Living in Thailand

Thai Baht (THB)

1 USD = 32.39 Baht (Exchange rate as of July 25, 2025)

Thailand’s currency is the Baht, which is made up of 100 Satang. While Satang coins (25 and 50 Satang) still exist, they’re mostly used in large supermarkets where exact prices aren’t rounded to the nearest Baht.

You’ll find a variety of coins in everyday use, including 1, 2, 5, and 10 Baht. The 2 Baht coin can be easily mistaken for the 1 Baht coin due to their similar size, though the 2 Baht coin has a gold color to help distinguish it.

Paper bills come in different colors and sizes for easy recognition:

20 Baht (green color)

50 Baht (blue color)

100 Baht (red color)

500 Baht (purple color)

1,000 Baht (beige color)

Cost of Living

Items	Expenses
Tuition & Fees	https://www.bu.ac.th/en/international-programs/ Click Here
Housing	7,000 - 25,000 THB per month Click Here
Books & Supplies	Depend on the course
Personal Expenses	12,000 - 30,000 THB per month - Market/Street Stall Meal: 70-100 Baht per meal - Public Transport around Town: 40-200 Baht per day