EXPATS REALISTIC BUDGET FOR LIVING IN THAILAND HOW MUCH MONEY YOU NEED TO LIVE IN THAILAND 2023
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- Everyone wants to now what is a realistic to enjoy yourself living in Thailand...
Although there is no simple answer, I think that 60,000 Baht is the ideal range for you to live the life you HOPE to live here in Thailand......
Basically it comes down to
Rent12500
Food 15000
Beer and bars 10000
Bike and Gas 6000
Clothing 1250
Essentials/Grooming 1750
Insurance 2500
Adventures 3000
Upgrades and crap 3000
Massages 3000
Visa 2000
Total 60,000
I bought a whole ounce of weed for 1400 baht and the most I paid per gram was 300 baht. Weed here in Bangkok is super cheap and if you use electronics for consuming over smoking it, you will spend a quarter of what you would spend drinking.
I know a lot of people down here in the South especially Phuket are complaining about the prices of the cannabis....
as far as consuming less with electronics I'll have to take your word for that I would have no idea.
Cheers mate 🍺
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean It seems cheaper to fly to Bangkok and buy weed from a store here then fly back then actually paying the prices you were talking about.
Hey there my Canuck friend!. I think your budget is very realistic and spot on. I came to Surath at the end of April. I transfered 6000 cad from my savings to my checking account before I left. That 6k cad covered all my hotels, meals and beers and other basic living expenses for about 15 days. That 6k included my first and last month's rent for my condo at 370 cad per month along with everything I needed to purchase for the condo such as a nice quality mattress topper, bedding linens, towels , pots and pans, a bit of cutlery and groceries for an entire month including all of my transportation, 4 airline tickets for my retirement visa to Pattaya and taxis since i first arrived in Bangkok. The visa itself was another 1500 cad beside the 6000 but they take care of everything and I mean everything. The company I dealt with drove me to the bank where I opened a Thai Bank account. After that I was driven immediately to immigration where I by passed all of the lineups to have my picture taken. The only downside is that I had to leave my Passport with immigration witch in turn means I cannot fly anywhere for a month witch is the time it takes to process my visa and receive in the mail at my condo.
I hope this helps your viewers because I think it's important that with help each other out when it comes to budgeting for an actual permanent move here.
Till the next time, living my best Life.
Cheers😢
Hey Maurice thanks for sharing your experience....
That's awesome man
As I said before , I am ok on 35000tb , well so far anyway haha , nice condo , nice food, nice girlfriend, visa , insurance , travel , laundry , toiletries, clothing
Phone & wifi yes very cheap too
I never spend more than that either, my budget is higher but I'd rather save it, I have a wife and 5yr old daughter and we live a good life on our budget and manage to save half most months and I don't earn much here, about 50k baht a month on average and it's more than enough for us, I think it really depends on age and what you want, we have months where we'll spend 15k all together if there's no travel that month and still live okay, you get sick of most the tourist things and areas after years living here, I've only found it cheaper and easier with time and I love having the savings for if things change
@@glen7849 I have come here from uk 🇬🇧 o sick of it there, working like a hamster 🐹 on a wheel. I plan on staying here long term with my gf or not , I won’t return. I have no family now. I’m 59, healthy. Started exploring more of bkk too now.
@@jonhobson3592 I grew up in the UK to but my family moved to Australia when I was about 15, not much difference, just expensive countries with rude privileged people, I'll never go back full time either, I was just back in Australia to visit a sick relative for a week a few weeks ago, just that was too much
@@glen7849 yes. Life for living as they say. I spent too long thinking & looking after others. So if I have a good few years here I’ll be happy.
Hi Mark,
Hope you are well. You remind me of a friend who despite being a multimillionaire livers a very humble lifestyle and uses most of his money to help others and that is indeed what he enjoys and would not be happy spending it on himself. I think what is beautiful about life is that we have different values and there is no right or wrong way to spend your money. One golden rule however is that our income has to be at the very least equivalent to our expenses; if not bad s**t will happen.
Peace
Hey Mike my thing is mate I want my money to last as long as I live,,,,
I have had all the things that money can buy, and all the things people THINK they need ,,,
Experiences and memories are way more valuable than possessions.
