Unveiling Bangkok's Budget: Can You REALLY Afford to Live Here? (Expat Cost Breakdown)

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Unveiling Bangkok's Budget: Can You REALLY Afford to Live Here? (Expat Cost Breakdown)

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Bangkok - the "Land of Smiles" and a haven for budget-conscious travelers and potential expats! But can you REALLY afford to live here as a foreigner?
In this video, we'll dive into the nitty-gritty of Bangkok's cost of living, breaking down essential expenses like rent, groceries, transportation, and utilities. Whether you're a digital nomad on the go or considering a more permanent move, this video will give you a realistic picture of what your life might cost in this vibrant city.
We'll explore a range of options for different lifestyles, from budget-friendly finds to more luxurious experiences. Get ready to crunch some numbers and see if Bangkok fits your financial bucket list! Let me know in the comments below - what's YOUR biggest concern about the cost of living in Bangkok?
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@nattm6553 4 ай бұрын

budget in Thailand is so personal..u can survive on 10$ or spend +10000$ a day..and all between. Its all up to YOU and what you want in life Most expensive as always is barlife and expensive ladys..if u keep away from that its pretty cheap to live a GOOD comfortable life with no drama.

@feverishchic 3 ай бұрын

Exactly 👍🏻

@ifh4030 2 ай бұрын

0:52 He "does tend to take people out to dinner" but spends 60 baht per day on food. 2:42 That's 1800 baht per month or about $50 USD per month. For anyone not here and that doesn't know, this is bullshit unless he calls buying someone a bowl of plain rice taking them out for dinner.

@justinccross 3 ай бұрын

The amount he mentions for food per day is dramatically lower than most - doubling that for most people would still be LOW - no disrespect intended here and he probably honestly is making that happen but he is in a profound minority and you will find yourself spending 3 to 5 times that amount. I’ve lived here over 1 years

@damienyuen7718 Ай бұрын

Many people eat too much. 100 baht per day is good. I don't eat breakfast. I pay 40 baht for lunch and 60 baht for dinner. Many markets after 7pm sell their prepared food for 30-50% off. If you want western food then you pay those prices if not more.

@tweakedkonvict 4 ай бұрын

Semper Fi bro, glad you made it out of the matrix to greener pastures.

@cozacd 4 ай бұрын

I'm headed to Chaing Mai on May 12 to see if I can afford to live there myself. Too bad Bangkok is so far away I would like to buy you a few beers and chat. Thanks for the info PPR.

@cozacd 3 ай бұрын

@@travelghost099 I have a B&B in the NW part in Nimmanhaemin, for my first three week recon trip and I would like a more quiet area. However, where I'm staying is on the flight path, so there's that. I've also booked a realtor to drive me around Chaing Mai to see where would, be a good fit. Once i get settled, I'll probably travel the country more to find the perfect spot. My budget for a condo is up to 20000 Bht, and from the recent looking I've done, I shouldn't have a problem finding something. The burning season does concern me, especially for how long it lasts, I plan to be pretty flexible if and area doesn't work out. Thanks for reaching out, THH.

@MrNixity 3 ай бұрын

You just get the train from the airport to the city center

@hrollinsnyc 4 ай бұрын

How were you able to live in Thailand for 5 years? I thought it was hard to get a long term visa in Thailand.

@elnet1 2 ай бұрын

Probably education visa - take Muay Thai lessons or Thai language will get 1 year visa. Or business visa, I think there is another vlogger that does this setup through visa agents.

@devanshu220 4 ай бұрын

Can you elaborate on how your food is 60 THB per day. What does it include? Do you cook on your own?

@nattm6553 4 ай бұрын

You have never been in Thailand? If u eat thai food u pay thai prices - eat western food - pay western prices

@user-ei1ct4gn7s 4 ай бұрын

@@nattm6553 Yea, I have lived here for many years ... 60 baht a day even with Thai food and Thai prices you are starving ...

@nattm6553 4 ай бұрын

@@user-ei1ct4gn7s ok mr stonetable expert (probably in pattaya and speaks 4 words thai) , but u do know that minimum wage in Thailand is 363 baht a DAY and many thaippl live on that? It all depending WHERE u live and how u live and how much food your body need etc If you cook simple food HOME 60 baht is totally realistic its not fun food but food.

@nattm6553 4 ай бұрын

@@user-ei1ct4gn7s budget in Thailand is so personal..u can survive on 10$ or spend +10000$ a day..and all between. Its all up to YOU and what you want in life

@somkit9102 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I can't believe that 60 baht per day figure. The cheapest single dish you can find on the street is around 25-30 baht. Eating 2 meals per day of the lowest quality street food is not a good idea. He spends more money on weed than on food!

