How Much Does in Cost to Live In Thailand as an Expat 2023?

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[@RetiringToAsia]

Cost of living is probably #1 question people ask about living in Thailand. My answer is always, "depends on your standard of living". There's no one size fits all answer. Totally agree, cash flow is key.

[@bijanbayne3259]

I'm about to find out pretty soon. I've stayed almost 60 days there this year, in four cities- so I have a pretty decent idea. Wheels up in two days. Sweet vid

[@DarkoFitCoach]

How u enjoying thailand broski? Did ya bang hot skanks yet

[@wontbelongnow5567]

People don't want to just exist they want to live a little. This is why very few will want to manage on 1500 you can but most couldn't.

[@williamdahl3318]

Quite doable if you're single, cook your own meals, and don't drink or bar hop. Otherwise you're correct, 1500 would be way too low.

[@mrmills1000]

@@williamdahl3318Cooking your own means in Thailand LOL

[@williamdahl3318]

@@mrmills1000You mean like he was doing in his recent Jomtien condo video? Silly comment.

[@mrmills1000]

@@williamdahl3318Ok Karen

[@brianphuket5951]

The difference is, you can get a job in America if you need money, you have very little chance of getting a decent job without a degree or ability to sell, then there is the cost of forming a company for a work permit, the intricacies of living in thailand is glossed over without getting into actual costs to live a western standard of living. Or trying to negotiate every Nicole and dime for a simple service or product which is just more work, I’ve seen too many broke ass expat playboy wannabes get their ass handed I them by believing unrealistic costs of existing videos. You can only hit the beaches so often before it’s no longer a benefit, then no money what do I do now? To learn a lot of things watching a video, then remembering then at the moment you need it is different. Remember, if it’s too good to be true, it might be. I appreciate these informative videos but I also don’t wanna see another down on his luck westerner pimp.

[@thegreatoutdoors1000]

I'm living on $600 a month here in new mexico with rent with roommates $300 car $150 and food rice n beans $150 haha. I bet I can do it in Thailand for $300 a month if I find the cheapest options. I think I spent about $450 for a month I stayed in Bangkok last year food and hostel!

[@jared2232]

I'm from Canada and I was there in 2015 for 4 months. I'm sure times have changed and prices have changed but my guess from personal experience would be $2000-3000 CAD which is roughly $1500-2200 USD. During my stay I was all over S.E Asia, partying non stop and splitting accommodation costs with a friend. Now that im a bit older and more mature I think the costs would equal out if you were being a bit more tame.

[@Mataios_World]

nice one bro! 😁 im in pattaya right now i find it so nice & relaxing here especially after coming over from phuket, im glad i came to check it out for myself! i even extended my visa to stay a little longer, going back to home country soon but already booked to come back in november for at least 3 months

[@micalcre8ts]

yes, bruh stress cash flow ....that's why traditionally it's been retired expats that move....please people listen it's def all about the income coming in..... not how much you saved up even if you do save up 20-30 grand It's gone within a year. which is pointless ...i wouldn't suggest living abroad with no income

[@carmenmich]

Thanks for giving us negotiating skills and info on how to rent a bike. I only rode on one once tandem in Italy.

[@ThatGuyShuuby]

Cost of living info 7:30

[@urbykornjersin6809]

To be honest from the things you said.. In a grind time where you actually go there to built a business, I'd survive on 400$ a month. Very good video my man, love the info about the braces.

[@toddsellars4694]

Excellent update Isaiah. Keep up the good work!

[@seantaylor4107]

3k usd. Including putting money in aside for rainy days. On Average even with my wife working, im spending 2k a month. 1k saving and paying stuff off faster.

[@jamesreed4483]

My rule of thumb is to multiply my rent by 3 and that is approximately how much money I need per month. This is very simple but surprisingly close. Thanks for the video.

[@khunjackThai]

Lily and Daisy look gorgeous, happy father’s day.

[@WorldTravelerCA]

Before renting a scooter always make a video same way you did and you won’t have any problems later.