Thanks for watching and commenting
Cheers mate 🍺
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabeanexactly, same. I have had nice things but they just become a burden and an anchor. I want to make the move to Thailand and have nothing but experiences. Can't wait 👌
You're the guy I've been looking for, I wasn't sure I could include all the visa run on my budget.
You certainly can !!!!
Cheers mate 🍺
I don't smoke or drink and am not into bars or clubs or girls. I live a modest and healthy lifestyle. Living stress free financially is important. I think $2,000 U.S. dollars a month seems good enough for at least two decades.
You would live like a king for 2k a month .
Cheers mate 🍺
Good living on that money
Going to the gym improves your physical health but the affect on your mental state is incredible for most.
That's completely true
Cheers mate 🍻
I recommend a weekend trip to Vietnam once a year to freshen up your wardrobe. The factories making branded merchandise provide local small shop retailers with item and the deals are phenomenal.
Awesome idea Big Star,,,,,
I am actually heading to Hoi An this month,,,,
Hopefully you'll check out my Motorbike Tour,,,
Cheers mate 🍺
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean I am near Hoi An - in DaNang until mid July, I plan to make some day trips to Hoi An
That's awesome
Beers?????
Watching your videos put my anxiety and fear at ease.
Thanks mate I appreciate that
Take care
I’m full
Of anxiety
It horrible
I’m an Aussie and I’m
So sick and tired of all my money going to the government here
It makes me so mad!
I really want out of here 😞
Thanks again for all of the great advice!
Hey Daniel thanks for watching
I promise I'll be posting more in the future.
I got a little behind...
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Cheers mate 🍺
Great vid...
Hey Rusty
Thanks fir your support
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Another great vidio ! Thank You !
Thanks for watching and commenting
Cheers mate 🍺
Great video mark
Thanks for all of the tips!
My pleasure!
Glad you enjoyed it
Cheers mate 🍺
Thanks for watching and commenting
Looking to make the move at $3000-$4000 per month US. No need to work. Love this channel
Hey brother thanks for the love,,,
And yeah 3-4k a month you'll live an incredible life,,,.
the best thing is after about 2 months when you're tired of partying and spending like one of the tiktok kids,,,, you'll start saving and seeing just how amazing life here is
That's awesome bro
Congratulations
Thanks for watching and commenting
Hi Mark. For those wanting weed, try and avoid the ships that sell small amounts bagged up. Look for the sellers with jars and haggle. I got 5 gram of sevita AJ47 for 1000 baht in April. Most will drop their prices as there is now so many sellers and independent growers and sellers. 300 or 400 baht a gram for top grade buds and the more you are willing to buy the bugger discount that you will get. Most take 100 baht per gram off for buying 3 gram. Hope this helps any who are interested. 🍻🍻🍻
Thanks Sam!!!
Appreciate that, I've never taken any time to investigate
Cheers
Thanks for the awesome reality on budgets!
You're welcome mate thanks for watching
Cheers
Hey brother, another great video my friend. Your spot on with the costs. Keep living that awesome lifestyle.
Hey Reaper
I am going stick to my 1k budget
I just wanted to show people what they should budget if they want a different lifestyle from mine,,,
Cheers mate 🍺
How you're well.
great video…so much better than a video i watched from peter at Thailand bound! 🇬🇧
Thanks I truly appreciate the compliment
Cheers mate 🍺
Enjoyed your vid tremendously.
Hey Bob thanks man
I truly appreciate that
Have a blessed day
Cheers 🍻
Good Video Doc 😊. Keep the content coming. Also like those walk around Videos.
Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏
Hey Ricky I'll be doing a lot more of those in the future
Cheers mate 🍺
Enjoy watching all your videos. Please keep up the Great work!
Hey thank you for watching
I'll be posting more frequently
I have been a little busy with some personal issues
But I promise I'll be on here regularly from now on
Thank you for your support
Great video, Dr. Mark! I definitely took notes from this video for my next trip to Thailand in October. Your videos are the best for Thailand bound travelers. Continue living your best life ever, Doc! 👍🥂
I'm glad you enjoy the videos thank you so much for the compliments I really appreciate that as well as your support...
Cheers mate 🍺
I've said it before Mark, your life is legend! Enjoying the videos. Not much younger than you, so one day I'll have to decide.
