planning how much money you need for wintering in Thailand, it is important to take care of health insurance. It needs to be done in advance. Medicine in Thailand is very expensive. Even for a simple visit to the doctor, the clinic can set the light for a considerable amount. Insurance coverage starts at $50.

Thus, when calculating how much money you need for a trip to Thailand, you can safely focus on the following calculations: per month for 2 people you will need 800 - 1000 dollars. And not the most economical option is taken as a basis.

For those who travel to this fabulous country for the first time, it is important not only to know how much money to take to Thailand for a week, but also how to properly transport yourself in a foreign country so as not to get into an absurd situation. There are certain rules that every tourist should remember, and especially a beginner:

Under no circumstances should you leave your passport as a pledge to anyone. This is a sure way to swindle you for money;
It is very important to take out medical insurance before the trip;
In Thailand, you can not drink tap water, even boiled;
It is not necessary to pay in advance for all excursions. If the tour agency is normal, then you will be offered to pay for the service on the spot;
It is better to take familiar medicines with you, especially if children are traveling with you.

How much money to take to Thailand for a trip in total

Thus, through simple mathematical operations, you can sum up how much money to take to Thailand. For 2 weeks of rest per person, you will need from 25,000 to 40,000 baht, depending on the level of comfort.

Moreover, the fact is very interesting that the more days the stay at the resort lasts, the lower the costs per 1 day will be.

Going to Thailand, Phuket, how much money to take is a delicate issue. Each person has their own needs, requests and comfort level. But each tourist will definitely be able to choose for himself the most optimal option for recreation at minimal cost.

Almost every tourist who is going to Thailand wants to calculate in advance how much the rest will cost him and how to properly plan his finances.

From whatever country the tourist is, you need to stock up on baht in advance - the local currency. To approximately calculate the costs, take into account that 1 baht = 0.55 rubles, and 1 dollar = 32 baht. These are approximate figures and may vary slightly.

There will be no particular problems with the exchange of dollars or euros for baht. Rubles will not be needed here, except to leave a small amount to use if necessary upon arrival at the Russian airport.

Many tourists change money right at the airport upon arrival and make a big mistake, since the exchange rate here is one of the most disadvantageous in Thailand. If there is no money to hire a taxi, many drivers understand this situation and are ready to point out the nearest ATM along the way, which dispenses only Thai baht.

If possible, it is better to use a dollar card here. When withdrawing dollars, they are converted into baht. But if there are rubles on the card, then they are first converted into American currency and only then into Thai.

Food prices

The cost of food for each tourist is purely individual, it is impossible to calculate a single amount for everyone. It all depends on the frequency of meals, their exoticism and the place where the food is purchased.

Many people do not like the look of Thai street macaroons and they buy food in cafes and restaurants. But in vain, the chance to get a low-quality product is the same in both establishments.

If we take into account that an adult vacationer will buy food in macarons, will not visit chic restaurants, then the average daily food spending will be up to 200 baht. If you take a fairly modest meal. You can reduce your spending on food if you at least occasionally cook snacks at home.

The country's policy is arranged in such a way that the prices of basic products (sugar, salt, chicken, water and rice) have not changed for a decade. For all other products, prices have increased by approximately 25% over the past 2 years.

An ordinary traditional dish from a supermarket will cost from 30 to 100 baht. Depending on what kind of food is planned, you need to calculate in advance the possible benefits and waste.

If you want to visit a good Thai restaurant, expect that the average cost of a meal is from 550 baht.

Exotic fruits are available here, although prices can vary significantly between resorts. Of course, I want to try not only overseas fruits, but also the freshest seafood. There are many such places, but the Rawai market is considered the most popular. The price of seafood ranges from 270 to 1900 baht per kg. Especially popular among tourists are live lobsters, which can be purchased here for 950 baht per kg.

Transport cost

The cost of a rented car depends on its brand, the number of days for which it is rented and the season. So, in the low season the price will be much lower. If you rent from April to October, you will have to pay from 13,000 baht per month. If daily - from 500 baht.

In the high season, car rental will cost from 17,000 baht per month.

Renting a bike will help you save a lot of time and money. This is all provided that the tourist does not get into an accident or otherwise damage the transport. If there is no confidence in your driving ability, it is better not to risk it. The simplest bike can be rented for 250 baht per day. For a week you will need to pay from 2200 baht. If you take a chance and drive without a license, you can get a fine of 500 baht. The Thai police will definitely stop a tourist who rides a bike without a helmet.

