Wages and Cost of Living
Obviously how much you can earn teaching English in Thailand depends on your level of training and experience, but with a degree, a respected TEFL qualification and all the relevant paperwork you can expect to earn a starting salary of around 25,000 Baht (US$800) a month and that could go as high as 60,000 (US$1,850) depending on your experience and the location of the school. Living in Thailand is pretty cheap. A decent apartment in Bangkok would maybe set you back 7,000 Baht (US210) a month and the day to day living costs are minimal if you eat street food, avoid imported goods and stay away from the expensive Western night spots.