Living in Jomtien or Pattaya. How Much Money Do You Need?
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- Living In Jomtien or Pattaya is easier and cheaper than you may think. I'll explain the basics to give you an idea of how much money you will need to live here. Everybody is different, but I'll give you some examples of how much things cost in Jomtien and Pattaya.
Chapters - 00:00 Start
Intro - 00:13
Thailand Visa - 02:24
Condo Costs - 03:43
Eating and Drinking - 04:33
How much per month? - 07:53
Thank you for watching - 08:55
Was in Jomtien in August and signed a one year lease on a studio at Laguna beach ? Resort for 6000 baht per month which includes cable and Internet. My utilities are working out around 900 per month and food 2000 baht. I don't drink or smoke and just prefer to go to the beach and walking to keep fit. Most people would probably find my lifestyle boring but at 73 and living on a basic pension, it suits me perfectly, especially now that the UK is no longer fit for purpose. I'm back next month and can't wait. Oh, yes, nearly forgot to say, Pattaya was great 15 years ago but much prefer the quieter life of Jomtien.
Thanks David. I appreciate the comment. Laguna Beach is a good complex. 😎
Agreed about the UK and with the ineptitude of the Cons.in power the GBP is tanking too which is going to be a big problem in the future if you are on a UK pension,one of the worst in Europe surprise,surprise.Am in a somewhat similar situation myself so understand your position.
You living real good sir
Insurance is very expensive when you are on retirement visa. Air tickets are expensive as well.
The only problem is that if you are not resident your UK pension will be frozen from when you leave. Although I am sure there are ways around it. Your rent and utilities are very affordable compared to the UK. The thought of not spending another winter in Clacton on sea is very appealing and I am looking forward to my next trip arriving February 23rd ☀️🇬🇧
I live in Jomtien. Your estimate pretty much matches my spending (not including health insurance and golf).
Here are my monthly expenses : rent 13,000, groceries/eating out/food delivery 12,000, mobile (2sims/data plans) 400, high-speed internet 525, Electric&H2O 2,500, transportation/Bolt 2,000, misc (pharmacy, massage, & Lazada etc.) 5,000, golf (4x a month) 8,000, savings for health insurance 5,000.
Like you said, things like bars, excessive drinking and skirt chasing may be great on vacation, but aren't really good habits for normal day to day life, and they can blow up your budget quite easily.
I could cut my food expense quite a bit if I ate Thai food every day, but I'm trying to avoid the rice and noodles, so I'm cooking a lot more at home. I love the Thai food and would love to eat mostly Thai, but all the rice and noodles are terrible for my weight. 😜
Nice to see your take on the budget. 👍
golf sounds expensive can you get cheaper..play with society?
@@marcuschalkley2355my 2000/wk for golf is about 1750 for greenfee+cart+caddyfee+tip and another 250 for a few refreshments. That's the cheapest rate around. It goes up from there.
Thanks Jon. That's helpful information. 👍
thats a great breakdown Jon, One question. I dont understand what you mean about "saving" for helath insurance, or is that your health insurance cost 5k per month, I am almost 60, would 5K cover it for me? Cheers
I live in Jomtein with my Thai wife, I tried living on a budget of 50k baht but I soon realised that was unrealistic. I don't really drink in the bars but I do drink everyday (7/11 and in the condo) I eat mainly western foods. I do not live in a shoe box but a decent apartment at 10k a month. Rent for the next years lease is 15k so rental rates have shot up 50%. I have good health insurance and use Bolt and baht buses to get around. I do not live like a hermit, I am actually enjoying my retirement. It costs 71k per month for this lifestyle that gets you out of bed everyday with a smile on my face.
71k wow. More than I earn in the UK lol. Well won't be moving any time soon.
@@mjesuiledemoisne7728 You twit! He’s talking baht!
The reason you can't live on 50 k a month in Thailand is because you want to live a western style life which is fine eating western food and drinking piss everyday of course will make it probably more than living back in pommie land
@@kosamui 🤣
Eat Thai food it's cheaper and better than western food in Thailand . If you are single you will live a lot cheaper .
