Living in Bangkok on $1400/month - Cost of Living Thailand

This is your guide to Cost of Living in Thailand, which can vary depending on your lifestyle. I'll detail every item of an American living on a budget of $1400 per month.
If you are looking to retire in Thailand, become a remote worker in Bangkok, or just travel to Thailand, this video will be your complete guide to Cost of Living.
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[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Just a few days left until the Thailand Merch Shop closes. Check it out here: thailandmerch.com/

[@minigundk4334]

One ? i didn't get what are the rules for staying in Thailand for a year or 2 do you need visa ? because after i turn 50 i wanna move to Thailand. Thanks for awesome video's

[@anthonyorme]

Do you have a size chart for the T Shirts?

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

@@anthonyorme no, but they are standard western sizes

[@taccntb4345]

I’m soon sick of hearing about, “omy goshers!!!!! So cheappp!!!” Low balling chumps…. Stop taking about HOW CHEAP, ffs. Do you know many fckn vids are out there about that crap…??? I down vote this crap.

[@TheOnlyImp]

Is it possible to work for you and live there? Would work for free almost. Seriously...

[@bobsmith5096]

This question is so easily answered; $500. USD monthly - A 1 bedroom condo if you look around for a deal is around $300 small all amenities but definitely doable, water $20, electric is $100, internet & phone $50. Everything else on top of that is up to YOUR lifestyle. You choose how to spend the remaining budget

[@lostboi3974]

That is the recipe from what I have seen.

[@frankom2862]

you have to explain that for that price, some good place means far haha

[@bobsmith5096]

@@frankom2862 just saw one on Facebook Marketplace, close to Bang Chak BTS…10,000 bhat

[@tombkk1322]

Personally I have a beautiful 1 bedroom apartment in the On Nut area. $276 dollars for a 40 square meter.

[@bobsmith5096]

@@tombkk1322 that’s what I’m saying…basics are covered for under $500/month. Then one just has to figure how lifestyle.

[@southpaw1755]

Greg seems like a nice guy. He should have a great time exploring the wonders of Thailand.

[@kingvulture5730]

Just retired from the military..retirement plus VA payment im netting $7000…Im going to luv bangkok..so much space peace and things to do

[@bearmcquade2846]

Awesome! Thank u for ur Service. Relax 😊

[@jaym9200]

I just retired too and thinking about moving to Thailand. You'll be living a really good life on $7k per month

[@smartbiz888]

Great episode, Chris! This interview really brings the point home that it is possible to build a lifestyle that is unique and exciting... Live the dream! I've been an expat since 17 pretty much...Europe, the Middle East, and Asia have been my hangouts... Thailand is right at the top of my list of places to retire to (tied with The Philippines)... Positive factors in both places, each has their strengths and weaknesses... End goal after Dubai, where I'm at now? Split my time between the two countries... Likely will continue the business as well, if you love what you're doing it's not a job, it's a way of life that dovetails nicely with the rest of your life... Living the dream too... Cheers! 🙏🙏🙏 👍😎👍

[@pinayinmichigan6363]

Just found your channel! It is sooo inspiring! Me and my husband live in MICHIGAN currently but we don’t have kids and we are saving up our retirement fund so we can retire early. I’m from the Philippines originally but I didn’t know how beautiful it is in Bangkok! Thanks for doing this video!!!! I’d love to experience living there one day.

[@samu999]

That's a wholesome guy right there! Really like this type of budget in Thailand ''in the life of ___'' format, looking forward to more!!

[@theent01]

this guy is living my dream right now. International School teacher here for 20 years and just ready for this sooo much. I love this channel.

[@ginorako2176]

Your dream has been hijacked by this guy. So take it back!

[@craigclarke6276]

Need a ba in education bud.

[@theent01]

I have a Masters in ed, like I said, 20 years in International Schools, IB teacher@@craigclarke6276

[@errollpalmer9568]

@@ginorako2176 LOL, right!😂🤣

[@kingrama2727]

@@craigclarke6276you just need a Bachelor’s degree in any subject and a TEFL certificate…

[@beingyogasandiego1]

The only question that wasn't asked was how does Greg manage his immigration situation. What kind of visa he has that allows him to stay in Thai for a year, exiting the country and re-entering? I would appreciate that, cause I am considering spending a year in Chiang Mai... reason why I came across Chris's channel.

