Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand 2025

[@daynevickers1079]

I really like your style of presentation, your editing and commentary is fantastic. Thanks for this 'realistic' view of living in Bangkok, much appreciated.

[@Sam_tyler_]

Appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@ByChrisHall]

I’m moving to Pattaya from Atlanta 1/28. You’ve convinced me to take all my dates to 7-Eleven 📝 🤝🏽

[@RealHypeLove]

You should visit Japan 7/11s not only are they fairly healthy but they are CHEAAAP. I haven't been to Thailand but the way Sam suggested eating there is not healthy is super interesting to me because it 100% depends on what you buy

[@CodingIsFun]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏼

[@perkind]

The DTV Visa has a one-time fee of 10.000 THB for the 5 years validity, not 10.000 THB every 6 months. I have not paid anything when entering Thailand the last 3 times with my DTV. Btw. thanks for great videos 🙂

[@stormstereo]

Correct. And if you remain in Thailand instead of leaving and coming back every 6 months, you pay 1900 THB for an extension. Edit: One can extend once, for a continued stay of 180+180 days before having to leave and reenter. In practice, it means leaving the Kingdom every 12 months instead of every 6 months.

[@zacghent8564]

@@stormstereowhere can this be done ? Is it done online ?

[@Sam_tyler_]

Thanks for the clarification!

[@stormstereo]

@@zacghent8564 No, you have to visit Immigration. From a Thai Embassy in Finland web page: "[DTV] Extension of Stay: for another 180 days is possible at the Thai Immigration Bureau. After the maximum stay of 180+ 180 days, DTV holders are required to depart from Thailand and re-enter Thailand again within the visa validity."

[@DavidSmall-lw1tz]

Is it better to be in country first or start the Visa online then fly in? How long should you stay in country while the Visa is being completed?

[@XploreAndCo]

These info are accurate 💯🙌

[@Sam_tyler_]

Thanks 😃

[@MrDannyg1971]

Thanks for this very informative video and listing the costs. I am planning to move to Bangkok in the near future to retire and this helps a lot.

[@Sam_tyler_]

Glad to help!

[@lawofficesofjimreilly1153]

That was informative and seemed honest. Thank you.

[@Sam_tyler_]

Glad to help !

[@CreditBreakThroughSystem]

Love the video. I think the breakdown is very realistic. The monthly is realistic too for a comfortable living. Like you said, some people can live cheaper obviously. But comfortably I’d say your price makes a lot of sense.

[@richiereid100]

Great budget update Sam. Nice to see I am on track with a budget here in Thailand. Hoping that Pattaya is slightly cheaper than Bangkok though.

[@Battleneter]

Certainly not cheap, if we remove rent, I could live on what's left US$1900 a month in nearly western country, but the general lifestyle would be lower for sure.

[@MrH2O1984]

Great video Sam. Can't wait to move in May 🤙🏼

[@Sam_tyler_]

Best of luck !

[@MrH2O1984]

@ thanks brother

[@apoloestrada2908]

If I have to live in Thailand forever in my early 50s now, at least $3K on monthly pension will be enough PLUS $100K of savings for emergency. I used to live in Pattaya for 6 months of 2023 and I budgeted that amount. Back in Cali working & planning to retire around 2026.

[@Chogath7]

I was so happy to see the final estimate of costs in the video and I 100% agree with you to have a savings reserve. I'm still young but I have VA disability which it seems like I wouldn't have to worry about working at all in Bangkok. I'm currently studying but my career goal is to work remote and travel. I hope you can make your dream retirement come true 🙏

[@doctore06]

60.000thb a month is like 2000thb a day. Thats more than enough to have a good live here in TH. Also in BKK.

[@Rachj88]

You're so endearing helping people with your little nervous disposition ...you cuteyyyyyy 🥹

[@koma7778]

I live in Chiang Mai for 30k baht per month. Realistically i only spend 20-25k baht when i am busy and mostly studying or working. I don't drink nor party. I live in a small luxury condo but room size is 30 m2 so it's not for everyone. My ED visa is 100-150 bucks a month so u can add it to the sum. Still i would say 30k is doable in chiang Mai. Depends on the person

[@walkaz]

Your not living just existing even the Thai are trying to escape that life

[@benni16it]

​@@walkazThe average thai earns 15.000 thb....