Hey Greg thanks man I truly appreciate the support
Hopefully you'll join me in paradise someday
Cheers mate 🍺
Most people don't care or don't pay attention but taking advantage of exchange rates fluctuation can help with the budget.
💯.
I'll talk about that in an upcoming clip
Cheers mate 🍺
Great work Doc and good editing work,
As you said a lot of variables to account for,
Personally I'm looking at taking a month at a time and moving to different locations,
Chang Mai and the north see great or 30 mins below Hua Hin, or Chumphon both of those have a great stretch of coastline, yeah they don't have bells and whistles but I did 5 years in Thailand 30 years ago and I'm looking for a more chilled adventure type of thing this time also when the visa run comes up I don't mind taking advantage of Malaysia's 90 visa on arrival, i'm not s big drinker of alcohol
So that's a winner.... So many options.
Which ever way you do it doesn't matter, just do it guys!
Thanks for the compliment I truly appreciate your support,,,
And yeah there are so many amazing options here
I've loved Thai Mueng these have been 2 fantastic months...
Cheers mate 🍺
Hi Mark!
Spot on with the costings.
Me personally, about £1200 = $1500 approximately. I can do it even less if I play with the budget.
😊
It is spot on
A lot of guys can't live like I do
Cheers mate 🍺
Hope you're well
Good video mark. I know everyone is different, but here is how I save when I used to go Thailand a lot. I had one massage in 40 trips, didn't like it as I'm tickerlish , so never again. I do all my own laundry in the bathroom and hang it out to dry. I had a brilliant thin lizzy tour shirt once and the laundry lost it. So after that I do my own. I'm bald like you so shave my own head, no need for a barbour. Drove a motorbike one time in pattaya and said f that never again. So no motorbike hire. Mostly used to go to pattaya and chaing mai and udon thani, so I'd walk everywhere. Except the odd Bart bus or tuk tuk. I used to go shopping in the big c and get my own things to make sandwiches. Go to eat at Thai restaurants too. Never fallang fast food. So I used to save a lot of money. And hey guess what, being a stupid falling I'd blow it all on Thai chick's lol. Had some good times Mostly, but not always.. its all swings and roundabouts.
That's absolutely classic!!!
and yeah you know what you can see a ton of money if you want to it's so easy I myself personally can't make food or cook food at home cheaper than what I can eat out for I just can't do it...
I will be completely honest I'm way too lazy to wash my own clothes I don't even want to go to a laundromat to do it I would rather just pay someone and again the girl that I pay to do my laundry it's so cheap that it's foolish...
Cheers mate 🍺
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean I found washing my own shirts in the shower a good thing to do. Kills the boring times and gave me something to do. Plus I couldn't take the risk of loosing my rock t.shirts. they are big money on ebay. I have so many. Wrnt to so many concerts in 70s and onwards. Going to sell them and raise money for retirement
That's awesome and yeah vintage Ts are gold!!!!!
Hi! I use a Gillette fusion razor almost every day. I found SHAVE SECRET SHAVING OIL, it's in a little one ounce plastic bottle on a placard or in a box. I now change blades twice a year, usually at nine months. I've been told common baby oil works just as well. Changing blades twice a year is better than twice a month! Give it a shot.
Really,,,,.
That's freaking cool
I'm gonna try that
I was looking at a shaving oil the other day thinking I should try it
Thanks mate 🍺
Interesting analysis and close to right on. My food expense last month was 8600 baht. Just discovered Moreno’s last week…. ( overdue ) Lovin’ the night market for inexpensive eats. Thai food 100 - 200 baht and delicious. Keep rocking with good content Mark…..
Hey Jack yeah brother my food budget is just about the same as yours,,,, but not everyone is like Us and enjoys Thai food,,,
Take care Mate,,,,
50- 100 baht a meal in koh samui, chicken noodle soup, pad Thai, curries e.c.t.
So true about those latest phone people. I have a Huawei Mate 20 Pro, 4 years later, battery a little weak, but still, hasn't slowed at all. Defo keeping it for another year, along with my power block!!!
