How Much Does Property Maintenance Cost in Thailand?

Owning a villa or condominium in Phuket comes with some ongoing costs. But compared to Western countries, maintenance costs in Thailand—especially for condos and villas—are quite affordable. Almost all bills can be paid online or at 7/11, which is convenient, and most do not require long, binding contracts. Here’s a breakdown of the typical expenses:

1. Common Expenses for Both Villas & Condos

• Electricity: ฿4-6 per kWh, depending on usage (High usage = higher rate).

• Water: ฿15-50 per cubic meter.

• Internet & TV: ฿500-2,000 per month.

• Gas: If applicable, 48kgbottled gas costs around ฿300-500 per refill.

• General upkeep (cleaning, aircon servicing, pool care, gardening, etc.).

• Unexpected repairs (plumbing, electrical, etc.).

2. Additional Costs for Condominiums

• Typically ฿40-100 per sqm per month.

• Example: A 50 sqm condo with a fee of ฿60/sqm → ฿3,000 per month

• ฿3,000-10,000 per year, depending on coverage.

3. Additional Costs for Villas

• ฿5,000-20,000+ per month for maintenance, security, trash pickup, and administration.

• ฿2,500-5,000 per month, depending on size.

• ฿2,000-10,000 per month, depending on the size and services.

• ฿5,000-15,000 per month if hiring personal security.

• ฿500-1,500 per visit for cleaning services.

• ฿10,000-50,000+ per year, depending on value and coverage.

4. Taxes & Legal Fees

• 0.02% to 0.3% of the government-appraised value.

• Applies mainly to investment properties, not primary residences.

• Most lease agreements require renewal costs after 30 years.

5. Other Optional Costs

• Pest Control: ฿500-3,000 per visit.

• Accounting Services: If renting out, ฿10,000-30,000 per year for tax filing.

• Marketing Fees (If Renting Out): 10-30% of rental income if using an agent.