An Australian friend of mine signed up on a year's lease for a condo on beach road Jomtien beach.
It is fully furnished, within walking distance to the bars and restaurants.
It has a nice pool, gym and 24 hour security for $75.00 Australian dollars per week, which = 7000 thai baht per month.
Thanks Chris. Yes, there are many good deals at the moment.
Can you name the condo plz
Name of condo please
Can you tell me what the condo complex is called please ? Thanks in advance
@@VietnamViking2021 Who are you asking? Which condo?
Great update on the costs, Heath. Hope you and Lamporn are well. Always enjoy the ariel shots. Gives a great perspective on the various areas.
Thanks Casey. I appreciate that. 👍
Perfect timing, releasing this video, just when blizzards are hitting the UK & continental-Europe !
Sorry 😎.
At last! An educated British vlogger on my wave length! :) Nice vid, will watch more
Thank you, Dave. Welcome to the channel. 👍
I've just arrived back in the UK from being in Jontien for 2 weeks and I was really surprised at how much cheaper everything is in comparison to Phuket which has been my goto holiday spot for years.The most expensive beer I had was a mere 79 baht at cheap charlies and was a big singha,small ones 70 baht.I only ate at the little local places which is always cheap as chips and great food.I met a lot of ex-pats that have retired there and heard many great stories.I could definitely see myself retiring there when the times comes.Great video as always Heath.
Thank you Stu. Yes I like Cheap Charlies. I made a video there when it first opened in Jomtien. I hear Phuket is expensive, never been. I hope you're not too cold over there. 🙁 Thanks for watching.
Jomtien is a perfect area! At first I never wanted to have a condo in Pattaya but Rayong or Hua Hin. But luckily my husband convinced me to have a look at Jomtien. Even my mother and sister who regularly flew to Phuket became a big fan of Jomtien. It is so much cheaper than Phuket.
Thank you Sujitra. Yes, Jomtien is great for me. 👍
Hello Heath and Lamporn. I recently discovered your channel and have subscribed. I retired in January, sold everything and moved to Thailand. I bounced around a bit until I found a nice 50 square meter condo about an 6 minute walk to Ram pho market. I signed a year lease for 13000 a month with cable included. I use a spending app on my phone and input all my expenses. My first full monthly expenses including the retirement visa with an agent just divided by 12, rent, food, utilities, entertainment and travel insurance was $1290 USD. I'm not into the party scene so obviously that saves me a lot of money. I think it's a great quality of life on a very affordable budget. I wouldn't even be able to pay my rent with that budget back in the USA. Thanks for the informative videos, take care.
Thanks for sharing, Phil. And welcome to the channel. 👍
Hi Heath, just saw this and wanted to say thanks for the up to date info. I enjoyed your take on it, makes me feel a bit more positive about being able to afford it when I'm able to retire, over for a break in January, it's been a long 41/2 years! Just subbed to keep up to date with what's going on around jomtien. Just seeing the film around the market makes me yearn to be there! 😊👍😎
Hi Andrew. Thanks for the sub. I'm glad the video was helpful. 😎
Really helpful and informative video, Heath. It’s always a bit tricky trying to work out a budget for living over there but your video was really useful in working out the numbers. Jomtien looks like a great place - love that long beach. I’ve got a month booked in Phuket at the end of Feb but I’ll definitely check out Jontiem the next time I’m over there. Have a great New Year’s Eve and best wishes for 2023 to both of you.
Thanks John. Glad it was helpful. Have a good 2023. 🇹🇭
Excellent analyst of Pattaya easily one of the best & more accurate going around CZcams thank you.
Thanks, Dan. I appreciate that. 👍
Great and informative video thanks. Hope to be there in the next year or so.
Glad it was helpful. 👍
Thanks for sharing Heath, very informative video, regards from England 🍺🍺👍
Thanks David. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍
Thanks for the info. I needed an update.
