HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO ESTABLISH YOURSELF HERE IN THAILAND? PART ONE...BUYING OR RENTING A HOUSE

A question that I am often asked on this channel is how much it costs to live in Thailand. Well, how long is a piece of string? So, my answer is…it depends on where you want to live, and how you intend to live your life in retirement. I know people who through necessity, live on virtually nothing. But I also know people who live in exclusive upscale apartments or houses with a large disposable income and live their lives to the fullest. The next few videos will help you to understand how much it would cost to live here on an average Western pension. Part one of the video will cover renting or buying a house or a condo in Thailand.
Part two will cover:
• How Much Will You Pay for Electricity and Water?
• How Much Does It Cost to Buy a Car or A Motorbike Here?
• The Cost of Flights Petrol and Bus Journeys
• How Much Will Your Monthly Mobile Phone Cost Be?
• The Cost of Eating Out
• The Cost of Groceries
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A Three-Week Road Trip Through Northwest Thailand…tinyurl.com/38...
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MY BIOGRAPHY
• You Will Never Amount to Anything
THE RETIREMENT SERIES OF BOOKS
• The Retire in Thailand Handbook (The First Six Months)
• Same-Same but Different
• A Retirees Guide to Southeast Asia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, and Bal
• A Retirees Guide to South East Asia, Cambodia, Vietnam, The Philippines and Laos
• The 10 Best Countries in The World to Retire on a Pension
• The Retire in Thailand Handbook 2023 (The Next Six Years)
• A Three-Week Road Trip Through Sothern Thailand
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• The Deptford Mask Murders
• Murder In Paradise
• Bar Girl
• Lawyers Guns and Money
• Adolf Fittler

[@legambaz]

This is the kind of clips I like to watch. Please keep them coming

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Thanks mate. I will see what I can do Cheers Ged

[@graham1958]

Great video Ged, very interesting and informative! I hope you can do some similar price comparisons videos every now and then. 👍

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Thanks Graham. I will try Cheers Ged

[@vlastagolubovic3089]

I enjoy your videos so much! They're very informative, and your positive attitude and the obvious love of life make them even more of a joy 😊. We're planning our move and have decided on the Hua Hin area, so please keep them coming! Thank you and all the best 🇹🇭☀️🕶️😊

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Thanks Vlasta for your input and your encouragement I'm glad that they are useful to you. That's one of the good things about living in Thailand more than in most Western countries it tends to give you a positive attitude Cheers Ged

[@vlastagolubovic3089]

We'll look out for you there one day 😉 🙏

[@daveraver9495]

Great video Ged. Very informative and useful. 😊

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Thanks Dave I am glad that it was useful to you. Look out for part 2 in a few days Cheers Ged

[@Swimallsummer]

Thank you for this very useful and well presented information

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Thanks Chris.i am glad that you enjoyed it and I hope that it was useful to you. Look out for part 2 in a few days. Cheers Ged

[@Magikfinity]

Great video mate. I like Khao Takiab area, will be back soon. Just saw they're changing the visa regulations again...

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Hi mate. Hopefully they will stick by their viisa rule changes this time Cheers Ged

[@ojbkk]

The average thai is not on minimum wage. What most people call a nice car here is even more expensive in thailand then in most western countries.

[@555hellothereitsmeagain]

Nice video yes Thailand is a good place to spend the hard earned gold cions. But i think living in a small condo would be a bit cramped after a while. I think a small town house with a bigger kitchen and a small garden would be beter . But i understand with the pool and the gym it has its benefits.

[@daveraver9495]

Ban Kun Por (sorry for spelling) is a fab location and such great value 😊

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

It sure is and my favourite place to go on an evening.

[@Masta2A]

Yeah the bottom line is if an Aussie retiree who wants to live in Thailand and not be confined to quarters you need at least $AU1000pw so you can explore everything that Thailand has to offer . BUT I agree you can do it cheaper Visa changes over the past 48hours all should look into as it’s favourable to westerners …

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Hi mate. If you think that you need Au$1,000 a week to live a good life here you are very much mistaken. I live a great life and live on half of that. Everyone is different with different expectations. But I have lived in many other countries and I live a great life here for a fraction of what it would cost me in other countries that I have lived in, Australia, the UK or the USA to name a few, and I travel throughout Thailand regularly without having to worry about money. Cheers Ged

[@Masta2A]

Yeah I commented half way through your stream … Still watching the other half and the bit where you say get a cheap apartment so you can use the difference to travel Good idea 👍 The 1k I’m referring to is pretty much no expenses barred All good especially now Visa requirements are changing

[@user-xr9hj1lj8m]

that is just what we want to rent in January for 3 months

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Hi Alan. January is the high season so try to book your accommodation early if possible Cheers Ged

[@doriangray6985]

Great video Ged. Do I need to go through a Real Estate agency or contact the properties directly. I'm based in the UK on NHS and get free monthly prescriptions. How would a 70yo say get on in Hua Hin from a health perspective? Are you able to do a video on this subject?

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Hi Its quite complicated. Foreigners are allowed to buy real estate if they form a limited company apart from that they can only buy a condo if 51% of the owners in the block are Thai. I know nothing about starting a limited company so I cant help you there. I have never used a letting agent I always go to the online apps Baht and Sold and Facebook Marketplace Thailand. As for health perspective I did a video on health insurance a little while ago and here is the link.I decided not to take health insurance as I am very fit with no medical problems and I pay as I go if I need medical or dental care. I hope that it helps. studio.kzbin.infoMCXIh5RZ4_s/edit

[@doriangray6985]

@@thailandmyland...retiringd2351 much appreciate your reply. So many content creators sadly don't respond. And I can understand the various reasons for this.

[@JustFixItGoldCoast]

$25000 AUD per year

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Hi. Yes that's very doable. I was back in AustraliaGold Coast this time last year. A bottle of water in Melbourne airport cost me $8.50

[@harrylately1]

10K baaht equivelant in the states literally only buys food for 1 person and a pays cell phne bill, thats it folks. G-------m.

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Hi Harry. That's one of the reasons that I decided against Florida when considering where to retire. Life's for living not just paying bills and trying to survive Cheers Ged

[@jimpatterson-uk8es]

Good video Ged. Back Thursday to 88,

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Ok mate I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Safe travels Cheers Ged

[@jimpatterson-uk8es]

@thailandmyland...retiringd2351 only so many days can do Scotland now. Brilliant visit family but can't wait go back home