My Monthly Spending Living In Thailand (Pattaya)
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
- This video I'll detail my monthly spending, as I've lived in Pattaya, Thailand for 3 months now. The cost of living in Thailand will fluctuate depending on so many factors which I will dive into, such as:
Accommodation In Thailand, Laundry & Misc, Food in Thailand, Visas in Thailand, Phone & Internet, Gym membership, Entertainment & Nightlife in Thailand, Transport, and Tipping.
If you're trying to budget and planning on moving to Thailand, you'll want to make sure the points I cover, you've taken into consideration. Is $1000 a month still possible to live off in Thailand? The short answer is yes, but at some cut backs which I cover.
0:00 Intro
0:15 Accommodation
0:28 Laundry & Misc
0:44 Food
1:27 Visa
1:51 Phone & Internet
2:10 Gym membership
2:23 Entertainment & Nightlife
2:47 Transport
3:00 Tipping
3:51 Total
4:42 Accommodation
5:08 Laundry & Misc
5:43 Food
7:03 Visa
8:24 Phone & Internet
8:50 Gym membership
9:00 Entertainment & Nightlife
10:18 Transport
12:01 Tipping
12:15 Summary
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Video corrections:
- Tipping is not the "Norm" in Thailand, I worded this wrong, it's most in tourist areas and for specific things such as restaurants, taxis, drinks etc.
- Travel insurance! I purchased mine in bulk before I come, but it is something you need to factor in when coming here.
I really like this channel, this is the second video of yours I've watched. Your editing is awesome, what camera are you using. Your commitment to doing what you want to do is inspiring also. I am 42 and looking to move out soon. I will be looking for a personal trainer 😊
Great content! Very educational & entertaining.
You don't need to tip if you don't want to brother. Tipping is more of an American thing. If you like to tip then keep on keeping but it's not expected in Thailand.
Sorry not sure who told you to tip but it is not a think across Thailand. It may be in Pattaya at Girl Bar but the rest of Thailand is not like that. Yes you can leave a little extra bit it is not expected.
My wording was wrong, yes it's not "Expected" and only really in tourist locations, not throughout the whole of Thailand :)
@@TravelGlitch I tip taxi and massage shops
Tipping is not an Asian thing.
Yes, besides a few places it is expected my girlfriends Thai family does Not tip. I will still tip a little at our favorite restaurants with servers who work, not on their phone ignoring guests. It is up to the person and their financial situation.
I'm Thai,Tipping isn't a rule, but it's an act of kindness if you like the person who served you well. It's about giving money to the person you want them to not share, such as a masseuse or a waiter. Tipping is up to you. I'm Thai. I go for a massage. If the massage is good, I give it. If it's bad, I don't give it. ,Restaurant waiters who come and provide good service, give it. For them, it is considered an encouragement in service work.
Very good content! Thanks from Berlin and good luck .
Loving the content fella.
Thanks for the video and advice, 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.
Great videos Guy... Thanks! I've been to Thailand twice in the past 10 months. Considering moving there from the Dominican Republic. 💪
It's hard to keep away from Thailand! 👍
DR must SUCK > why move?
Great info and advice. Regarding visa, just saying "education visa" answers a lot. It's a great way to avoid a lot of visa hassles while also (forcing yourself to) learning the language. Or of course there's the self defense (edu) visa, which is fascinating and interesting.
Love the channel brotha. I’m moving there this December
Nice one - but i can recommend Hua Hin (never been to Pattaya, its too busy). Hua Hin is not that busy, and has got the same as it seems you like, and its cheaper. "Arena" in Hua Hin can satisfy your fitness activity, the food is cheaper, accommodation is cheaper ... etc.
Great video 🙏🏽
Thank you for the video, Thumbs UP👍
Great channel, just came across it now subed. Keep it up mate
Thanks! Glad to have you on board 👍
One of the challenges can be lining up work hours, especially if you are from the USA. But there is always night shift :)
This is a decent lifestyle. I'm kind of stunned by the comments below where people say that you spend way too much or they can live cheaper than that. Some can. But the important part is that if people choose to retire in Thailand they are required to prove an income roughly 50% *HIGHER* than your budget. Properly done you can live nicely in Thailand on the retirement minimum.
Very true, a lot of people see it as some competition like "I spend much less than you, therefore you're wrong" 😂 baffles me! But a valid point about the income there 👀
Good content
great video
Good stuff , I live in northern bkk not far from DM airport , have 50sq’m condo 10,000b , water 💧 so cheap , electric about 1500b , rarely drink , travel on bus /bts/ taxi & walk , go on short holidays ✈️ , have insurance & visa , food , i eat well , I do pretty well & ok on £800 uk pm.