Hey Rob I loved my Mate 20 Pro
Was devastated when it go wrecked
I can say without a doubt that it NEVER ONCE slowed down and the battery life was tremendous
My P40 Pro honestly I will use this for years,,,,,
Unless they come up with a phone that can,,,,,, well ahhhhh ummmmmm
Let's just say I can't ever see needing more form a phone than this one offers
Good information.
Thanks for watching and commenting
Glad you enjoyed it
Cheers mate 🍺
Great info, btw, im hoping to come back in January, if you are still there apparently fusion razors and stick deoderent is what people should hook you up with
Lol
Hey Justin
That's hilarious
Yeah I miss stick deodorant
Take care bud
It really comes down to do people know how to spend money intelligently regardless of what they can afford. Being in a new place often is difficult for some to stay on a budget. we just need to put some thought into how we spend our money.
I agree completely
The trouble 90% of people Habe no idea how to budget for anything....
thanks dr
Cheers mate 🍺
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you. I think you said the right way. Have good time in Thailand. Best wishes Siri and Uwe
Thanks mate 🍺
You can honestly live the best life here,,,
Cheers mate 🍺
If you get to Hanoi Vietnam, check out Pizza Belga, some of the best pizza anywhere.
Hey Ray thanks for the tip
I will be in Hanoi early July
Cheers mate 🍺
Thanks bro
You're more than welcome
How you got something from it
Cheers mate 🍺
verry informative. what % are really intent on moving vesus % want to just scout it out? individual tastes seem to be a diffiult subject for vlogs because who knows what are some of the personal criteria (beyond budget)? to me, the baggage.we are lookiing to add to our lives starts with what our trip agenda is. of course, when oouu guides show us something awesome, they also never neglect to take us shopping to spend more of our money. i have a few nice keepsakes, but i’ve never seen any vlog investigate what others are valuing.
I thought I was showing what I value,,,,
Maybe I'll do a vlog on that specifically
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean you are doing us such a great service here. my comment might simply be a poll, what else are guys thinking about after the satiable appetities are satisfied? idk. i tend towards artsy stuff, so i hv little collections at home.of related stuff. i’ll send ya a few pics.
Found your channel and loving it. Visiting Thailand mid July and looking forward to the rainy season. No bars or girls - just great street food & culture. What affordable rentals would you suggest in Pattaya with a gym?
Hey mate welcome to the channel.
If you're not looking for bars or bar girls why Pattaya?
I would personally look at Jomtien or Hua Hin. .
If not those two, Ao Nang in Krabi Province is my favorite place in the world
Best way to find monthly rental deals is Facebook Marketplace or Airbnb
Cheers Mate
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Many thanks Doc. I was thinking Jomtien. Really appreciate the advice. I'll keep binge watching.😉
@@americatalkliveLA Hi! You should check out Dusit Grand Park 2, in Jomtien. The value you get for 10.000 baht a month rental there, is incredible. Very cheap, and 5 star area and pools. Condos are brand new, furniture included. That place is awesome.
Just a thought for a budget like this. You will live like a king there. Sarlina.
Nice guide although some points like rent are regional. I think you'll find Jomtien is cheaper than where you are.
No question
But it's a great base to go from
I was living in Thai Mueang and lived it there 3500 a month
Lol
Cheers mate 🍺
what beach is it at the permanent beach umbrellas and lounges? looks nice there
Hey Bret this was actually just a spot I found driving one day,,,
Haven't seen it since,,.
Lol
Perfect video Dr. Mark!!Thank you for the useful information you give!!
I want to ask ,what is the best method to find a condo in Phuket for rent about 12 to 15 k Thai baht?
The Deck in Patong, check it out.
Facebook Marketplace
That's where I find most of my deals
Cheers mate 🍺
Thanks for the tip!
Hi Mark
Great video just wondering where your laying your hat at the moment
Any chance of a video on your latest accommodation and costs ect
Thanks
Steve
Brit in canada 🇨🇦
Hey Steve I have been living in a place called Thai Mueng...
I'll be releasing a video about it soon my friend.
Take care .
Thanks for watching and commenting
Thanks Mark
I've got to get out there lol hopefully November 2023
Beers will be on me
Hey Mark. Thanks for the great and informative videos. They are very helpful. You mentioned that you had lived in Chiang Mai previously. Could you recommend any good condos / accommodation there? Thanks mate. All the best . Rob 🤝
Supalai is amazing and right across from Central Festival.
