Backpacking Costs

Ok, so here is the guide to costs of backpacking and travelling in Thailand. The last I was in Thailand was in 2005 and I will be updating this guide after my next trip. You get roughly 70 Baht to a pound and I always remembered 500 Baht being 7 quid while 1000 Baht being 14 quid. Ok so here is the break down of costs of travelling in the Land Of Smiles.

Costs 7 Eleven Shops Thailand

In Bangkok and other urban areas, there is a 7 Eleven every 500 yards. They are so handy and are probably one of the reasons why travelling can be so easy in Thailand.

Small Bottle of Nestle Water	7 Baht
Large Bottle of Nestle water	25 Baht
Packet of LM Cigarettes	40 Baht
Marlborough	70 baht
Large Bottle of Tiger or Singha	50 Baht
Small bottle	25 baht
Packet of Cashew Nuts	25 Baht
Nestle Orange Juice	65 Baht
Milo Milk Shake	12 Baht
Iced Coffee	12 Baht

Costs Of Street Hawkers And Noodle Bars Thailand

These prices are generally set unless you are in a heavy tourist area you shouldnt pay more than this...

Fresh Cold Pine Apple	10 Baht
Fresh Cold Water Melon	10 Baht
Fresh Orange Juice	20 Baht
Noodle Soup	30 Baht
Typical thai dish wih rice	25 Baht
Banana Shake	20 Baht
Iced Coffee	20 Baht
Other Noodle Dishes etc	30 - 50 Baht
Pancakes	10 Baht

Costs Of Drinking / Nightlife In Pubs/Clubs Thailand

Once you have bought a bottle of whisky you can take it to different pubs, you just have to buy mixers

Small bottle of Singha	60 - 100 Baht
Big Bottle of Singha	80 - 150 Baht
Litre Bottle of Jonnie Walker Red Whisky	600+ depending on the venue, some clubs in the centre of town will charge up to 1500 Baht
For Jonnie Black / Chivas add	300 - 500 baht

Costs Of Easting Out In Thailand - Restaurants

Restaraunts can be from street hawkers up to top class, so I will try and give you an idea of the level above street hawkers.

General Thai Main Meal	50 - 70 Baht
Soft Drink	30 Baht
KFC Meal	80 - 150 Baht
Pizza Company Meal	200 Baht
Star Bucks Coffee	100 Baht
Hard Rock Cafe Main Meal	500 Baht

Costs Of Stuff in Markets Thailand

Thailand is probably one of the best places in the world for picking up a bargain at a market. It is a little harder for me to say the exact price of stuff sold at markets and road side stools because bartering makes up a large part of what you will pay. To be a good barterer I recommend just always agreeing that the thing you are interested in is nice and you like it, but everytime the seller says a price just go, ohhhhh, thats too much. They will always start off 10 times higher, so never pay the first price the seller says, otherwise you will be fleeced.

Pair of fake jeans	300 - 500 Baht
Pair of fake trainers	500 Baht
Pair of fake board shorts	500 Baht
Fake T-Shirts	150 Baht
Fake CD\'s	40 Baht
Fake Computer Games	40 Baht

Costs Of Travel In Thailand

Travel is another area which you get so much value for money. Be careful of Tuk Tuk drivers, if you do not agree a price before hand you will get fleeced. Always take a Taxi if you can, and always make sure the driver turns on the meter.

Bangkok

Non air-con bus	7 Baht
Air-con bus	25 Baht
Taxi	Couple of hundred Baht depending how far
Sky Train	10 - 40 Baht
Underground/td>	15 - 50 Baht

General Costs of Travel Thailand

Flight Bangkok to Chiang Mai (one way) check www.skyscanner.net	1500+ Baht
Over night train to Chiang Mai from Bangkok	1400 Baht return
Over night Goverment bus to Chiang Mai from Bangkok	400 Baht
Bangkok to Koh Samet Goverment Bus and Boat	300 Baht
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi Goverment Bus;	150 Baht
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi Train	30 Baht
Bangkok to Koh Samui Tourist Overnight Bus	1000 Baht

Costs Of Accommodation Thailand

Accommodation cab be a very big expense specially if you are travelling alone. Often guest houses will give you a reduction if you are on your own and you haggle. Thailand is also one of the best places is SE Asia to get value for money from your accommodation.

Cheap guest house / Beach bungalow	200 - 400 Baht
Expensive guest house / Beach bungalow	500 - 1500 Baht
Hotels with maid service	500 - 1000 Baht