Glad it was helpful. 👍
G'day mate, love how you presented yourself and Thailand. For me, I'm interested in the food and people and of course that laid back lifestyle. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Craig. You are welcome. 🇹🇭
Thanks for this informative video, mate ! 👍I plan on retiring in Pattaya in 2026 and Jomtien is a great area for living there. I mean: for a 2-4 week holiday the Soi Bukhao area is great, but I guess it's difficult to stay healthy, sane and not bankrupt there in the long run 😬Just subscribed to your channel ....
Thanks GermanFalang. Yes I agree, if coming on holiday then stay in Pattaya and have a blast. The novelty wears off when you live here.
Thank-you. Well presented and will be helpful when I come visit Jomtien.
Glad it was helpful. 👍
Well thought out and informative - I’m retiring north - but looking at regular visits in this part of the world - thanks for the video
Thanks. You are most welcome. Glad it was helpful. 😎
Thank you Heath. Your videos are very helpful. The more I see, the more I get a feel for what it might be like to live there> Your calm English diction makes you seem trustworthy to me. Keep doing it please.
Thanks, Ferney. I appreciate that. Glad they are helpful. 👍
Honestly do not understand your comment regarding English diction making someone seem trustworthy , you do realise that most scammers have a fluent tongue . Just saying.
@@bravefart1000 it's just that I'm English too & I feel I can 'get' another English man's real nature much more easily than I can a foreigner....that's all. I'm not claiming any special virtue for English people, I'm just more familiar with them so I find it easier to read them
Tks a lot ! It’s really helpful!👍👍
You are welcome. A new update video will be posted today. Many thanks. 👍
I signed a 1 year lease for a 37m2 condo in View Talay 2 in August 22 for 5500b a month, it is 300m from the beach. Throw in another 1500b for utilities. Eat out mostly, 15k to 20k a month. Another 20k for entertainment, (short trips, drinking and massages etc.) So, for one pax, I have been spending between 40k to 60k monthly from Aug to Nov. Reasonably comfortable for this budget, if you live 'normally' without a car. Bolt taxis and baht buses are really convenient and cost efficient.
Never realise it can be so affordable in Jomtien even though I had been visiting Pattaya for 30 years.
Thanks Dom. I agree the optional extras can add up.
How much is that in USD & CAD per month?
@@spookyblack7526 50,000 Thai baht is about USD1450 based on the exchange rate of around 1:35 now.
But one thing to note will be the house rental, I just realised that the rent for my condo had went up by more than double in the last two months. The price a new tenant paid when he took up a one year lease in end Nov was 12,000 baht. Bar and transportation prices went up 30% and 10% respectively. You will probably need another USD300 a month now, more if you are a regular bar hop type of guy.
Throw in the fact that China is opening up for travel from 8 Jan, I am expecting a hundred thousand Chinese to be coming back on trying to stay in Pattaya long time. Prices here are going to start shooting thru the roof soon.
@@spookyblack7526 Google is your friend.
@@mikeh9956 mind your business loser
Thanks for the information heath 👍
You're welcome, Peter. 👍
Glad I found your channel. I just subscribed and I plan to watch some of your other videos as well. I appreciate the authentic people on CZcams because there are way too many here doing anything for clicks. 👍🏽
Thank you for this comment, Jay, and welcome to the channel. I have built the channel slowly, avoiding the sleazy side of things that seem to get many more views. As I result, I have people like yourself subscribing and likely to stick with me. Thanks again. 🇹🇭
@@oneendofthailand All good my friend. As a request I like to see money saving tips. So if you have any please share them. I know others like watching those videos as well.
Not to say I can’t afford things. In fact I have plenty enough money to retire there (I’m in my early 40’s) but if i can live a frugal but fun life there then all the money saved can go towards my travels to more expensive places. Thanks again
Good Video. I am looking forward to exploring the area.
Thanks again. 👍
Hey Heath you're getting good at this. I'm amazed you got over a thousand likes even when you said right at the beginning that Lamporn wasn't going to be featuring as much in this one. Hope to see you both in February, take care my friend 🙂
Thanks Nev. See you soon. 👍
Nice information for the newbies that thinking of living there. Like you said we’re all different n different budgets too…I’ve always budgeted abt 1500bt per day…that’s 45,000bt p mth….some days hardly spend much and some days u go out on the town or have a nice meal out…soon adds up.
