Shopping In THAILAND Best Supermarket 2023 Cost Of Living in BANGKOK

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Today I will take you shopping inThailand's best supermarket in 2023 and show you Bangkok cost of living. Join me as I head to Lotus supermarket to do shopping for some bare necessities and food. I will walk you down many isles and show you prices on dozens of items so you can compare the cost of living in bangkok in 2023 to your country. Lotus is a huge supermarket, much like WalMart. They have everything from clothes, to furniture to toilet paper, and of course pre packed and fresh food. You can find pretty much everything you need for your home at one of Thailand’s best supermarkets here in Bangkok. Many things are much cheaper than you would find in most stores in a western country. However, any item that is imported is of course much more expensive here. I will show you items with prices for: food, hair and body care, snacks, beverages, fresh meat, vegetables, fruit, eggs, bread, personal hygiene products, chicken, fish, pork and so much more. This is a comprehensive Thailand supermarket tour with prices.
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@LifewithSerg Год назад

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@suarsivapong9311 Год назад

Recommended toothpaste, Thepthai brand. It's very good to use. Reduce tooth sensitivity.

@notIkigai Год назад

Hey I’ll be in Bangkok in a week for a whole month, is 5k a month enough for like middle lifestyle?

@user-bj3sx8wx7b Год назад

@@notIkigai In Bangkok you have to spend money. 12,000-15,000 baht/month or about 351-439 dollars/month

@LifewithSerg Год назад

$5k or 5k Baht?? HUGE difference. I spend $1800-2200 a month total. 5k baht won’t be enough for 1 week, if you want western standards.

@notIkigai Год назад

@@LifewithSerg 5k usd

@ElendrielG Год назад

In the past when Thailand didn't have the modern toothpaste, some people used salt to brush their teeth and gum, and their oral health is better than people who didn't use salt. So some modern toothpaste in Thailand have salt in it. Also, herb toothpaste is becoming trendy in Thailand for less than 10 years but it consists of many herbs so the taste may not be pleasant.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Thank you very much for that information, I was really curious!

@cctan9309 Год назад

จริงๆแล้วคนทั่วไปก็ใข้ยาสีฟันแบบธรรมดานะคะ แต่ห้างชอบเอาแบบเกลือมาให้เราหยิบผิดเล่น😂

@cigarillosx7126 Год назад

For the toothpaste aim for the one that contain fluoride

@jomontanee Год назад

I prefer herb taste than mint. The herb both smell and taste “vintage” which I love!! Besides, the good scent lingers in your mouth longer.

@thekoshertourist Год назад

Thanks for the explanation, I too was wondering why there's salt in my toothpaste, lol

@BILLbilly01 11 месяцев назад

Hi Serg! I'm Thai and I randomly stumbled upon your video. And frankly, I really enjoy them! Thank you for making all these videos and please keep making them. You have such a warm voice and I love the way you narrate the video. Ps, my favorite junk food is Burger King! Pss, you should make a video about Thai Burger King's crazy burger choices!!

@LifewithSerg 11 месяцев назад

Glad you like them! I will make some fast food videos for sure.

@suziflorida Год назад

Hi Serg I so appreciate you showing all the ailes of the supermarket. As a woman that loves to cook I wondered how shopping in a supermarket would be like. I am fed up of the madness in the US and am seriously considering going to 6 months and get a feel for it before my final move. You sure have been extremely helpful. I thank you and keep up the great work.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

You’re most welcome! You can definitely find all these products for a lot less another more local markets. I’m actually not back in the US for a couple of weeks so I might be doing a Super Market Video here for my friends and Thailand. I’ll be in Florida in a couple weeks as well.

@molonlabe9602 Год назад

Good stuff, thank you.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@blackcurrantpop Год назад

Great video to help me prep for Thailand!😊

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Glad you enjoyed! My next one is going to be answering some of the common questions from my viewers, so check it out

@korean_foot_traveler8655 Год назад

Wow. The inside of the supermarket looks nice and neat. A lot of good items captivate my attention and interest. Thanks for sharing.😀👍👍

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Glad you liked my video!

@korean_foot_traveler8655 Год назад

@@LifewithSerg Yaeh! Have a nice day.🙏🙌🙌🙏

@alphagreen4026 Год назад

Thank you for sharing the store shopping 🙏👍🏼

@LifewithSerg Год назад

No problem 😊

@faisalhamid61080 Год назад

New video wow. 👍 I am watching

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Thank you for your support!

