Living in Bangkok on $600/month in 2024. Cost of Living Thailand
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Hey, we're living in the same neighborhood! I've been moved here for 4-5 years and gotta say this is one of the best living areas in Bangkok. Easy transportation, many choices of food to pick from cheap to expensive. I love it here 🙂
It’s a really underrated area! Perfect mix of things to do and food everywhere. Love it! Thanks for the comment 😊
What part of the city is this in
If you use MRT a lot you can buy the Pass card which you can select 15 to 60 times. That will reduce to cost to 20 baht / time.
True. Thank you for the additional information! 😊
I subscribed. I like informative cost videos like this. Not so much a fan of the other videos on your channel so far but I’m hoping you will upload more videos like this. Practical and useful info
Sounds good. Will definitely have more informational videos. Cheers ☺️
Love the music and graphic of your video making BKK looks so beautiful. The coffee vending machine also awesome. Hope you will walk the Rama 9 street to show us what the area is all about.
Thanks for the kind words. It’s a beautiful city! Will definitely take a walk around in another video! 😊
Absolutely, do not rent old style apartment! Choose wisely condo & rent direct to unit's owner or condo sales office only. Keep stay close to Sukhumvit rd., even far from CBD (you'll be fine)
Useful video, nice job bro.
Thank you and good advice ☺️
So nice to have you here best clarification
Thank you 😊🙏
Your content is very good. There is detailed content, including beautiful video inserts. I hope you get a lot more followers. 😊
Thank you for the kind words 🙏😊
Excellent Vlog Cal. Just found your Channel and i subbed. Looking fwd to seeing more of your Vids!
Thank you so much for the kind words ☺️
I’m moving there next year. Can’t wait. I love BK
Good choice. Great city!
Brilliant. Hugely informative. Many thanks.
I'm glad it was helpful! Cheers!
Liked and Subscribed. Great video Cal 👍🍻
Thanks so much 😊
Very good video keep up the good work
Thanks so much 🙏😊
Cool video ! We are in the same neighborhood, I own a dental clinic right on that intersection !
Awesome! It’s a great area. Perhaps I will visit sometime ☺️🙏
love it. great video!
Thank you for the kind words!
The Taobin machine is also my favorite even though I'm Thai. It's really cheap compared to other coffee shops.
Yeah it’s my favorite. Very convenient 😅
please buy them every day i stuck their stock at high price.😂😂
Its so sad I worked out what condo your in based on the land marks 🤣
My last electric bill was 4k!
You aced the audio levels haha
Yikes that is a high bill. Mine jumped alot in those couple of hot months as well, but normally inexpensive.
Haha a few of those balcony shots are a giveaway.
Thanks for the audio check! 🙏
Love your videos my man I’m coming there in October! Would love to link
For sure. Drop me a line when your coming! Cheers
Big fan of you letting people know Thailand is inexpensive as you need it to be and not cheap like some other people. Thailand is not cheap, its a wonderful place to be. Also a YYZ resident and so true about our transit systems 😂
Yeah, the next video will cover my recommended budget, as the lowest budget is pretty limited but still offers great value for living. As for the TTC, it lives on its own time 😅
thailand is not cheap? where are you from?
You can not make a prediction about the cost of living because it's totally different between people in terms of their income. I live in Thailand now for 17 years and know what I'm talking about.
This was just my cost of living for a short time. I agree, everyone has their own costs and lifestyle. Cheers
สวัสดีค่ะ..sawatdeeka...thank you for all the nice things you said.😊and I am moving back to Thailand by the end of this year. I am from Thailand but still living in US
Sawatdeekrub! Welcome home!
I am so happy that I came across your video. My partner and I are considering moving to Thailand in at least a year (after saving up some money and taking care of loose ends). I was wondering if there was a site or central location to meet up with other Expats/Digital Nomads to help with the easing into the Thai Culture? Something to help with navigating, proper set up with basic needs and any other possible hurdles we may cross? Great video btw. Already subscribed to your channel and hope that in the near future to meet up.
For sure. There are lots of co-working spaces here, but it isn’t really necessary in my opinion. If you live in a more expat oriented area, all you need to do is go out and talk to people a bit and you’ll meet lots of helpful people. It’s a fairly good community!
@@thebangkokguide Sounds most appealing. If I may ask, what sort of visa are you on?
I’m on a work visa… I’ll be making a video about visas soon. Quite the complex subject lol
At 13:20...the girl in the red has perfected the Asian Squat!
I can’t stay in that position for more than 10 seconds! 😅 The hip flexibility difference is real over here 😂
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Thank you 🙏 ☺️
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Thank you!