If u have your own accommodation n transport then the costs will come down too. Jomtien beach looking great n sunny!!😉😎
Thanks Gord. Absolutely. I spend little during the week, and seem to spend most of my budget at the weekend.
Fascinating insight. Thanks
I appreciate your comment. Thank you. 🇹🇭
Great videos heath thanks again I am coming soon hope to say hi great information
Thank you very much. 👍
Pool looked amazing, the fresh fruits looked so good 👍
Thanks. 👍
A great video. Thank you very much for this information.
You are welcome. 🇹🇭
Sawade krap! Great video people need more information like this to make more harder decisions when choosing to make that big move or just to see if it’s right for you. I never heard you spoke about the elite visa though that last for at 5-20 years with no age limit for retirement.
Hi there. Thank you. This video was for those on a budget and the Elite Visa comes with a high price. Maybe it's content for another video. Thanks again. 😎
Great video and really informative - especially if you are seriously considering relocating there and / or just looking at some longer stay options. (Which I am) Thanks
Thank you. 😎
Another good vid from the Boy Heath,
Very useful for the newcomer, and i guess your figures are almost spot on.
Its just worlds apart holidaying to living here,
and wasnt so typical of Lamporn and her pal eating, just drop a mat,cross ur legs and use ya fingers...
easy peasy under the shade of a coconut tree on the sidewalk...
Thanks. I appreciate that. 👍
Thanks for very informative video !
You're welcome. I hope it was helpful. 😎
Good informative video Heath.
Thanks. 👍
Hi heath I've just discovered your channel and have been bindge watching a few videos. Have to say I'm enjoying them very much. I liked the one about view d apartments with Brian Jack's. I've been pattaya 40 times from 89 to 2010. I can't believe how much it has changed. I'm hoping to retire to Thailand in 3 years. Good luck to you and I'll work my way through your videos
Thanks, Raymond. I appreciate that. I'm glad you are enjoying the videos. 👍
Good vid. Am driving down from Kanchanaburi, Jan 16 for two weeks. Have followed many of your vids. Places to go etc.
Thanks Keith. I'm glad the videos are helpful. 👍
Good straightforward info
Thank you. I hope you found it helpful. 👍
Thankyou heath gives me a rough idea to live there cheers again mate
Happy to help. 👍
that place has very nice pizza. never forget the time i went to an upscale Italian restaurant with a friend and his Thai GF. she ordered pasta that had seafood and asked for the Thai condiment tray (fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, peanuts, chili powder) the italian chef actually came out just to observe her adding these condiments to his masterpiece. you could see his heart silently breaking like the fall of the roman empire again.
Great, all info is knowledge 👌, love Thailand , gonna visit n live one day soon
Do it. Don't miss out. You will not regret it. 🇹🇭
EXCELLENT VIDEO--THANK YOU
Thanks, Paul. You are welcome. 👍
Thank you..very helpful
You're welcome. 👍
Thanks for thoughts, i will be there in March, hopefully Jomtien bound..
You're welcome. 👍
Nice vlog, good information, enjoyed from Toronto Canada
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍
Great video, especially for someone like my, so who’s going to move to Thailand in the near future
Thank you. I am glad you found it helpful. 😎
Only 29 working days till i get to jomtein thank you for showing me an the wife how good jomtein is ... looking forward to seeing your vids in jan ...
Thanks for the kind comment, Matt. Enjoy Jomtien. 👍
I am an African-American, now 69 yo, who has been visiting Thailand since 2008, but have not been back since covid hit in 2020, and - OMG - is that final clip in your video a current view of the beach NOW?? What happened?? It is absolutely gorgeous. I would stay in Viewtalay 8 for six months in the winters then return to the US for the summers, and when I left, the beach appeared to be half the current width or even less. I plan to move to Thailand next summer for good (as soon as I liquidate my house and everything else that I cannot fit into a suitcase) and I can't wait. I love Thailand, I love Jomtien, and I love a sweet Thai girl, all 3 of whom I will be overjoyed to return to. Thank you so much for your video!!