800 a month sounds ideal for Bangkok! Good on ya 👍
@@TravelGlitch so far all is ok yes. My gf works in bank. Never asked me for one baht. I have money saved in uk too lump sum .. & one Thai account she not know. Haha 🙃
Can you give me your condo contact details,£800 per month sounds just what I’m looking for 🙏🇬🇧😊
@@jonhobson3592she knows now
What is the Insurance you're with...i am retiring in BKK next year.
Excellent video, Mr. However the biggest stumbling block for many I would say is medical insurance / bills. A fall or trip can ruin things for good and have you sitting at Swampy with a plane ticket
Love the video. I was wondering, if you have any plans to make a video about your ED-visa and studying in Thailand. Like what school did you choose? Do you have group classes or 1:1? Whar made you choose that scool and what are your experiences so far? what do you recommend - using an agent or do all on your own? pros and cons 😊
I won't be doing a video specifically on any visas purely because it'll be swamped with questions that I'll probably get wrong 😅 with my ED I study online, although can in person, I just chose the cheapest one around as I didn't have the budget for some of the schools with more teaching hours. There is so many teaching schools, takes a quick Google and that's what I did, I didn't use any visa agents, just visited the schools personally and enquired
@@TravelGlitch Thanks so much for the reply, and yes Thai visas can be a jungle and some of them change often.
ED visa? That must be a popular one in Thailand :)))
thanks for adding USD in your conversions :)
I have a nice one bedroom apartment in Wongamat for 8,000 baht with 1,000 baht for utilities. Gym and pool included.
I live in Australia cheaper than that. You could easily live on half that budget. But its all relative to the lifestyle you want.
$300 a month. I live in south Thailand. My home is paid for. My monthly bills (phone, internet, garbage, water, flip-phone, electricity, gas, and insurance) come to $150. I run the AC 20 hours a day. Food is $150 because I eat out a lot. An apartment here is $100. I don't waste money on drinks and women.
Ok? 😂
I happy that I found your channel, because after 10 days I will be in the same situation - coming from Europe to live in Pattaya. So I will watch with interest your next videos. Btw have you been in Coco fitness on Beach road, because I am thinking to train there?
Thank you! And good luck when you come here 👍 I've not tried that gym no
Where or how did you find your condo? Is it possible to look at certian sites online? Any condos or apartments you would suggest?
I’m living in luxury studio in Bkk with a Thai girlfriend. I spend about $1500 month. Few hundred of that is to help support the GF because their wage is like you said 400-500 baht a day.
I had EDU visa but now tourist visa. But you can only boarder run so much. I got pulled out immigration last time but they let me slide because I stay out of the country min. 30 days. So 2 months in Thailand, 1 month out. I don’t do much nightlife, only when friends come in. Had a motorbike accident so no more of that.
My friend got Elite visa before price doubled. Another friend boarder runs been here 1.5 years. Don’t know.
I’m still exploring longer term visa options. Have few ideas.
What visa did you get to stay in Thailand for so long?
good video outlining costs. what gym are you using
I used elite gym and fitness which I think is the best. A second is muscle factory but has no air con so you sweat a lot!!
Do you pay for any insurance? e.g. medical insurance
dont forget to mention your expenses for happy ending massages
good video bro i follow a few other vloggers with higher subs and you def have shown some good content here for what people can expect. i just moved from Miami, FL to bangkok and will stay here 1 month before most likely moving to Pattaya since im a beach person. Do you do personal training? i am built but definitely have plenty of pounds to shed 😂😂
Thanks mate! I think you'll enjoy Pattaya a little more than Bangkok 👀 yes I do personal training, mostly online coaching but I can do in-person here and there. Pop me a follow on instagram if you use that (@ryannettleship)
@TravelGlitch will do and thanks bro in the gym as we speak haha 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
A good month-to-month fully serviced, furnished apartment in the Phrom Prong/Sukhumvit area of Bangkok is about 35k baht/mo. I'm shocked at how much cheaper your nice condo is. Of course you agreed to 6 months, and my apartment was monthly and included weekly cleaning. But still, the difference is shocking.
Any advise on how/from where to locate a decent apartment in BKK
@@bithyzis Most places won't be listed online. They'll just have a sign out front... so literally walking the streets is the best way. Pick an area you think you might like, and go walk there. It's also a good way to see up close the environment and decide if you like or don't like that area. And when you see a sign, just walk in and ask. I've even had conversations with security guards who referred me to nearby places.
If you lived in chaing Mia you would be spending about £700 per month or 800 but spending 1000 in chaing Mia is comfortable and you can get nice accommodation for 8000 per month
Can you give me some visa advice 😂 joke.
Great vid, keep the good work up 👍
Quick question. Do they provide insurance for the motorbike or is it pretty much ride at your own risk lol?
I'm pretty sure it's all insured and taxed, I've not heard of having to sort your own insurance for a rental 👍
You’re wrong. You can find a decent apartment for 7,000-10,000 a month. Not all are as horrible as you make it sound. You can find these places in nice areas as well.
Agreed! Although the amenities may not be as good as something 10,000-12,000, all I'm saying is the slight jump in price is very much well worth it. Even my condo is 10,500 for a 1 year contract so close to the budget even you mentioned 👍
@@TravelGlitchhow much per month in US dollars?
I feel like you also have to be realistic though that it can be a lot harder for a foreigner who clearly looks like a foreigner to get the market rate for housing. A lot of people are going to see you're a foreigner and quote a higher price than they would for a Thai because they are hoping you won't know the local rates or be as willing to haggle with the language barrier + how cheap it is compared to housing in your home country. Often the best way to get the actual market rate is to bring a Thai friend along who can help argue down the "foreigner upcharge."
Fckkkk I was paying 25,000.
Cool content and accurate information, now do not forget to add medical and other insurance.... at you age you still don’t need to go to pharmacy often. And I see no need for barber shop as well😅😂
Something I forgot to add as I purchased my insurance before I arrived, forgot to add that in!
But yes less use for barbers for sure 😂
Your condo looks great thinking of renting there, can you tell me the name who your renting off and does it have cooking facilities? thanks...
I have a condo video so you can take a proper look at everything if you want 👍 I rented it off the sales office directly czcams.com/video/ClGKorZ7JgQ/video.htmlsi=490_-kcifP6BDr3Y
Nice video bruv. Could you tell me what website you used to find your apartment. Thanks bruv 💪
It's a Facebook group called "Pattaya real estate RENT|BUY|SELL" 👍
@@TravelGlitch legend
This may be a dumb question, but do they require you to learn Thai from one of their schools? I've been doing online stuff here in the US, but wasn't sure if I could transfer it there or just have to start over using one of their schools. Either way is cool tbh
There is no requirement to learn Thai if you're living here, but it certainly helps if you were to have some lessons here and there 👍
if you are foreigner and if u can speak little bit of thai, Thai people gonna really like you immediately and gonna help and take care of you like them family it like you get a 100% Friendly stat in some video game.
You mentioned Pattaya has a lot of traffic accidents, but you didn't mention anything about health insurance. You don't have it, or you still have if from the UK? Because if you do end up in the hospital, it can get quite expensive.
I do have health insurance, I paid mine off for the year all in one go before I arrived so I didn't factor that in, an oversight on my part 👍
I'm surprised he didn't mention it. Older you get it shoots up!
@@danielclark863 yes my thoughts exactly. I do think that most people underestimate it and think nothing will happen to them, until it does.
It’s annoying to see all those people make gofundme pages to beg for money
Do you know of any good Strongman trainers and gyms in Pattaya?
How many people do you share your apartment with?
Which condo are you in? That condo looks nice. How did you find your condo? What language school do you recommend?
It's called Cosy Beach View, I have a condo tour if you'd like to watch! Also there are tons of language schools and they're all slightly different best thing is to have a Google and contact them to ask prices/features etc 👍 czcams.com/video/ClGKorZ7JgQ/video.htmlsi=YYonWkjCrog8bDgU
Damn that places looks nice for the price.
Great video and welcome to Thailand. Very reasonable living costs. We are currently tracking our own spending, but I fear it might be some way higher…! Would be great to meet-up when we get to Pattaya, if you’re up for it? Dave & Rose from @TravelsWithRose
Well if there's two of you, it will be higher for sure! Always down for a beer or two so sure! I subbed 👍
Where abouts did you get your visa everywhere I've been asking it expinvie
High season now so probably spaces are filling up and that means prices rise. I got mine from Pro Pattaya Language School
What’s a rooter?
Perhaps I missed that part but don’t you have any insurance?
Ah I paid my insurance all up front before I arrived. Good point though, if paying monthly most insurance companies charge around £50 a month I believe
As a Canadian a it is not cheap if one is on vacation considering having to pay the high cost of airfair 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!
What’s the condo ur at dude it looks nice
What are your earnings?
Tipping is NOT a thing in Thailand. At least not in Chiang Mai where I lived. I tipped occasionally and it was always a surprise to the person.
Must be a Chiang Mai thing, everywhere else I've been, I see everyone tip 🤷♂️
No need to tip in Thailand, you may tip 20-30 THB for a big meal 1,xxx THB if the waitress/waiter refilled beer or spacial treat for you.
@TravelGlitch you need to get away from tourist traps tipping is not done or expected
@@TravelGlitch I love a person that tips. Why not? If you get good service and the product you are buying is nice then why not show appreciation with a tip?
Just scan by paying on your phone and no tip 😂
How much money is that is US dollars?
I'm quite shock when you said the tip is the standard in thailand..... it's can only apply for travel and tourism location like the one you live, when other places in thailand it's gonna be a 0.01% for that to happen🤣
Thats correct, something I didn't mention as I'm purely speaking about the tourist areas 🤐
I spent USA 2000-2500 month single guy eat good sleep good get massage and yeah stress free that what I recommend
Sometimes farang gets over charged so i don’t tip
There are too many language schools, which ones do you recommend
Try to find the cheapest I guess, they're all going to be kind of the same, depending how much language you'd like to learn
@@TravelGlitch aha
Fantastic information, kindly give me the contact information where I can also obtain the price (with utility bills) you are paying for a condo the
same as your’s 😊🙏🇬🇧 Many thanks Ryan, I have just subscribed. Will be moving to Thailand in August 2026 and this was a great insight into
what’s required- I will be 66 years of age when I move over and I’ve visited Thailand 32 times since 2005 but never heard such brilliant detailed information
Thanks for the kind words! I don't have the contact details as I spoke to the sales office directly, but Cosy Beach View does have a website with some details on there - cosybeachview.com/contact-us/
All the best with your travels 👍
Many thanks Ryan, hopefully I will be a neighbour of yours in a little over 2 yrs 😊🙏🇬🇧 keep the great vlogs coming
That place is 14,000 baht!? That's $375 US!? $900 for the student visa.
Next year. Next year.
Hi im a new member .i find your channel very useful for guys thinking of coming to live in Thailand but just one point if your getting more Australian subscribers like me we would like to see the price comparison shown in AUD aswell as the other currency’s you show
Cheers
Hey thanks for subscribing! I may do this in future videos. Unfortunately judging by my analytics, I don't get many Australian viewers overall, mostly US/UK/EU at the moment but next video I will add more conversions 😁
How many hours a week do you have to spend studying Thai? :)
Not much from my visa at all, although I study independently
I didnt hear u mention health insurance?
Something I missed out, I paid for all before I arrived 🫣
What’s the name of your hotel / what area you based in?
I'm based in Pratumnak, it's called Cosy Beach View, watch my condo video here if you want more details! czcams.com/video/ClGKorZ7JgQ/video.htmlsi=zQE1QUyJeSy89KS3
@@TravelGlitch Thank you very much, and thank you for your vids, they are helping me find my way around.
I have been looking for a yearly rental.
Once again a Big Thank you
Also always hear that tipping is not a thing in Thailand
You can easily eat out all day for 10 euro/dollars if you eat street food and not fancy restaurant
You're echoing my point in the video, well observed 👍
Shocked > He is still able to get educational visa > Many guys under 50 want the same visa in a heartbeat!
Indians are doing it to get into Canada. They enrol in a crappy college get a 1 or 2 year visa. Apply for a work visa when there. If they pick up a sponsor they can stay
3 months in Thailand and somehow giving advice on costS 30000 is easily enough to live in Thailand I have done all over for many years
All I'm doing is stating my outgoings, there's no right or wrong answer. My friend lives here for 25,000 a month, does that make you wrong? No 🙂 in the second half of the video I just give some examples of how you could live cheaper
Stupid comment. After 3 months of living in Thailand of course you can give a monthly average. Yes of course this will fluctuate but this could be called a ball park
25,000 baht a month is the salary of a scooter mechanic😂
Yeah, while your drinking your water in the company of some thai granny, no thanks
Come here to participate, not just spectate
Do you have revolution card … and draw cash out of machines !
Medical insurance?
Yes this is something I missed off as I paid mine in full for the year before I flew out here 😣
Leave the prices up on the screen longer you take them down to quickly
Sorry! I will do for any future videos 😅
Ever heard of a button called "Pause"?
Food 12k... Thats alot!
Tipping isn't the norm in Thailand. No one will ever expect you to tip. If you wanna tip for good customer service then that's fine. Never required.
In entertainment you didnt mention ladies, you know all 100% are freelancers in pattaya, how much on top you spend there?
I'd say a good 95% are freelancers on nights out, but certainly not everyone. If you're into that, typical price is 1500 baht. More if either they're a 10/10 or they don't particularly like you 😂
@@TravelGlitch the 5% lie saying they have online business, on holiday or some other bull**t to catch you, dont get involved into that you new bro! They probably have old men sending monthly salary haha lazy girls
60.000 THB per month is ok
I've been. Never again.
44 quid on laundry? That's a huge amount for one guy.
5555555 Do you really call it a rooter in the UK? That is hillarious in America we pronounce the letter u. So we call it a router.
i feel like you are overspending by A LOT. Being a young guy and having achieved some sort of financial independence and a clear vision, i am very happy and proud for you. On the other hand, if i was in your place, i would be renting something less expensive and luxurious and in general spending less (gym membership is ok, cause you're an expert here and its related to your work). I believe that a young guy needs to also look forward and think about the future (like saving some money or investing) instead of spending some of that money on rent (do you really need a pool XD??/did you have one in your home country). Living in another country like its a continuous holiday/vacation is fun, but reckless :) Its just my two cents and directly related to my frugal nature. Having said that, i am coming to Thailand for the first time this January for 30 days and god will be my judge :D
I respect the opinion! Although downgrading from a 11k baht apartment to even 8k is a big negative jump, but possible. I save in some areas so I can be comfortable in others 😁 my spending could be less but my income if projected to increase overtime, so big savings and future plans will be more set in stone in time.
All the best for when you arrive 👍
Add a zero to your bills total that's mine in japan
The main question is: Is it legal? Thailand has very strict rules and requires a work permit for most activities. It is a huge difference if you are a digital nomad and travel for 1-3 months to Thailand and work remotely from there or if you stay there for on an ED VIsa to study. Also you have to pay your taxes in Thailand iff you stay more than 180 days. You should be careful, getting in trouble with Thai authorities is properly not the best idea.
Working online while being on a student visa is not legal but almost impossible to enforce. Look into digital nomads. Most of them are on the old tax dodge, and I actually dont blame them. Its actually easier to do if you hop from country to country every 2 or 3 months.
You must have a stash
U living with. 1100 £ how different if u use that money in your country
It wouldn't go far! Most typical flats for rent and bills come to around £800 for the month, so even with rent alone is comes close to this figure 😱
@@TravelGlitch thanks
I wish I would’ve known before I came that Thailand doesn’t sell chewing tobacco 😲 wtf Wacky tobacky is ok but not smokeless? I like your videos 🙏
I have seen some thais with chewing tobacco, no idea where they got it from though!
Oh well, been here 2 months without it. I can tell you are a trainer because your advice is easy to understand
Tipping is DEFINITELY a thing in England. If you dont you’re just a shitty person tbh.
What about health insurance? you need it! you will be fcked if you dont have it and you need it bro
Didn’t mention VISA price. Inaccurate budget
Thailand best place for migrating foreigners. Then there’s Indonesia and Vietnam too. Stay away from the Philippines it’s the least safe for foreigners.
Thanks for the good video, BUT
No medical insurance, that's exactly these kind of young people in the news with a motorbike accident etc. and their dreams ends on a gofundme page.
Your using agency for visa. Paying 😅too much.
There's no cheap way to get a visa at a young age. We have very limited options
What about pay to play with the ladies
Where TF is that place in Pattaya for 15,000 Bhat lol?
I give $20 Thai tips regularly, these people make nothing and I like giving tips, brings me good karma to, if your selfish and don't pay it forward karma comes calling at some point.
It is safe to bring girls to your condo
Depends who you bring I guess! Many condos have security but that'll be just monitoring who enters and leaves the condo. Some hotels that have 24/7 staff require the girl to leave her ID at reception in case there are any issues, of which she'll collect upon leaving
2500 Baht/ Monthly for Electrik&Water for 1 Condo? Its Scam !!!
I use my aircon far too much 😅
@@TravelGlitch current price is 4,70 Baht /Unit Elektrik In Thailand 🍀
Tipping is not really a thing in Thailand
My man missed the pinned comment 👀
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you actually inspire me by your Excellent speech, and you're nice looking guy , one definitely thing Doesn't suit your personality...its the tattoos 😢 you didn't need that ! but it is what it is
be well and stay safe
Thank you for your kind words 😁 they're only tattoos too, just a bit of art 🙂
@TravelGlitch I do acknowledge, but I think you're extremely too nice person to have that , if you like an art go to tattoos Museum or get for you an album? not too worry best of everything to you .
from a Jewish man 555