How I Live Like A King In Thailand for $1500/Month: Phuket Thailand Cost Of Living

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  • Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024

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  • @SeanOptimoa
    @SeanOptimoa 10 месяцев назад +41

    I spent around $4000 USD at the beginning of this year per month in Thailand - spent 6 months there, I'm only 27 and let me tell you, I think I lived better than some actual kings 🤣

    • @MeatballMedic
      @MeatballMedic 10 месяцев назад +4

      That’s my exact budget for when I move there next year. I can’t wait.

    • @SeanOptimoa
      @SeanOptimoa 10 месяцев назад

      @@MeatballMedic
      You will have an amazing time, no matter what age you are. Even if you get caught up in the ladies, just don't go too far 😅

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  10 месяцев назад +1

      Haha I’m sure you have some crazy stories to tell!

    • @SeanOptimoa
      @SeanOptimoa 10 месяцев назад +1

      @KarloDenis
      I lived in Bangkok while I was there - I had a central apartment where I could store my stuff and feel safe
      Yeah you could find cheaper but I wanted a central location I could use for traveling. I was going to Japan during the months I was there as well. $90 ticket from Bangkok.
      If you want to save money and don't mind being around partying and more tourist, Phuket or Pattaya would be great for 2 months. I loved all three.

    • @troyelam8978
      @troyelam8978 9 месяцев назад

      Damn, I would love to hear your experiences! For one, how were your living accommodations?

  • @StrangeWorldReactions
    @StrangeWorldReactions 10 месяцев назад +3

    Great video bro i learned a lot. I’m looking forward to get out there and start traveling once I graduate. Definitely going to hit up Thailand. It looks beautiful.

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  10 месяцев назад

      Love to hear it! Thailand is a very beautiful place

    • @AbAbib
      @AbAbib 10 месяцев назад

      ABSOLUTELY 💯
      Well said 👏
      Bravo 👏

  • @stegura83
    @stegura83 9 месяцев назад +12

    Key is too avoid drinking in bars/partying. Avoid eating out in western/foreign restaurants. Avoid paying for overpriced taxis. Avoid paying for sex, etc.

    • @whattheysay2301
      @whattheysay2301 7 месяцев назад +1

      The last one. That's not going to happen, everyone pay for sex. Even if you have a girlfriend. 😂😂😂😊😊😊

    • @mrbHanoi
      @mrbHanoi 4 месяца назад

      ​@@whattheysay2301not true at all my wife pays 30% of my cost of living While I made 2mil she made 1mil She lowers my cost of living Paid 60k cash for a new BMW Her money not mine. Helped me buy 2 condos in Tokyo.

    • @mrbHanoi
      @mrbHanoi Месяц назад

      @@whattheysay2301 not true While I made 2 mil, my wife made 1.2 mil She helped me buy 1 million worth of real estate and cars and usually paid 30% of the bills She spent 60k of her own money to buy a BMW for cash There are women that are frugal and help u build Soon married 33 years.

  • @amon_xviii
    @amon_xviii 9 месяцев назад +3

    I’ll be out there in a few months. What's some barbershops good with fades?

    • @jetsetkevo1
      @jetsetkevo1 8 месяцев назад

      The billion $ question lol

    • @Vejitasei
      @Vejitasei 3 месяца назад

      Late to this video. I'm Black and live in the USA. When I visit Thialand (Phuket, Chang Mai, Bangkok) I have never had a problem getting a good haircut. The same ubiquitous posters are on the wall, so point to what you want. Or just show them a picture on your phone and they will take care of you.

  • @LUCKHEF
    @LUCKHEF 10 месяцев назад +2

    From a person living in Bangkok and Pattaya good content 🙏🏽

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks brotha appreciate the support

  • @jaybatson2322
    @jaybatson2322 Месяц назад

    Hey thanks a lot for the video. I'm considering retiring there next year. And I'm trying to get as much information as I can

  • @OneEyedLion
    @OneEyedLion 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for the info about the chef. I'm preparing to move to Phuket so the timing is perfect.