Keep in mind that a liter of gasoline costs 40 baht. At one time, the tank can be filled with a maximum of 160 baht. Having refueled once, you can ride for about 4-5 days. Additional services may be required. So, the mirror will be tightened for 40 baht, the wheel will be replaced for 250.

One-time movement around the area by public transport (songteo, tuk-tuks) will cost from 20 baht. They run quite often, from early morning until late, so there should be no problems with public transport in large resorts. Although on the beaches, even the most visited, they sometimes have to wait a long time.

Hiring a taxi around the city for a minimum distance will cost at least 200 baht.

How much money to take for entertainment: excursions, massage, discos

Those who have already visited Thailand more than once know well where to go and how much to pay, so that it is interesting and as economical as possible. Experienced tourists are not advised to follow the lead of travel agencies and pay for all excursions there at a time. Firstly, a tourist may not visit all of them, and no one will return the money. Secondly, their prices can be several times more expensive in a travel agency than buying a ticket on the spot.

The total amount spent on detailed activities depends on how many and which excursions or treatments will be attended.

So, a trip to the Khao Kheo Zoo will cost 450-600 baht (depending on whether adults or children visit). If you want to feed the animals, you can buy food for them for 70 baht.

The entrance to the most popular Temple of Truth here is up to 700 baht.

A visit to the water park - from 700 baht. Children under 2 years old are not paid.

2-day sightseeing tour of Thailand - from 1400 baht (children) and from 3400 (adults).

Fishing for a predator with professionals - from 1400 baht.

It will be possible to fly Tarzan in the jungle from 1900 baht.

Visit the most popular Thai islands - from 2500 baht.

In summer, it is much more profitable to visit such excursions, especially if a small company of 3-4 people has gathered.

On average, so that a tourist does not get bored and visits at least 6-7 budget excursions per week, you will have to give everything from 7,000 baht (about $ 200).

Many tourists use the services of a tourist bus to visit excursions, rather than rented vehicles, because this way you can get into traffic jams and only spoil your mood. In addition, it’s much cheaper and more comfortable, you don’t need to think about organizing a trip, plan when to go and get tired driving back to the hotel.

Going for good shopping in Thailand is not possible everywhere. If you do not buy expensive branded items, but simply buy small souvenirs, gifts for relatives and friends, you can plan no more than $ 300 for such simple things.

Fans of nightlife (discotheques, clubs, etc.) expect that the entrance to most of them is free, and for cocktails you will have to pay from 200 baht per 1 piece.

The most popular procedure - Thai massage can be done from 100 baht. Prices depend on the type of massage and the resort.

Carefully and seriously take the transport of cigarettes. It is better not to transport more than 1 block per adult, unless you are willing to pay huge fines from 5,000 baht. In Thailand, 1 pack of cigarettes will cost from 100 baht.

Results

The average amount that can be spent by 1 tourist in 2 weeks on food is from 4800 baht (this is only food in establishments, excluding the purchase of additional products).

If you buy fruit for yourself every day, the amount for such purchases from 500 baht will be accumulated for the rest.

The minimum cost for excursions is from 7000 baht. Visiting the beaches is mostly free, and sometimes you need to pay 50-100 baht for an umbrella and sunbed every day.

If we take into account the purchase of souvenirs, several massage sessions, transport costs and other necessary trifles, the total expenses for 2 weeks per 1 vacationer can be about 45 thousand rubles. If you really don’t deny yourself anything, then this amount will need to be spent in a week.

Plus, do not forget about paying for housing and transfers.

It is not worth focusing on this amount, all expenses are individual. It is better to think over in advance the tours that you want to visit and evaluate your financial capabilities.

Some rental offices require a tourist passport as a deposit. Under no circumstances can you leave your document. This is just one of the methods of breeding tourists for money.
To protect yourself, it is better to take out insurance in advance. It will come in handy in the event of an accident, illness, or even paying for a scratch on a rental bike.
Refuse the complex purchase of all excursions.
Do not drink tap water, even boiled three times. For this purpose, you can buy water in the vodomat. Its cost here is ridiculous - 1 liter - 1 baht.
It is better to stock up on the necessary medicines from home. Since the right medicine may not be here, or at the right time it will not be possible to get to the pharmacy.