You're welcome. Yes, that is the new beach at Jomtien. I have made many beach updates since they started it which you will find on my channel. Thanks for checking out the video and good luck for next summer.
Thank you , good video
Glad you liked it. 😎
When I bought my condo in Jomtien years ago many of my friends, who lived in Pattaya, ask my why. Most have moved out of Pattaya since then.
Good move 😀.
Cheers Heath. As you say everyone is different and only you can know “how much I can survive on.” No excuses as all the prices are online. As someone who is relocating in the next 4 months I thought I would mention something’s about start up costs. Getting a visa and bank account via an agency for me is 30000 baht. 2 months deposit (not counting that months rent) is 20000 baht. Yearly gym membership is 6000 baht. Health insurance I’ve not done too much research but I’m thinking about doing it yearly at maybe 40-50000 baht. So as you can see over 100000 baht before I pay my monthly costs. I know people will do it differently to me but just something for people to consider. Keep up the good work Heath.
Thanks Dan. You are right about start-up costs. I will be talking about opening a Thai bank, driving licence, insurance and more details in the next video.
30000B was the service fee to your agent? For Visa?
Yes.
@@johnny_bravo9990 To be more accurate it’s 25,000 for the Visa and 3,700 to open a bank account.
@@dantheman3830 do tell who's this agent. Will stay away from them lol 😂
Hi Heath, have just stumbled across your channel & am enjoying your "Relaxed" presenting style, I've looked a few times at living in Jomtien but decided that Wongamat was a better fit for us though it remains my #2 choice of places to live in the Pattaya area & each year we re-visit (Spend 5 nights in) Jomtien to check out whether we want to move there.
One thing I would highlight is that people should be careful not to make plans based on what others are paying for condo rent at the moment as a lot of people (myself included) are on much reduced rents because of Covid (pre-Covid my Condo rented out for twice what I'm paying) & rates are now starting to return to normal (Somebody mentioned their rent had gone up by 50% recently, not uncommon at the moment & unlike in the UK there is nothing to protect renters from this in Thailand)
Also don't forget to factor in an extra 5-10,000b pm to your budget for those "Unexpected but you know are going to happen sooner or later" costs like Dentists, mobile phone / laptop replacements etc... Makes for a good end of year "Bonus" if you don't use it :)
Hi Harry. Thanks for the detailed comment. Yes, you raise some important points and this is subject matter for future videos. 😎
just found your channel.......very enjoyable vlog.........im 55.....hope to make the move to Thailand soon....Jomtien would definetly be my choice of living area.....so relaxed and plenty to do there...
Thanks, Jonny. Welcome to the channel. 👍
Hi Heath. I love the laid back approach to your channel. I moved from the UK a year ago and living in Pattaya is so much cheaper apart from giving support to my Thai girlfriend (who never worked in the night life industry.) That might make a good topic for a video... girlfriends.
Hi Dreamer. Funny you should say that as I have made one. Just getting a few friends to check it through before posting.
It’s 100% on my wife and my to do list. Hopefully within 3yrs we’ll be residents of Thailand.
Thanks Brad. You'll love it. 😎
Many over-50s manage to do their 90-day Report ONLINE (15-8 days before it is due), after the first report in-person, the system for that is IME less 'buggy' than it used to be. Up here in Chiang Mai, we actually have a drive-through 90-day-reporting option ! And the 90-days re-set, if you leave the country, starting counting again from the date you return.
Thanks, Richard. Good to know. 👍
Hey i'm m tryna come to Thailand next year. Is it true that foreigners entering Thailand are required at the port of entry to show proof of planned travel to leave Thailand within 45 days of the arrival date? I don't wanna book a round trip, rather buy a one way ticket
@@spookyblack7526 Unless you have a longer-term visa, your airline may refuse you boarding with a 1-way flight, that's one hurdle. Then the regular 30-day visa-on-arrival (for many nationalities) is currently (up to 31st March, I believe) temporarily-extended to 45-days instead, that might be extended further, or it might not ! Perhaps buy a cheap one-way to KUL, 30-days after you're due to arrive, as a burner ? Or get a proper tourist-visa ?
