For Australian Retirees

How Far Does Your
Pension Go in Thailand?

A free calculator built specifically for Australians — live AUD/THB rates, honest city-by-city cost breakdowns and everything you need to plan your move.

✓Live AUD/THB rates
✓7 Thai cities compared
✓March 2026 pension rates
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Your Pension Calculator

Adjust the settings below to match your lifestyle and see your weekly budget breakdown.

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Pension type
Weekly income
AU$550.00/wk
Single overseas rate · March 2026
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🏥 Health Insurance
Required for retirement visa
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Cost estimates based on 2025–2026 expat data from Numbeo, ExpatDen and Thailand Insider Guide. Actual costs vary. Australian Age Pension rates effective 20 March 2026 — verify at servicesaustralia.gov.au. US Social Security average based on SSA April 2026 data. Note: From 20 September 2026 the Pension Supplement continues for 12 weeks overseas (up from 6 weeks), then stops. If moving permanently it stops immediately.
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