The REAL cost of living in Pattaya Thailand in 2023...

[@mzg5809]

TIMESTAMPS 0:00 intro 0:51 Food Cost 2:23 Rent Cost 4:43 Entertainment Cost 6:14 Ganja Cost 6:40 Phone Cost 6:51 Monthly Toiletry Cost 7:27 Shopping Cost 7:41 How much money do i spend total per month? Follow my instagram instagram.com/mzg_yt/

[@jockjordan7647]

Man it’s actually mind blowing the different cost of living around the world. I love this video it helped me broaden my knowledge

[@mzg5809]

glad u enjoyed bro🙏🏾

[@kippsguitar6539]

But his numbers are way over the top, you can spend as much as you want if course on drugs and girls as these newcomers do but you can live well on half what he is quoting

[@DerrickWe]

Honestly, I live in Bangkok and spend 1,300 USD, bear in mind I do not drink or smoke but I do live in a bubble-like area with everything you could need 1 min walk away. Dozens of restaurants, grocery, walking paths, other shopping, and some medical services. The street is about 40 minutes from the city center near a very nice small mall-like area.

[@allanwatts8361]

u sure this is enough to live a good lifestyle? how often do u eat out

[@DerrickWe]

I eat out everyday, street food is cheap. What I spend may not be typical, though. I have been here for a while and found good cheap places to eat that I like and do not spend a lot on activities I like to walk around and explore, which is free. Where I live has a good gym and jogging track that is also free. Also I did not include my visa cost as I have a long term one I brought a few years back. Rent is the biggest expense and rent, internet, utilities, and cell are about 500, insurance is 60. That leaves me with 750 for everything else. I can have a coffee and pastry for breakfast and and rice and protein lunch for about $4 total. Then i can eat out at a restaurant for 200 baht for dinner which more then enough at a many restaurants on my area. Also I have a friend who wants to move out here, and I tell him 2000 to 2500 as you never know everyone has different life styles.

[@allanwatts8361]

wow, thank you for your insight! I see what you mean. Have you noticed that the food prices have gone up since the pandemic? When you say insurance, are you speaking of health insurance? Also, have you heard about the tax on foreigners that might be implemented in 2024? Lastly, is a motor bike rental cheap per day?@@DerrickWe

[@DerrickWe]

@@allanwatts8361 The tax law is not a law just a proposal and may be completely different next year if it even makes it to law. Yes inflation is global everywhere it cost more but still far cheaper in in most places in the west. Sht McDonald's cheaper meals are less then $3 where can be 15 to 20 in some American cities. As far as a bike I do not rent them driving in the city is not really safe unless you are used to it. Rates are 180 baht and up per day and that can very based on the type of bike and location also how long you rent it for. Bear in mind you should have proper insurance and a helmet also.

[@allanwatts8361]

I see! seems like a lot of people are assuming the tax law is full set to be implemented..we'll have to see how this goes...but yea, thailand will always be cheaper regardless than the west! Inflation is out of control here...almost seems like homelessness is going to be the norm eventually in america lol From what ive seen in videos driving indeed appears chaotic.....thanks for your input on transportation and everything else, appreciate your time, very helpful bro!@@DerrickWe

[@BillyGringo]

Here in Brazil and in Colombia, my girl and I spend a little under $1500 a month for the both of us and we live pretty much the same way you do. Well, without the weed because here in Brazil where we are at the moment, bomb is hard to come across. I left the US 18 years, and so happy I did! It is too over rated in the USA. Keep killing it bro! The content is dope!

[@mzg5809]

glad u enjoy brother thanks for the support

[@BillyGringo]

@@mzg5809 live it up bro!!

[@DarkoFitCoach]

How do u earn 1500usd in brasil?

[@830boy]

@mzg5809 what kind of visa do you have? Can you make a video of that and if you do visa runs? I’m moving to Bangkok in November this is very insightful I did not think cost of living was so affordable

[@oceanearth2243]

The classic budget in Pattaya is 25k a month for food and rent, and another 25k for nightlife. So it’s about $1500 usd per month to have a fun life. (To achieve this you need a year contract)

[@Love2trav]

This is about right to live good not great

[@awmsinaaa6975]

I spend less than Usd 1K.a month, half go for my rent and the rest for my eating and entertaining. Very chill here!

