Prices in Pattaya in 2025

If you are planning a vacation in the resort capital of Thailand, you will be interested to find out what prices in Pattaya in 2025 look like, so you can prepare your wallet and plan your budget. In addition, in this article, we will touch on prices in Phuket, talk in detail about how much tours in Thailand cost, and much more. However, all in good time…

Flight Costs

When describing the prices in Pattaya and Thailand in general, we should start with the cost of flying to the Land of Smiles, which varies depending on the chosen airline and departure city.

The cheapest air tickets are usually offered by travel companies that purchase seats on charter flights. However, the charter program only runs during the season (in Thailand, this is from October to May) and from May to October it is impossible to buy seats on charter planes.

Also, not many travel companies are willing to sell tickets for their charters (it’s more profitable for them to sell tours).

A common situation is that flying on a regular flight can end up being much more expensive than buying the cheapest last-minute tour (which includes accommodation in an inexpensive hotel).

On average, you can find a charter for about 500 dollars round-trip (usually charter tickets are sold only round-trip).

As for regular flights, it’s simpler: planes operate all season, with prices rising in the high season and falling in the low season (which is only natural).

You can fly from major European cities like Berlin or Paris to Bangkok for approximately 300–400 euros, depending on the season and airline.

If your destination is Phuket, the flight will cost 2–3 thousand more.

Food Prices in Cafés and Restaurants

Before we start describing the cost of living in Thailand’s tourist Mecca, let’s note one thing—prices in Jomtien in 2025 are no different from prices in Pattaya. Why? Because it’s the same city! So if you’re looking for information about Jomtien’s price policies, feel free to read articles about Pattaya.

The main expense in Thailand is food, and prices can differ drastically from one region to another. For instance, food prices in Pattaya can be about 1.5 times lower than in Phuket or Krabi (due to business practices).

There are two ways to eat in cafés:

1. Cafés in major tourist hubs.
2. Cafés for the locals.

In the first category, you will find excellent service and a customer-focused approach, but at a higher price. The second category is simpler; these are places where the locals usually eat, and the food is much cheaper. However, you shouldn’t expect premium service (although even in smaller eateries, the owners try to be attentive to every guest).

How Much Does It Cost to Eat in Tourist Areas?

Lunch or dinner in a touristy spot can vary greatly. You can dine in a fancy and expensive restaurant, or you can visit a small street eatery (with plastic tables and chairs, reminiscent of a roadside café). Finally, you can simply buy some street food like barbecue skewers or grilled seafood.

Street food prices:

Item	Price, baht
Roti (banana-filled pancakes)	40
Grilled seafood	20
Boiled corn (steamed)	20
Peeled fruit	10
Skewered kebab	15–20
Papaya salad	40
Soup	50

Prices for dishes in cafés:

Item	Price, baht
Set meal for one	140
Set meal for two (with drink)	300–400
Fast food meal (McDonald’s)	200
Tom Yum	100–150
Coffee	60
Water	10–15
Beer	50–80

How Much Does It Cost to Eat in Local Cafés?

If you can find a café where the locals dine, consider yourself lucky because the food there is tastier and much cheaper.

Food prices in local cafés:

Item	Price, baht
Rice with meat portion	40
Large bowl of chicken soup	40
Tom Yum	30–40
Rice with seafood (shrimp)	40

Food Prices in Stores and Supermarkets

If you prefer not to eat in cafés and restaurants, Pattaya offers fairly cheap groceries in stores, where food prices in Pattaya in 2025 are much lower than their equivalents in Europe or other countries.

For convenience, we have broken down grocery prices into several subcategories.

Prices for Dairy, Eggs, and Butter

Dairy products in Thailand aren’t cheap because few companies produce milk, and most of it is exported (hence the high prices). Many Thais replace milk with soy milk, which might be okay at first, but over time it starts to taste quite off.