@@spookyblack7526 Most airports will not let you board a plane if you don't have a return ticket, unless you have a visa to cover your time in Thailand. Why would you not book a return flight?
Perhaps when in Thailand you would decide to fly somewhere else than return to your home country.
Hi i have been coming to Thailand and Pattaya Jomtien for almost 20 years and i completly agree with your numbers, they match mine for the most part, For thoses that are heavy drinkers in there own countries and will be doing the same behavior in Thailand yes it does add up in more ways than one...L.A Rob
Thanks Rob. 👍
Hi Heath ,great vlog with usefull info love the mix of drone and on foot footage.is it possible to rent a condo over the reception counter,in the place with the gym ?
Many thx
Best regards to you both.
Hi Stuart. Thanks. They do rent rooms in most condos. Most rooms are privately owned and rented out via agencies. Best to ask at reception or try an agency to find you something.
Thanks for the content...
Definitely can't live in the US or even close for that.
Why I'm planning my move there. Been doing part time for many years.
Best of luck. 👍
thanks! excellent
You're welcome. 🇹🇭
Thank you for informative video 👍enjoy your Time in Thailand 👍🫕🚣☕🦀🚴
I love it. 😎
Nice video. They look like accurate numbers for Jomtien to me. If anyone can't afford that, other parts of Thailand away from the beach are a lot cheaper. If you live in a house rather than a condo the electricity and water are cheaper too.
Yes. 👍
good video!!!
Thank you. 👍
Good morning, Heath.
I'm a new subscriber to your channel Heath. I'm an Australian. I will be holidaying in Jomtien for 2 weeks in May to have a look around before making my mind up about moving there on a full-time basics. It may have been this video or another as I've watch a few of your videos and you mentioned GO wholesale buying of produces. You mentioned that it's on a main road, but which Soi would be the closes to GO . Many Thanks Heath in advance. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, Kevin. This is the video czcams.com/video/bLKpIgsGtVI/video.html
Thanks Heath Will this video tell me which Soi is the closest to GO whole sale buying or could you just tell me please
It's on the main Sukhumvit Road. Not near any of the sois. (Soi means small road, normally off a main road) @@kevinbrown4091
Thank you Heath
Jomtiem is great I'm just down the road in Pratumnak and love it.
I agree, Peter. Both are nice areas. 🇹🇭
nice video!
Thank you, Tim. 😎
Great thanks
You are welcome. 😎
Hi Heath,
I've just discovered your channel and have been watching a few videos.
This is so helpful and informative.
I would like to ask you if you can recommend a few Websites for short-term renting (condos, apartments)
I am planning to visit Thailand and especially Jomtien at the end of this year and the beginning of next year!
Thank you!
Thank you. The only people I know personally are these guys. www.royalpropertythailand.com. I hope it helps.
Great video Heath. Ive recently visited Thailand for the 1st time earlier this year. I plan to return in January 2023 for about 6 weeks. I live in the UK and hope to escape the "rat race" as i have taken early retirement at 56. Do you have the name of the condo complex in this video. It looks amazing. Keep up with the great video/vlogs.
Thanks, Mark. Yes, it's the Metro Condo on Soi 19.
Good video
I visited pattaya two months ago for 6 nights ,only my second visit there after 6 years ,found it to be too hectic and constantly having to look out for traffic ,got home and realised I had not been too jomtien beech area ,which would probably would be better suited to me at 61 ,will definitely try next time ,the beech looks great
Thanks
Thanks Ian. Yes, you will find Jomtien much more laid back.
How did you not get to the beach? 🤣😂
The Jomtien beach area is definitely more laid back to the Pattaya beach. You don’t see the boats as you do at the Pattaya beach and a few people in the water. It’s a nice beach to visit. All the best
I am coming to jomtien next August for a month. Paid £500 to rent a studio apartment in view talay 8. 25th floor, amazing sea view. Never been to jomtien before. Always stayed in pattaya hotel. Hopefully I've made a good choice.