Superb video Cal. I'm certain your channel will grow very fast, good luck! - Dave from @TravelsWithRose
Thank you for the kind words 😊🙏
Just landed in Bankok ! Have to see a doctor tomorrow , then i want a place by The beach❤Woot to do😮
It’s very easy to get to the beach here! Love the easy access!
The food budget is unreasonable. I'll typically go out with a friend and we get 3 dishes 'meals' and share them, 50 baht x3, rice is 20 baht x2, and water is 20 baht x2 so 230 Baht/2 and you haven't left a tip. You'll do that 3 times a day if you add snacks and 4 times a day without snacking. Thai food is like Chinese food, wait 20 minutes and you'll be hungry again. Every Thai is constantly eating and you will be too.
I think food costs really depend on each individual and their lifestyle preferences. For me, I often stick to fairly strict diets while I focus on fitness and work. Actually at times it was even less as I also do fasting. So this budget was reasonable for me. You can easily spend more, but if we are talking about a survival budget then this is definitely enough. Cheers
I love Taobin 😊
So good 😊
Visit Philippines too .a lot of vloggers come here and they love it.
Yeah I would love to take a trip. Thank you for the suggestion 😊
@@thebangkokguide when will be your plan?
@@quickthinker7582 I think later this year 😊
@@thebangkokguide alrighty.
@@quickthinker7582 ํAnd will you be going to pick him up at the airport? HAHA
you can pay your bills at a se7en eleven that's sweet subscribed
Yeah and with mobile apps. Super easy!
Cal I’m only eight minutes into this video and felt compelled to comment. Great job Charlie from Boston Massachusetts USA here. I just finished my Lisa Mexico I’m back in Boston looking at Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. I have a Cambodian friend invited me next month to Cambodia and the Vietnamese friend the same but they are staying short time I am staying for the winter. I was looking at Chiang Mai, but you really got me interested in Bangkok I didn’t realize I could afford it. Thanks I’m gonna subscribe and get back into your video. Keep up the good work.
I wouldn't recommend Chiang Mai in the winter as the air pollution at that time is some of the worst in the world! Too much crop burning. Bangkok is quite inexpensive, and if you plan to travel in the region it is definitely the best travel hub. Just got back from Vietnam...very beautiful as well!
@@thebangkokguide thank you Cal for the heads up on the crop burning. Yes, I was glad some mentioned it in other videos, sounds like it starts late February. Yes Vietnam looks beautiful. Also 👍👍
Yeah the crop burning season is tough generally. Nicest weather ruined by endless smog.
Can you make a video on the job market and job opportunities
Yes, I’m actually working on a video about this subject now!
Would like a condo tour sometime and amenities. Thanks
Sure. Good idea! I shall make one shortly 😊
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Yeah they are great. Love to shop there 😊
Hi Cal arm, you said you’ve been living in Bangkok for roughly 6 to 7 years, in your opinion, how much has rent increased since you’ve been moved there, I won’t be moving there until probably 2027 and I’m just trying to gauge my monthly rent in 2027. I need a nice size studio or 1 bedroom, my rent CAN NOT exceed $275USD
Amazing Thailand very beautiful city 🏙️
I like this Video very good 👍🌏
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Thank you for the kind words ☺️
Does the building you're in have places that are larger? My hubby doesn't want to go below 100sq meters, which is a tough find for being close to the BTS or MRT without major coin.
I think the 2 bedrooms are still below 100sqm...but you can find plenty of condos in that size range! Checkout my video on looking for condos as you might find it helpful!
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For a survival budget, one need to add cost for a health insurance, visa , entertainment (say beer, hobbies) and travel which will double the monthly overall.
Yes true. This video was just intended to show the lowest budget somebody could survive on (housing, food, transport and shelter)... I would also recommend double for a better quality of life.
Wow, that's really cheap man! Thanks lol!
Cheers 😊
Hi Cal, you said you’ve been living in Bangkok for roughly 6 to 7 years, in your opinion, how much has rent increased since you’ve moved there, I won’t be moving there until probably 2027 and I’m just trying to gauge my monthly rent in 2027. I need a nice size studio or 1 bedroom, my rent CAN NOT exceed $275USD
It hasn't increased too much since then... nothing like the west. I first moved here in 2015 and paid a pretty similar price as I do now!
@@thebangkokguide ok cool thanks
It is a worthwhile and happy lifestyle.❤
Yes, definitely. Thank you!
i'm arriving next month on a 30 day tourist visa, do you know how its possible to set up a bank account & not use an agent
Banks here are fun. Walk into different branches, especially Bangkok Bank, and just ask them if you can. The mall ones won’t do it, and a few in Pattaya will. I’ll cover this in some detail in an upcoming video about visas 😊
We love thailand
Great to hear 😊 Me too!
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Is that Lumpini Rama 9, near Jod fair market?