[@DJ_TRON]

probably illegal stuff going on

[@dieselek3938]

Getting an education visa from a local school is one of the easiest ways

[@beingyogasandiego1]

@dieselek3938 As far as I learned, education visa is a single entry, not multiple. You can't travel abroad on education visa.

[@k9companion231]

Another question is about dating. Guess he doesn’t. It becomes an additional half extra of what you are currently spending.

[@auwz66]

I am a Brit in Bangkok and the one thing this video demonstrates is just how expensive the USA has become. Bangkok is not that cheap for Brits as even with inflation prices are still 30-40% cheaper than the USA. Its still good value especially if you eat Thai food a lot and dont drink wine or go out much. Thats where the sweet spot is IMO. However if you enjoy a nice steak dinner twice a week and go out on a Saturday night be prepared for minimum £3000PCM. A bottle of wine will be £20. A nice bottle £40. Nice western food like Italian or Greek is plentiful but comparable prices to the UK. Fruit, vegetables, cheese, most meat all more expensive than UK - other than maybe chicken. I would say my average weekly shop is around £120 here in Bangkok back home in the UK its around £75-80. Thats for good eating too. I pay not far off £1500PCM for a 60m2 condo incl utilities. I appreciate people pay less, but not everyone can live in a 28m2 studio even if it is £300 a month. So if you have got this far, and you are British, be very careful when you watch videos like this where they quote dollar prices because a £4.99 Aldi sirloin steak in Bangkok is closer to 2x the price. That same £4.99 Aldi steak in the US would be $15 so nearly 3x UK price. This is where people get confused and think its "cheap" but it all depends on what you are comparing it with! Thanks for the video btw another great one.

[@wrldtrvlr4vr]

Love your channel Chris! Positive vibes all around. Your videos are really helpful in planning a trip to Bangkok

[@DavidNichols]

Great video! His entire monthly expenses are less than just my rent in Seattle. I'm planning on moving to Bangkok in a few years, so these videos are great. Thanks for the content!

[@MajorInjuries]

I work in Tampa and thinking about retiring and moving to Thailand next year. Hey Greg from a fellow floridian. Great video.

[@janusface6628]

Wonderful and very realistic overview of possible living costs for a really great lifestyle.

[@magal55]

Good camera work, nice put together. And straight to the point. Thank you for your great video!

[@johnm6504]

Hi Chris, thanks for sharing. I enjoy these videos where you get a feel for what it costs and what it is like to live in Thailand.

[@luiswebdev8292]

your videos are the best because are one of the few which are actually informative, most videos of digital nomad channels are "pretty but useless"

[@jampasurprenant1794]

Good for him Florida's Man I myself was born in Bangkok lived there 20 years left to America Now 55 years is still very hard for trying to live cheap every thing is skyrocket the foods prices are very high and my husband still works part-time I myself retired 7 years ago both of us are retired it is still hard to afford to travel. After I heard about traveling to Thailand.

[@johnsambrook1108]

Excellent Vlog Chris. Your Guest was concise and realistic living in Bangkok. Depending on your addictions/lifestyle i would say he has a good lifestyle as you probably would be living like that on a day to day basis back in your own country but more expensive.

[@lakartkaeo]

When making comparisons regarding the cost of living between thailand and ones homeland , which in most cases is much cheaper in thailand , a better comparison would be the percentage of ones income , their expenditure consumes..

[@The303panthers]

Love this video! Hopefully more of these with different monthly budgets on the horizon!

[@jasondavidnow]

Great video Chris and team as always! Hey Chris, I saw Adam in a band in a recent video. If he’s interested my brother, who has played in Tokyo dome, is there in Bangkok. I’m sure he’d love to connect with Adam and you and play guitar 🎸 if Adam and his team like. He’s really down to earth and low key. You guys will love him. He grew up in Canada as well. Let me know how we can make it happen.