@C_U_2_Night Год назад

Welcome from Thailand 🙏🏼 love this video.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@kikgalaxy4358 Год назад

THUMBS UP!!! Thanks a lot for saying baht instead of Thai baht. This vdo is super cool. I enjoy wacthing your tour of the popular supermarket. I'm so happy. Bravo!!! You made it.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

You’re Thai Baht welcome. 🤣😂

@kikgalaxy4358 Год назад

@@LifewithSerg Hahaha 😂😂😂

@thaitestautomation8425 Год назад

Thank you i enjoyed your video! ☺️

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Rev8 3 месяца назад

This was very helpful, thank you!

@LifewithSerg 3 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@fernunfiltered Год назад

Great video Serg very informative for those who are thinking about retiring in Thailand.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it Fern!

@kttananyada6580 Год назад

It's a really fun video because I love shopping in the supermarket. I do shopping a lot because I like to cook. I think living in Bangkok is quite comfortable. There is everything here. See you in the next video. Take care my friend.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

I don’t cook, but I like to go to different markets and look at products. See you soon.

@ryanburch3092 Год назад

Great vid thanks. The prices on screen were super helpful

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Glad it was helpful! Will do another one with a local food market soon.

@webdubois4142 Год назад

Nice.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Thanks.

@tallthintom Год назад

Great video Serg! I’m moving to Bangkok in June so seeing prices for things is really helpful.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Just keep in mind that there are markets that have much cheaper products, this is just the largest supermarket around me.

@jomontanee Год назад

Welcome you to my beloved country in advance. Wish you find the happiness and friendship here.❤

@stefanogallo511 Год назад

@@LifewithSerg plaese make a video of those cheaper markets! thank you

@belenpasos Год назад

xD those Pringles are the same size here in Argentina and I'd say I'm a big fan of a snack that it's pretty similar to one in Thailand, it's like a stick of peas, it's delicious

@LifewithSerg Год назад

I think we got all the big fat sizes in America! Glad you enjoyed this video, I have to go shopping, so I thought I would share this information with everyone

@belenpasos Год назад

@@LifewithSerg 🤣 yeah I think the same! And of course! I love to watch these kind of vids! It's like something regular that one way or another you'll do so it's always good to know more about it!

@Antlers_life Год назад

cool!

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Thank you.

@puggsincyberspace Год назад

That was very informative

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Sweet, glad you liked it.

@WushuTaz Год назад

Surprisingly I found Big C, Lotus and Makro to only be ever so slightly cheaper for my grocery needs than a US grocery store. It's much cheaper to buy food at local markets. That's my experience on an island though in Koh Samui so there may be a mark up compared to the mainland. Oh and they have HUGE isles of cooking oil which makes sense

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yeah, Brian, things on Koh Samui are definitely more expensive because everything has to be brought over to the island. I think one of the things I maybe didn’t mention, or a lot of people missed, is that I only go to the supermarkets once every three or four months to pick up some basic necessities, like shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toilet paper, etc. There are much much cheaper local options for every day food of course.

@theromaniangypsy8472 Год назад

This doesn't seem very cheap

@LifewithSerg Год назад

I never said it was the cheapest market. It definitely is not. Just showing it.

@jagsfanrick Год назад

@@LifewithSerg all the tubers i have seen said stay out of the box stores for most things as the cost is higher ...a/c

@octobersix Год назад

Farm to Market: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-T0pRq7WvI8E.html

@jesustorres-martinez7600 Год назад

Sorry Serg my last message I thought it was a bit mean when I corrected your Spanish my excuse is that I had a few beers 🍻 Good to see you back 🙂 My Favorite snack is Peanut butter M%Ms any Pie, ice cream and cakes. Great Video 😀

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Don’t worry about it! My Spanish is far from perfect. Yeah I love m&m’s also!

@ireland647 Год назад

Liked the vlog Serg very intresting to see this type of vlog from you

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it, I’ll make some more like this from time to time.

@Paweenachannel5145 Год назад

Wow, the large area, so many things and quite expensive. I enjoy it!

@LifewithSerg Год назад

It’s very large!

@jomontanee Год назад

For some reason, this ep is so soothing to me. Watching you shop your grocery and explain things really calms me.❤😁💫

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Really? I am so happy to hear that.

@retiredsailor4 Год назад

Me too❤

@jomontanee Год назад

@@retiredsailor4 IKR!!😆🥰

@retiredsailor4 Год назад

@@jomontanee Hi Jo what does IKR mean? Acronyms aren't my forte

@Anakinpark Год назад

@@retiredsailor4 I know, Right?