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabeanThanks Doc. Greatly appreciated. I shall check it out 😊🤝🍻
Thanks Doc !! another great topic that i wanna know about !!!! I don't think I will be that tight but I need a place to paddleboard or surf so phuket is an option
I'm the same way Doc, I could eat Asian (food :) ) 90% of the time minimum !!!
I was wondering about your visa, I could see doing it your way !!!
You know the funny thing is it's not being tight,,,, it just simply living day to day,,,,,
Cheers mate 🍺
You'll love it here
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean thx bud 🙏🙏 I can get by tight regardless I'm not cheap but I don't waste much like yourself and most importantly a (lady) hasn't got a hold of it (here in NAmerica anyways) and theyve tried 🤣😂😂🤟🤟
Alot of ladies are bad with $$ and can pass their debts off on you hhha I'm sure you've heard it all ✌️✌️🌴🌴🍻🍻
Hey Mark, love the vids man, but just a heads up on conversion for 60,000 baht or 3000USD. It’s $1737 US get you 60,000 baht, you just might want to correct that written text at the end of your Video.👍
oh FFS
Haha, just saying…
3000 US that’s baller money
Hey man I know.
I don't know how I f'ed that up
I'm in the process of editing it
Thanks for pointing it out
I just noticed sorry guys I was pretty tired editing this one and F#@ked up
Trying to correct it
Hey Mark, nice video as always. What do you think about Hua Hin as a place to live in comparison with Phuket?
I've heard great things about Hua Him and I have been told my many that it is is between 15-25% cheaper than Phuket....
I'll be checking it out this year...
Cheers mate 🍺
That's true
Phuket Town has a certain charm that reminds me of Havana Cuba one of my favourite cities in the whole world...
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean ok Marc! Can't wait to see your videos about Hua Hin and your legendary honest comments that comes with it! Cheers Mark! 🍻
Lol
Yeah I'm.nlt the sugarcoating type
That’ll end as soon as the Russians ruin Phuket. They will all move to hua hin and wreck that place too. They are like Rats.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂”get a lot for your baht!”😂
You’re the best!!!
Lol
I try....
Cheers mate 🍺
I am not into bars or clubs or girls or alcohol but like to live stress free financially and make some nice friends both locally or expats.
Then if you're not into the bars the bar girls and the booze you can live here so cheap it's not even funny....
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean I probably spend more on renting condo so I can get a nice place in nice area.
Food- I stick to Thai nearly all the time , occasionally I have a McDonald’s breakfast. Haha. 😊. Yes 300-350b per day is normal for me. Lots of fruit too
Are you concerned about air pollution?
@@AndrossMoonah can be bad at times here
Yeah Jon I just can't do McDonald's,,,
But then again I never did,,,
Cheers bro
Keep living your best life my friend
I'm in Bangkok this week if ya have time for a 🍺
Honestly not really no
Not where I live
That's not an issue here
In northern Thailand certain months yes, Bangkok off and on,,, but it is life
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean thank you for reply. Where are you staying ?
Great Segment! Totally enjoyed it. Keep up the good work Doc!
Hey Hal thanks for watching
Cheers mate 🍺
I am thinking either Bangkok or Phuket or Jomtien. Somewhere affordable and quiet but convenient and close to shops and restaurants and around $2,000 USD a month.
Phuket or Jomtien are both nice as is Hua Hin....
On that budget though I would look at Ao Nang in Krabi
Cheers mate 🍺
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Why? $2,000 is not enough in Phuket or Jomtien?
No it's more than enough
But you can live amazing down in Ao Nang and it s way nicer
Cheers mate 🍺
To be guilted into an interpersonal activity requires self categorising into a moral community which arguably is difficult given the circumstances, but the influence is possibly inflation of self identity through clever devices such as cultural memes or tropes around masculine duty. These folk are seriously clever.
Morals are relative...
And flexible.....