  • @ThePassportSoilder-ny8je
    @ThePassportSoilder-ny8je 10 месяцев назад +6

    $32 a MONTH for a haircut?? bro I'm legit paying 45 a WEEEK here SMFH i need to get out the matrix ASAP! also your cut is fresh bro I have a similar hairstyle my beard is a bit longer but not by much, so I can see the barbers out there are pretty good which was one of my concerns, they seem to know how to fade black hair nicely

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  10 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah bro I was paying like $50/cut in LA 😂 so I feel you on that. I was worried they were going to fuck me up but they actually have some good barbers haha

    • @AbAbib
      @AbAbib 10 месяцев назад

      ABSOLUTELY 💯
      WELL SAID BRAVO
      GET YOUR PASSPORT AND GET OUT OF THE MATRIX ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️

    • @troyelam8978
      @troyelam8978 9 месяцев назад

      How black barbers charge black men, who barely have any hair, more money than a long-haired, mullet wearing white person is charged at their white shops, is beyond me!

    • @mrbHanoi
      @mrbHanoi Месяц назад

      @@ThePassportSoilder-ny8je I pay $3 Thailand or Vietnam 13 years

  • @apoloestrada2908
    @apoloestrada2908 Месяц назад

    Thanks for the video, last year, I lived in the Jomtien area close to Pattaya 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 lady drinks and barfines. Been eating Thai foods in the market not western food. I don't even smoke cigarettes/weeds & chew tobacco. I was planning to retire but changed my mind in the last minute. In my early 50's now and back to work in sunny Cali. Will do this again, next year.

  • @rasthagreat
    @rasthagreat 8 месяцев назад

    Damn bro, this is a great video, im really leaning towards moving here

  • @Vejitasei
    @Vejitasei 3 месяца назад +1

    The longest I've ever been in Thailand is 6wks, but still on the ExPat retirement list. Grab is the equivalent Uber for rides and food delivery. Grab will bring you any food you want from McDonalds to a 5 star steak house. I actually prefer to go out to eat rather than eat at home. I can not stress enough how good and inexpensive the food is compared to the USA. It's actually less expensive to eat out then too cook. I'm not sure how the economics work out, but you can order a meal that costs less than the sum of the parts that make it up, and prepared way better than I could make at home. I kept some snacks at the rental but that's it.
    I also do not smoke, drink, party, or do drugs. I typical day in Phuket for me was waking up, working out, eating, then studying. Would rent a scooter and travel around, or take short flights (which are very inexpensive once you are there).
    Not mentioned directly in this video, you need a stable source of income. You will NOT find a job local that pays what you make in the USA. So either plan or have passive.

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  3 месяца назад

      @@Vejitasei all fantastic points! I’m going to make some future videos about making USD and living overseas

  • @JesusIsLordLasVegas
    @JesusIsLordLasVegas Месяц назад

    Good to see you shining my Mulatto brother. $50/month for the gym there? That's as much if not more than the U.S. Can you do a video on how the new or used auto leasing process works there? There are no videos on that. Keep it going & God Bless.

  • @uwegrauert7680
    @uwegrauert7680 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this video. The most cost I think is the rent for a condo. If you eat only Thai food, what I think is the best, I think is enough. Which country from Thailand is your favorite. We will com next year. Best wishes Siri and Uwe

  • @jakea3398
    @jakea3398 9 месяцев назад +1

    Can I ask which area of Phuket you’re located in, or area you recommend? Ty!

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  9 месяцев назад

      If it’s your first time definitely stay in Patong. It’s where all the action is at

    • @coryjackson3131
      @coryjackson3131 5 месяцев назад

      Patong is going to be busy very touristy and more expensive. Depends on if you want to party or relax and enjoy Thai food and culture. Definitely better beaches around the island in my opinion.

  • @allthingsintyme
    @allthingsintyme 5 месяцев назад +1

    Where are you living in Phuket? Just moved here to Kamala and I find it less touristy

  • @Mykamill
    @Mykamill 6 месяцев назад

    What is the name of thst gym in your video please, looks good?

  • @SmoothLife.
    @SmoothLife. 10 месяцев назад +1

    Do you have travel medical insurance bro?

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  10 месяцев назад

      I don’t actually, but I should get ok that haha 😅

    • @SmoothLife.
      @SmoothLife. 10 месяцев назад

      @@Naijahoy you should man. I plan to get in when I permanently in 2025. That needs to be accounted for in budget. Don’t get caught lacking and now your screwed.

  • @hypolaristic
    @hypolaristic 9 месяцев назад

    How is dry season?