@richardtaylor410 Год назад

New subscriber. I enjoyed the video. It was intersting to see how much higher things are in Bangkok versus where my farm is in Maha Sarakham. And as you mentioned many times in the comments, there are cheaper markets for most local foods than Lotus's and Big C. I go there only when I need something that isn't usually available in the markets closer to the farm. Granted, imported anything is going to be more expensive due to import/export taxes and fees. And since their market for many of these items is small, the cost per item is more as well. if you want to live in another country, but eat like you did where you came from, expect to pay a premium. The same applies in America for many imported items.I paid far more for Thai Jasmine rice in Colorado than what Lotus's charges! LOL I know you know this, but for those that maybe haven't been to Thailand - If you want to eat cheaper, go Thai! Many local Thai products are just as good, or even better, than what you might have had 'back home'. Some are owned by the same corporations you may have used before, just relabeled, and priced, for the Thai market. Thailand abounds with award winning culinary experiences. Explore the possibilities, and save a few baht in the process!

@LifewithSerg Год назад

You are absolutely correct Richard. I only come to a market like this when I need something specific. Usually every three or four months because I like certain toilet paper, etc. Otherwise, I buy food and everything else in local Thai markets. I definitely did not move to Thailand to live like a western art. It defeats the purpose. Thank you so much for making all those great points!

@user-uy5qv2em5b Год назад

Great video...thank you for showing and explaining the prices for the items...seen so many other vlogs just walking through and showing what the grocery store has to sell without going over prices.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Oh yeah those are frustrating to watch! I want to know prices. Glad you enjoyed it. P

@user-uy5qv2em5b Год назад

@@LifewithSerg I am trying to watch a bunch of videos because I am coming to Patong in Sept for 2 months from Canada and trying to figure out what some foods and other items cost at a grocery Store and your video was by far the best one I have seen

@planecrazyish Год назад

Great video, thanks for immediately providing the dollar value , really helpful 👏👏👏👏👍👍

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Glad you found it useful! These are the kind of things I want to know before moving to a different place. Keep in mind that there are much cheaper places to shop here than Lotus.

@nuttsrisukplung1318 Год назад

There's one thing you might not know. The Lotus department store in Thailand is no longer Tesco's. Now it has a new owner that is CP Company that owns 7-11 in Thailand. The Big C department store is a department store in the Central Thai chain.😁😁🙏🙏

@nuttsrisukplung1318 Год назад

And salt helps kill germs in your mouth while reducing inflammation. Or gargle with salt, it will help ease the pain a lot 😁

@LifewithSerg Год назад

No, I’m well aware, that is why I never mentioned Tesco in this video.

@AnonChiranukulpipat Год назад

Some products, especially food ingredients Makro is cheaper. Because it's a retail price. Imported products are more expensive than products made in Thailand and China. Both Marko and Lous are owned by the same company, CP group.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Thanks for sharing that.

@MrKevinwg Год назад

That was interesting, I liked it! I do the same thing in the snack isle.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yeah, I had to get out of that snack aisle very quickly. Lol.

@N18DTK Год назад

I'm actually very suprised at how exspensive most of the items are that you mentioned considering how relatively cheap Thailand is, it also seems cheaper to eat out than buy food and cook yourself, especially if you like ketchup, that's extortionate you can buy here the same one for £1/2 but you mentioned I think around £4.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Hello David! Yes, keep in mind that this is not a typical Thai supermarket. But this is like a Walmart here with a huge selection. There are definitely much cheaper markets where you can get most of these things. And, of course, anything important, is going to be more expensive than the local version.

@jakepaulpound-for-pound9418 Год назад

Thailand has a pretty steep import tax. 💵

@williamhartz8707 Год назад

There are a couple grocery stores with mostly imported goods such as Tops & Vila Market. Shopping there is for the big spenders or “farangs” like me that need a particular Western product that you cannot find elsewhere.

@jantschierschky3461 Год назад

You buy western branded stuff and you pay for it. There are numerous options for the budget minded. However if you go into those places you pay the stupid tax

@longbeach225 Год назад

$ 7.20 for 24 rolls of toilet paper is cheap. I pay $ 27.00 for same amount and same brand!

@pejfectlife Год назад

Norwegian Salmon though... Worth it! XD I want strawberries so bad, but they never look ripe enough and are simply way too expensive. Eggs do not need to be stored cold unless they have been washed. There's a thin film on the outside of the egg called "bloom" that protects the it unless you wash it off. :)

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yeah, I’ve bought much better strawberries in other places. For a hell of a lot less! And thanks for explaining that to me about the eggs. My first encounter was in Panama a few years ago when I was shocked to discover that my friends kept their eggs on the counter.

@MrKevinwg Год назад

With the warm weather over there, they should be easy to grow. You can grow them in a large pot.

@pejfectlife Год назад

@@MrKevinwg Strawberries do not thrive in this kind of heat though. They thrive in temperatures between 16-27c. Thailand sports 30+ most days. There may be varieties that do better here than others, but the good strawberries are usually grown up north where it is simply colder than Bangkok.