[@martelprayer416]

Speaking from experience, as I'm currently in Thailand right now, how much you need to live in Thailand is contingent on your lifestyle.

[@9InchHandle]

Nice! I been to that island.. beautiful blue water!! We hike up to the top to see that golden buddhist overlooking the island. Will be back to Thailand in late November.

[@getback3554]

What island?

[@uwegrauert7680]

Thank you for the information.! Hope we can go there next for our last life. Best wishes Siri and Uwe

[@jklmnoqr]

Please wear your helmet from now on, Isaiah. Head injuries are no joke. Please!😊

[@chanyajaranyanonta1818]

Plus not wearing helmet is illegal.

[@777Youchi]

Even at the bars in the US I buy 1-2 drinks max even then I rarely go out so most drinking if any will be at home 🏡 I’m very careful THANK YOU ISAIAH GOD BLESS YOU 🫡

[@weeknders]

Bro should start an Ex Pat consulting services. Get paid.

[@nameinaframeindy]

Good video. As an American, I feel like I need at least 3k per month to live there.

[@hellofreeman6653]

See real information

[@terryw5500]

I mean 3k a month is like living in the states

[@getback3554]

$3000 per month in Thailand is almost luxury life.

[@ashleighblackburn625]

❤ this way of life Amazing culture. I will travel Thailand 1 day.

[@dutchylondon]

Don’t you need to budget about 1k plus usd per month for Thai girlfriend ? 😅

[@EmpireNomads]

Cant wait to move back to Bangkok this year!

[@DarkoFitCoach]

For me minimum is 2200usd a month. I live nicely off this and i dont drink or smoke and rarely pay for a home skank visit. I do good food gym massages cinemas and coffees

[@tobifighter6877]

How do you make money?

[@DarkoFitCoach]

@@tobifighter6877 by working

[@tweeze2700]

Thats the question ​@@tobifighter6877

[@EdSeTcin]

Thanks for your video! One suggestion... it would be nice to see more scenery and less face, no offense bro. Have fun!

[@stanleysalters1195]

Good video

[@TMITP]

Another great video!

[@dominichoward4833]

How ever you get it or have it, make sure you are still saving and investing, even as small as 500 a month with give you a great cushion for emergencies and growth for inflation.

[@svenmeyer4973]

I am heading over to Thailand end of October, to begin my Study and Travel Journey in SEA. I have budgeted about $20 a day, and will see how I do!

[@mickbotcast]

as a Thai. the lowest daily wage is around 11usd you will be very fine. 20usd per day is sufficient for daily life and some good (not the cheapest) meal..

[@Piyawat1985]

As a Thai people, I used to rent monthly apartment in BKK cost me about 150-300USD per month with 6-12 month contracts (Ladpraow, not in tourists area for staying and working in Asoke area). That cost about 10usd per day with a good clean room with AC and separate toilet, and free Wi-Fi). And living cost including food and transportation can be 10usd per day with good food as same as local people can have them. If you plan to stay long term plan, Enjoy mate with approximately 500-600usd per month with good life in BKK. For tourists with western and local food mixed with some traveling and exploring Thailand in short term can cost more 2-3 times or about 1,000-1,500 usd per month. 🥰🇹🇭🙏😊😃.

[@svenmeyer4973]

@@Piyawat1985 Thank you so much!

[@getback3554]

@@mickbotcasthow about paying for accommodation, public transport? 😅

[@getback3554]

@@Piyawat1985yes, could be if you are single)

[@user-zx1ip8mk8y]

Love the pre-game 👍🏻

[@teleshyam26]

Awesome isaiah ! Watching you from the last week and became kind of a fan. By any chance we can collab for video editing or Thumbnails?