Dairy products cost in Pattaya:

Item	Price, baht
1 liter of milk	50
0.5 liters of soy milk	25
Yogurt	15
Drinking yogurt	25–50
Cheese (price indicated per slice)	From 70
0.5 liters of sour cream	40
Butter	70
A dozen eggs	40–60

Prices for Meat Products

If you want cheaper fish, go to the early fish market, which opens at 5 AM; prices are much lower there than in the daytime. In general, the cost of meat and fish in Thailand looks like this:

Item	Price, baht
1 kg of chicken breast	120
1 kg of chicken drumsticks	60
1 kg of pork	250
Sausages (kg)	30
Grilled chicken	120
Shrimp (kg)	300
Fish	From 50

Prices for Fruits and Vegetables

Pattaya 2025 and supermarket food prices can vary significantly. We recommend buying fruit at fruit markets, as the produce there is much tastier. Plus, you can haggle—and in Asia, that’s how it goes.

Fruit prices:

Item	Price, baht – in season (off season)
Mango (season: April, off season: November–January)	30–45 (80–210)
Durian (season: May–August, off season: September–January)	40–50 (90–150)
Mangosteen (season: summer and winter, off season: autumn and spring)	30–40 (150–200)
Papaya (no distinct season)	30–50
Coconut (no distinct season)	30–40
Bananas (no distinct season)	20–30
Pineapple (no distinct season)	50–90
Custard apple (no distinct season)	40–50
Watermelon (red and yellow)	15–20 (25–40)
Longan (season: July–September, off season: the rest)	50–70 (90–130)
Rambutan (season: May–June, off season: the rest)	30–60 (70–110)

Vegetable prices:

Item	Price, baht
Tomatoes	40
Cucumbers	30
Bell peppers	100
Carrots	40
Potatoes	40
Radishes	140
White cabbage	40
Onions	30
Beets	90

Prices for Sweets, Tea, and Coffee

Food staples are all well and good, but sometimes you just want a cup of tea or something sweet.

Cost of sweets:

Item	Price, baht
Pack of tea	80
Instant coffee	1
Cookies (similar to “Yubileinoye”)	15
Condensed milk	20
Chocolate bar (tablet)	85
Chocolate candy bar	25
Sugar	25
Bread	35
Pastry (piece of cake)	15

Drink Prices

Naturally, many are curious about how much alcohol or other beverages cost in Thailand. Alcohol prices vary; some places sell it more expensively, others cheaper. If you want truly cheap alcohol, head to Cambodia.

Drink prices:

Item	Price, baht
Water	10–20
Packaged juice	50–70
Lemonade	20
Beer	40–100
Rum	150
Whiskey	130
Energy drink	30

Clothing Prices

Clothing in Pattaya (and throughout Thailand) can be divided into three categories:

1. Brand-name (highest quality).
2. High-quality (non-brand).
3. Lower-quality.

It’s not accurate to say that Thailand sells overt junk, because even items sold at night markets can be worn after you return from vacation. Yes, they won’t have famous brand labels, but they’re not outright “made in China” fakes, either.

Prices for brand-name clothing:

Item	Price, baht
Jeans	2200
Summer dress	1000
Sports shoes	2000–2500
Dress shoes	1500

As for the second category, such items are sold in large shopping centers, typically on the second floor, priced between 300 and 600 baht each.

At the night clothing market, prices are much lower, starting at 50–100 baht and going up to 300–400. A lot depends on your bargaining skills.

Entertainment and Leisure

What’s a vacation without entertainment and visiting attractions? Naturally, Pattaya offers a huge variety of tourist-oriented excursions. You can buy and book any trip or tour.

Aside from excursions, Thailand has an enormous variety of attractions you don’t necessarily have to book through a travel agency.

Tour Prices

Thailand, particularly Pattaya, offers all sorts of vacation options with widely varying prices:

Tour Name	Price, baht
River Kwai	2200
Bangkok City Tour	1000
Koh Chang	4000
Cambodia (2- or 3-day trip)	4200–9000
Golden Triangle	12500
Elephant Riding	700
Khao Yai National Park	2200
“Lost World”	2300
Thai Express	3100
Old Siam	2400
Hua Hin	4500
Ayutthaya	2000
Pattaya City Tour	1000

Massage

For those who love massage, Pattaya is a paradise. Prices are as follows:

Type	Price, baht
Classic on the street	150
In a salon	350
Foot massage	160–210
Thai massage	200–500

Other Entertainment

Tourism and leisure are inseparable, and besides the standard sights, you’ll spend money on various other things, including:

• Pattaya Park water park – 100 baht;
• tennis court – 200 baht;
• fitness club membership – 1500 baht.