[@_thesoulsjourney]

Great video very helpful. Thanks ✨🙏🏾💜👊🏾

[@genjimonogatari6156]

Yep, that’s what’s up! And so true on the cost of living.

[@thebiglebowski4309]

Great video. Definitely gets you thinking.

[@supamart4984]

Hi Chris, an eye opening video and very important for me right now. Thanks for it

[@philiprutkowskivallejo44]

Living in BKK since many years and astonished about his low food costs. Thats definitely NOT the average expat. Most of my western friends and myself included spend around 500-800 USD/ month just for food. As delicious as Thai food is, if you just go out once a week to eat western food, this sums up pretty quickly.

[@davidbrown4271]

Why are you guys spending that much ? Crazy 😜

[@philiprutkowskivallejo44]

@@davidbrown4271 that`s not much, if you just eat out and basically never cook at home. 500THB per day + one time per week something "special" and you are already over 500 USD.

[@nicktw8688]

My guess, he doesn't eat much meat.

[@SelfieSam]

Amazing, Thank you for sharing iwht us, really helping me with my decisions.

[@DerrickWeil]

Wow I can't get over how much the AC costs, I live in that area and my AC was 1700 baht last month(highest mo.) with one of the AC on most of the time. Bear in mind that it is actually cheaper to run the AC at a higher temp than turn it on and off all the time when you want to.

[@Coolzzebra]

That's the same with me for AC cost.

[@TerryAShaw]

I really had a good laugh with, " So how did you find this place". Lol. Your vids are so much fun Chris. Thanks.😊

[@yugpal6881]

Hi just saw your interview with Greg, coming for initial trip to Thailand in order to move in September.

[@robertf57]

For those of us new to the area, it would help if you write in the show notes the names of the various locations mentioned as they can be hard to spell if you're just hearing them for the first time. But otherwise, a great interview. Thanks!

[@gigitoth5331]

Hi Tony Aloha from Hawaii🤙🏼we are planning to move to Chiangmai in couple years I like watching you video. Hope to see you there…

[@bsmiddy236]

Excellent Interview!

[@philipjanek3864]

Im a veteran so i go to the usa for my health check ups every 6 months. I use Allianz travel insurance 50,000 emergency medical and evacuation for 45 usd every 6 months that needs to be renewed in the USA. I Also carry an accident insurance for 10.45 usd per month with the 1000 USD ticket price RT its a bargain okay 👍😅

[@coolben854]

"My life's transformation still astonishes me! From a modest lifestyle to earning over 78k monthly from investing in the financial market, I'm grateful for this incredible journey. Hard work, determination, and wise financial decisions have made this possible. I'm living proof that dreams can become reality!"

[@face2lune]

I agree with you and I believe that the secret to financial stability is having the right investment ideas to enable you earn more money, I don’t know who agrees with me but either way I recommend either real estate or bitcoin and stocks..

[@AllisonSherman657]

I keep wondering how people earn money in financial markets, i tried trading on my own made a huge loss and now I'm scared of investing more…

[@coolben854]

@@AllisonSherman657 Understanding your financial needs and making effective decisions is very essential. If I could advise you, you should seek the help of a financial advisor. For the record, working with one has been the best for my finances....

[@coolben854]

Understanding your financial needs and making effective decisions is very essential. If I could advise you, you should seek the help of a financial advisor. For the record, working with one has been the best for my finances...

[@AllisonSherman657]

Mind if I ask you to recommend this particular coach you using their service? Seems you've figured it all out.

[@Richierich2025]

I really really enjoyed watching this video 👍🏻

[@jomontanee]

10:35 I love to watch you covering the LIVE MUSIC CLUBS in BKk or Thailand. This can be wonderful information for expats.❤

[@user-ul5wq3kv4p]

I used to live like this as a late 20's guy in Japan. I knew where to get cheap stuff and maintain a low budget. And still have time and money saved to travel around asia. But eventually my extreme budget and diet consumption took a toll on my body. So I had to stop lol..

