My $700 Luxury Bangkok Apartment (Thailand Cost of Living 🇹🇭)

Curious about Bangkok's cost of living in 2023? In this video I'm giving you a full tour of my luxury one bedroom condo in the heart of Bangkok's Sukhumvit area. Only 300m from the Ekkamai BTS station, this location is ideal for foreigners who want to be close to the downtown action, while still remaining outside the major tourist areas of Phrom Phong, Asok, Nana, Siam, etc. This is my third apartment in this building. As I mentioned in the video, I was interested in trying a new neighborhood this year, but the combination of location, price, amenities, and value made it hard to turn down. It's a 35 sqm one-bedroom unit, which is pretty typical for modern construction in Bangkok (this building is only 3 years old). While I wish the room was a little larger, the layout allows me to maximize my use of the space. I'm renting on a six month contract and might renew for another six months. If you have any questions, please drop them down below!
📍 Building Info:
Rhythm Ekkamai
11 Soi Sukhumvit 63
Watthana, Bangkok 10110
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🛏 Room Info:
One Bedroom
35 sqm (375 sqf)
Balcony
Washer in-unit
2 AC units
💵 Costs:
Rent: 25,000 THB
Electricity: 900-1500 THB
Internet: 400 THB
Water: 50-100 THB
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:31 The Building & Location
1:41 The Rooftop
2:05 The Gym
2:23 The Room Tour
3:30 The Kitchen
3:58 The Bedroom
4:49 The Closet
4:59 The Balcony
5:11 New Couch
5:26 The Bathroom
6:05 Price
7:15 Did I Get a Good Price?
7:36 Tips for Renting in Bangkok
8:23 Can You Rent for Less Than a Year?
9:04 The Security Deposit
10:08 Outro
Keywords:
Bangkok, Cost of Living, Condo Tour, Thailand

[@FbiGuyPattaya]

Brah you should have done whatever it took to keep Ying, she’s the best your gonna get

[@DanGLevin]

What a sick video 🔥 Man, living there would be a dream… kudos man. Thanks for making this!

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

Would love to see you here 🤪

[@ChaceBonanno]

Woah I might have to leave US and go live like a king

[@FbiGuyPattaya]

He went broke and returned to nyc

[@al9017]

he’s back working at Wendy’s

[@James-MV]

So glad Ying hit the water and didn't go over the edge... Good informative vid. Keep them coming.

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

I'm lucky she doesn't push me off the building 🤣

[@JudgeDredd_]

Man this looks dope. Every time I think I want to go to south or central America I'm reminded of how much better it is over in Thailand. I must escape the matrix man.

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

Never been to South America but I can indeed confirm Bangkok is 💯

[@nicholegibbs5416]

Who you telling

[@lucasl6833]

Nice video. What visa do you use to stay in Thailand for years?

[@adz6539]

good info, cool apartment, sounds like a great location.

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

Thanks for checking it out 👋

[@YujinVasquez]

Im from Boston myself, I'll be headed that way later this year for a long term stay. Hope to see you out and about !

[@TheThaiLanguage]

Yep... I love this city. I like the apartment too. I will look here when I get there.

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

Awesome. Thanks for watching 👍

[@sunnindawg]

Excellent

[@redness2323]

Looks like you are enjoying yourself. A lot of awesome places around. Perhaps don't say it is so amazing everywhere. So many places. Little room at a place is depressing. Good to open eyes

[@parasitius]

This is a good video, top notch. ;D Just one thing is honestly weird - the girl was on your thumbnail AND appeared in the video the whole time - but you didn't even say "I'm here with XXX". Even with a nickname it would be OK. But not introducing her at all was just weird honestly, felt, dehumanizing or something. Yes it's the 1st vid I saw on your channel.

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

Sorry, I didn't realize this video would get so many new viewers. I thought most people know Ying already from most of my other videos 😅

[@ScarrddETH]

how have you been in thailand for 4 years if you dont mind me asking did you go with LTV or Elite?

[@Boris_Chang]

Jeez man, you seem to have discovered heaven on earth.

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

You are NOT wrong my friend

[@frankoseven]

I live before in a small condo like this but I've changed to a 46sqm condo and I must say it's way better. The furniture and design of your apartment is awesome but in my opinion this "one window" gives not enough light to the room. Anyway, great tour, really nice condo, close to Ekkamai. You make nothing wrong

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

I agree larger would be better!

