Title: How Much Can You Earn Teaching English in Thailand? | Go Overseas
Headings: How Much Can You Earn Teaching English in Thailand?
How Much Can You Earn Teaching English in Thailand?
By Richelle Gamlam
How Much Money Can You Make Teaching English in Thailand?
1. Public Schools: $800-$1,000 per month
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2. Language Academies: $9-$15 per hour ($650-$1,500 per month)
3. Private Bilingual Schools: $1,700-$2,500 per month
4. Private International Schools: $3,000-$5,500 per month
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How Much Does it Cost to Live in Thailand?
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Content: Those living in Bangkok should try to find a job paying $1,000-$1,300 to live comfortably. If you're living in a smaller city like Chaing Mai, $900 is more than enough, while smaller villages will be even cheaper. Ajarn has some handy interviews about the cost of living in Thailand that can help you create a budget. As long as you don't have a large amount of debt or student loans, an ESL teacher in Thailand can easily maintain a comfortable standard of living, and save money to travel around Southeast Asia during the holiday breaks. Compared to other countries in Southeast Asia, it's easy to accommodate a Western standard of living in Thailand, where fully furnished apartments with air conditioning are readily available -- not to mention Western-style bars, cafes, and restaurants in Bangkok (although, spending too much time and money on those will easily increase your budget). Below is a sample of some common expenses to give you an idea of the cost of living in Thailand. Though, if you want more details, again, the Ajarn interviews are very helpful. Expense
In Bangkok
Outside Bangkok
Rent
$255-$600
$200-$250
Phone
$15
$15
Food
$100-$250
$30-$100
Average Taxi Ride
$5
$2-$5
Electricity & wifi
$100
$50
Dinner at a restaurant
$3-$6
$3-$6
Street food
$2-$3
$2-$3
Coffee
$2
$2
Beer
$2-$3
$2
Monthly Train Ticket
$33-$45
n/a
Average budget
$1,000+
$800
Need to Save Money? For the most part, the average public school salary will be enough to cover your cost of living in Thailand, with a little left over for travel. However, if you really need to make some extra money during your time in Thailand, there are a few ways you can boost your income, or make your salary go further.