Transport

It’s best to come to Thailand prepared so that enterprising locals don’t overcharge you during your first couple of days. Read reviews, watch videos and photos from other tourists, and familiarize yourself with our pricing recommendations for various services.

Transport in Pattaya also varies:

• songthaew (tuk-tuk);
• motorbike taxis (cost about the same as taxis but are more dangerous);
• regular taxis;
• rented vehicles.

Songthaew

Among seasoned travelers, the most common mode of transport is the tuk-tuk. It doesn’t matter if you came on a package tour or independently and are renting accommodations; it’s best to get around town by tuk-tuk (“tuk-tuk” means cheap).

One ride within the city costs 10 baht; beyond the city, it’s 20 baht. You can read more about this type of transport in our article here.

Taxi Costs

If a traveler is unsatisfied with public transport, they turn to taxis. Taxis in Pattaya are relatively inexpensive; during high season, the fare can reach 300 baht, but the average is 100–200 baht, depending on distance.

Car Rental in Pattaya

If you’ve been living in the country for a while or simply love having your own vehicle and possess an international driver’s license, why not rent a motorbike? Renting is cheaper if you plan to do a lot of traveling. Gasoline here is relatively inexpensive and is often sold in plastic bottles for 30 baht each, though as you might guess, quality can vary.

At gas stations, the price can reach 32–33 baht per liter.

Renting a motorbike for a month costs from 1800 to 2500 baht, depending on the scooter’s condition.

If you want a car, be prepared to pay 700–1000 baht per day. That’s another level, though, and the rental requires a rather large deposit of about 3000 baht.

Accommodation Prices

Pattaya holidays in 2025 and accommodation prices don’t differ much from last year. There are several rental options:

• package tours (straightforward);
• hotel;
• villa or house;
• apartment.

The closer you are to the sea, the more expensive the accommodation—this rule generally applies, but not everywhere. You can find a decent place with a sea view at a lower price than inland (for example, in Patong, Phuket).

Of course, in the high season (November, December, January) prices soar, then come down closer to summer.

Hotels and Guesthouses

It’s best to book your hotel in advance. The further from your arrival date, the cheaper your stay will be. Below are hotels in various price ranges.

Three stars

Four stars

Five stars

Top hotels

Villa / House

If you plan to stay in Thailand for a long time, it makes sense to rent a villa (suitable for large groups) or a house in a condominium. You can significantly save money, as monthly rentals are always more cost-effective than daily rates.

Monthly prices for the most popular condos:

Name	Area	Price, baht
Lumpini Park Beach Jomtien	Jomtien	12100
PARK LANE JOMTIEN	Jomtien	10600
The Cliff Condo	Pratumnak	14500
The axis pattaya condominium	Pratumnak	16000
Cosy Beach View	Pratumnak	14200
Paradise Condominium	Jomtien	10600
Baan Suan Lalana	Jomtien	14500

Drawbacks of Vacationing

Naturally, like in any other city, Pattaya has its drawbacks that one way or another affect the vacation experience. Here are some of them:

• dirty beaches (not only the water but also the beach area);
• lots of ongoing construction;
• presence of construction debris;
• lots of tourists;
• a rather loose lifestyle (though that’s a matter of perspective).

Money-Saving Tips in Pattaya

If you want to save money, you can use these small tricks:

• remember that when you withdraw cash from your card, you are charged a fee of 180 baht, so withdraw the maximum possible amount or use bank counters (they don’t charge a fee);
• try to eat farther from the beach, since food in the center is more expensive;
• haggle (but not just for the sake of bargaining—only to genuinely lower the price; if you haggle and don’t buy, that’s not good);
• buy excursions on the street rather than from the tour operator (more details about excursions in Pattaya);
• pay attention to price tags in supermarkets (there are discounts, as everywhere);
• if you plan to live in Thailand for a long time—get a Thai driver’s license (having a Thai license makes many excursions much cheaper, as it counts you as local).

What saving methods do you know? Share them in the comments.