[@jbc8673]

you can live in tokyo japan on about 150k yen a month. that's about 1000 usa dollars. my plan is to live in what they call share apartment for around 50k yen a month. utilities, and internet included. food will be about 1500 yen a day. about 10 dollars. for transportation 72 hour unlimited travel on metro pass. 1500 yen per pass. 10 of these you will be good for a month. that's my monthly budget. if I spend more, as long as it is less than my ss, I'm not worried.

[@kennetharntson5912]

14 years ago I decided to move back to Thailand when I retired, I had been working and staying in Thailand for 40 years before retiring and knew what to expect when I came back to retire and buy a home. I bought my home from a retired Englishman me being an American the home owner was surprised of my knowledge of Thailand. I learn that the Englishman had retired and came to Thailand 7 years earlier thinking that he would end his days in Thailand but things had changed. First the baht was not going as far has it had when he first arrived in Thailand. Second his British pound was not going as far either and now he could not afford to stay in Thailand anymore. I did notice that he had not been to wise when he first came to Thailand by the lavish living he started off with and now with dwindling savings and the pound hitting the skids he was forced to sell his home and go back to Thailand. Today I see the same thing happening to the U.S. dollar and those American than think they will be able to live on their Social Security and some retirement savings may better start now looking at reducing their expenses. The dollar will be pretty much like the pound and with inflation already happening in Thailand some people are going to be stranded.

[@kennetharntson5912]

Sorry the Englishman and to move back to England.

[@rmayerCPA]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Iloveyounot]

Hi, I'm planning to travel to Thailand this December for 2 weeks (1week in Bangkok, 1 week in Pattaya) with my wife. I'm 52 years old and thinking about retiring overseas for many years and have been watching your videos about Thailand. Can you recommend what part of the city or couple of hotels or where we can stay? We don't want to cook in the hotels, we just want to eat out and see what Thailand has to offer. Thank you in advance.

[@formernorcal2530]

I’m retiring in Bangkok, for sure

[@Mike-du1dc]

Excellent! Thank You !

[@KingXRP007]

Most peoples problem isn't the monthly budget but visa

[@jbc8673]

if you live in thailand, get the retirement visa extension. if you are just visiting, they now have 60 day visa free travel.

[@nickvegas2459]

Hmm, if you don't wanna live downtown (Klongtan) then you can pay 8,500 rent, food I don't know, but I think about 7,000 a month, electricity I know is 1,500 a month (I sleep with the AC on) , water is 150 a month misc 2,000 a month, transportation I walk to work so maybe 3,000 a month health insurance comes with work, and I rarely travel (who can afford to now) so way less. There are other expenses (entertainment) very little since most of my friends have gone.

[@earlvanfleet3501]

I used to have a shirt like that but it was in my new Hilux that was stolen in Thailand

[@louis20122]

Please do updated vlogs. I am curious after a few years do they still love to live there?

[@nowgettheretravel6877]

Great information Chris. I've been planning my retirement in the next few years. Thailand is top of my list to come live in.

[@SamWheat-x3c]

Wow! I want to live his life.

[@JohnMitch]

His once weekly breakfast at the vegan place he says cost 400 baht, so thats monthly around US$45, then add what he has to buy breakfast meals the other 6 days per week

[@garoonbennett5424]

No Pooying, Tham Mai?????! You are living the life Greg congratulations to you! Thanks Adam & Chris for another great video!😂

[@jbc8673]

sometimes, pooying can be more trouble then they are worth. believe me. I have been through it all countless times. no joke. better to be single and get it when you need it for a day or 2 tops. anymore, and the insults and arguments start up. why you so lazy? why you butterfly?

[@flubidy]

If dr. Evil's voice and jack nicholson's voice had a baby, it would be chris's voice 😊

[@workslave-y9o]

I am certainly down with a more chill vibe outside the city center and home cooking. Dig It. Is that similar tho Chingmi

[@kathyhirsch379]

wow that place is amazing

[@nixferguson7323]

Can you interview couples moving there and their budget please

[@taplow]

soi cowboy dancing clubs... ;) sure you ever been to soi cowboy?