@MrKevinwg Год назад

@@pejfectlife They grow in Florida, I figured the weather would be similar.

@yotakayotaka Год назад

Thailand has strawberry farms mostly in the north. I saw some in the north eastern region too.

@peterandretta8328 Год назад

Amazing! What an absolutely fantastic, fun video. I just found your channel. Newly subscribed. Cheers.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Welcome aboard, Peter!

@TheThaiLife Год назад

Yea man, a lot of things are more expensive here, especially razors. Neat tour. I live literally next to a Tesco Lotus but ironically I almost never go unless it's to take mom-in-law to MK. Even living here, I found this video useful and informative. Another great video man.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

There are definitely many cheaper alternatives for grocery shopping. This is just a place I go every two or three months to stock up on certain things. Thanks for watching Rob !

@TheThaiLife Год назад

@@LifewithSerg You probably go to Makro too and I end up going there a fair amount too. They usually have a bakery inside that is pretty good. Thai Costco :)

@miyakiakoki9389 Год назад

I am a Thai national living in Bangkok. I found everything is 20 percent more expensive in a year. A price of a noodle soup last year was 40 , but this year is 50 on a street sidewalk. If I go to a local shop, it is up to 90 with the same quantity and quality.

@ikkue Год назад

FYI, Tesco exited the Thai and Malaysian markets in 2021 and sold its business in both countries to CP Group. That is why Tesco Lotus in Thailand and Malaysia have all been rebranded as Lotus's since 2021, and run by CP All in both countries.

@MyBelch Год назад

I've found you can buy a pack of 20 plastic throw-away razors for a small fraction of the price of 3 or 4 blade cartridges. The quality is lower, but the value is much better.

@joojoojeejee6058 Год назад

Weirdly enough, most product types seem to be more expensive than here in Finland, which is not known for particularly low prices... BTW, eggs are not refrigerated in Europe either. Americans refrigerate them because they wash the protective coating off the egg shell...

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yeah imported items are expensive here. And yes, the eggs in America are washed hence the refrigeration.

@Faceplant-hl5yn 11 месяцев назад

@@LifewithSerg In Europe, we like our eggs with the chicken shit still on them 🤣

@Falconflyer390 8 месяцев назад

Amazing video

@LifewithSerg 8 месяцев назад

Glad you think so!

@Falconflyer390 8 месяцев назад

@@LifewithSerg 🌹🌹

@JaimeGibson Год назад

love this always wondered what thailand is like!!

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yes so good.

@caragio Год назад

Next time try visiting some local fresh markets. A lot cheaper for some items 🙂 For example, I can buy No.0 eggs (No.0 is the biggest size) for 3-4 baht each.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Oh, yes, I know. I’ve been to quite a few of them.

@ajaymuj Год назад

15 pieces for a dollar in India.

@EarthCamper Год назад

New video Cool . Hope you recovered Serg.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Still got a bit of this respiratory infection. It’s gonna be my fourth or fifth one in the last year here.

@Baztation Год назад

Love this Lotus Onnut!

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yep, it’s a huge Lotus store.

@richardontube Год назад

Nice job buddy!

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@joec4967 Год назад

Hi Serg , Highly recommend "Regency V.S.O.P. Brandy" Premium quality liquor made in Thailand. Very good!

@LifewithSerg Год назад

I'll check it out!

@joec4967 Год назад

@@LifewithSerg Groovy!

@pflaffik Год назад

True, also in Philippines the only really good local liquor is brandy.

@Reddylion Год назад

Nice

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Thanks

@khalidalkaabi5506 11 месяцев назад

Thank you

@LifewithSerg 11 месяцев назад

Anytime.

@stevierug8733 Год назад

Nice one Serge . Is t it funny how we say”tuna Fish” but don’t add the fish part to other species ( Salmon fish) 🤪❤️🇹🇭🙏

@LifewithSerg Год назад

That is a good point exclamation point English can be a pretty messed up language

@johnmayerislovee Год назад

Lotus Food Store of Bangkok is the US equivalent of Walmart here in the states. Thanks for the stream and THUMBS-UP everyone...

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yes, you are correct, it is just like Walmart. I have no idea why I said Kmart in the video. 😜

@RossBain-io4ns Год назад

From Ross in Brisbane. Australia . Great info mate . I love your stuff .

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Thanks Ross, I appreciate it! Should have a new video out tomorrow

@user-bs4vb8vh6m Год назад

Nice mall 🤗😊👍

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yes it is!

@BeFree-BeFrugal Год назад

Interesting to see how prices differ from here in the U.K.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yep, that’s why I made it. Figured propel would be interested. Will make one at a much more local market next time.