Thanks. View Talay 8 is good and you'll get great views from the 25th. Enjoy Jomtien. 😎
Just spent a couple of hours in Jomtein.
Jet-ski championships.
It's such a lovely location.
Yes, I think it's the final day today.
I managed to get out of Jomtien just before the championships started 🤣😄
30k a month is right. I own my own condo on Pratamnak Hill so spend 8k less. 20k a month is a nice retirement here.
Lady drinks have gone up... I will by less to keep with in the budget.
Thanks, Sails. I appreciate the comment. 👍
The fruits there very nice
Spent a few weeks on soi 5 most expats were spending about 80 bucks Aussie a week for a condo on yearly leases, went and had a look at few of em, all modern security gym pool etc.
Cheap as chips
Sounds right. 👍
Thank you 😊
You're welcome. 😊
I am retired here , single, and live on a pension , O visa type.. I bought my condo at Lumpini and have my own motorbyke kawasaki 650 which cost me approx 2000 baht a month in fuel insurance maintenance . I am healthy , no health insurance , pay cash for everything . My expenses are 1500 usd . This covers Tesco 350 usd since i eat and cook at home .I dont go out at night and dont go to restaurants . Electricity is 2000 usd . Beware make sure your aircon is the latest model "inverter ". Pharmacy , dentists , doctors etc just put aside 3000 baht just incase , its not worth being insured in the long run . Internet is around 1000 baht a month for your home router and phone . I dont drink or smoke . This is not a sleazy area so if thats what you are here for better go to Pattaya . The rest is just clothing , repairs , maintenance , pocket money etc .Everything is very close so thats a big plus . I highly recommend this area if you have kids . The bus passes by frequently 10 baht a go .
Electricity is 2,000 USD???
Good video Heath. I'm kinda torn between Pratumnak and down around the Reflection/Condotel area. Is there a big difference between those 2 areas?
Thanks Koog. Reflections is down the end in Na Jomtien and the quiet part of Beach Road. Phratamnak is also quiet. Hard to choose between the two.
Heath, although you have lived there for a while now, you still dont know where you are, JOMTIEN, not JONTIEM. Apart from that I enjoyed watching you this time and can I just say your videos are really good presentation. I just did a video on Vagabond Awake channel with Dan and Ciang. My costs were as you say, 30k baht per month. I live in Acqua condo by the night market for 8k for a 35sq mt studio. I have my own channel but im happy to re subscribe to yours. Good luck
Thank you. A few people have mentioned it, but it's just the way I speak. I'll check out your channel.
@@oneendofthailand well Heath, I get a load of shit for my accent, I'm Scottish. One of Dan's subscribers thought I was Russian. He did turn out to be an asshole though
I'm from Kent 555. 🤨
You make it sound so good, sitting here its cold and wet and I'm thinking what am I doing here, tell me, what's the climate like over the year particularly humidity wise as with COPD I've found this past summer here that that maybe a bit of an issue
Ha ha sorry about that. It's normally between 28 - 32. 😎
Excellent information and manners 👌👌- breath of fresh air
Not like some of the creepy vblog clowns in Pattaya ( an those that support them ) that demonstrate no code
In Australia they would be locked up
Thank you. I agree. I try to respect privacy as much as possible. I'm not into secret filming like so many, that is unfair on those who work here. Happy New Year.
Very helpful thankyou ... you said if retirement you just have to go every 90days for extension to keep living there? if this is correct .wow l can't wait to come there.. your video was so helpful and friendly... thanks again 2u both 🤗
If you have the retirement visa, yes. It will need to be renewed every year with reporting to immigration every 90 days. I did a separate video about long-stay visas.
Having lived in Jomtien as a farang that doesn't drink and eats mostly Thai food I can confirm your costs are spot on. I can live cheaper though 😜 being a Scotsman 😂
Thank you for sharing. 👍🇹🇭
Wow..A Scotsman who doesn’t drink. That is funny..It’s like saying an Italian ( like me) who doesn’t eat pasta..
