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ROLLING 30-DAY AVERAGE · PATTAYA฿31,840

average shared monthly budget +2.1% this month

48 fresh price reports 17 rooms shared

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John M.@johninpattaya · 2h

PRICE CHECK

Small family place just off Soi Buakhao: two dishes, rice and cold water for ฿60. No tourist menu, just point at what looks good.

Sue A.@sue_stretches · 5h

MONTHLY BUDGET

A quiet month, but comfortable. Rent ฿8,500 · food ฿9,200 · bills ฿1,640 · transport ฿1,800 · everything else ฿10,700.

Peter K.@peterknows · Yesterday

ASK A QUESTION

The room is ฿7,000 but the owner wants ฿8 per unit. What are people paying nearby, and is this still reasonable?