[@keatongroom]

Not edited with costs and stuff but a good video with good info for sure 👌🏼

[@CalvinGiles-u9s]

You pumping out fire

[@fastj1962]

I shit talk a lot of dudes that go to thailand and think they are mcmillionairs because they have $30k in the bank and move to thailand at 35...lol We all make mistakes. As we get older we should get smarter, from at the minimum, learning from our mistakes. You give great advice. We own two houses, one in a gated community in Chiangmai, and one here in the USA in OC California 8 miles from the beach. I spent most of my adult life being a slacker so I don't have a lot of money in savings. We are planning on renting out the house here for $4k per month, then making our house in Chiangmai home base. (if everything goes well, might sell the house here after a year or so) Love Chiangmai, but we will be traveling a lot. I'd say at least 50% or the time. There are fees that need to be paid but between SS and the rent $ we should be good. I will say that best scenario would be to live half and half between so cal and thailand so I can skip rainy season but that depends on my business. Most of my income is generated from on site repairs but I'm building a consumable sales business that might fund us enough to keep the house here.... Keep up the good work. Its good to see different perspectives, I see a lot of BS on youtube, your videos are honest and on point.

[@fastj1962]

By the way, I saw you with a basketball...Haven't picked one up in years. Gonna buy one tomorrow. thanks for the inspiration

[@taranatarana714]

When you are used to making money in California how do you make the same amount of money per week in Thailand?

[@WVURxMan]

Cash flow might be better than savings. It depends on how big the savings are. I'd rather have $1 million than guaranteed $2000 a month. You could put your savings into dividend stocks and guarantee a nice cash flow if that's your thing.

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

lol well yes if it’s $1mil against $2k/month of course you take the million then cash flow it

[@mrmills1000]

Just the video I needed to see🔥

[@djbomber9583]

Great info my G 👊🏽👊🏽

[@dezrenovations9142]

Good work! A little advice, show what you're talking about and not keep the cam in your face.

[@kemikafedorov]

Great vid!

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

Thanks!

[@DapperDonzX]

Great video. Thanks for giving us game.

[@FresherThanKoolAid]

Man said "get me a drone"...bro whens the give away challenge 😂

[@TomasNäppä]

Great video Do you have international drivin license, for moto driving?

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

No but i only ride on the island or in Pai Thailand where it’s really chill and no police really

[@daisyapontehavenmemoriestr8552]

$1500 for 6 months equal $9,000

[@11Suncere]

Great video young Man. Can I do a consult with you, I arrive on the 10th of October, thanks Foxx.

[@zam4life737]

Have the situation with the dedollarization in the Eastern Asian cities effected the strength of the dollar in Thailand?They just signed a no dollar in 12 Asian countries just wondering has it took effect

[@frankellis9627]

No, it hasn't 🤨

[@RobbieBlue]

Bro, whats a good insurance to get that covers medical surgery ect?

[@LOOKOUTFILMZ]

My guy💪🏿💪🏿

[@going1498]

What about regular health insurance

[@tweeze2700]

Why not just buy a condo or a house?

[@11Suncere]

Do I need a round trip ticket when coming to Thailand?

[@DarkoFitCoach]

No u dont they never check

[@aaronbarash761]

I'm a new youtuber and want to move to Thailand. I should be leaving in November. It would be awesome to be around another youtuber. What city do you normally stay?

[@erickim3844]

Thailand is getting expensive

[@citizensauto]

It's all relative

[@BillyGringo]

No it is not.

[@mogdaboi]

what about visas?

[@mrmills1000]

Is Safety Wing medical insurance or travel insurance? I’m confused bro.

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

It’s travel insurance that includes medical emergencies

[@AARONH85]

Great video. I am about to get ssdi at around $2,700 a month. Plus around $1,500 a month off a passive investment. What kind of lifestyle can I expect?

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

That’s 145,500 baht a month…that’s a great income here!

[@AARONH85]

@@theisaiahashleyshow4251 thanks subscribed!

[@terryw5500]

Can we buy our own bike and whats the process for a license do you plan on staying there

[@RobbieBlue]

So you got veterans on pension in Thailand, is there a VA in Thailand

[@jacobsong6199]

How were you able to move to thailand at such a young age

[@TheFretlessmaster]

How well do rock bands do out there?

