Bangkok on a Budget
Bangkok is a city that has something for everyone. From Pub Crawls, to Nature trails, Massages to Shopping, you name it, they have it.
My husband and I traveled to Thailand last month and spent a few days in Bangkok. We spent approximately INR 2000 / USD 25 a night for a pretty decent hotel. Since we're both vegetarians, we ate mostly at Indian restaurants, each cost us around INR 1200 / 12-15 USD. Starbucks coffee cost us around INR 400 / USD 5.
To commute, we used BTS and our legs ;) Our unlimited day pass cost us INR 300 / USD 3.5 per head. Since BTS and other rails are well connected across the city, we could easily commute from one end of the city to another.
You could literally do a whole day in Bangkok within INR 8000/ USD 100, lets see :
Hotel / Stay 🏨 - INR 2000/ USD 25
Food 😋 - INR 1200 / USD 15 x 3 meals = INR 3700 / USD 45
BTS Card 🚅 - INR 300 / USD 3.5 x 2 persons = INR 600 / USD 7
Coffee ☕- INR 400 / USD 5 x 2 persons = INR 800/ USD 10
Total = INR 7100 / USD 87 You still have about USD 13 for entry tickets or souvenir shopping.
As you can see, no aspect of the trip has been compromised, you still stay in private hotel rooms, have a decent budget for meals and some left over change.
Of course if you choose to stay in hostels then your daily budget could go a lot lower. This guide calculates cost for a private room in a gorgeous hotel with all amenities.
Stays
Shopping
One simply cannot come to Bangkok and not go shopping.
Things to Do
As we said before, there's something for everyone, depends on what you want to make of your trip. We explored Nature in Krabi, Pubs and Islands in Phuket so left Bangkok for Shopping. Here's some of our recommendations -
Food & Drink
If you're a vegan, Indian restaurants are a great place to eat. Quite a lot of Indian dishes are naturally vegan and delicious. As for my fellow Indians, you're in for a treat. We were pleasantly surprised by the delish food we found.
Cafes
Massages
When in Thailand, Spa is a must! Here are a few options ranging from economical to luxe. Take your pick
Commute
When in Bangkok, we highly recommend using the BTS which is their local train system. We recommend you book a hotel near a station which will make your commute very simple.
They have a few different types of rails, all of which are interconnected so if you're up for a little walking, you can basically get to any corner of the city via these.
They are :
- BTS : Bangkok Mass Transit System,
- ARL : Airport Rail Link
- MRT : Metropolitan Rapid Transit
Some Useful Tips
1. Use ARL if you land at Suvarnabhumi airport to get to your hotel and save up on the exorbitant Taxi prices.
2. Beware of Taxi mafia, its a real thing in Thailand. Which causes taxi prices to soar up.
3. If BTS is not an option, use apps like Grab and Gojek to get Taxis/Bike Taxis. They are reliable apps like uber and will connect you to nearby drivers and charge a fixed fare.
4. Almost all hotels offer FREE luggage storage, ask them before you spend huge amounts on storage lockers.
5. Learning a few Thai words will take you a long way. Not only it is courteous, but will also win you brownie points.
While there's obviously a lot more to do, see and eat in Bangkok, doing everything at once can be extremely overwhelming. Thus we have curated this short guide with top places that we loved in the city.
Should you have any specific questions, feel free to reach out to us. Happy travels. ✈️
We greatly appreciate your support as a reader and your engagement fuels our commitment to providing quality content. If you found our guide helpful, we kindly invite you to consider sharing it within your circles. Your thoughtful reviews also play a pivotal role in assisting others to discover the guidance they seek. Should you wish to contribute further, leaving a tip would be a gesture of immense encouragement. Thank you for being a part of our community and for helping us foster a network.
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Bangkok on a Budget
Bangkok is a city that has something for everyone. From Pub Crawls, to Nature trails, Massages to Shopping, you name it, they have it.
My husband and I traveled to Thailand last month and spent a few days in Bangkok. We spent approximately INR 2000 / USD 25 a night for a pretty decent hotel. Since we're both vegetarians, we ate mostly at Indian restaurants, each cost us around INR 1200 / 12-15 USD. Starbucks coffee cost us around INR 400 / USD 5.
To commute, we used BTS and our legs ;) Our unlimited day pass cost us INR 300 / USD 3.5 per head. Since BTS and other rails are well connected across the city, we could easily commute from one end of the city to another.
You could literally do a whole day in Bangkok within INR 8000/ USD 100, lets see :
Hotel / Stay 🏨 - INR 2000/ USD 25
Food 😋 - INR 1200 / USD 15 x 3 meals = INR 3700 / USD 45
BTS Card 🚅 - INR 300 / USD 3.5 x 2 persons = INR 600 / USD 7
Coffee ☕- INR 400 / USD 5 x 2 persons = INR 800/ USD 10
Total = INR 7100 / USD 87 You still have about USD 13 for entry tickets or souvenir shopping.
As you can see, no aspect of the trip has been compromised, you still stay in private hotel rooms, have a decent budget for meals and some left over change.
Of course if you choose to stay in hostels then your daily budget could go a lot lower. This guide calculates cost for a private room in a gorgeous hotel with all amenities.
Stays
Shopping
One simply cannot come to Bangkok and not go shopping.
Things to Do
As we said before, there's something for everyone, depends on what you want to make of your trip. We explored Nature in Krabi, Pubs and Islands in Phuket so left Bangkok for Shopping. Here's some of our recommendations -
Food & Drink
If you're a vegan, Indian restaurants are a great place to eat. Quite a lot of Indian dishes are naturally vegan and delicious. As for my fellow Indians, you're in for a treat. We were pleasantly surprised by the delish food we found.
Cafes
Massages
When in Thailand, Spa is a must! Here are a few options ranging from economical to luxe. Take your pick
Commute
When in Bangkok, we highly recommend using the BTS which is their local train system. We recommend you book a hotel near a station which will make your commute very simple.
They have a few different types of rails, all of which are interconnected so if you're up for a little walking, you can basically get to any corner of the city via these.
They are :
- BTS : Bangkok Mass Transit System,
- ARL : Airport Rail Link
- MRT : Metropolitan Rapid Transit
Some Useful Tips
1. Use ARL if you land at Suvarnabhumi airport to get to your hotel and save up on the exorbitant Taxi prices.
2. Beware of Taxi mafia, its a real thing in Thailand. Which causes taxi prices to soar up.
3. If BTS is not an option, use apps like Grab and Gojek to get Taxis/Bike Taxis. They are reliable apps like uber and will connect you to nearby drivers and charge a fixed fare.
4. Almost all hotels offer FREE luggage storage, ask them before you spend huge amounts on storage lockers.
5. Learning a few Thai words will take you a long way. Not only it is courteous, but will also win you brownie points.
While there's obviously a lot more to do, see and eat in Bangkok, doing everything at once can be extremely overwhelming. Thus we have curated this short guide with top places that we loved in the city.
Should you have any specific questions, feel free to reach out to us. Happy travels. ✈️
We greatly appreciate your support as a reader and your engagement fuels our commitment to providing quality content. If you found our guide helpful, we kindly invite you to consider sharing it within your circles. Your thoughtful reviews also play a pivotal role in assisting others to discover the guidance they seek. Should you wish to contribute further, leaving a tip would be a gesture of immense encouragement. Thank you for being a part of our community and for helping us foster a network.
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