[@iliegiurgiu8140]

Thanks Chris and Greg , very open and helpful interview and informations , Greg what airlines or Agency to book the flights tickets you recommend?

[@beaulong]

Tell me how to stay there on a tourist visa for a year and I would be glad to only spend 1400 a month in thailand. Nobody seems to ever answer this question.

[@ChristianRauber]

It s not my life of course...but at this budget he could live sea side. E.g. Jomtien

[@chapmansbg]

Man Cigna, I have worked in the international (expat) insurance game for 15 years and Cigna is not a good deal. I feel sorry for anybody that uses Cigna or any of the companies that pump all of their advertising budget into getting new customers..

[@elperro3056]

1500 that include condo or hotel / hostel right 500 average for rent 1000 for sugar baby passport bro let go

[@everythingbeautiful-xc9qt]

How do you access your money while living in Thailand ?

[@Philip_Thornton]

How much was the health insurance he didn't include.

[@fernandomofreita79]

I would like to know from you the following please: Do you have any suggestions for the general public as far as hotels and other venues for the new year's celebration this year in Bangkok? Thank you.

[@soldierofpeace]

4:10 can someone spell for me this place, please?

[@VintageThaiLadyBoy]

BTS Punnawithi Station

[@Astuya]

Great video. Did anyone catch the name of the street at 3:44? Is it Udom Suk Walk?

[@marcosperez3298]

This is awesome

[@ArkanSubotic]

Hey, would love to do a video with you. my girlfriend and I moved to Thailand 6 months ago. We are entrepreneur in the legal cannabis market. we currently live in a townhouse gated community at a very affordable price. We live off the siam line. I think this video would be beneficial for people not wanting to live in a condo and off the sukhumvit bts line.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Email me at [e-mail] and let’s see if we can make it happen…..

[@jbc8673]

BTS is more expensive then the MRT especially if you are over 55. if you are budget minded, better to find a place off MRT.

[@Philippinesadventures]

How can a tourist stay in Thailand for one year or longer or is this even possible? ❤

[@chadw.6049]

What is name of condo he lives in? What area/BTS?

[@acidfall123]

Now what can I do with $1,400 in one day??

[@JeffRam11]

Oh man, I spent $900 one night in Pattaya and I think about it a few times a month ever since 😂

[@johnmonk66]

comparing a train ticket there to owning a car here is completely wrong. here in NY an unlimited train and bus pass is 132, not ten times more then you

[@larshultberg6972]

Hi. What is the name of that condominium?

[@pav2k]

It would be great to know how do you legally stay for that long in thailand? retirement visa?

[@jasonbell5129]

Can you rent or own a motorcycle with an American license?

[@DominicTemblor]

I Want a Shirt Too!! Can I get one??? How can I get one??!

[@brambostic2009]

What was that veggie breakfast place he said in Phrom Phong ??? Eat Dot Go ?? I must have the name wrong because I can't find it on the net. If someone knows, can you reply me. Thanks ! (I wonder if it's in the EmSphere ) Always looking for a good veggie place here in the big city. Especially vegetarian !

[@jbc8673]

I go to sizzler frequently for their all-you-can-eat salad bar. it's 159 baht if you have their app installed on your phone. with bottle of water. 194 baht. that about 5 dollars. promo is good until 4pm daily except weekends. weekends 199 baht. good deal.

[@sashachip]

I've always wanted to visit Thailand, but the flight from Toronto, CA is so long. Best flights I've found are minimum one stop with total travel duration around 25 hrs. I think I'd go crazy all that time in the air. Mexico and the Caribbean are such a short hop, skip and jump in comparison. Is Thailand really that much better to justify the hassle of getting there?

[@jbc8673]

thailand is not for everyone. just like mexico is not for everyone.

[@EamonnHogan-eu3qc]

I get into BKK airport at 10pm at night, unfortunately all buses to hun hin or payattia stop at 10pm. Do you or your viewer's/ subs know if a district or street's where the best number of cheap budget hotels/ motels are located, so i can get a taxi there ...

