Living in Bangkok on $1400/month - Cost of Living Thailand 

One ? i didn't get what are the rules for staying in Thailand for a year or 2 do you need visa ? because after i turn 50 i wanna move to Thailand. Thanks for awesome video's

Do you have a size chart for the T Shirts?

@@anthonyorme no, but they are standard western sizes

I’m soon sick of hearing about, “omy goshers!!!!! So cheappp!!!” Low balling chumps…. Stop taking about HOW CHEAP, ffs. Do you know many fckn vids are out there about that crap…??? I down vote this crap.

Is it possible to work for you and live there? Would work for free almost. Seriously...

That is the recipe from what I have seen.

you have to explain that for that price, some good place means far haha

@@frankom2862 just saw one on Facebook Marketplace, close to Bang Chak BTS…10,000 bhat

Personally I have a beautiful 1 bedroom apartment in the On Nut area. $276 dollars for a 40 square meter.

@@tombkk1322 that’s what I’m saying…basics are covered for under $500/month. Then one just has to figure how lifestyle.

Your dream has been hijacked by this guy. So take it back!

Need a ba in education bud.

I have a Masters in ed, like I said, 20 years in International Schools, IB teacher@@craigclarke6276

@@ginorako2176 LOL, right!😂🤣

@@craigclarke6276you just need a Bachelor’s degree in any subject and a TEFL certificate…

yeah i agree! I miss the massages too... the happy endings...

ayo???? 📸🤨​@@cristina.varicoceli​

Why can’t you come back?

@@Schrear Sometimes life's limitations find a way to interrupt our wants and desires...I thought I was coming back to the US for family reasons...I didn't factor in people I really didn't know, like a daughter-in-law who I must accept is not wishing for a mother-in-law...So, now, my husband and I have moved to a beautiful home located on the top of a mountain with views of valleys that go on for miles...And we love it...We have also rescued many animals who we love...It would be very difficult to pick up and move back to Thailand...It will always be a wonderful dream of mine...And so I accept that too...Sometimes life takes unpredictable turns...Thanks for asking the question! We would only move back if we could take our animals with us (I know that I brought 3 back with me from Thailand...so, I know it is doable...) So, like Mick Jagger sang, "We can't always get what we want..." I have nothing but good feelings about life in general, but if I could have my druthers, I know where I would want to be....No doubt, TMI....:)

Thanks for sharing, Thailand is awesome isnt it 😊

Yes the Bum Bum Fakktor needs to be taken into the Guava Account

Exactly why are these videos always showing more money.

Have to factor in that non thais get charged more for most things in general.

Local may share with others or live with their parent. I doubt they can live on their own with $700 a month.

I thought foreigners cannot own property in Thailand? You own property and a house, or a condo?

@@mydistrustyou can own a house but not the land. You can lease land in 30 year terms..

@@kingrama2727 I appreciate the response I did not know this. What happens if they won’t allow you to renew the lease, you lose a house? I’ll have to research this a bit

@@mydistrust I’d suggest you talk to a lawyer about it to get more in depth ..

Buying a condo is much easier than buying a house. You own it without any restrictions.

So average UK outgoing of £1400 equates to £850 there? Thats crazy

250$ for rent in a large studio apartment where can i find something like that?

@seanrrichards Do you still have his contact info? I'd be interested in connecting with him. I play tennis and pickleball as well and am going back to thailand for 2 months Jan 2024

maybe for white people. lmao

​@@fernandostudebaker58612 comments aimed at white ppl from you on this channel I'm noticing a pattern

I agree. However, I would NOT drop your US Medicare coverage and pay for it, or have it subtracted from your SS. This way, you can always get back to the US and get coverage for cancer care or pre-existing conditions. Presently, it is about 144 dollars/month. Even if you purchase health insurance over-seas, it will not usually cover cancer care. Obviously, you have to get back to the US to get this care. This guy has a rather luxurious apartment. You can get a much smaller one for much less (as long as it is NOT in a major city). You can get a very decent one for half what he pays. Remember Mexico. It is also a terrific bargain. There, you have to have a little "conversational" Spanish to live cheap. You can use Google Translate and speak what it says. If you make an attempt to speak Spanish, you can find apartments for much less. Don't be frightened by this. After you work on it for a couple of weeks, you will find yourself understanding it too. Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)

@@sanjosemike3137I agree always keep your Medicare. Also think about a Medigap policy if you can afford it. I’ve been living in Bangkok 7 years but believe you can never have too much health insurance.