Very helpful I hope to retire there I would be happy to goto the beach during the day and go out for a beer r2my party days r over
I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks. 😎
Thumbs up heath
Thank you, Edward. 👍
Fruit and Thai food is great too so can be ok here
Yes. 😎
very good video!! hope see show condo for rent good price.!! seaaaa
Thank you. 👍
I am a regular visitor to Pattaya with many expat aquaintances. I would say your estimated budget is very accurate. However, if you are an alcoholic or sex addict, even 60k baht per month isn't enough. I don't drink ( a few a year maybe ) or smoke. I like cooking at home and street food. I have dated thai ladies of an appropriate age that have jobs and like to hang out by the pool or take a cheap overnight trip to koh larn when they have a day off. I am buying a condo on jomtien for around 35,000 usd this year and will fully retire in 2025. Cutting out 300$ in rent really helps stretch a budget if you are willing to cut back on spending while still young and working. Plus you have some equity built up and can always sell your condo if you ever leave Thailand. But renting is by no means a bad idea.
Thanks for the feedback, Daniel. 👍
Do you have a realtor that you could recommend? I am moving to the area from the States in a few months and I want to rent a condo on the beach. Thank you for your videos, they are very informative. I just subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for the sub.I'm glad the videos are helpful. The only one I know personally is www.royalpropertythailand.com
Jomtien, is my location of choice. Hoping to get over there for a couple of months to try it out, not living like a 2-week millionaire. Helps that I don't drink. funnily enough, 30k baht is more than I spend in the West, (choice not economy), had budgeted 35-40k per month
Hi Jay. You should be ok on 40k, but it all depends on those extras.
I rented a house in Bangsary which is 20 minutes south from Jomtien. there were 2 bedrooms, living room and large kitchen. the house had a large outdoor space and parking. i let a thai lady negotiate the price and i paid 3000B a month.
Yes, many great deals there.
@@oneendofthailand never negotiate price let thai people do it
Hi Heath, new subscriber so getting through your videos slowly. Could you do an update on this one now you aren’t in a relationship have your costs gone up? More nights our? More eating out? More lady drinks and fun?? Thanks
Welcome to the channel. Yes, it is a little more expensive to be single for all those reasons. 😎
My 21st visit in Feb and 22nd in May Looking forward to long term from Sept 23. Maybe you could do some condo reviews with size, price, and location. Thanks.
Thanks Tony. That is the plan. I did do a condo video once but need to find a new agency to work with.
@@oneendofthailand I look forward to them. There are many videos on the subject, but most only give half of the information i need to be interested.
@@tonycee121 my recommendation would be 1 bedroom.
🎉 was555. The weather is always nice here 555 Jing Jing
Yes indeed. 😎
Going out to eat can be very cheap if you like that food and eat where the locals eat.
Costs for a US citizen over 70 to retire there ? - Is it an every 90 day stamp & about $ 56 fee ? - Did I get that right ??? - Seems really cheap if 4 times a year ? - Or are there more costs ? --- Somewhere near (a few miles) that office area may be a good place to live ? -- A frugal studio is all I need at my age w/o fancy extras. Good cheap street food selection and shopping nearby ? Jomtien or nearby surrounding areas ? US expats would be a +.
Hi Frank. If you meet all the requirements, it is 1900 Baht for your long-term visa application with 90 day reporting at immigration. Best to contact an agent who would be better to answer your questions. Thanks. 🇹🇭
Hey guys keep up the good work. Where do you guys find the condos? Websites or word of mouth?
Thanks. For the most up to date condos I would look on Facebook or www.royalpropertythailand.com
@@oneendofthailand Thanks Heath all the best
Heath, if you have a moment, could you please reply with the name of the song that plays at the end of this video? I love it. Thank you.
This is a instrumental song I wrote. It doesn't really have a title so I just call it "Good Morning Jomtien".
@@oneendofthailand Oh well it's beautiful! (I was hoping to be able to download it). Thanks for the reply and thank you for sharing your many talents with us!
You can download many of my other songs at heathwoodward.com/music 😎@@richwilliam6383