[@tauruswhite940]

I pay about 2000 to 3000 depending on the things I do here in phuket. Cheap and beautiful 😍

[@meysaechao4902]

How much should we save to just Visit Thailand for a week? Me and my sister's are thinking about going in 2025.

[@cinemaabroad]

What drone do you want ? I might be able to get you one

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

Really?? 👀 tbh like any DJI 😂

[@cinemaabroad]

@@theisaiahashleyshow4251 oh dang I didnt realize the prices on drones!damn I wish I could get it for ya. I'll support another way.

[@jsEMCsquared]

How much is good thai stick there?

[@smarternotharder]

Wear. A. Helmet! #Don’tRiskIt Great Video🔥👏🏾🥳

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

Factss 💯

[@tf628]

how much are bottles of hard liquor at 7/11 or other stores. Can you get a 5th of cheap bottom shelf vodka or something for $8-$10 ?

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

Yea definitely

[@luckyboy8798]

I'm 38 I want to retire in puket with 400k is it possible

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

Of course, more importantly tho if you can manage so save up $400k you can find ways to take your money and put it into cash flowing assets that pay you for life

[@relaxinmeditation8710]

Might as well by a cheap condo and save money

[@passion4life986]

lol squirrel!!

[@richiemochi]

Curious many youtubers have talked about living expenses but what about the money transfer part of it. What do most youtubers use once you get to Thailand because coming from U.S. passengers can't bring more then $10K cash onto an airplane. What other money services do youtubers use when they run out of physical cash. Do they accept money transfers there like WISE or Western Union? People under 50 can't open a thai bank account right?

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

Western union

[@EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi]

Wrong, you can travel with more than $10,000 dollars, if you are bringing more than that, you fill out a Fincen form at Custom and Immigration office at the airport from the city you are flying out, and that's enough documentation, of the funds you have on your possecion, i know becuase i educated myself regarding this topis as a foreigner for 36 yrs here in the U.S!!

[@RetiringToAsia]

As Evral said, you're mistaken about taking cash or cash equivalents out of the country. (FYI most countries have declaration limits, not just US). As a former Customs Inspector, I can tell you that you must DECLARE (fill out a form) if the amount EXCEEDS 10k, even if it's $10,000.01. There is NO limit to the amount of cash/equivalents you can take out, but it can be seized if you fail to fill out the simple form. That said, Wise is easy to use for transfers and you do not have to be over 50 to open a bank account in Thailand. 50 is simply the threshold for a retirement Visa.

[@KeilikoGreg]

This is to anyone reading the comments who knows the answer: With Wise or Western Union or any other service, must you have a Thai bank account to receive your funds or can you collect them at a local office? Thank you for your reply.

[@DrScoops]

Are you able to help with moving to Thailand? I'm in the US

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

What type of help?

[@DrScoops]

I'm a single father with two kids and I'm looking to start over somewhere new.

[@fastdeliveryl708]

Question and quote if in wrong. Werent u the guy that use to do pressure washing?. back in the days?.

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

Lol yep that’s me

[@fastdeliveryl708]

@@theisaiahashleyshow4251 wowww … dude what happened?. You had a girl and a kid and your pressure washing job. U broke up with your girl?. i was just scrolling and saw you vid and i was like, hold up i know this guy…

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

@@fastdeliveryl708 lol no kids but eventually just got bored and wanted to try something new Hana

[@fastdeliveryl708]

@@theisaiahashleyshow4251 i need an advice from you.. im 34 btw no kids, no wife . I had always the dream to go to asia atleast for couple months and experience. the bad thing is that recently i got into a new home and i pay a mortgage. ( still owe about 80k) also i work a regular 9-5 for a manufacturing company. ( i have no online skills or done any remote job type related). what type of job could i do or get remote with little to no experience in order to be able to travel to asia . in that case i could just rent the whole house and leave before i get older

[@christianlaffineur-xs9bd]

Makes me wanna move so bad

[@rosshitchen-ij6en]

If you live in Pattaya you can burn through the cash especially if you go out every night.