@@sanjosemike3137 Yep. I also have a small $250 per month teachers retirement pension which I will use to cover my Medicare and keep it going while abroad. I'll be coming back to America every spring during Burning Season and living in my home, which will be managed by my son. The last thing I would want to do is to get sick or injured in Ohio or whatever and not be able to be treated!

@@beverlyweber4122 Even if Medicare costs go up, the 250 dollars should be enough to cover it, for a while. If you can afford a supplement, all the better. You are in a good position to consider MX. I love Mexico! The people are wonderful and in many locations you can get excellent healthcare and dentistry for much less than the US. I would encourage you to consider it. It is much closer than Europe and very easy to get back and forth. Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)

$1800 a month is more than do-able to live in Thailand. Not only are there inexpensive places in Bangkok (who says one has to live in the premiere areas of the city like Asoke), but you can also live comfortably in other cities like Chiang Mai or down south towards Hua Hinh. I have done the numbers myself and the biggest cost savings for me was no longer needing a car and saving on rental costs. My current vehicle is 14 years old and there is no way I want to buy another one with the insurance, upkeep, monthly payment, and gas required. In places like Hua Hinh, there are public 'buses' that you can ride around the city for pennies. You can even get a moped if needed. And what I pay now for renting a one bedroom studio apartment in California is close to your 1800 budget!!! So do realize that you are giving yourself a lot of wiggle room in Thailand by simply eliminating things you need in the U.S., that you do not need in Thailand! I think one of the big problems with determining a retirement budget in Thailand, is the misinformation spread by some people. These people will claim that you will be absolutely miserable in Thailand if you don't have at least $5000 USD per month to live on (some will say even more). That is absolutely insane. What these people fail to realize is that the majority of us want to move to Thailand primarily because it is a LOWER cost of living compared to our home countries. We are not, I repeat, NOT, desiring to replicate the same budget and lifestyle in a foreign country. We don't have a need to hit the bars and clubs every night, buy a fancing sports car, and wine and dine at the fanciest five star restaurants.

Very easy, no requirements, just 2 months deposit. FB groups or walking into condo buildings are the easiest way

@@etywrtyjfgjTrue!

FB market place. 2 months deposit plus 1 month insurance (for future damage). Easy. If you pay 1 year or a half year outright you can have big discounts. Thai way is so different from the Western way. Less headache, less complications.

Plenty of videos detailing this on RU-vid including this channel. Find a listing, contact the agent, look at the unit, and go from there.

Chris really enjoyed the video and what a lovely life he lives on 50 000 Thai baht per month Punawini station I have looked at this place and seems a great retirement destination thanks for the video he is so open

Pack the bag and come again friend Haha 😁

How much did you spent in those 3 weeks?

For someone who wants to enjoy night life get in Muay Thai gym and eat healthy food majorly but always up for street food and thailand all varieties it offers ( mostly ) , how much of a monthly expense would it be? According to you ? ( also with and without a girlfriend ) thank you

@@shubbhu4563 Not an easy answer, I can only go by my own experience, my Thai partner helps in keeping costs to a minimum, we both don’t drink or go to bars, she’s a great cook to, so no expensive restaurants. She gave up her receptionist job, so we can be together and go on trips. So maybe another $300 a month extra, less if we don’t travel!

My budget is around $1,500 to $1,800 a month, approx $300 less without a Thai partner!

Check out Bangkok Pat too

Paul, Me too January 8th to Feb 3rd Coming from Los Angeles!

Food weather culture? What about the girls? 😂

@this.is.berlin haha I didn't wanna take a guess with the lady boys and all

Glad you enjoyed it!

Hey john this is from a complete random person who bought a home in hua hin with his wife. But i can highly recommend hua hin. You have the beach nice local food and its cheap. Hua is nog too big and not too small. Only 3 hours away from BKK and it will get better when that new train station gets finished!

@@wigdocter Thank you Doc. I very much appreciate your recommendation. I am trying Hua Hin this year but have decided not to buy in Thailand but to rent instead. This will give me more flexibility as I travel and try other places as well.

hope u enjoy in my country a lot brother :)

Around the end of Feb...the beginning of scorching Summer, please note that the weather here will be opposite to Canada.

Glad it was helpful!

Do it. You will find that other doors will magically open. A leap of faith begins exciting things....

Hey yo, I’m looking for a U.S. military veteran. Would you be available for a collab?