Yep. Nice condo! Stayed there before?
Is condo rented with furniture, or you have to buy yourself?
Rented with furniture. Normally condos here in Bangkok come fully furnished.
In which area would you recommend hunting for an apartment in Bangkok?
It really depends what you are interested in. For newcomers, the Sukhumvit area around Asok is often popular... has pretty much everything and it's pretty foreigner friendly.
what is the 200b deal with AIS, does it have a package name or any details so I can ask them for the same
It’s a prepaid plan called 200 Baht Unlimited Net 10mbps. Go into AIS and ask the customer service rep for this plan 😊
@@thebangkokguide thanks mate
@@thebangkokguide is the speed limit good enough to watch YT & upload vlog?
Please, how easy is it to get work if you don't speak Thai? Though, I know of a Swedish family who owns the Swedish restaurant in BKK and several other places in Thailand
It depends on the job. I will be covering work in an upcoming video as it is a fairly large subject.
is it best to walk around the neighnorhood and just walk into an apartment building and ask if there's any availability there or work with an agent or look in Facebook market place. I'll be arriving in Bangkok on early December. I'd like to start with a 6 months lease.
Personally I like to walk around and check at the juristic office. Checkout my video about how to find condos as it covers a lot of tips that you should find helpful!
$600 a month??? not bad at all, if you have $1000 coming in every month, you are going to be covered without a problem, as far as medical insurance, and visa fees, and you are good to go!!
Life can be very inexpensive in Thailand!
@@thebangkokguide But others are saying otherwise, if it not $1,500 a month, you would be suffering in that kingdom, and you are better off, staying in your homecountry✈️
@@EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi I would personally recommend around $1,500 as well for a longer term budget. This video was for a barebones cost of living, but it is actually doable. I lived on this budget for about 6 months back in 2019. It was a spartan existence but it was quite nice, as I was just focused on work projects and fitness. Very productive time!
where are the cheapest parts on bkk, that is walking distance to malls, mrt, on a total 50k baht monthly
Generally it is quite easy to find affordable condos that are within walking distance to malls and transportation. It depends which area of the city you prefer. I find the Rama 9 area great for this combination. But you can generally find the same setup in most areas that are outside the immediate center of the city. I will be doing a video on how to find, negotiate and sign leases for condos very soon. I will make sure to cover this question 😊
Love to see many farang move to live here but now I think too many of western people live in Thailand. I really hope our culture will not slight change. Sorry to complain.
Yes I understand your concern. People in my country also have similar thinking about people moving there sometimes. It’s important to understand and respect the culture ☺️
What’s the name of the condo your in. That’s a great price!
This is Lumpini Place Rama 9 - Ratchada. Great condo!
with these condos you wont get ripped off with electric and water bills paying 3 times as much by airbnb hosts? right?
No, just check to make sure that you are paying electric directly to the Metropolitan Electric Authority, and water to the juristic. Rarely, older apartment style buildings charge separate rates and they can be much higher!
Dont forget to warn ppl that cars in Thailand dont stop for you to walk, crosswalks included😂😂😂
Very true lol
Do you think I could rent a cheap room for a couple months?
Yeah, check the website Renthub as they often have short term rentals. You can also find them on Facebook marketplace - www.renthub.in.th/en/apartment/bangkok
Hello,
Is BTS Skytrain free for Senior (60 up) people ?
Thank you so much.
Unfortunately it isn't, and the discount senior rate only applies for Thai citizens. Let me know if you have any questions!
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Please tell us the name of the condo. Thanks
This is Lumpini Place Rama 9 - Ratchada. Great place!
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Thank you so much!
what's the nearest BTS station in that neighborhood?
It’s MRT Rama 9. The closest BTS is Asok, which is two stops on the MRT.
On which visa do you Stay and for how long do you Rent?
I’m on a work visa, but you can live here on several visas. I will make a video about the visa options. I normally do one year leases as you get the best value. I’m in the process of doing a video about finding condos here which should be up in a day or so. It covers quite a lot that you might find helpful
@@thebangkokguide thanks man, you won a new subscriber!
@@nb.3633 Cheers. Lemme know if you have questions 😊
whats the cost of ground beef and steak bro? im not into thai food
I recommend Inchi steaks that are sold at Big C. If I recall correctly it’s 160 baht for 2 medallion steaks (200 grams) and the quality is pretty good. Similar price for decent ground beef. Overall, Thailand isn’t a big beef eating country though. Pork and chicken definitely are the go to meats here.
@@thebangkokguide thanks so much for your help
@@Black-Circle cheers 😊
Is there a separate HOA or condo fee?
No, it should be included in the rent price.
i absolutely agree with you on Tao Bin. it is insane how a vending machine can make such great coffee at fraction of the starbucks price.