[@SugaSPofficial]

👍🏽

[@BigSisDoula]

Shoot yo shot!😂

[@frankandrewjames7805]

Dude $1,500 X 6 = $9,000. Do the maths off camera if you need to.

[@HUGO70R]

I live on 15000B but i have 180000 B in pansion

[@rickywhittaker4978]

Bro didn’t even talk about the cost of living

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

Bro didn’t watch the whole video…

[@edwinodus]

Izzy, guess where I am

[@billygun]

too many vloggers in Thailand

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

Not really lol, when you consider everyone has a different style and audience it’s not really that many

[@Drogonmoon]

Always consider the fine or ban from Thailand for making videos on KZbin without a work permit - many ignore this factor into their budget.

[@user-le3tis8si9f]

There is no law as you said in Thailand. For Thai law, being a KZbinr It's not even a career. I mean there is no tax for KZbinrs. as far as I know.

[@Drogonmoon]

@@user-le3tis8si9f KZbin if monetized needs to have a work permit, work visa, and tax registration by law

[@user-le3tis8si9f]

​@@DrogonmoonKZbin does not have a registered database in Thailand. Who will you collect taxes from?

[@Drogonmoon]

@@user-le3tis8si9f Der - you pay your taxes to the Thai government at the tax office - work permit and visa from Immigration and business registration at the Department of Employment

[@user-le3tis8si9f]

Are you joking? KZbinrs come from all over the world. Where will you get officials to collect taxes? When their KZbin registation is in the United States and anyone can open and watch their KZbin channel. 😊

[@davegilmore7420]

Too much,ain't worth it

[@baanaabee]

you are cute!

[@mrmills1000]

Why thank you💀

[@JettMalone]

Dude can't do basic math. This is still rough living. $12,000 minimum for six months. $3000 is baller.

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

Rough living is completely relative…in reality you’re not living “rough” on $1500

[@JustMusic75]

Couldn’t give us a total ya thot?

[@floydfulgiam6102]

I noticed you have your shirt off all the time that is a no-no here in Thailand that is look down upon very much especially for foreigners who are wearing shirtless in public that’s not too cool you can be arrested by the police and deported. My suggestion is for you to please wear your shirt you’re not in America You in Thailand is part of the culture for men Not to be shirtless in society, so to keep you from getting in trouble with the immigration police and with the regular police, please wear a shirt a T-shirt put something on because it’s it is looked down upon when you’re walking the now you at the beach that’s understandable cause you’re at the beach, but as an advice do not go shirtless away from the beach in public. That is a big no-no here in Thailand.

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

lol it ain’t that serious stop spreading false narratives

[@tweeze2700]

​@@theisaiahashleyshow4251 he think your going to take all the women 😂

[@ShutterSpeedGaming]

@@tweeze2700 😂😂😂

[@vijerodelmundo]

It is sort of entertaining listening to your 'jive talk' I say that because of your accent and you talk too fast. When you talk fast people think you are just a hustler! Slow down and try to sound like Obama! Your information however was not very useful, just common sense.

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

Thanks for your comment 😎, what’s useful is all relative. Have a good day

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

@@jimoconnor2193 appreciate that! 💯

[@spittfyre365]

Jive Talk?? Talk like Obama? Get out the basement and touch grass nerd. 🤡

[@kapp651]

'Jive talk'?? This 🤡

[@ShutterSpeedGaming]

@@kapp651 😂😂😂

[@pheunthai]

Please be careful to check out the full package. The girl you are ogling at may well turn out to be a guy.

[@theisaiahashleyshow4251]

Lmao she was definitely a she 😂

[@MrMacRenato]

How is it that you stay on a tourist visa so long here in Thailand? Whats the secret? Fill me in please. You don't look like you're retired.