Well said,,
@Why Hello There with Dr Mark Sabean - so many people judging.... so, little time🤣🤣🤣
Yup
But it's cool
Your the best ~! how do you get away with staying and not having a retirement visa?>
Hey John I jump out and go on mini vacations
I'm actually in Cambodia right now,,,,,
You guys living on 1000 a month will learn real quick when prices of goods and services rise AND IT WILL happen. So all you guys thinking you guys living good now will soon have to come back to the states and start all over again. If you guys living on 1000$ a month y’all better have 3k minimum coming in consistently. Cuz this notion of pension pay and retirement will quickly fade. Not saying you can’t live a good life witch you can however you must have enough to adjust to inflation and not have it affect you a tad bit.
First off you're 💯 correct that prices will raise, however not as drastically as you would think. good example is that nothing has really changed in Cambodia for the past 10 years except the tourist sites have gone up about 10%
Food drinks and accommodations are the same if not cheaper in some areas...
Same goes for Thailand
Now, for the all you guys will have to come back to The United States and start over again??????
Why would I go to The USA, I'm Canadian Mate 🍺
Also I'm doing ok LOL ,,,,,so not sure what I have to start over for,,,,.
As for how much you need monthly,,,,
Well that is up for debate.
It really depends on your lifestyle as I have been showing by living and loving this life for 2 years!!!!!!
3k(would be perfect no question) but even if you can't get that much at least 1.5-1.8k a month is more going to allow you to keep living an incredible life.
Tell me honestly what type of life you can live in The States with fifteen hundred bucks?????
The key to it all not spending more than you being in....
Pretty simple
That allows you to have a cushion later in when things go up, as they will.
What you don't waste today, you have for tomorrow
The trouble is most people don't understand the concept of s budget and living within their means.....
And again as for all of us having to come back and start over,,,,,
Don't lump us all together,,,,
BECAUSE,,,,,,
I'msorry but guys who have actually been here to Thailand and LIVED here know the truth about Thailand,,,,, they won't need to crawl back to The States or any other country,,,,
The guys that are running around like they're on vacation and trying to impress everyone,,,,, yeah they'll be back home broke and miserable......
Not guys like me, or guys that are smart enough to follow my life advice......
Also keep.in mind,,,,,, just because someone choses to live on 1k a month doesn't mean that's all they have,,,,,
Cheers mate 🍺
Thanks for watching and commenting
*PLEASE WATCH MY VIDEO COMING IN A WEEK ABOUT WHY I LIVE IN THAILAND LIKE A HOBO.......
I'm sure it will change your perspective
Hello Dr.Mark, i think 15,000 Baht for food is definitely more than reasonable
I think so too
And some days I do spend more than 500b but I'll be honest there are many days that I am less than 200
Honestly there is no set amount it just flows
Cheers Mate 🍻
250K baht is the ideal spending budget to have an awesome life.
Lol
For what exactly????
What the hell would you be spending 7500 USD a month on????
Coke?
Really what would you spent 7500 USD on here???????
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean I would be living in the most luxurious 1 bedroom apartment. I would have a maid to cook, clean, and buy groceries. Then travel inside and outside of the country. In other words, I would have the type of life I currently have today here in the US with the exception of a wife. That is my only downside right now. LOL
Dude I live in a beautiful condo,,, and I travel the whole country all the time
Plus I go to other countries every other month,,,,, and there's no way bro I could spend $7500 a month
I could see it if I was going to rooftop bars and partying with 20 year old gogo dancers all the time
But man
$7500 is 90k USD a year....
Do you know how much you have to earn pre-tax to have 90k to blow????
Hers the truth
60baht Krapow tastes every bit as good as 600 Baht Krapow...
A 50 Baht beachside beer tastes as good as a 150 Baht beachside 🍺
Sorry mate I hear ya, I just can't get onboard with that....
If I spent 7500 a month I would have to go back to work when I hit 78 or 79,,,, that's if I lived that long ,,,,, I'm guessing if I'm spending 90k a month I'm not living a healthy life.
Lol
Cheers bro
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Stop it mate you are making me really jealous right now. Good for you and other guys who had the guts to say F-this I have one life to live and I am going to live it.
Are the coof deathstabs required for anything there? Getting into country? Living there?
I don't think so anymore
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Thanks Mark. My plans to go are still a few years away but have been curious of this especially being pure blood. Appreciate all your very informative videos!