[@Demontray]

Niceeee! I’m inspired I’m moving very soon out of my hometown kudos to you bro. Keep these vlogs coming! ⭐️✊🏾

[@mzg5809]

you got it !

[@Kiinell]

Wow. What an amazing life you're living. Being young and sucking up all that culture and joy I can tell you when you get old like me you'll look back and have so much to draw on and be happy with the choices you made. Love and respect to you x

[@UNKNOPUNK]

Very informative, I'm bouncing there next week

[@Maple_T29]

Loved this mate! Thailand sounds great compared to the UK 100%. Cheaper living costs and a lot better scenery and place to live

[@mzg5809]

yea high quality of life for cheaper price

[@kippsguitar6539]

The numbers are way over the top for people without addiction living a regular life should be half this number in reality, if course you can spend a limitless amount of you want anywhere in the world but I spend about 700 pound a month and live well

[@Love2trav]

As long as u got the money … miminum $1500 monthly

[@sleeper2222]

im new here but i fw the videos bro keep making them. your the goat

[@DSD-hm9tu]

Welcome to Thailand bro ! , and enjoy my country

[@erf1971]

Great info brother. I'm sure you can probably get a better deal on your fixed expenses though.

[@phatboied]

Just saw this video November 14th 2023. A realistic look. My man . I'm in Lapu lapu looking to going to Thailand for my extention. Good looking out my young brother

[@Lostsailor212]

Great job. Ty for info

[@mzg5809]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ceo.twright]

Insane video!

[@mzg5809]

thanks brotha🙏🏾

[@OneMoSet88]

Fire bruh! My rent alone in Atlanta without utilities included is almost as much as all your bills combined.

[@iBarber504]

That was my alone rent in PA.

[@ant_shotit]

brooo been a minute since I watched your videos you look really healthy man, can't wait to move to Pattaya next year, we'll have to link up smoke some fat blunts shoot some content too

[@mzg5809]

much love

[@dtpace]

Great content! Keep up the great work!

[@Calil2k]

You can literally live for less than $800/month if you do this right. AND, with upgrades to what you currently have. Real talk.

[@Boom38119]

Agreed! Are you in BK or PTYA? I've been planning for Thailand for months now and my total budget with rental is $812 per month. I do mary jane but I don't bar hop nor care to drink and I can cook mostly at home so it's mind boggling to see high monthly cost of living in Thailand but I forget some people like to drink out a lot and are sociable and want to live luxuriously. To each is own

[@itsOnMARS2023]

@@Boom38119 For sure, over 1800 dollars per month is definitely on the pricey end for a life in Thailand. You can certainly live in Thailand on a budget of $812 dollars per month all in if you are smart about it. Renthub is a very good website to start looking for cheap deals on any monthly rentals in Thailand. Some decent looking rooms for like 2500-5000 baht per month in Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Pattaya and Jomtien ect. Thailand is as cheap as you make it.

[@JaysRandomnessChannel]

My ol lady and I have a retirement fund for the Philippines...we're retiring early and plan on ballin outta control lol 🛫✈️🛬

[@mzg5809]

yessir

[@COCAINECOWBOY313]

Why does nobody mention having to leave every 30 or 90 days due to your Visa running out, you have to get on a plane or bus leave the country for 24 hours or more, insane to me if I was to live there.. That's another expensive cost

[@uksoul2001]

Depends on your visa, if have to leave every 30/90 days. Several options allow you live in Thailand without leaving the country for visa runs.

[@elitepicks3611]

Do you make visa runs? How do you stay that long? Thank you.

[@Thuggizzle]

Feel free you use any of my music for your Video's brother 💯

[@pg.travels]

One area that seems a lot.... (Unless you are getting through a huge amount...) the weed! What are you paying per gram? I get Thai weed (as opposed to imported weed) for 500 Baht for a 30g brick... that's in Hua Hin but it will be the same in Pattaya. The stuff that's priced per gram in the tourist areas isn't what the locals will be smoking.. *The Thai weed isn't anywhere near as strong but it's really nice for the $$ Good video!

