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The Glossary
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10,000.00 THB (301.84 USD
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Guesthouses provide the cheapest accomodations.
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500.00 THB (15.09 USD
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800.00 THB (24.15 USD
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Imported beer is more expensive than local brews.
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200.00 THB (6.04 USD
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50.00 THB (1.51 USD
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Cost of low end bottle of wine.
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Coke costs more in high end hotels or restaurants. Cheaper to get from stores.
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80.00 THB (2.41 USD
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92.00 THB (2.78 USD
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80.00 THB (2.41 USD
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2,000.00 THB (60.37 USD
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12.00 THB (0.36 USD
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60.00 THB (1.81 USD
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1,000.00 THB (30.18 USD
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50.00 THB (1.51 USD
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120.00 THB (3.62 USD
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Per minute average cost.
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120.00 THB (3.62 USD
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Cheaper rates for locals and more expensive charges for tourists.
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40.00 THB (1.21 USD
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Rates apply according to the bus type.
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2,000.00 THB (60.37 USD
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Rates depend on distance.
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800.00 THB (24.15 USD
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Rental per day costs.
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1,000.00 THB (30.18 USD
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3,000.00 THB (90.55 USD
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16.00 THB (0.48 USD
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Average cost for taking the Skytrain.
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Average fair or cost value.
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More about Thailand costs
A visit to Thailand is easy on the wallet. Travelers on a tight budget just need to spend 600.00 THB (18.11 USD) to 700.00 THB (21.13 USD) daily. This amount already includes meals, transportation, and hostel accommodations. Guesthouses are the most budget friendly places, costing about 100.00 THB (3.02 USD) to 200.00 THB (6.04 USD) a night. Such a small price gives you the basics: a fan and a private or shared bathroom. There are also guesthouses with better facilities, including free Wi-Fi internet, 24 hour hot showers, and everyday room service. Expect a maximum of 500.00 THB (15.09 USD) for better accommodations. However, thanks to its affordable prices, visitors won't feel guilty spending about 1,500.00 THB (45.28 USD) or more to visit the beaches and enjoy the nightlife. Food from cheaper establishments will require a little sign language or familiarity with Thai, but courageous taste buds shall be satisfied.
Thailand is home to a number of local restaurant chains that offer the same taste from street food with more hygiene. Local delicacies can come as cheap as 50.00 THB (1.51 USD) to about 100.00 THB (3.02 USD). Tourists who need a break from the spicy Thai food may have some Japanese cuisine for about 100.00 THB (3.02 USD) to 500.00 THB (15.09 USD). Taxis are usually metered, costing a minimum of 35.00 THB (1.06 USD). Trips within Bangkok are usually less than a 100.00 THB (3.02 USD). Make sure that the taxi driver turns the meter on. Otherwise, it's time to look for one that will charge fairly. Unmetered fares are illegal in the country. There's also the Bangkok Metro or MRT, which costs about 15.00 THB (0.45 USD), varying per distance. Prepaid cards that reach up to 1,000.00 THB (30.18 USD) are sold as well.