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

It is a beautiful building in a great location. Price is still very reasonable compared to a luxury building in a premium neighborhood in my home of Toronto Canada.

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

thanks for the comment.

[@ronaldys]

Hey, how did you get long term visa like 5 year visa???

[@tysqii]

very pretty apartment

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

Thanks!

[@MaverickTomcat69]

video grading is nice

[@sonamfitness]

Hi, great tour! do you have previous experience of having your deposit returned? How did the process work? Thanks

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

Usually it hasn't been a problem, but in this video I just posted I talk a little about an issue I had - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iafJi2R9dshof8U

[@saf1999]

Subscribed! I hope to live in thailand 🇹🇭 in the very near future. Inshallah

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

Hope to see you!

[@AbsoluteZero6714]

Controversial opinion here but I’m actually a fan of Saphan Khwai / Ari a bit more than Thong Lor / Ekkamai haha. Sure it’s not as exciting, but it’s got that more rustic, down to earth charm. For me at least. ^^

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

Totally valid opinion. I've never lived in Ari but I've heard good things about that area.

[@AbsoluteZero6714]

@@TheEndlessVoyage Haha. You should go check it out sometime, it’s like the new “hip” place to be.

[@tonydevos]

This is my first video of yours in awhile, and I see the very beautiful girlfriend (?). I guess now I'll have to work back through the videos to get the full story. anyhow, good for you, she looks great.

[@goodphone156]

No jn Bangkok but in another city in a similar building with swimming pool, Sauna , fitness and 350 meter on the sea , I pay 5000 bath at month!! You have understood well ???!!! 5000 bath at month!!!! And around there are many fish restaurants!!!

[@korbinianbavaria4473]

I'd love to hear what you do for a living to afford this luxury location that is worth $700+ USD. Saw your video about why you moved here and would love a follow-up!! :)

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

I have 2 businesses based in the US. Back in Boston a similar apartment would cost $3,500+/month

[@korbinianbavaria4473]

​@The Endless Voyage please teach me your ways. Also, thanks for the reply!

[@michaelorfanos7416]

Not luxury but quite nice and good for the money!

[@HUGO70R]

we rented a house in bangkok for 5500B and it was central

[@CraigRavel]

How did u get so many properties there?

[@BeauRakes]

Dope, I think I may move to Thailand next lol I think its a 7 hour flight from Guam

[@bigslick9750]

the guy with noodle arms, prefers a full size gym

[@robertf57]

How did you know your unit had been sitting empty for awhile? Were you tracking it back in the U.S. before you returned to BKK? Thanks.

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

I found the unit on list DDproperty.com. When I did the walkthrough, I just chatted with the owner. Not only was it empty for several months, I was literally the first tenant ever in this room. There was still plastic wrap on some of the appliances.

[@mytransitiontothephilippines]

You said that you purchased a 1 way ticket. I visited the Philippines 3 months ago and it was required that I purchased a round trip ticket so is not a requirement there?

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

Sometimes the airlines ask for it, sometimes they don't (for example I was never asked on my last flight to Thailand). Also, things were a lot more relaxed back in 2019

[@simonsupersad1722]

good video 👍 how’s the language barrier, can you live comfortably with english alone ?

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

Living in this area, you can definitely can speak 100% english and zero Thai and be just fine. That being said, I've slowly integrated Thai into my daily routine over time, and I think it's a better experience when you can communicate on a more direct level with locals :)

[@itguru2037]

Do yourself a favor and learn Thai

[@cohanitay5640]

I work remotely, and Im thinking of moving to Bangkok. Because im trying to plan my expenses, Im curious as to what do you think will be a good salary to afford living in this Condo, and sustain a good quality of life in that area of town

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

It's such a hard questions because there are so many variables, but I would say 100,000 baht per month as a general baseline. Could be less, could be more.

[@frankkluz9787]

It must all come down to '''LOCATION''' ! --?-- A bit pricey for my tastes. -- I could do w/o some of the extra "stuff'' they have which I would seldom if ever use ? -- You might be right about them all raising prices to make up for lost earnings. -- There are some very nice surrounding areas just outside of the city center vicinity which have most all that you would ever need - and - that could save some money while being close enough for easy access to nearly everything important to you. -?- At least it would be for me. -- I would expect to locate a $500 (all in) studio for rent utilities wi-fi & TV close to rail. > But - I have fewer "expectations" - I know. -- (( expectations vary )) -- For me - "less is more".