[@mzg5809]

yea i dont get thai weed thats why its higher i get 200 baht per g and up strains sometime up to 400-500 per g just to try. thanks for the comment bro

[@hfc6535]

Brilliant video man . Enjoyed it. I'm looking at retiring to Thailand in November. Do you have health insurance. Just subscribed to your channel. Cheers

[@mzg5809]

thanks glad u enjoyed and not yet

[@kippsguitar6539]

Of course he doesn't and that's the first thing you should have, he's a newbie

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

exactly,,,then the first time he crashed on a motorbike he is in trouble.,,,,u need a large emergency fund @@kippsguitar6539

[@pg.travels]

@@mzg5809 have a look at safety wing. It's a travel insurance but has cover for emergencies and is good for all countries worldwide other than the obvious ones (N.Korea, Syria, USA, Venezuela etc). I pay something like $500 a year.

[@apoloestrada2908]

Thanks for the video. You're too young to be living permanently in Thailand. Last year, I lived in the Jomtien area for 6 months and my monthly budget was $3K and that's with companionship with a regular Thai lady for 3x a week and not buying any LDs and barfines. In my early 50's now and back to work in CA. Will do this again, next year.

[@styxprogrammer]

Good info

[@DarkoFitCoach]

If u have passive income or remote job then thailand is thr place to be. 100%.

[@mzg5809]

💯

[@theheatmagazine]

Nice video

[@blackbritishtraveller]

Ive been in thailand for the past few months and trust me when i say there aint no other place like it mean it

[@jjmstudios]

How are you staying in Thailand when you’re under 50 without a retirement Visa? Have you bought the elite Visa? Are you on an educational Visa? How are you doing it?

[@STOCKBOY-fu5sd]

Can I ask what do you do for work or how you make your money?Also how is the health care?

[@cleerpitch]

Sweet video bro. I’m looking to try that lifestyle but how do I get a visa?

[@CheckedOut2024]

I'm thinking of moving to Asia at the end of the year. Can you tell the limit of motorbike cc's allowed. I want to ship my bike there , but it's a big bike. Please let me know. My bike is a Suzuki 1800cc , too big???

[@user-jp7vj2ky4r]

What do u do for income? Probably should look through ur channel to see if there is a video on that

[@MMM0nkee]

Blazing on the BEACH?!? I get bothered by security so quick in LA!!!!😂

[@mzg5809]

yea bro haha they leave u alone if you not bothering anybody.. thats how it should be

[@greezy122]

I'm glad you did the weed budget bruh. I'll be there on the 2nd/3rd and that was a real question I had lol

[@mzg5809]

for sure man lol

[@madaz13bbp]

Did you include the cost of the girl that was on the couch?

[@hybrid711]

Nice meet you at the 7-Eleven Sunday night. I was washing clothes next door.

[@satoshi_corner]

Make sure before signing condo contract your electricity & water are government rate, some places charge double. Can easy live on 40000 baht a month here

[@hybrid711]

Yep I'm paying more than double for both.

[@satoshi_corner]

@@hybrid711 You need to have a word with the office in the building

[@spicysofia]

I need to leave the US smhh

[@mzg5809]

haha for sure

[@maskdballerz]

bruh i want to move

[@mzg5809]

i feel u

[@schrodingerscat3912]

YO.... Are you're staying at Blossom Condo in 6:13? That's gotta be Blossom in Sathorn 100% same design What kind of Visa are you on?

[@mzg5809]

yeaa bro i took a trip to bkk and was at blossom for a week. muay thai visa

[@schrodingerscat3912]

@@mzg5809 hell yeah, that place is nice! Hit up the bar, homeboy that bartends there his name is Time. He's good pplz. Ive been stacking in the US, just bought my Elite Visa, ready to dip out of here soon

[@coolsheatingacservices7375]

WHo is your agent so i can contact them so when i get ready to move there.. Thanks

[@uropy]

Key is can you live there while earning a western pay? (Digital Nomad, High profile corporate expat) If the answer is No, then either you tap your pension (when you are old) or you have accumulated millions of dollars of wealth.

[@chasewanders]

How do you make money over there?

