Thailand TRUE Cost of Living 2024 (NOT $1000 a Month)

[@WheresWes]

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[@TCGTales]

In my humble opinion, you are overspending..I lived in CM for over a year a few years ago. My monthly expenses were the following: Fully furnished studio in a building with a pool $200, Groceries $120 kept it very simple, GYM $30 a month, internet/phone $30, electricity+water $50, Protein Powder $40, Drinking water $5, I would dine out once a month $12....I don't drink alcohol nor any other party favor unless with the right girl...I have learned how to party without wasting money in that area..So a total of $487-500 a month counting transportation as I would walk to most places(Important to hydrate, have a backpack with deodorant, a clean t-shirt, perfume)...

[@gabe2045]

Colombians be talking all that sh*t but my boy be quietly training like a beast!

[@gmailcgs]

Colombians talk brave trash Like homeboys on a basketball court

[@duncanmac2195]

To threaten a man when he is on your turf away from his home is an act of cowardice and is shameful. I was thinking about going back to Colombia but now I'm having second thoughts. That was a disgrace! They abused and used them claim to be Christian. There are no rooms in heaven for cowards. I think they are a hyper legalistic cult. Their love is fake and do was hers. She wasn't ready for marriage. Sounds like a Jezebel.

[@maicolc7216]

Congrats on living in Chang Mai! You will love it!

[@jonassilva376]

I was there for 3 months. I think the 1st month you are just getting a feel for everything. I spent around the same mybfirst month but after that I was right sound $1600 and that included everything...rent, groceries, gym membership, food and going out

[@Awwe12675]

Three months only $1600 are u kidding me ?

[@jpscharged]

​@@Awwe12675he means 1600 a month the last two months. The first month for him was around the same as the video guy and $2000.

[@TCGTales]

In my humble opinion, you are overspending..I lived in CM for over a year a few years ago. My monthly expenses were the following: Fully furnished studio in a building with a pool $200, Groceries $120, GYM $30 a month, internet/phone $30, electricity+water $50, Protein Powder $40, Drinking water $5, I would dine out once a month $12....I don't drink alcohol nor any other party favor unless with the right girl...I have learned how to party without wasting money in that area..So a total of $487-500 a month...

[@bijanbayne3259]

I wouldn't buy a motorbike because in Jomtien I can walk everywhere I go routinely (or Grab or Bolt it, or baht bus). I eat street market food and 7-11 drinks/bananas/yogurts when there. My apartment will have its own gym- so no gym fee. I will visit the Ayuttayah's, Kanchanaburi's and tourist islands. I don't drink. I don't go to girlie bars. I don't smoke. And my rent should be between $250 and $450 USD a month. Naturally I will try to get to Cambodia and Da Lang, Vietnam, etc. Few X year knowing me.

[@WheresWes]

prices have definitely changed, plus i dont have a long term contract on the apartment so im paying more

[@bijanbayne3259]

@@WheresWes My Soc. Sec. monthly will barely be over $900 USD w/ the expected 3% 2024 cost of living increase. Average year (not counting pandemic) I make another $5,000'ish a year writing & editing. So my apt. price range is $295-$495 USD. But I don't drink alcohol or know how to drive a motorbike. I'd have to live off what @johnwilmer2047 pays.

[@TCGTales]

@@WheresWesWithout a doubt and I understand your journey too. Not having a long term rental contract can definitely make it more expensive.....At times we forget to live by local prices which doesn't mean sacrificing quality of life...

[@richardcohen9040]

If you have an accident with a moto taxi, your travel insurance won’t cover it, and that could turn your stay into a nightmare. I’ve seen it time and time again. Give that some thought.

[@apoloestrada2908]

Thanks for the video and sharing, last year (2023), I live in Jomtien by Pattaya for 6 months and I budgeted around $3K a month and that's with a companionship with a regular Thai lady for 3x a week without buying any LDs and barfines. I didn't eat any western food and only Thai foods in the market. Not smoking any weeds/cigarettes and even chewing tobacco. In my early 50s, I was planning to retire but changed my mind in a very last minute. Back to work in sunny Cali and if America is getting worst, I might retire in LOS or Philippines late next year.

[@andrewthevibe]

Super comprehensive and dope break down. You're living the life!

[@NashMancino]

Your journey has been interesting. Thanks for sharing & safe travels

[@bijanbayne3259]

Moving to Jomtien in October. Hua Hin would have been my second choice. I've been to Thailand twice, for a month each time

[@TT-jg8ju]

Why there

[@kiloman191]

can't wait to go back to Thailand

[@mmfong297]

If I was still in my 20s, I wouldn't mind to have a budget like this.. but if I was to give up living in the west as a Gen X for SEA or Latin America, my quality of living should be drastically better than the US. I would probably target $3k/mo with extras for traveling to other cities/neighbor countries such as taking trips to Koi Samui once a while, etc. Also given the fact you haven't factor dating yet.. btw Muy Thai + Jujitsu is a deadly weapon that would get you to win almost most of the street fights vs any untrained fighters..

[@wanderingdoc5075]

Totally agree. Very solid points.

[@thanaang1455]

Very true.