Hi Mark, I’m planning to move out to Jomtien in two years from UK. I have some private and state pensions, I’m trying to find out information about how to manage that money coming in, is it best to have in a Thai account or use my normal account? Also how do expats manage the variation in exchange rate?any advice you can give would be appreciated! Cheers Mate
if you're coming on a retirement visa or an education visa anything other than a tourist visa you can open a local bank account and that's what I would suggest doing....
that way you're not paying any type of transaction fees at the bank machines because they can get a little high....
As for the exchange rate here's what I do when the baht is really low I go in and get a couple hundred thousand at a time....
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Great Advice! Thanks Mark 👍🏽
i think with myself as a 32 year old single man , i should be alright , im chilled out and doint actually enjoy the party lifestyle , i just want peace . only problem is finding a women to maintain that peace lol . and also keeping the funds up as jobs are limited , unless i full time trade . thanks for the honest video
Good luck finding a woman that brings you peace
Lol .
Cheers mate 🍺
Thanks for watching and commenting
Maybe a man with the same interest 😁
@@louis20122 nah im straight lol i take my chances with the women
Hi Mark! Do you know anything about benzodiazepines and how hard it is to get a prescription for them in Thailand? That's the only thing really keeping me from retiring there, since I need to have them. I have a prescription for them in the US.
Hey Jeff, I will only say this,,,, you can easily get scripts here,,,,,.
However knowing what they are used to treat,,,,, I would say peace tranquility and Thailand will work much better than any medication,,,
Trust me on that my friend....
I suffered the worst anxiety and panic attacks ,,,,,
Been anxiety free for over 2 years bro
Take care
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Thanks so much Mark 🙏
I broke my foot a couple years ago, if I show them my bottles and old prescription ,do you think I could get some Traumodol??? It's basically a widely prescribed synthetic opioid for pain?
What I will save on housing and food I can spend on expensive smoke. It's all good.
exactly and to be honest with you that's one of the best things about living here is that the money you save in certain areas you can if you want to splurge in others and not have to break the bank every single month just to enjoy yourself....
Cheers mate 🍺
Hi mate looking to take a trip to Thailand next January for a month from England flight from Newcastle is about £800-£900 much realistically will I need for a decent accommodation in hua hin for 3 weeks maybe a week in Bangkok I don’t drink or smoke etc just eat 😂 do you think £2000 would last me a month including accommodation? Thanks 🙏
100% no question at all
100% no question at all I've actually been scoping out rents in both locations and you can get some wicked places for 300£
If you stay out of the crazy tourist trap restaurants and stuff you can definitely eat like a king there and have a blast on your budget no question at all mate
Where the heck did you get the TH-cam shirt?
I had them custom made bro
Whatever your budget, your life will be far better here than in North America
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Thank you
Basic/Standard Cheeseburger is $3.47 in McDonald's in the USA🍔🤯
Yup
The average price of a big Mac meal in the United States right now is $10
My phone plan is 350thb a month, you don't need home internet, just use your phone and tether to your laptops and tv if thats your thing and even the worst rooms usually have WiFi and yes, the newest crap electronically just isn't needed, I've been the same Samsung for 4yrs now and still manage my workload between it and my laptop, you can save so much on things like this here if you don't care about your tech being a fashion accessory which is just stupidity to me
I agree 💯
Like I said my phone is 133Baht and it's killer,,,,
I do like my phone but I'll be honest, I won't upgrade it for at least 2 more years if not more
It's that good
Cheers mate 🍺
Thanks for watching and commenting
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean yep I pay 350 baht a month for the 2 phones, there's cheap plans if you just go into the store and ask, I know a few people that pay over 1000 for exactly the same plan, they only have to go in and ask and they'll reduce the price to keep you as a customer
Does a nice gym include swimming pool and sauna?
A lot of condo building have all 3
Not a lot of saunas but you can find them
Cheers mate 🍺
I may have to head up north 😅
Me too! ... but I really wanted to be near a beach. 🙄
@@garylee4107 yes 👍
Northern Thailand is gorgeous
I love the beach....
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean I'm sure it is, but we really wanted to be near a beach.
A very realistic budget! Aren't you hot in that long-sleeved shirt?
I'm roasting!!!!!
I think you’re doing the right thing by eating Thai food. It’s probably a lot healthier.
I prefer Thai food...