[@pattayaexcitingnewsgirlz2720]

HAPPY PATTAYA SNIZZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mzg5809]

yessaa

[@LUCKHEF]

Good content … my condo in Bangkok and pattaya cost less combined then my rent was in Atl a year ago … 50,000 baht ( $1400) for Bangkok and 20,000 baht ($548.70 in pattaya still under 2,000 American ‼️🙏🏽

[@mzg5809]

hell yea thats good

[@DarkoFitCoach]

Yes but can u earn the same salary in thailand as u can back home? If yes and u work remote or have passive income then ur stupid for not being in asia. If no then u are forced to work back home cause earning money in thailand is abysmal

[@LUCKHEF]

@@DarkoFitCoach I agree I tell everybody if u have to earn money in Thailand DONT come or I recommend going home to earn money and staying here maybe half the year or a couple months at a time

[@DarkoFitCoach]

@@LUCKHEF 100% i just spent 3months there. As i do most years. When i work remote then i stay longer and 1 day when pensioned then live there. But u need western money to live there well. No thai salary nonsense. 70k baht and up and its good to go

[@robertriebel8064]

Budget 100 bucks a day, and another 1500-2000 for a nice place with western standards. 5K a month US if you want to live comfortable and not have sweat your budget. Lot of folks are selling dreams, with claims you can live like a King on a couple grand. Living in a sardine can grows old fast.

[@dictatorfinn9233]

How is the job market out there?

[@HUGO70R]

I rented a house for 3500B which was 20 minutes from pattay. It was 3 bedrooms large patio. if you want to find something cheap, let a Thai negotiate for you.

[@mzg5809]

will do thx. and are u sure u meant to type 3,500?

[@HUGO70R]

@mzg5809 yes in Bangsare 3500B water gas and electricity I have to pay but only 1000B

[@smurfhits5688]

Dayum bro 16k for green. How much you get for that?

[@sleeper2222]

hey i dont know if this question is stupid or not but im gonna ask it anyway. will you see wild monkeys on the streets and beaches of pattaya? and are they dangerous?

[@ceestone1]

i notice that noone talks about the opportunity there what's that like??? cuz American money once that's gone then what?

[@mzg5809]

in my opinion u should come out here with a steady income in american currency. not many opportunities for work here for an american

[@Love2trav]

What r u going to do for visas though… that’s a lot of money tooo

[@jackdon6926]

Attach Mic on your shirt for a better audio

[@metaverse6214]

Funny. These guys who move to Thailand make it seem like they moved there and are able to stay as long as they want. Never mention the visa issues 30 days and you have to re-apply..but that’s for a few months

[@mzg5809]

theres definitely ways to do it. ill make a video on this. thanks for watching

[@marcuspearson87]

Im moving to Thailand soon...

[@Skimsk]

wildd bro

[@mzg5809]

yea brotha

[@derekbrown7892]

Try give prices in Thai Baht ,not dollars,thanks

[@krazybananazz8698]

Why does he live in Thailand??

[@AlexVergo764]

Word, so 3 grand im going to be fine. Snice i dont club or drink, 400$ for pot yeah i can see that all day 😊

[@TristanBell]

😎👍

[@mzg5809]

🙏🏾

[@TristanBell]

@@mzg5809 😊🙏

[@Joa-y4y]

As a Canadian it is not cheap if one is on vacation considering having to pay the high cost of airfare now to get over there and make it worth while!, how ever if living there it might not be the most expensive if one is living there, not expensive but not cheap any longer!

[@allanwatts8361]

what do you mean by not cheap? what exactly changed

[@fastdeliveryl708]

Broh you are too young, i know its cheaper in another country of course. Dollars goes further in other countries but still.. how u could afford buying that expensive tikets and then how do u sustain yourself overthere?.

[@phatboied]

Oh, I see you have a girl. How much would she add in your calculations. I'm curious 🤔 to what the difference single or a steady babe in the picture

[@keeperzero]

Drugs are bad

[@FacingFears]

400$ on Weed? bruff what?

[@kippsguitar6539]

Exactly, he should be receiving advice not giving it, seen thousands like this come and go, Thailand is way way cheaper than this video suggests unless you have addiction and too many vices it's extremely cheap

[@kippsguitar6539]

Exactly, he should be receiving advice not giving it, seen thousands like this come and go, Thailand is way way cheaper than this video suggests unless you have addiction and too many vices it's extremely cheap

[@alite.]

Brooo you're spending wayyy too much.

[@williambyron564]

We'd know what your saying if you said it. Know what I'm saying....?

[@tiohyme6308]

You're all over the place with your comments, put the joint down exhale and start all over again

[@mzg5809]

yea alright bro😂 not my fault u got no listening skills. nobody else had a problem understanding this but you

[@mrbbkk]

Learn to take constructive criticism without taking it personally He is trying to help u

[@TravelGlitch]

Ay nice content mate, maybe see you around! Subbed 👍

[@mzg5809]

Thanks for the sub!