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Bangkok trip cost from the Philippines — prices in ₱
Updated October 2026 · ₱57 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Bangkok is about 16% pricier than Manila. Here's what things cost in PHP, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Bangkok vs Manila
| Item | Local | In PHP | vs Manila |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ฿100 | ₱173 | 38% less |
| Street food1 item | ฿60 | ₱104 | 107% more |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ฿400 | ₱691 | 14% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ฿85 | ₱147 | same |
| Beerone bottle | ฿130 | ₱225 | 87% more |
| Bottled water | ฿10 | ₱17 | 31% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ฿25 | ₱43 | 31% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ฿115 | ₱199 | 10% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ฿30 | ₱52 | 14% less |
| Transitone ride | ฿35 | ₱60 | 303% more |
| Hotel night3-star | ฿1,600 | ₱2,760 | 21% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ฿299 | ₱516 | 48% more |
| Laundry | ฿40 | ₱69 | 15% more |
| Massage1 hour | ฿350 | ₱605 | 21% more |
| Half-day tourper person | ฿1,200 | ₱2,070 | 38% more |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ฿500 | ₱864 | 476% more |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What ₱5,000 gets you in Bangkok
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ฿70–฿160₱121–₱276 | ฿192+₱332+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ฿51–฿136₱88–₱235 | ฿163+₱282+ |
| Beerone bottle | ฿78–฿221₱135–₱382 | ฿265+₱458+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ฿92–฿184₱159–₱318 | ฿221+₱381+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ฿21–฿54₱36–₱93 | ฿65+₱112+ |
| Massage1 hour | ฿245–฿560₱423–₱967 | ฿672+₱1,160+ |
| Bottled water | ฿7–฿20₱12–₱35 | ฿24+₱41+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ฿840–฿1,920₱1,450–₱3,320 | ฿2,300+₱3,980+ |
- Ask the price before you order or get in — and say it back.
- Use a ride-hailing app instead of street taxis when you can; the fare is fixed upfront.
- Pay in local currency. If a card machine offers to charge you in PHP, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
Compare Bangkok with your city
FAQ
How much does a trip to Bangkok cost from the Philippines?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Bangkok is about ₱4,880 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about ₱1,840 a day; comfortable travel is about ₱11,100. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly ₱34,200.
Is Bangkok cheaper than Manila?
For everyday things Bangkok is about 16% pricier than Manila. Compare item by item in the table above, or open the app to see it against your own city and income.
How much is a meal in Bangkok in PHP?
A simple local meal is around ฿100 (about ₱173); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ฿400 (about ₱691).
What price is a rip-off in Bangkok?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above ฿221 (₱381) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.