@roccohoon2628 4 ай бұрын

You spend 60 baht on average a day on food? that is 1 small thai dish? you probably know a 100 dollars is oer 3000 Baht so you probably meant 100 baht and not 60? :) still very low

@davecopp9356 3 ай бұрын

How do you manage the visa issue? Thanks.

@tonyecock9432 3 ай бұрын

Why a taxi from the airport, why not the airport rail link and the metro

@kufudokungfu Ай бұрын

Yes but can you avoid temptation witch is the hardest

@danramsay5844 9 күн бұрын

$500-$800 for a flight to Thailand ?? Where you coming from..Philippines ?

@pmags1331 3 ай бұрын

What airlines do you fly or what website do you use for booking flights ? Cool video .

@captureitlive 4 ай бұрын

Thailand was done before covid . All of the experts moved out . There's many guys living in Cambodia and refuse to ever go back to Thailand. That's pretty bad .

@damienyuen7718 Ай бұрын

Lol there are too many western immigrants in Thailand. Expat is BS. They are immigrants. Nothing wrong with that either. Just accept the reality. Expat is a way for western people to see themselves as above something that they are not. Until one gets Thai citizenship they are immigrants just as people are immigrants in western countries.

@lukew5255 3 ай бұрын

Can you say what area you are living in? And how far from the bts?

@timwalker2458 3 ай бұрын

Nice one mate. Copy every video that has ever been made on Bangkok, and hope no one in the world has ever seen one before. P.S. Get the train into Bangkok. I've saved you 300 baht already.

@orenschulman4554 4 ай бұрын

How do you only spend 60 baht a day on food? How big is your apartment? What area? Are those places easy to find? I assumed rent would be higher in BKK. Is it possible to get an apartment at that price for shorter leases, like 6 months? Thanks!

@user-ei1ct4gn7s 4 ай бұрын

Well ... 60 baht a day he is starving ..

@feverishchic 3 ай бұрын

I’m an ordinary teacher here in Bangkok I spend at least 350 baht a day. 😊 60 baht that’s just for 1 meal no water or drinks…. no snacks

@mattfinch3895 4 ай бұрын

Ever thought of setting up your own little grow tent in your apartment? Keep your overall costs down and all that. Easy to do.

@somkit9102 3 ай бұрын

I did exactly that, during Covid, before weed was legal. Since it was legalized, I just order clones online every few months after I harvest the previous crop.

@johnnybgood3909 3 ай бұрын

So you eat fried crickets every day

@georgequek7996 3 ай бұрын

I lived ten years in bkk with my owned condo near to bts and everything is cheap always love here kap.🙏

@joeldchenoweth 2 ай бұрын

What type of visa do you have? And, do you work while in Bangkok (remote)?

@Happ1971 4 ай бұрын

Is there any vacancies in your building?

@theghostoftravel 4 ай бұрын

You can but people like to pretend theyre still living in the USA with their luxury style

@nattm6553 4 ай бұрын

fun fact..Americans are pretty rare in se-asia..European Australian and even Canadians is more common. Most Americans ive seen and met over the years are Vets.

@fridaysperspective4323 4 ай бұрын

What about entertainment and health insurance . I believe your $800 is doable for a bachelor with a simple life mindset which is reassuring.

@steinberg08 4 ай бұрын

Hey, great question. I'm having some dental work done right now. Outside of insurance and what would cost me 21,000 usd in the United States is costing me about 1,300 usd here in thailand.😮

@jaf9716 3 ай бұрын

Oohrah Semper Fi Brother, been in and out of Thailnd since 2002 Cobra Gold, appreciate the info!

@AussieBob999 Ай бұрын

Thailand is not the place to retire anymore. Great to visit or live and work there, but not for retirees. Starting 1 Jan 2024 Thailand now taxes the income of retired Expats (including Pensions), if you live in Thailand 180 days or more in a year, while all the other countries in SEAsia do not. Hopefully Thailand will change their mind, but as it is now, starting on Jan 2025 Expats have been told to pay income taxes on the money they brought to Thailand from 1 Jan 2024 onwards. Thailand also wants to implement worldwide taxation, so even if you dont remit the money to Thailand they want to tax it . No matter how good their Visas are or the country is - for retired Expats Thailand is not the best option (we are leaving).

@damienyuen7718 Ай бұрын

179 days in Thailand per year is enough. After that you want to get out anyways. Malaysia, Singapore etc is the same. If you stay 180 days in one year they want to tax you. Divide your time between countries.

@AussieBob999 Ай бұрын

@@damienyuen7718 Yes Singapore. No income taxes for retired non-working Expats Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia.