How much to live in Thailand?

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  • čas přidán 8. 05. 2024
  • Are you curious about the cost of living in Thailand? It's a query often posed but seldom answered definitively. In this video, I delve into the intricacies of our monthly budget, offering insights into the expenses that sustain our lifestyle. From the fundamental necessities like shelter and food to the finer comforts such as clothing and entertainment, we'll explore how each aspect contributes to our overall expenditure. Join me as we unravel the financial tapestry of living in Thailand, one essential element at a time.
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Komentáře • 148

  • @I.am.interested
    @I.am.interested Před měsícem +6

    I'm glad that you share your experiences and thoughts. Thank you so much.

  • @apoloestrada2908
    @apoloestrada2908 Před měsícem +6

    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.

  • @ritchie9872
    @ritchie9872 Před měsícem +5

    Retiring early while you can still enjoy it, is the smart move. A lot of people retire late and may have a couple years of healthy life.

    • @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand
      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand  Před měsícem +2

      That's why I chose to do it on this budget. The Rat Race was getting me down!

  • @CorwinYoutube
    @CorwinYoutube Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for sharing bits of your lives with us. Appreciate you both!

  • @PeoplesPadre
    @PeoplesPadre Před měsícem +3

    Great video mate, love your channel

  • @Checkmate6_
    @Checkmate6_ Před 29 dny +1

    Love your channel, Chanya is adorable 😻😻😻

  • @Swimallsummer
    @Swimallsummer Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for sharing this information

  • @chicothesilentguy3466
    @chicothesilentguy3466 Před měsícem +2

    You guys are the best. I enjoy your content 👍😎

  • @johnniedee5884
    @johnniedee5884 Před měsícem +1

    Loving the vlogs enjoying life 🙏🙏👍

  • @okbilly1
    @okbilly1 Před měsícem +3

    i prefer to rent, have the freedom to move around between cities, my monthly spend was about 40-50k baht per month, much cheaper when I lived up north, don't drink, single guy

    • @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand
      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand  Před měsícem

      I didn't have an issue renting and it was my plan for many years. It is nice to have a place to call your own too and Chanya won that discussion 😉

  • @BillonBass
    @BillonBass Před měsícem +6

    We spend about 150k bt a month. We live a great life on about a 3rd of my total monthly income so I don’t worry much about money here. We actually save a lot and either just invest it or take really nice trips. We didn’t move here from the U.S. to save money. Just to be closer to my wife’s family for a while after her living in the U.S. with me for 11 years. I started planning my retirement at a young age so I’d never need to worry about it.

    • @williambyron564
      @williambyron564 Před měsícem +7

      Nobody is asking for information about you. Get the picture.

    • @dantheman11121
      @dantheman11121 Před měsícem

      Yeah I’m sure you did 🙄

    • @hobo1704
      @hobo1704 Před měsícem +1

      150k baht a month. Jeez.. Live like a king on that

    • @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand
      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand  Před měsícem

      @BillonBass I'm guessing you started your long term goal earlier than me 👍

    • @liamruby5482
      @liamruby5482 Před měsícem

      500 baht a day, do you go out or just look out the window😂😂😂😂

  • @JorgenD-original
    @JorgenD-original Před měsícem +1

    Good video

  • @markinthailand1201
    @markinthailand1201 Před měsícem

    When I first started living with my Mrs the term budget was extremely foreign, " have money now spend now" it's taken a while but now she is a great saver, I have a daughter at BKK uni her expenses run to 25000 baht per month, add 100000 per year for fees, as I'm still a FIFO my "entertainment" expenses are a little on the high side, but my projected budget once retirement hits is around the 100000 to 120000 per month hopefully decreasing once the daughter hits the work force 😂

    • @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand
      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand  Před měsícem +1

      I laugh at those videos saying you could live like a Thai on 15,000 baht each month

  • @johnshores4745
    @johnshores4745 Před měsícem

    Nice good job , me and my GF live a comfortable life in a non tourist area on 40k a month its doable if on a budget but we all live to our means

    • @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand
      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand  Před měsícem

      I'd need to sacrifice some things to go that low!

    • @johnshores4745
      @johnshores4745 Před měsícem

      @@ChanyaAndWazzaThailand yeah our rent is 3700 a month for a 2 bed townhouse that's 20k difference right there

  • @smartbiz888
    @smartbiz888 Před měsícem +2

    The lifestyle you're able to live at that price is very good...
    There are many in the West and in Aussie land that would take that option in a heartbeat IMO...
    Thanks for the cost of living update
    ...That pizza looked AMAZING BTW...
    Enjoy your weekend you two!
    🙏🙏🙏
    👍😎👍

  • @johnesmer5635
    @johnesmer5635 Před měsícem

    I like Chang's 2 baht .. bracelet

  • @larsandresson3459
    @larsandresson3459 Před měsícem

    I have a small question here, I will be moving permanently from Sweden to Pattaya, what is your opinion, will it be cheaper in the long run to buy a condo or to rent one? if you buy one in a very good area and fairly new building, is it difficult to sell it again? Do apartments go up in price over the years in Thailand or do they fall in price?

    • @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand
      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand  Před měsícem

      A few questions indeed and none I'm qualified to answer. Pattaya is well known for being a destination for foreigners and it does cater well for them. The city itself is not to my taste and I've never considered living there. I came to live in Thailand.
      The simplest solution for a foreigner is a rental option. Don't buy until you've lived here for a couple of years. Real estate always goes up but you'll need boots on the ground to find the profitable deals. It is also well known that there is an oversupply of condo options in the major cities of Thailand and that includes Pattaya

  • @jonnya1034
    @jonnya1034 Před 26 dny

    Chanya is cool 😉

    • @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand
      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand  Před 26 dny

      Yeah! Thankfully, she doesn't really know how cool she is from a westerner perspective!

  • @Mike-du1dc
    @Mike-du1dc Před měsícem +2

    Good info but I think I would also add 3 more things.... Health/accident Insurance....Transportation....Immigration/Visa. Maybe you have those in your living already?

    • @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand
      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand  Před měsícem +3

      I mentioned health and vehicle insurance along with visa. You must have missed those.

    • @Mike-du1dc
      @Mike-du1dc Před měsícem

      @@ChanyaAndWazzaThailand Doh Sorry missed it @13:30

  • @roberthornbrook8374
    @roberthornbrook8374 Před měsícem +8

    Just two blokes enjoying lunch yes 80 000 is because you have a man your looking after most men can live on £700 per month and live good

    • @thriveasia1935
      @thriveasia1935 Před měsícem

      Unlikely unless your living in Nakon nowhere eating street food soaked in palm oil. No insurances, no real travel and no real assets.
      You really like his misses. It's OK bro. You can admit it. Your false masculine bravado about the third gender is fine. You just want a mum hug with a capital B. Lol

    • @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand
      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand  Před měsícem

      Hahaha!

  • @jerrybthailand
    @jerrybthailand Před měsícem +1

    Good one Wazza. Nice way to kill some time at the airport.

  • @paulwilson2968
    @paulwilson2968 Před měsícem

    Been going to thaiand for the past 15 years 3 months to 6 months at a time find £700 a month very doable , if i was renting by the month lot cheeper

  • @timlesiuk
    @timlesiuk Před 4 dny

    That is around £500 more per month than my current basic lifestyle in a quiet UK village.
    Or about the same as here if I was paying rent.
    But im not living in a warm/tropical paradise, and you are.

    • @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand
      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand  Před 4 dny

      I spent 3 years living in a quiet Scottish village when I was a teen and know how tranquil that can be. If only the white stuff would just go away in winter!

  • @ashbeelmaqsood5779
    @ashbeelmaqsood5779 Před měsícem +2

    Can I stay with you guys when ever I visit to Thailand.

  • @KB3TLE
    @KB3TLE Před měsícem

    As long as your 'content' - that is what is most important. Been looking for my '''ideal retirement destination''' past couple of years from the US - and seemingly found it. Many expats around the globe are satisfied in several countries - cause we are all different ?!? -- For me language was most important and I'm alone w/o a women to influence me in any particular direction. > Nice weather friendly English speaking locals and a low cost of living were my main criteria - preferably with a few like minded expats for some good company in the vicinity as well. -?- A frugal but comfortable place to allow me the freedom to travel - 'from' - and have some adventure exploring S E Asia and all it offers. I don't want a lot to require maintenance and care. Rather a hub offering affordable access to many other areas ! -- The travel Visa friendly Philippines won out - at least to begin with. Malaysia appears to offer an alternative with English speaking freedom loving locals. However there are more "requirements" than I would like. -?- My problem with Thailand (!) that and the language barrier. Cambodia offers more freedoms with their over 55 retirement visa + more Khmer people speak English - and they even take my USD ! - - - Just me I suppose - "we are all different" - looking and searching for different things ??? - - - As long as your "content".... ?

    • @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand
      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand  Před měsícem

      There are lots of options in Asia for those who want to exit the rat race 🙏

  • @carlmay8314
    @carlmay8314 Před měsícem

    Hope it all works out for you. See so many older guys on youtube buying houses in Asia or giving their hard earned to the Gf or BF and family and then they start crying as it all goes wrong. Just be careful and wish you a long enjoyable relationship.

  • @petersmith6520
    @petersmith6520 Před měsícem +1

    That’s one hot bird you’ve got there!

  • @AG-so4gl
    @AG-so4gl Před měsícem +4

    Im hoping my budget of 2500-3000 usd a month can see me thru the next 25 years. Not accounting for inflation of course..

    • @thriveasia1935
      @thriveasia1935 Před měsícem +3

      Depends on outgoings but I have identified around $1700usd is very comfortable. So if double that. You are king.

    • @hobo1704
      @hobo1704 Před měsícem +1

      Easy as

    • @ritchie9872
      @ritchie9872 Před měsícem

      If you get Social Security from the US, that would pay for all necessities. Any savings or Investments you have would just be gravy.

    • @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand
      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand  Před měsícem +1

      @AG-so4gl It's more that mine and I'm guessing you're single so it should be a walk in the park 😉

    • @nickphang2293
      @nickphang2293 Před měsícem +1

      U need $2,000 to $2,500 to live comfortably in Thailand!
      Any below 2,000 is just ok !

  • @gothops2632
    @gothops2632 Před měsícem +1

    Hi mate, how much for a massage in Thailand?

    • @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand
      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand  Před měsícem

      My local masseuse charges 400 baht for a one-hour oil massage. 👍

    • @gothops2632
      @gothops2632 Před měsícem

      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand What do they charge in the shops, and how much extra for nude with happy ending?

    • @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand
      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand  Před měsícem

      Like all businesses in Thailand, competition in the market place is fierce and localized so the price does vary. 250 baht is about the lowest price I've seen for a traditional Thai massage. Additional services quickly raise those prices over 1000 baht.

  • @Beats00001
    @Beats00001 Před měsícem +2

    5000 baht for electricity? You must live in a mansion! I would check if one of the neighbours is stealing your electric, very common there.

    • @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand
      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand  Před měsícem

      My computer alone draws 1,000 watts 😆

    • @petersmith6520
      @petersmith6520 Před měsícem +1

      Are you mining Bitcoin? Most laptop with separate monitors should consume not much more than 100W combined.

    • @AsuWanker
      @AsuWanker Před měsícem

      mines about 5k a month as well... and I game on a laptop but the aircon is set low, and I got monitors, tv going and work from home. 220sqm home

    • @AsuWanker
      @AsuWanker Před měsícem

      Also city water has no pressure. So you hopefully have a tank to pressurize it before it goes to your house. If you don't have a tank prob expect another 500 per head a month per person.

  • @lifeasithappens
    @lifeasithappens Před měsícem

    It all depends on what you can afford some people get $10,000 a month retirement some people get $2,000

  • @krisbrand354
    @krisbrand354 Před měsícem

    Health insurance my dad pays 4500thb a month. Decent price for a 76yo.

  • @PeterFreitag
    @PeterFreitag Před měsícem +1

    How much???

  • @roymoxley2587
    @roymoxley2587 Před měsícem

    25,000 b that’s a lot I know people bought a condo there pavement is cheaper than that I bought a home my wife is the owner I can live here in Thailand including water and power bill 600.00 a month easy . Which is about 20,000 b a month We eat very cheap home and out for breakfast. Motorcycle for travel I don’t need a car. Me and the wife are very conservative.

  • @torturedsoul8066
    @torturedsoul8066 Před měsícem +1

    100 baht is not 100 pennies. 100 baht equals $2.72. It is not as cheap as people think it is.

  • @Stuffed007
    @Stuffed007 Před měsícem +30

    Just two blokes enjoying lunch

  • @stephenmonash821
    @stephenmonash821 Před měsícem

    you could save more.. if you got a grip

    • @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand
      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand  Před měsícem

      Nah!

    • @AsuWanker
      @AsuWanker Před měsícem

      its not about saving as much as possible. Its about being comfortable with what you got. When I first came here I lived on 10k baht a month. I was miserable

  • @johnny_bravo9990
    @johnny_bravo9990 Před měsícem +1

    High budget but why still sword fight?

  • @ritchie9872
    @ritchie9872 Před měsícem

    18:31 😂😂😂

  • @dantheman11121
    @dantheman11121 Před měsícem +2

    Did you say she 😳

  • @danielstuart2938
    @danielstuart2938 Před měsícem

    Seems like a bit over the top budget to me,wonder why?(sarcasm here)

  • @bigal2417
    @bigal2417 Před měsícem +1

    How much all the plastic surgery ?

  • @seans7228
    @seans7228 Před měsícem +1

    There's a Tuber whose focus is telling people he has an extraordinary quality of life living in the heart of Patong on $1,000 Canadian/month 🤣🤣🤣

    • @thriveasia1935
      @thriveasia1935 Před měsícem +1

      He should have A PHD lol

    • @seans7228
      @seans7228 Před měsícem

      @@thriveasia1935 Omggggg, HAHAAAA. So, you know him! He calls himself "Doctor" 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Beats00001
      @Beats00001 Před měsícem +1

      That can't be done in Patong! I would say $1500usd bare minumum is possible. Most of the places there have dual pricing, so the argument about Thais doing it on less goes out the window. He's a good cookie host though 😂😂

    • @seans7228
      @seans7228 Před měsícem

      @@Beats00001 Agree 100%

  • @macca720s4
    @macca720s4 Před měsícem

    U never said where u were living in Thailand….

    • @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand
      @ChanyaAndWazzaThailand  Před měsícem

      Not in this video, but the video I linked did. We're 25km west of Bangkok

    • @macca720s4
      @macca720s4 Před měsícem

      Maybe a name of the place u live might be easier bro …

  • @macca720s4
    @macca720s4 Před měsícem +1

    With all the gorgeous ladies in Thailand why ….????????

  • @home-ownersupport5778
    @home-ownersupport5778 Před měsícem

    thats a boy

  • @UnicornMeat512
    @UnicornMeat512 Před měsícem

    What the fuuuuuuuug