[@p179]

Man you havent been to the USA for a while if you think a $7-10 restaurant meal is "a little cheaper" than USA. Avg restarant meal in an avg town is easilly $16-20 for some mediocre chicken thing with a side in an average town

[@nam2168nam]

Thanks!

[@AlexVergo764]

I can't wait to move there.

[@avecmusique]

Il have been studying in Mexico one year some years ago, i was always stomac sick because of the water contamination including food contaminated n'y water. What about Colombia and Thaïland on this subjet!

[@amttap]

Never had this problem in Colombia. Too much spicy food in Thailand is hell on my gut though…

[@HUGO70R]

i rented a house for 3500B it was furnished with 3 bedrooms. but you should always let a Thai negotiate

[@getonwithit.2847]

There's way more to do in thailand than colombia.

[@Stezworld]

Inflation has hit every country in the planet especially housing & food.

[@therehastobesomethingmoore]

So $1500/month in Chiang Mai would cost about how much in MANIZALES ? Thx

[@WheresWes]

$1000

[@therehastobesomethingmoore]

@@WheresWes Wow ! That’s big ! We have been to Thailand twice and loved it, except we are cool weather lovers and that heat/humidity was not enjoyable to us More and more we think we may enjoy living in Manizales during our retirement Thx !

[@andresarias5303]

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[@courtenaymckee7491]

I was underwhelmed in Chaing Mai… Why go to Thailand and have no beach? Koh Samui for me.

[@elephantmoney]

Wow Thailand looks so damn nice and modern. So what do you do for income ?

[@TheAmericanVagabond]

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[@TT-jg8ju]

U look buff now Wes. U takin vits and sup? Expensive there

[@WheresWes]

nope all natty

[@TT-jg8ju]

@@WheresWes no vitamins at all?

[@funkmasterjam2592]

1500-2000 is unsustainable for long term living. unless you have USD income coming in

[@WheresWes]

that i do

[@TT-jg8ju]

Over 2k wow. But ur doin a lot of stuff. And visa expires then what? High fees

[@WheresWes]

$50 to extend for another 30 days

[@TT-jg8ju]

@@WheresWes but then thats it. U gotta leave unless they changed the rules. More thc vids

[@Englandman09]

wes come back your mind knows it colombia is your temple

[@WheresWes]

lol

[@gmailcgs]

Colombia is overrated (went there 18 years ago). Theres Way better places to visit and Live in.

[@Englandman09]

18 years 😅 today its another thing

[@cc-92]

@@gmailcgs18 years ago is a long time. That doesn’t count

[@Calmzat]

Any plans on going to Phuket? I was looking at a gym there I wanted to train at.

[@WheresWes]

yeah will most likely pass by

[@aniwee17]

2500 usd a month if you add health insurance, car rental or grab taxi, visa cost, and dating cost.

[@joebreeze2252]

True that! let's do the math, 1000 food, rent, car etc. Then 1500 for the proustite's how can man hope to survive on this? for real!.

[@RenataKolar-wy1qm]

Colombian woman more beautiful for sure but almost impossible to find a loyal one. Thinking about trying Asian 😬

[@duncanmac2195]

I liked Colombia and had a gf. The women are over rated. Try Montreal, it's insane!

[@TT-jg8ju]

Wes living it up.deserved rest. I lived cheaper. U going to viet?

[@WheresWes]

yup next destination

[@peaceonearth1971]

u need muythai to defeat those Colombian assassians, lol

[@oceanearth2243]

Weed is expensive Wes

[@duncanmac2195]

Wow Wes I felt your story with your wife. One I lived with a girl in Colombia, Borgata. Language and interference for her sister bf ended it for me. In Canada I was engaged to an Asian girl in Canada who was too close to her gf and was neglected then cheated on and ultimately had several attempts on my life, some very close calls. I had to leave my job and my place and flee to another city leaving everything behind. I'm a Christian and have been involved in cults. What they did was not Christian. Cults are very deceiving and con with supposed love but what you got was straight abuse. That was disgraceful behaviour for which they have never repented. They were also vindictive. Your wife was not a Christian wife. She is in error and so was the church.bwhenbteo people marry they become one and leave their parents. She did not do this. She did not fulfill her vows. You were attacked and I strongly suspect you entered a legalistic, hypocritical cult. God says vengeance is mine. They have no fear of the Lord but they will soon. God bless. I will pray to Jesus for justice. What they did was disgraceful and a horrible testimony to Jesus. They had no shame.

[@duncanmac2195]

The Lord assured me, they will be corrected. Amen

[@TT-jg8ju]

No gf yet?

[@WheresWes]

nah but i am talking to someone

[@duncanmac2195]

I'd be careful with the women there. Guys commit suicide when the go to Vietnam to renew their visa, they comeback and everything is gone and so is she. They don't live, it's all business.

[@anthonygarvia3147]

thailand looks nice....but i am scared of asia

[@cc-92]

Why?

[@anthonygarvia3147]

@@cc-92 it is far from home and i am not from there and have no roots there

[@duncanmac2195]

I have been to Thailand. Didn't like it. It's not for everyone. Truth is they hate white people but smile to your face. My friend lives in Phuket sobI know. It ain't for everyone.