Rayong Cost of Living Guide 2025
Comprehensive guide to living costs in Thailand's eastern seaboard industrial hub. Perfect for expats working in manufacturing, oil & gas, and those seeking affordable coastal living near Bangkok with modern amenities.
Monthly Budget Overview
Rayong offers practical coastal living with modern amenities, industrial job opportunities, and convenient access to Bangkok. Less touristy than Pattaya, it provides good value for money with a strong expat community and reliable infrastructure.
Budget Industrial Living
฿25,000-40,000
Simple working-class lifestyle
Comfortable Expat
฿40,000-70,000
Quality coastal living
Premium Professional
฿70,000-120,000
High-end beachside amenities
Executive Luxury
฿120,000+
Premium coastal estates
Housing & Accommodation
Rayong offers diverse housing from industrial worker apartments to beachfront condos. Popular areas include city center, Mae Phim Beach, and expat compounds near industrial zones:
- •Basic Apartment (City Center): ฿6,000-12,000/month
- •Modern Condo (Central): ฿10,000-18,000/month
- •1-Bedroom (Beach Area): ฿15,000-28,000/month
- •2-Bedroom House: ฿18,000-35,000/month
- •Expat Compound Villa: ฿30,000-60,000/month
- •Beachfront Villa with Pool: ฿60,000-150,000+/month
🏭 Pro Tip:
Best value areas: Near Map Ta Phut for industrial workers, Mae Phim for beach living. Many companies provide housing allowances. Expat compounds offer community amenities and security.
Food & Dining
Rayong offers excellent seafood, authentic Thai cuisine, and growing international options catering to the expat workforce. Prices are reasonable for coastal location:
- •Local Thai Food: ฿35-70 per meal (seafood dishes, regional cuisine)
- •Street Food/Market: ฿25-50 per meal
- •Worker Cafeteria: ฿40-80 per meal
- •International Restaurant: ฿150-350 per meal
- •Beach Restaurant: ฿200-450 per meal
- •Local Market Groceries: ฿6,000-9,000/month
- •Supermarket/Big C: ฿8,000-15,000/month
Transportation
Rayong has good transportation infrastructure with buses to Bangkok, local songthaews, and many expats use personal vehicles or company transport:
- •Scooter Rental: ฿3,000-4,500/month (long-term)
- •Car Rental: ฿12,000-22,000/month
- •Local Songthaew: ฿20-40 per trip
- •Taxi/Grab: ฿80-200 typical trip
- •Bus to Bangkok: ฿150-250
- •Van to Pattaya: ฿100-150
- •Company Transport: Often provided free
Utilities & Services
- •Electricity: ฿2,000-5,000/month (AC needed year-round)
- •Water: ฿150-400/month
- •Internet (Fiber): ฿600-1,500/month
- •Mobile Phone: ฿300-1,000/month
- •Gym/Fitness Center: ฿1,500-3,500/month
- •Laundry Service: ฿30-50/kg
Healthcare
Rayong has good private hospitals and clinics serving the expat workforce. Bangkok is accessible for specialized care:
- •Doctor Visit: ฿600-1,500
- •Specialist Consultation: ฿1,200-2,800
- •Dental Cleaning: ฿800-2,000
- •Company Health Insurance: Often provided
- •Private Health Insurance: ฿2,000-12,000/month
Entertainment & Activities
- •Beach Activities: Free (swimming, sunbathing)
- •Thai Massage: ฿250-500/hour
- •Golf (Green Fees): ฿1,500-3,500
- •Island Day Trip: ฿800-1,500
- •Expat Bar/Club: ฿100-250 per drink
- •Movie Theater: ฿120-180
- •Weekend Bangkok Trip: ฿2,000-5,000
- •Local Beer: ฿60-120
Popular Areas & Neighborhoods
Premium Areas (฿25,000+ for 1BR)
Beachfront Mae Phim, luxury condo developments, expat compounds
Mid-Range Areas (฿12,000-25,000 for 1BR)
City center, near industrial zones, established neighborhoods
Budget Areas (฿6,000-12,000 for 1BR)
Local residential areas, worker housing, basic apartments
Sample Monthly Budgets
Industrial Worker: ฿32,000
Basic Apartment: ฿10,000 | Local Food: ฿8,000 | Scooter: ฿3,500 | Utilities: ฿4,000 | Entertainment: ฿6,500
Comfortable Expat: ฿55,000
Nice Condo: ฿20,000 | Mixed Dining: ฿12,000 | Car: ฿8,000 | Utilities: ฿6,000 | Activities: ฿9,000
Executive Lifestyle: ฿95,000
Beachfront Villa: ฿45,000 | Quality Dining: ฿18,000 | Car: ฿15,000 | Utilities: ฿8,000 | Premium Activities: ฿9,000
🏭 Industrial Living Note:
Rayong offers practical coastal living with industrial job opportunities. Many companies provide housing and transport. Hot and humid year-round, so factor in AC costs. Easy Bangkok access makes it popular with working expats.
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