  • @HUGO70R
    @HUGO70R 10 месяцев назад +1

    I rented a house with 3 bedrooms and a large patio for 3500b. it is 5 minutes from the beach and 20 minutes from Pattaya

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  10 месяцев назад +2

      Damn that’s cheap haha.
      Townhouses and houses seem to be cheaper than apartments for whatever reason but that’s quite the steal.
      Pattaya isn’t my favorite but the affordability of Thailand never ceases to amaze me

    • @HUGO70R
      @HUGO70R 10 месяцев назад

      @@Naijahoy
      You should always let a Thai handle the price negotiation. they shouldn't say that a foreigner should live in the house then it will be cheaper. now I live in Kalasin and I can live an incredible life for little money

    • @HAMSTAR135
      @HAMSTAR135 2 месяца назад

      @@HUGO70Rdo u still live in thailand?

  • @MrMediterrano
    @MrMediterrano 16 дней назад

    Most money you spend to live in or close to a resort with nightlife, tourists girls and local bar girls (Patong, Rawai, Bang Tao), to stay in an apartment which is beachside, seaside, seaview or at least with any kind of view, to go to places to meet girls looking for a hookup (beach clubs, night clubs), to progress with the girls you find (drinks, dining) and for hookers if you end up being empty-handed at the end of the night. IF you can bite the bullet and write off women as a topic and void yourself from doing all of the things mentioned above, you can live in most places a decent live while not going overboard with money.

  • @oceanearth2243
    @oceanearth2243 10 месяцев назад +1

    How are you meeting girls?
    Tinder doesn’t work so well out here, I’m in the red light zone but this whole country sucks for dating compared to the Philippines. What’s your take ?

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  10 месяцев назад

      How long have you been here in Thailand?

    • @stegura83
      @stegura83 9 месяцев назад

      Tinder and Thai Friendly are full of sex industry workers.

    • @mrbHanoi
      @mrbHanoi Месяц назад +1

      If you are clean, smell good and dress well, they will find u.

    • @mrbHanoi
      @mrbHanoi Месяц назад

      Lived in Bangkok 7 years 99 out of 100 girls will give you their within 5 minnutes and meet u for lunch within a few days.

    • @spinaaaaa
      @spinaaaaa Месяц назад

      @@mrbHanoi not gonna lie but I don't understand how this would happen, like, I never really see any single women around, neither local nor foreign lol. To be fair I am neurodivergent so I guess I just don't have an instinct for this stuff at all. I'm also in a much smaller town than Bangkok. But still, I just don't understand how others find their way at all in places like these, unless they meet online xD

  • @Khaleddsan
    @Khaleddsan 9 месяцев назад +1

    Is it possibly to live peacefull in Phuket? Or is it too crowded with tourists?

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  9 месяцев назад +2

      Depends on where you are if you’re in Patong probably not haha. That’s where all the tourists go

    • @Khaleddsan
      @Khaleddsan 9 месяцев назад

      @@Naijahoy okay man thanks👍

    • @flowerpower2726
      @flowerpower2726 2 месяца назад

      Rawai is pretty chill

  • @The_Azrah_Shah
    @The_Azrah_Shah 5 месяцев назад +1

    Bro monthly scooter is 3000 Bhat … I just spoke to a rental today your still paying way to much … 😬 hope this helps … if u want to know the rental I spoke to reply to this comment

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  5 месяцев назад

      Oh really? How much you paying?

  • @pozisus7712
    @pozisus7712 6 месяцев назад

    mate your skill tree is actually from old eso lol wp:)

  • @Roof_Pizza
    @Roof_Pizza 8 месяцев назад +2

    It's possible no doubt BUT..... RUclipsrs have a JOB to keep them busy during the week so the average person will need to occupy themselves for an extra ~30 hours a week and that costs money. Also, things like computers break and need replacing, and are you really gonna live in a condo with cheap azz furniture and a tiny TV? I figure that after you settle down in a location you'll be buying a new mattress, TV, couch, etc. Good vid.

  • @foreverkazi7748
    @foreverkazi7748 2 месяца назад

    Real

  • @von2435
    @von2435 7 месяцев назад

    Nice thx…

  • @mrbHanoi
    @mrbHanoi Месяц назад

    Budget fine if the woman pays 30 to 40%. My wife usually pays 30%.