@markbur1503 Год назад

We dont keep eggs in the fridge here in the UK, or the countries in Europe i have been to. They are an ambient temprature product. An interesting video, despite an average increase of 17.5% in the last year, i still dont think that UK prices are not that expensive after seeing what you were showing from Thailand.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yes, on the eggs. I’ve learned that if they don’t get washed, they could be kept outside of refrigeration. Please keep advised that this is not a typical Thai supermarket. There are much cheaper places to buy things.

@jonathanrees3401 Год назад

I don’t know which part of the UK you’re from, but everyone I know in Great Britain and here in Spain where I live stores their eggs in the fridge.

@thomasbradley6990 Год назад

Great video I like to do a little cooking so now I know where to go. Thank you

@LifewithSerg Год назад

There are much cheaper alternatives to this market. Will make a video of one of them.

@ikkue Год назад

FYI, Tesco exited the Thai and Malaysian markets in 2021 and sold its business in both countries to CP Group. That is why Tesco (Lotus) in Thailand and Malaysia have all been rebranded as Lotus's since 2021, and run by CP All in both countries.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yep CP owns many different brands here.

@markmitchell2658 Год назад

No tesco still in charge

@ikkue Год назад

@@markmitchell2658 Then explain the news that they left the Thai and Malaysian markets and sold it to CP. Did it just not happen?

@aftergraduationvlogs7610 Год назад

Wow, i am very shocked about the prices - i have the feeling here in Germany we pay less for most of the stuff that you got - especially given the salary differences from Germany's average to Thailand. I wonder what Thai people buy... Would be interesting to see what an average thai would buy/ where they would buy their daily necessities - must be in the outside markets...Interestingly enough in Germany outside markets ( open air) are more pricy than supermarkets xD

@LifewithSerg Год назад

This is not where most tow people shop. The prices here are definitely higher. I’ll have to make a video to show you the prices at places where most Thai propel shop. Total cost of living here is 1/3 of what you would pay in Germany.

@JagdishBhatia-Voice Год назад

Lotus!! 2601.75 baht is like quite a good amount as mostly you picked up all consumables. Fresh fruits and veggies are bit expensive. Serg your videos are just addictive. They always make me crave for coming back to Bangkok.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yes, pretty much everything I picked up was things I stock up on every two or three months. There are places near me that I can get fruit and vegetables for a lot less. I’m happy to hear that you are still enjoying my videos!

@JagdishBhatia-Voice Год назад

Still?? I always enjoy your videos. You are my first RU-vid friend and Big motivation to start making videos and I respect you.

@patriciaavery9001 Год назад

@Life with Serg I was absolutely fascinated with this video. Thank you for making it. Groceries and necessities are something we will all need once we arrive in a new country. Some prices surprised me - some higher and some lower than I would have thought. Really interesting. As you went through the store, I was trying to catch a glimpse of deodorant on the shelves for both price and selection. I didn't notice it, is it expensive? Anyway Serg, great job and thanks again.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it. There are much cheaper places to get groceries. Deodorant is a bit more of imported, I brought 3 extra as I knew I would not find my brand.

@patriciaavery9001 Год назад

@@LifewithSerg Thank you for the reply. There are lots of things one can live without, but if you want to make friends (and a good impression)... deodorant is pretty important. Excellent plan, I'll bring extra.

@jomontanee Год назад

I found this video so fascinated too. Usually I don’t like RU-vidrs’ shopping videos but this one is exceptional!❤

@tanmars Год назад

This clip lets you know that supermarkets like Lotus can find a variety of products and get great discounts.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yes lots of stuff but there are cheaper places to shop.

@Kwippy Год назад

Unsurprisingly imported items especially luxury or higher end items are more expensive in Thailand than in EU, US. Wines, chocolates, cookies/biscuits etc can easily cost double compared to the West.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yep absolutely correct. Great variety at Lotus.

@photography4u2003 Год назад

love

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Thank you.

@AlvinSeville1 Год назад

International shopping is very interesting and enjoyable. When I was in Peru, I went shopping a couple of times. Besides getting the things I needed, it was a learning experience at well. 🙂👍

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Always a blast to see stores like this in other countries and see what they offer.

@Mark-yo5ue Год назад

Serg, not sure the last time you shopped in the US, but many of the imported items you mention are about the same cost here in Southern California. Food prices in the uS have gone up substantially!

@LifewithSerg Год назад

It’s been almost exactly a year since I moved here Mark. I’ll be back in the US for a visit sometime in May. I’m sure I will be shocked at the increase.

@jomontanee Год назад

OMG, Mark!