[@louis20122]

Hopefullly the government will clean up some air pollution in Bangkok.

[@tombkk1322]

100% agree. Living 7 years in Bangkok and air pollution is the biggest problem.

[@setha360]

Thai retirement visa or elite visa, 20-30k

[@ongo6408]

His twin should come live with him. The costs would be even less and they could even get a bigger apartment…

[@samkeino6810]

Can you cover international s schools in BK? Thx!

[@steffren]

I'm really curious so thought I'd ask this here: What's the likelihood of moving over there from the UK, but as a person who makes a living entirely from stocks / crypto? I think I remember reading somewhere that to live over there you need a stable income of £25,000 a year or more, but with trading, that number is incredibly variable month by month. Also it's not quite as easy as getting a P45 and off you go. I haven't had an "actual job" in 4 years so I'm really not sure where that leaves me, but the UK is horrific and too damn cold and I need out.

[@peenokjaidee4923]

You really don't need £25k a year, unless you have a fairly plush lifestyle. £1k a month is doable, if you're sensible in your spending. But if you like fine dining, golf, staying in luxury accommodation, etc etc, you'd need £2k+. Re stocks and crypto etc, you'll have to keep an eye on the new tax laws. That kind of income may be subject to tax from January onwards. It may be enough to dissuade some ppl from retiring in Thailand, if that happens. Nothing is certain yet though. One way of making budgeting much easier - although it may not suit many - is to buy your own place before retiring. That makes your expenditure more predictable, and would allow you to have a couple of very low spending weeks if you need to get your budget back on track.

[@aslkdfjasdlkj4243]

No need to pay that much for rent and the gym. Could get by easily on $8-1000 if you know where to go lol

[@kiminotorikonarakkk4178]

nice

[@dave3k]

How do I get in contact with Noy?

[@low-w1p]

I live in pattaya on the beach in a luxury condo. It costs me 420$ a month. With all expenses paid, my monthly is 1k. Thats keeping it really simple. But if you want to party all day, get boom boom, booze, then you will be spending much more. But guys who say you cant spend less than 2k to live in thailand have zero money management skills.

[@vintageexcellence]

Seems like all the budget videos are for people that want to spend the least money possible - anything under $2000 a month get these people excited. Glad I have a much bigger budget - $4000mo gets you everything you want without compromising 😊😊😊😊 Except my Thai Porsche costs 3x what it does back in USA 😂 but I meet the biggest movers and shakers in Thailand on my group drives which pays HUGE perks HUGE.

[@tombkk1322]

Sometimes nice to also hear about the higher budgets. We work all our lives to save and enjoy retirement.

[@Hector5257]

I agree with you. I’m so tired of seeing all the time “how cheap you can live on” YT videos.

[@cryptocrusader6078]

What Porsche and how do you join these group drives?

[@nicktw8688]

You sound rather insecure. Good luck with the car. 😂

[@dennisf.7718]

How about the visa? You cannot just stay in thailand so long…

[@sadlylogan]

If I have 2,000,000 baht is that good guys

[@joshuamaclean9456]

Love from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

[@comraderat]

Pff, try living on 260 USD - 340 USD, 500 USD tops. Pay all the bills, send kids to school etc. If have to rent, pay the rent too.

[@Dani-It]

Sorry... what's the name of the local food center?

[@goonerdoy]

Udomsuk area for the food stalls

[@MoonV29]

thats more than my monthly salary

[@swedendive]

1400??? You can easy live there for 8-1100

[@pjazzz353]

Question Chris are you expat qualify for senior discount on BTS. I am Thai and I use Thai ID to get BTS monthly pass unlimited for very low price. are you guy qualify for that?

[@jbc8673]

senior discount on BTS is not available for foreigners. a long time ago, foreigners could get the senior pass for BTS but from what I read, there came all these protests from the locals. so, it was stopped. same thing happened with the city line pass. but the MRT senior pass is still available.

[@chrishaps6846]

lucky guy !

[@neal-in-thailand9856]

Pay it back? :(