  • @troyelam8978
    @troyelam8978 9 месяцев назад +2

    You simply cannot live like a king and Thailand for $1500 a month. I’m not sure what kind of king he’s talking about. Not an actual king of any nation on earth.
    Thailand, the Philippines, etc., they are much cheaper than the United States, even 54% cheaper. However, if you decrease the cost in the United States by 54%, do you think you could get by on $1500 per month? Wait, let me rephrase that, do you think , you could live like a king in the United States for $1500 a month, even if costs decreased by 54%? We all know the answer is no. You need at least $3000 a month in those southeast Asian countries to live anywhere near like a king. And yes, I’ve been there.

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  9 месяцев назад +4

      “Living like a king” is a figure of speech which is meant to convey how far the US dollar can stretch in Thailand
      I’m sure no rational-minded person is actually expecting to live like a modern day king of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sweden etc on such a small budget
      And even $3000 would be nowhere near enough either- if you’re expecting a Palace, personal attendants, lambos etc.
      So now that we’re done playing the semantics game. We can get back to the point of the video being that the US dollar stretches very far in Thailand

    • @troyelam8978
      @troyelam8978 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@Naijahoy first of all, I understand that saying you can live like a king is a figure of speech. I also understand you’re the one who chose that dumbass descriptor. So if someone calls you out on words you chose to use, perhaps you can choose your words more wisely in the future.
      Even if we take “live like a king” in the way you most likely meant it, which is basically “live like a rich person”, $1500 a month is still not anywhere enough! So either way, whether you meant it literally or figuratively, you’re wrong! And yes, I’ve been there!
      To live like a rich person, and I’m talking bare minimum, starting level rich, you need about $5000 a month in either the Philippines or Thailand. Any Instagram worthy, rich man looking condo is going to cost you about $2000 a month, in either country. That right there destroys your $1500 a month. I don’t think anyone would consider themselves living like a king, even figuratively speaking, without having a nice vehicle. That’s going to be about $500 a month. of course you’re going to have at least a maid, if not a maid and a driver or maid and a cook. You’re looking at another $600 a month. You’re going to join a nice gym with air-conditioning, that’s going to be $50 a month. You’re going to eat out, because what king doesn’t, you’re looking at about $400 a month minimum. Let’s be honest, one steak dinner at Wolfgang, right there in the Philippines, can run you $200. Obviously, you won’t do that every day, but you will do it at least once during that month, if you’re living like a king. Your queen is going to have needs. Presumably, you found someone very attractive, and you’re going to want to keep her looking that way. It will cost you at least $500 a month to maintain her. (nails, hair, make up, gym membership, clothes, tampons, lotion, food, etc.) And can we be really, really honest? You’re probably gonna have another little hidden sugar baby somewhere on the side. She’s going to take $200-$300 a month. I haven’t even gotten into utilities, Internet, travel to other islands or other countries, the necessary trips back to the USA. Once a year, insurances, your own personal grooming items, haircuts, massages, medical check ups, dental, etc. Heaven forbid if your girls family ever needs a little help here and there. And of course you need at least $200 set aside per month for whatever emergencies that might arise, and there will be emergencies.
      No, sir, no matter how you meant “live like a king”, $1500 a month ain’t going to cut it! Stop telling people this nonsense, because it causes some people, who may not have it all upstairs, to actually believe you, and make life-changing decisions that ultimately wreck them.

    • @davidfox7593
      @davidfox7593 6 месяцев назад +1

      A little bit long winded but your not wrong. A lot of expenses were totally left out

    • @troyelam8978
      @troyelam8978 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@davidfox7593 well, sometimes it takes more than a sentence to say what really needs to be said.
      This guy was being a smart ass, when he’s the one delivering incorrect information. I had to do some straightening.

    • @superman7136
      @superman7136 2 месяца назад +3

      @@troyelam8978You have too much free time. You're offended by your own interpretation of what he said. You're the only one complaining.

  • @JaiMitchell2014
    @JaiMitchell2014 10 месяцев назад +1

    HOMA apartments are great.