@orawancarlile6192 Год назад

Southern California has more selections than another states. Some states taxes even essentials that California does not tax on them.

@kingcantona1923 Год назад

Wowww Nice Video I enjoyed with it. ^_^

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Glad you enjoyed!

@TrevorD2502 Год назад

This video was helpful. I travel to Pattaya & I will go to a Lotus next time I'm there, thanks mate.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

There’s definitely cheaper options as far as supermarkets go. But I just find it. Lotis has pretty much everything under one roof. Glad you enjoyed this video Trevor.

@waynej747 6 месяцев назад

What you’re talking about at 3:10 is called the Gruen Transfer. It’s where they purposefully move things around to confuse you and that leads to more impulse buying.

@LifewithSerg 6 месяцев назад

Ha ha. Makes sense.

@cxxx9756 Год назад

if you like nuts, i found those sold in makro are much cheaper than the rest. for a 500g pack, an exact same brand and package can cost over 100 baht less. i normally only shop at the gourmet market, makro, and foodland. so, i enjoyed your lotus store tour. like lindt too and to my surprise, the price is pretty much the same as what they sell in europe.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Thanks for the tip!

@allan3161 Год назад

Great vlog, the prices there are so much cheaper then Australia

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Hey Allan. Glad you enjoyed this video. To be honest with you, there are many other Thai markets were things are a lot less expensive. Lotus is just good because it’s a giant store like Walmart.

@deanhunter1753 Год назад

Steak is very expensive thou and I'm Australian

@Glenn-ei3xp Год назад

I think you are forgetting about how pathetic wages are in Thailand. And how big wages are in Australia

@grahammurray7426 Год назад

Wages much lower

@simonfuller175 Год назад

Not at 23฿ to the $.Work it out 😮

@andreaporschke4892 Год назад

Super Video Christian 😊sah alles so lecker aus 🎉

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Oh yes. So good.

@johnballard6725 Год назад

I was in KL four years ago and was very impressed by the cleanlnliness and range of the items on offer.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Haven’t been there yet. Will definitely go.

@bondmusic5398 Год назад

ในคลิปนี้ ดูแล้วสกปรกกว่าที่ KL เหรอ?

@sombounreuanglith1987 Год назад

My favorite Lays Chips is Seaweed Flavor. You should try it. That’s like the first thing I grab at seven when I arrive in Thailand.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yes those are so good!

@Mmm.780 Год назад

Hi Serg, I think the Supermarkts are more expensive then the markets. Seems some products you'll get only there. Have a very nive time. Greetings

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yes, the price is here definitely higher than some of the traditional Thai markets

@Mmm.780 Год назад

@@LifewithSerg Yeah and I prefer to buy at the Thai traditional market. Specially by the market at the village. There are not many Farang and I enjoy it there.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

I totally agree!

@MaharAhriyar 2 месяца назад

Most of the Asian country before the invention of the toothpaste, they use salt to brush the teeth. Salt protects your cavity and tartar. I have a friend that he uses salt to brush the teeth since he was kid. So, his teeth are so bright without any tartar. That is in their belief. By the way, i am from Myanmar. No wonder they use salt to formulate the toothpaste. What a great idea!

@LifewithSerg 2 месяца назад

Ahh very interesting to know that!

@tripsadelica 10 месяцев назад

Loved this video. I tried to keep up with you in converting prices to Aussie dollars and also working back from US dollars. It seems that some items there are on a par with Aussie prices. I worry, then, for the average Thai person because although the prices look okay with me they must be very high for a local consumer. Nice to see Aussie products on the shelves, like Bega cheeses, Aussie wines and such. Australia has a free trade agreement with Thailand so we see Thai products here quite a bit (like cleaning products). I'd love to see you do a walking tour of the night markets and especially the fake markets.

@LifewithSerg 10 месяцев назад

This is definitely not a store, where a lot of average Thai people shop. Or at least they’re only coming here for certain items, as it is quite expensive by Thai standards. I’ve done a couple of night market videos in the past. The sellers of the fake markets typically are very adamant that you don’t record them, and it’s just not quite the content I’m interested in making.

@Sukonta100 Год назад

Hi. “Thai whiskeys” are NOT whiskeys. This is because they are not distilled from grains but rather are made from cane sugar or molasses. Thus, they should be considered RUM rather than whiskey. Bars and nightclubs in Thailand would have it right as they usually serve Thai liquor with Coke. (Think Rum & Coke)

@LifewithSerg Год назад

You are very much correct. I’ve tried several of them, and they definitely have more room flavor. I’m just used to everyone’s you’re calling the whiskey.