[@ruedigerwedi7957]

Happy NEW YEAR 👌👌👍👍. All the BEST for 2025 !!!!! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@Sam_tyler_]

Happy new year !

[@ruedigerwedi7957]

@ Cold Cold but no Snow here 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@Vaughnfriday]

I live in Bangkok too. I think you missed traveling expenses going out of Thailand to renew visa every 90 days. Might go to vietnam, malaysia, singapore or somewhere else for a weekend.

[@zaakbn]

It depends on the visa

[@UrbanOdyssey88]

Good info, juicy edit yo

[@Sam_tyler_]

😁

[@robp4682]

Thanks for the info

[@chumley43]

Looking to travel to Bangkok with my wife to see how we'd like it and potentially move. All things we've researched and seen are promising, I was wondering when you first moved where did you start the process?

[@MFaenon]

You left out retirement visas in your summary for us old folks. If I didn't have 5 kids and a soon to be ex wife, I would do that move in a heartbeat, but life keeps kicking me in the balls so I'll sit here with the debt drowning me with envious eyes at you guys who are actually enjoying life.

[@tj3988]

You never know what the future holds. I hope things are better for you in the near future.

[@navdeepgrewal119]

Sam!! Keep the consistency, this the year to touch 100k!

[@louis20122]

For me, $2,000 USD a month is plenty since I can skip both unnecessary Dating and Nightlife expenses.

[@BeverleyTyler-t5i]

Great video Sam very imformative. I love your presentation. ❤🎉😊❤🎉😊❤🎉😊

[@johnrobertsalazar9986]

How about your taxes back in your home country? How do you deal with that? Also, the taxes in Thailand, do you have like a yearly income tax return to file?

[@Gwreeves92]

A similar lifestyle in the US would cost at least $7k monthly and up to $10k+ or more.

[@SA-ho1mu]

no

[@Battleneter]

Only if you are paying high rent or a mortgage in a 1st tier city,. Someone mortgage free can live on $2000 a month, even with a few treats, but sure unlikely the same lifestyle, depends on what you value.

[@Gwreeves92]

@@Battleneter, Unless you have a fully paid-off mortgage, several roommates, live rent-free with your parents, or live in low-income housing, $2,000 a month will not get you very far in the U.S. At most, you will be spinning your wheels in place unable to save and move forward.

[@Battleneter]

@ You could absolutely live on US$2K a month with a paid off mortgage and zero flat mates by yourself relatively comfortably. I fully agree your not going to be getting ahead or going for trips abroad however.

[@tonyste12]

@@SA-ho1mu I say NO too, 10K+ , LOL, that must be a 'joke'.

[@GinJ1337]

I spend like 30 USD for transport. I use BTS only. I can walk from my condo to the station. No money spent on taxis

[@AnimePrincess661]

Did anyone else notice the Pokémon music playing in the background when he was talking about Healthcare I think it was the music that plays when you go to the Pokémon center in the games lol

[@Sam_tyler_]

👀

[@Damiverse]

Hey Sam, I’m going to Thailand this year and I’m not sure if I will go back after 3 months or I will continue to work and travel from Other countries after Thailand. With a tourist visa is it okay if I just buy one way ticket to Thailand ? Because I might change my plan once I arrive and go back home from A different country. Great video as always mate !❤

[@Sam_tyler_]

Yep, you can buy a one-way ticket with a tourist Visa 👌🏻

[@TH-cg4ex]

Thank you🎉

[@Sam_tyler_]

You’re welcome 😊

[@louis20122]

Do you have any issue with water? Does it cause any issue for skin?

[@Sam_tyler_]

You mean for showering? No issues with the water And for drinking, I only drink bottled water 💧

[@MrFredericandre]

Which locations are good to live in, for activities like book clubs and cultural events?

[@Sam_tyler_]

I would recommend Thong lor, Ekkamai and Phromprong

[@MrFredericandre]

@@Sam_tyler_ Thank you

[@procksrocks]

would be interesting to have a comparison with your cost of living in the uk

[@USMCgrunt11]

I get 4200 a month, been thinking about doing the jump. I hvae been to thailand before

[@TheGordonFamily11]

There is a retirement visa too

[@polster2]

Do you save any money for retirement or most of your income goes to your monthly expenses in Thailand? Also how do account for paying Income taxes in Thailand or your home country while living in Thailand full time?