Great coffee!
Nice video! Just subscribed to your channel. Does your condo have a gym and a pool?
Thank you, and yes it does. The pool and gym are on the 6th floor. The gym is a little small for my liking but it is still good! ☺️
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Thank you 😊
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I checked on true, ais, what is the difference in 5g internet and unlimited wifi?
They are the same thing no? Mind sharing the link to the correct AIS plan you have?
To be honest, I barely notice a difference between the speeds except for uploading. The unlimited usually refers to a specific speed before it drops down to a lower tier, but the lower tier is actually really fast too. I don’t notice much difference except with uploading 4k which is a bit slower. I’ll find the name of the plan I have and get back to you! 😊
@@thebangkokguide thanks
@@thebangkokguide Remind me that TRUE ISP keep trying to offer extremely cheap monthly additional fee to me, but I keep refuse them because the lower tier just already good enough lol. It does not like I use mobile phone for download gigantic file or anything so it pretty much useless for me.
i would love to live in Bangkok but it is above my means.
Where are you from?
@@thebangkokguide USA Ohio
$700 month you can retire in Thailand👍 just budget your spending😏
@@americawalk1154 you can do it but you ain't living your existing. would take $1500 at least just to have a shelter and food and maybe a night out 1 time a week. You then better not have any medicial issues. It takes a $100 Bucks a Month just to pay for the Visa updates
$300 for that apartment? You had amazing views there. There is a ton of videos on living on $1000 a month. But when I retire, I'll have over $5000 a month. Can't find any videos living on that.
It is surprisingly affordable to find nice places but there are plenty of more expensive condos as well. My previous condo was a 2 bedroom and 3 bathroom place at Asok for about $950. Downsized a little. Another friend of mine has a very modern 2 bedroom condo, and it’s almost $2000, and another has a very large 4 bedroom condo for about the same. On $5000, you will have lots of options and it will depend on your lifestyle preferences. I will do a video on my recommended cost of living soon, as it is quite different from a budget cost and much more suitable for retirement.
@@thebangkokguide Awesome! I look forward to seeing it.
My mom give me 300 Baht per day.
Just traveling and eat lunch meal It' enough
Awesome. I think it’s easy to live and enjoy life here without spending too much 😊
300 usd 1b..... shit I am jealous...
Very inexpensive!
Your rent is $300 and you are talking about living on $600 month. Huh?
This is correct...this is an old budget though. You can find cheaper places, but I wouldn't go under $200...
Condo name ?
Lumpini Place Rama 9 - Ratchada
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Are rental leases in English? Sorry but I can't speak or write Thai.
Yes normally there is an English lease but the official lease is the Thai version. I recommend that you watch my recent video about finding a condo in Bangkok. I will cover leases in part 2 ☺️
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$600 is a joke. you need a visa, health insurance, an emergency fund. need double or even $1500 a month for a decent life.
Yeah this is intended as a barebones budget video, mostly intended to highlight how affordable a basic budget is. Part 2 will be a recommended minimum budget video. Cheers
So you saying he's lying and Bangkok is expensive has any western country ???
@@marcioborgesreis9066 cheap by American standards. Don't see how any westerner could live on less than $1200 a month.
@@marcioborgesreis9066 this is based on actually living on this budget at one point in time while just working on a project. It’s definitely doable as a basic budget, and actually it’s still quite a nice quality of life. The earlier commenter is confusing a ‘basic budget’ with a ‘recommended budget’. I will cover my recommended budget in a video soon 😊
You lost me when you’re saying ‘oh it’s cheap ‘ but you don’t mention the actual price...
Which topic was that? Sorry, thought I broke down all the prices in the video!
Do they use US$ in Thailand? Or is it Thai Bath which is the legal currency... Totally useless video and not helpful at all unless you are an american since US$ fluctuate uneven with both THB and my currency NOK over time.
$1USD = 34THB = 10NOK - the fluctuation is generally about 5% but there have been swings by about 10% with all the pandemic mayhem in the past couple of years. If you factor in the fluctuations, +-10% or about $60 or (600NOK) in your case. It’s a quick google search to convert to any currency. The video is meant to give an approximate cost and USD is the most common global currency to give an understanding of value to people from any country.
I know that. But why not copy the popular channels and add the price in both THB and US$? Then the video would be useful on the fly without all the calculations back and forth...@@thebangkokguide
Do you get a double double 😂
It’s a solid drink 😂
What is the cost of condom 😂
Between 50 and 100 baht, or 2 and 3 USD! Useful to know!
They are all from Canada the cold shitsville
lol who?
Too much cheap electronic music
Will try to adjust. Thanks for the input!
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I hope it helps! 😊🙏
I think you like this type of vides.
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You speak English very clearly easy to understand 😊