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  10 месяцев назад

      For sure! They have some really amazing Amenities and high quality service as well

  • @JosephStransky-qw7zv
    @JosephStransky-qw7zv 11 дней назад +1

    I'm a 50 year old man who will be retiring in Thailand in 3 years....I'm sorry but you are not being truthful to your viewers I'm a minimalist and can live on 1500 but that is not living like a king most people will not be happy with that lifestyle.....and let's be real who wants to be alone and most thai women are traditional and expect you to pay

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  11 дней назад

      @@JosephStransky-qw7zv I don’t drink, smoke, or party and I track every expense (down to gum bought at 7/11 ).
      When I say live like a king I mean in comparison to how’d you live in America the quality of life is significantly elevated.
      Once you’re on a long-term lease, and if you don’t mind eating local food most of the time while avoiding the partying scene you can certainly live well off of $1500/month
      I enjoy the small pleasures in life like working out, eating good food, chilling at the beach, and living in a beautiful country
      I also imported my woman from Taiwan 🤣 and oftentimes she demands to pay so things work out for me
      People who can’t or don’t want to live as disciplined of a life should definitely expect to pay more

  • @mdebac
    @mdebac 5 месяцев назад

    In which area you live in Phuket?

  • @reubenmele7844
    @reubenmele7844 10 месяцев назад +1

    "chef prepared meals delivered to your door." ha. It reminds me of the guy that went viral for buying pie and then reselling it at a farmers market calling it artisian. So you can order food panda to your 30 square meter condo. Kings dont live on a budget FYI

    • @mrtee3477
      @mrtee3477 10 месяцев назад +1

      Better than living in the states.

    • @reubenmele7844
      @reubenmele7844 10 месяцев назад

      well I live in Osaka so i prefer Asian countries, but I just found the terming of "live like a king off 1500" funny bc like i said, kings don't live on a budget. Your reply is "better than the states" which does'nt have anything to do about what i said. When i think of king in thailand, i think of ocean villa and a yacht. What you described to be is backpacker or a guy living off a 3k monthly pension. Which just differ! @@mrtee3477

  • @aseza654
    @aseza654 10 месяцев назад

    Ok

  • @HAMSTAR135
    @HAMSTAR135 2 месяца назад

    3 massages per week for 80$ per month??

  • @brucef310
    @brucef310 8 месяцев назад +1

    Nah homie. You're not living like a king on $1,500 a month. You are still living like a high end bum. My budget is almost $5,000 a month and I'm having the time of my life but I don't feel like I'm living like a king. Living like a king means that you could spend however much money you want on a daily basis and don't even have to think about it. You are still budgeting.

  • @summersday9613
    @summersday9613 10 месяцев назад

    B,S king doesn't have to pay rent every month, visa fee and stuffs.

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  10 месяцев назад +3

      It’s a figure of speech… 🤣

  • @cosmichippie7595
    @cosmichippie7595 Месяц назад

    1500$ is definitely not enough to live in thailand lol..

  • @stegura83
    @stegura83 9 месяцев назад

    No women in your budget dude? 😂

    • @brucef310
      @brucef310 8 месяцев назад +1

      I was thinking the exact same thing. Once you start dating that budget's gone. I guess he saves a lot of money staying at home touching himself everyday.

  • @jadenwsop5245
    @jadenwsop5245 Месяц назад

    LIAR!

  • @georgequek7996
    @georgequek7996 10 месяцев назад

    You are not a king just a black guy in thailand.☻️

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  10 месяцев назад +5

      😂😂😂

    • @AbAbib
      @AbAbib 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​​@@Naijahoy
      SIMP SPOTED IN THE COMMENTS 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @noah_shepherd
    @noah_shepherd 10 месяцев назад

    The average Thai salary (median) is a shade under 100k per month. Not 15k a month.

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  10 месяцев назад +4

      The fact that you commented this tells me that you’ve never been to Thailand and talked to the locals 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @noah_shepherd
      @noah_shepherd 10 месяцев назад

      Click on my link bro. I've lived and worked in Thailand for more than 30 years, I'm a naturalised Thai citizen. I've employed thousands of people here over the years. I've sat on the boards of Chambers of Commerce here. There's a whole Thailand out there that you have zero experience of.

    • @djchyloe
      @djchyloe 9 месяцев назад +1

      100k? lmao
      Not evven in BKK

    • @noah_shepherd
      @noah_shepherd 9 месяцев назад

      Laugh you may@@djchyloe . In BKK it is higher than that. Closer to 130k average.

    • @djchyloe
      @djchyloe 9 месяцев назад

      @@noah_shepherd most of my friends and friends of theirs are getting 10k to 20k. 30-50k is on the really high end. 100k it’s not the average, but you can believe what you read on the net.