[@farhan022692]

Whats the apartment companies website? And how do you reach out to them? I'm still in america but wanting to move to bangkok in the next year lol

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

They don't have a website to rent. You need to find an agent that has a listing there. You can search on DDproperty.com

[@BigTimTravels]

Does Weiner size matter over there ?

[@barrymoto-up3bg]

You didn't even give a one minute chance to the beauty? She certainly has something to say about Bangkok, for she is local.

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

She has her own channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYK4ZIqBqraEr8k 😅

[@hadorado]

Why is it your third apartment in the building?

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

First one I moved into was a 1-bedroom and ridiculously cheap because of covid. It was 18,00 THB ALL INCLUSIVE (rent, electricity, water, internet). Landlord wanted 35,000 after that term. Second one I moved into was a very nice studio (top floor, corner unit), but quite small. (22,000 THB) I like this neighborhood, and this building, so I ended up renting another room here.

[@nomadtechyittv3985]

Whats your cash flow for the month?

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

Sorry, I’m not sure I understand? Do you mean for my business? Or are you asking me how much I spend every month living in Thailand?

[@YT_Watchers]

Cash flow in USD

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

@@YT_Watchers I'm not sure what "cash flow" means

[@ttincredible]

Wage or Profit if you have a Business

[@evilchaperone]

Beautiful girl.

[@chenaesthetics]

is it 25000 baht per month or per week?

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

per month

[@mdhafizurrahman9203]

Hi

[@davidhead5943]

Sorry Dude the best part about that one bedroom apartment.... Is the beautiful female !!!!

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

I can’t disagree.

[@MLVL312]

Good Video, looks like you have a few Trolls commenting on here, same people on your Other Vids, ignore them you always get haters that’s the way it is unfortunately, all the best.

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

Thank you. I appreciate the comment.

[@jayeknowledge2102]

A Who can I contact to rent

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

This unit is not available for rent, but the building information is listed in the description of the video.

[@toddl.3454]

35 sq feet is a very small studio

[@robbieblackburn2880]

m2

[@toddl.3454]

@@robbieblackburn2880 I know. That's what I meant to write. 350 sq feet is small.

[@HypnoticPsychic87]

35 spm is quite small for $700 damn

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

It is but the location is a big factor.

[@BigTimTravels]

Dang bro. I wish i was u . I'm a fat black guy from North Dakota

[@justBEingjada]

How are you there long term I’m curious you married ?

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

I am not married.

[@farhateelatoui6931]

In the price is included the girl ?

[@itguru2037]

Of course

[@fruitloops3718]

Do yourself a favor. Next time instead of a toaster oven pickup an air fryer.

[@sachaalepin219]

🙋 *promo sm*

[@goodphone156]

I live in Thailand, maybe you spend 25000 bath at month , because you are a tourist, how long you will stay in Thailand one month two or three???!!!

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

I've been here for 5 years.

[@bukdavid509]

You almost grabbed her boob pushing her in the water 😂

[@mrPoming]

Let your gf rent, you pay farang rate. You will save alot money 😂

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

🙄

[@user-eg6me6gx9r]

보증금에 대해 돌려받기 어려운쪽으로 내용이 만았는데.. . 당신 이야기를 들으니 안심입니다.

[@goldberta1343]

U can't fly one way to thai bc u only alowed to stay a few weeks with a visa. So stop to lie at us and explain your full story. Work???? Visa??? Where is your gf from Boston bc that's not her???????

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

Thank you for the polite questions! Actually, at that time it was not as strict about having a return flight ticket. I have a business in the US. I originally came on a tourist visa and extended/renewed it many times. My GF from the US and I broke up years ago. Hope that clarifies for you.

[@st.charlesofaberdeen154]

​@@TheEndlessVoyagesome people who are asking you questions are rude as hell. But you handle it very well.❤

[@user-ex2wy6te5k]

Nice video but every frame is you and not what you're telling us about...

[@christoff124]

Narcissism levels off the charts, talent and originality clearly lacking

[@TheEndlessVoyage]

Exactly how God made me :)

[@nino714]

@@TheEndlessVoyageWatched a whole video and took the time to comment his displeasure. 😂

[@eugenebooth2467]

Your luxury condo with a 20 dollar girl 😂

[@st.charlesofaberdeen154]

Sounds like a hater😂😂😂😂