@pflaffik Год назад

Thats common in SE Asia, they add chemical flavouring and hope for the best. Rhum is made from the same liquor and also have chemical flavor added. Anyway theres no need to buy any of them, imported whisky isnt too expensive unless youre drinking heavily daily. .

@parkerterrell5244 Год назад

Sangsom at least says it's Rum on the bottle. However, all the bars and restaurants list it as whiskey. I was on my 30th or so bottle before I finally realized this. It's terrible straight, but I love it with coke.

@PlayGameToday Год назад

Serge, can you do a review of computer stores where you can buy laptops, computers, monitors, etc. like JIB etc.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

The only reason I did a review here, was, because I actually have to go shopping, and I thought people would find this information. Interesting. Reviewing stores is generally not my type a video.

@PlayGameToday Год назад

@@LifewithSerg Well, it depends, you know? If you had a son (kind of a computer genius), little Serzhik, it would be more fun to go computer shopping 🙂

@bryancole842 Год назад

Excellent video - prices seem fair for average grocery items one needs. The selection is incredible. Great info.❤ Do you usually get a grab taxi back to your place ?

@LifewithSerg Год назад

There are definitely cheaper supermarkets around me to get all these things. But I like the convenience of this large store, and I only come here once every two or three months for some very basic needs. I take the BTS there, but usually I buy a bunch of things so I take a Grab taxi back.

@lizhaydon2250 Год назад

It's summer the whole year. Good video. I lived there for 2 years. Normal sized woman. Had to shop from catalogs in 1999.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

It’s definitely hot all the time. Ha ah.

@bitemenow609 Год назад

After I found Mayo, I could buy eggs and bread and have a suitable egg sandwich in the mornings. Then Had to order sweet pickle relish for my Tuna sandwich for lunch. Things you do not think about in the US are not even thought about in Thailand. Big tip is never spend any money out before 6 PM go to the gym and the pool and relax during the day.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Oooooh egg sandwich. Totally forgot about those.

@Busybeeee Год назад

Wow! I would expect imported items and other things like toilet paper and cheese to cost more in Thailand but I’m shocked to see that the produce is pretty much the same price if not more expensive than in my city in Ottawa Ontario. I would also expect rice to be cheaper in Thailand. I don’t know if inflation really hit in Thailand, but I found the prices in that store very high! PS I am a dental healthcare professional and we often recommend salt water rinses to help heal infection in the mouth or to control gingivitis. Salt is a natural antibacterial, but I personally would not like the taste of it in toothpaste!

@LifewithSerg Год назад

This is not a typical store here. Most Thai will not shop here as it is too expensive. There are much much cheaper stores to go shopping at here in Thailand.

@Busybeeee Год назад

@@LifewithSerg aha! Makes sense. Thank you for this clarification and thank you for this video 👌

@ArrBee6 Год назад

Ya got the Pepsi t on, I just watched you buy that. Good One.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Ha ha. Love this shirt

@octobersix Год назад

Some of the larger Tops Supermarkets offer a lot of groceries not found at Big C or Lotus's. Siam Paragon's market also has a great selection.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yeah I like Tops!

@andrewbrann6231 Год назад

I've noticed since I went to Thailand that the only places up north people seem to go is Chiang Mai. How about Phayao? Much cheaper on everything and not exactly small

@LifewithSerg Год назад

I still haven’t been in that area, I deafly plan to explore it in the next couple of months

@jomontanee Год назад

Pay so, alley are so beautiful and peaceful. Chiangmai is the CAPITAL, no doubt travelers will go there first before expanding to minor provinces.

@grahammurray7426 Год назад

Not once it's been on the Internet

@user-qv7fs6ut2f Год назад

Blueberries, macadamia nuts (my main dessert in the US) seem to be really expensive in Bangkok and it makes me sad...

@LifewithSerg Год назад

I’ve bought blueberries here four or five times. They’ve always been disappointing. Just totally tasteless.

@deanhunter1753 Год назад

Bought some blueberries the other day and imported from Chile

@tipawanc.5411 Год назад

Eat Tropical fruit. They are sweet and juicy. Cold- climate crops like berry will disappoint you.

@robertjean659 Год назад

Hi Serg, my fav junk food is hot donuts covered in cinnamon sugar, get 2 free with a coffee. Great vid by the way. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

@LifewithSerg Год назад

That does sound tasty Robert! Glad you enjoyed this video.

@jorunnrichardsen383 Год назад

Lotus On Nut is one of my favorites, beside gourmet markert emquartier

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Both are great

@jesseirie7231 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing this video. I am informed. I am visiting Bangkok next month October 2023.

@LifewithSerg 9 месяцев назад

Hope you enjoy it!

@davedaniels4967 Год назад

I have shopped in Big C and Lotus. Can't wait to get back to Thailand.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

You should!