[@Sam_tyler_]

I do put money towards savings every month and investments, but I didn’t include it in this video as this is more of a monthly expense living in Bangkok concept

[@walkaz]

Taxes😂 nobody is paying them my friend

[@polster2]

@@walkaz Thailand has a new law taxing income earned while living in Thailand.. Not sure how they check that or not when you come and go from the country or need to apply for a new visa extension? "Thailand taxes its residents and non-residents on their assessable income derived from employment or business carried on in Thailand, regardless of whether paid in or outside Thailand"

[@benoshea7588]

Is there a lot of healthy food in Bangkok Sam? Only seen the 711 and Street Food side 😂

[@shanerock762]

What you do for living?

[@DavidSmall-lw1tz]

This is a great video! Is it better to start the DTV Visa online then complete when in country or to fly in first then complete the whole thing ? Also how long should you be in country for your visa to be complete?

[@SunsyloSouvannaraj-rh6zm]

Kept on sharing my wife and I are planning to retire at Pattaya cause I want a 1 bedroom condo with an ocean view by the way we’re visiting her family again in October 2025 at Bangkok 😅

[@tedhalenke6068]

Can you pay rent month to month or must you pay 6 months to a year in advance like in many other countries?

[@Sam_tyler_]

If you’re talking about a contract, the rent contracts here are usually one year, in some cases, six months But if you’re talking about payment , that is done monthly

[@bobbyzipp9947]

If you want luxury it gets pricey

[@andyroberts2395]

What health insurance company do you use ?

[@tj3988]

I was looking cigna global coverage and just started looking. They seemed reasonable considering the cost of Healthcare in the USA.

[@OIBAN]

You forgot the phone mobile plan.

[@PatrickSeverins]

Do you pay taxes?

[@winthorpetrois]

25,000 baht per year for health insurance? Holy moly. I'm paying four times that.

[@magicfire1]

Have you subbed to a gym or using your condo ones ?

[@Sam_tyler_]

Using my condo gym currently

[@timwalker2458]

Why do you call the education visa an E d visa ? Ed is short for education. E d is short for what ?

[@mariovandenhovel1341]

Good vlog

[@Sam_tyler_]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@soon6191]

Where are you staying currently?

[@PrimitiveAK]

150. Baht for a Chang beer? Brother what bars are you going to? Lmao I’ve never paid more than 90 baht for a beer and that’s mostly near nana plaza. Also I’ve yet to see any entrance fees at any of the bars or clubs I’ve been to. Unless you’re somewhere else, it just doesn’t exist here

[@MrFredericandre]

Thanks for sharing, video starts at 0:45

[@soggycookie345]

Bruh 💀

[@MrFredericandre]

😅 Came out a bit harsh yeah, sorry Sam 😬

[@louis20122]

$289 USD a week for Dating??? Insane

[@Sam_tyler_]

A month

[@koma7778]

A professional is 30-60 bucks per hour. So if u want one professional woman per week then it will round up to around that

[@imfasihahmad]

@@Sam_tyler_ Hi, so just 4 dates a month for $300? Can you please elaborate what costs the most in that figure?

[@walkaz]

Uk £1800 a month all in Pattaya 😂 2 years I was doing £3k a month

[@fluffycutereels]

I mean u could live in bkk for 30/35k and also for 200/300k,its always depends 555

[@suvimolsanavee3192]

UK too much money for rent

[@MrTupeloFlash]

Ive lived in Thailand for £1000 a month… no problem I do not smoke/drink. 30,000thb is extortionate !

[@CreditBreakThroughSystem]

Just cause some people can live like this, doesn’t mean everyone want to 😂. I think his monthly is quite reasonable. I spend probably $3k usd a month

[@walkaz]

That’s not living that existing even the Thais don’t want to live like that

[@saudalsaiari]

British guys I’m looking for a boyfriend ☺️

[@tj3988]

Get lost.

[@papagal2553]

expensive lifestyle