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Thailand Budget for 2 Weeks: Real Daily Costs in 2026

Honest 14-day Thailand budget breakdown: flights, hotels, food, transport and activities for backpacker, mid-range and luxury travelers.

Thailand Budget for 2 Weeks: Real Daily Costs in 2026

TL;DR

| Tier | Daily | 14 days (excl. flights) | |---|---|---| | Backpacker | $35 | $490 | | Mid-range | $95 | $1,330 | | Luxury | $280 | $3,920 |

Flights

From US: $850–1,200 round-trip to BKK. From EU: €550–900. Cheapest months: May, September.

Accommodation

  • Hostel dorm: $8–12
  • Boutique guesthouse: $30–55
  • 4★ city hotel: $80–140
  • Phuket resort: $180+

Food

Street food: $1.50–3 a meal. Mid-range Thai restaurant: $6–10. Western sit-down: $15–25.

Transport

  • Bangkok BTS day pass: $4
  • Overnight train Bangkok → Chiang Mai: $25–40
  • Domestic flight (AirAsia / Nok): $35–70
  • Scooter rental: $6/day + petrol

Sample 2-week split

Bangkok 3d → Chiang Mai 4d → Krabi/Phi Phi 4d → Phuket 3d.

Hidden costs

  • 7% VAT often added at sit-down restaurants
  • ATM fee: 220 THB/withdrawal — use Wise or Revolut
  • Tourist tax (new 2025): 300 THB on arrival by air