@florentinodicang2403 Год назад

new subscriber watching from the Philippines

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Thanks. I need to visit the Philippines soon.

@Asadashino2000 Год назад

Hi whats up serg well I enjoyed the grocery shopping as you said about junk food yesterday I was doing uber eats with my mom once we had a break after delivering a miss who lives in the suburbs we ate at mcdonalds I always order a mcchicken sandwich with fries and a coke zero my mom ordered a filet o fish combo while we're eating at the car I take a bite of my favorite burger and fries too so my mom wants me to try the filet o fish I take bite of her burger and it's good the filet o fish is really good the next time I'll order the filet o fish

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Oh that’s awesome! I love McDonald’s also.

@ruthpaige6689 Год назад

Prices are less than in the USA. Great variety as well. No empty shelves. Interesting to see stores from around the world. Thanks for posting. Would like to know what the rice is like and the varieties available.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

This is definitely not a typical market here. Lots of imported things with higher prices. I’ll have to make a video to show where most local people shop and the prices of those food items.

@antmartsocalratgirl Год назад

Agreed this place is much cheaper than the USA. I'm in San Diego, CA. It's out control here!

@littleigor1303 Год назад

My favorite snack.... Liver and Fava Beans.....

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Interesting chive!

@Shawnissquiggly Год назад

Bought a 1.69L jar of JIF peanut butter for 211.86 ghc in Ghana. Approx $24 CDN. Can buy a 2kg jar from Costco for about $9. Some things are ridiculous when imported but most mark ups aren't horrible. Can buy a Red Bull cheaper here than in Canada

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Yeah, a lot of important. Things are definitely more expensive here. It’s just so much cheaper to eat out then cook at home. Especially when you can’t cook like me. Lol

@Cindy...ann333 Год назад

Hi...Serg...🤩👍👍👍

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Hello Asus!

@Cindy...ann333 Год назад

@@LifewithSerg I'm waiting for your vedio right now...👍🤓😍🥳

@kamolhengkiatisak1527 Год назад

CP owns Lotus and mini Lotus, Makro (mainly wholesale in bulk pack but retail as well) and of course the most popular of them all 7-11. CP also owns the largest mobile operator in Thailand right now True Mobile, which is the case because True and dTac merge together under True brand to surpass former No.1 AIS Mobile. True+dTac has about 51 million mobile customers while AIS has about 48 million. CP also owns the largest agri-industrial business in the world, even larger than the giant Cargill.

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Wow. Larger than Cargill. That is impressive!

@mickeycao148 Год назад

I think just like VN in the hard time, we used salt to brush teeth in the morning as we didn't have toothpaste during 1975 to 1986 ... salt is considered good for your teeth health & strengthen your teeth, too....

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Ahhh thanks for sharing.

@sbkpilot1 7 месяцев назад

eggs in the US are washed during processing to prevent Salmonella growth on the eggshell, however washing removes the cuticle which is a natural layer that prevents the egg from going bad at room temps.

@LifewithSerg 7 месяцев назад

Ive, dozens and dozens and dozens of eggs both here and in South American countries that don’t get refrigerated with no issues. I was shocked at first, but now it’s just a normal every day thing.

@matthewkjellerson9325 Год назад

cheaper then 7-11 ? definitely more to choose from. thanks for the video...Matt

@LifewithSerg Год назад

I don’t know if it’s necessarily cheaper than 7-Eleven, some products definitely are. There are supermarkets where you could buy things for a lot less, I just needed to go shopping here and wanted to share it with you all.

@smircgoesthere Год назад

This guy said “K-Mart”. Old school. Love your work!

@LifewithSerg Год назад

He he. I was thinking, Walmart, so I have no idea why I said Kmart. Lol.

@thekoshertourist Год назад

Looks nice. I was planning on going to the Big C on Rama IV as it's closest. This Lotus looks like a Super WalMart. I gotta stop using 7-11 for my small necessities like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste (btw just recently took a salted charcoal one - i didn't notice the picture of salt until it was too late...it is a bit funky...)

@LifewithSerg Год назад

Sometimes the things at 7-Eleven are actually even cheaper. I just prefer lotus because they have a bigger selection. Definitely go take a look at one of those stores.

@thekoshertourist Год назад

@@LifewithSerg I go to 7-11 bc they're just well, convenient, ha. Also I tend to buy smaller, like travel-sized items, which is probably why the prices are a bit more. But definitely need to check on of the big stores out. Makro doesn't really have much of what I need and don't take any credit cards other then Citibank ones...so they're out and Villa Market is nice, also open 24 hours, but a bit on the higher side, esp since im buying imported goods.