Can I live in Thailand on 1000 a month? You should plan to live in Thailand on a budget of at least $1,500 per month, with $2,000 being a more reasonable benchmark. This allows you to live comfortably without breaking the bank. You could potentially live on much less, as low as $1,000 a month but you'd probably struggle. How much do you need for 1 month in Thailand? Our conclusion...