It's way healthier and tastier
No question
Cheers mate 🍺
hey Doc love the truth, Don't forget your cheeseburger
Lol
Yeah that chilli cheeseburger is killer
That's at Happy Cactus on Second Road in Patong
Cheers mate 🍺
Buy a motorcycle if you’re going to stay long term . For 150 dollars a month you can buy one in a year for that .
If you haven't moved here with enough money to buy a motorcycle cash without it bothering your finances, I think people are already in trouble here, I live on a very small budget but own my place and bike, I only bought when we had a child so my daughter has something for her future or I'd just have stayed renting but owning a bike is very important here
Hey man I agree 💯 I have admitted 1000 times that was a mistake.....
I should Have bought but I move around too much
Anyways as o have repeatedly said that was my biggest mistake
$20 to 60/gram is about what you'd pay for decent weed in Vegas. The real question is how potent is the stuff in Thailand?
From what I've been told some of it is wicked .
Knock Out Labs over in Krabi have some seriously potent stuff
Cheers mate 🍺
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Bit of a hike from Chiang Mai. By the time I stumble back there I’d have to turn around and head back south for more!
The way inflation is going I wonder what your social experiment will look like in five years. How I survive on 4000.00 a month in Thailand lol
Lol
I'll move around a lot of countries over here are super affordable!!!
Cheers mate 🍺
Hopefully you'll still be watching in 5 years!!!!
Here in Thailand 🫢 haha good video Doc, my town house is 25k but I can't live with a 1 bedroom place. Very nice surroundings you have there, makes the video extra attractive.
My self torture place has AC with decent equipment in Phuket town and 1 month is only 1.5k, 3 or 6 months is even cheaper, the expensive gyms are all in rawai and Patong, it really depends where you live. But I should listen to you more because I just blew my budget already for this month 🫨
Hey Frans yeah a townhouse will push the budget up ina hurray
Myself man I just don't spend enough time at home to justify the higher price,,,,
I can allocate that money to entertainment....
Cheers bud 🍺
When I move over I plan to go to the gym everyday to keep me busy. It's not for everyone haha. Thanks for the vid mate. Cheers
Hey bro love the handle
Yeah I'm actually going to start going next month
Yup I'm gonna be one of those.....
Lol
Cheers mate 🍺
Thanks for watching and commenting
Is 15k enough too live in Thailand?? I'm not into clubs, drinking, girls or smoking. Honestly just food and shelter the necessities to live like travel and phone.
I'd like too leave the states
And Thailand seems it might be for me
Hey Bruce how long do you want to live here mate?
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean I'm thinking I want too be a permanent resident
So I guess the question is, will 15kusd get me settled in and possibly established enough, to be a permanent resident
Hey Bruce I guess it all depends Brother on what type of income you have every month or if we're talking just a flat 15,000 and that's it...
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Is there any tax savings for living abroad full time on retirement visa?
This I honestly do not know I think everybody's home country has its own different taxation laws I know as a Canadian it's not overly beneficial to me especially in the province that am from
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Cheers mate 🍺
Are you living in Thailand on a regular tourist visa?
Hey Star yeah I jump out from time to time and have friends that help
Cheers mate 🍺
Udon Thani is cheaper than south -
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Hi would 20million baht and pension last me at least ten years living in Thailand thank you from Scott new Zealand
20 Mil would last you and I
Lol
Honestly mate yeah
You're set
Get living life
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean hey thank you for your advice from Scott new Zealand
Honestly Scott you'll be fine
I would suggest safe equity funds and live off the dividends
Cheers mate 🍺
Come to Thailand. Where you can live like a king on $500 usd per month.🤣🤣🤣
Not like a king but definitely better than any other country
Thanks for watching and commenting
Any budget works as long as you live below your means. 😊
That's the principal of budgeting
Sadly very few are any good at it
Cheers mate 🍺
SABEAN, I hear short-time with Russians in Thailand can run you 2-$500 Euro or U.S. dollars😵 or more. Is this true? What prices have you heard?
That's about right,,,, on Phuket they want a fortune because they are exotic and stunningly beautiful,,,, not worth it but,,,, I get it because guys are willing to pay for the experience
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabeanand STDs 😆
2.000 Australian. = depending on exchange rate 45.000 baht no frills simple buget..anough cash to buy a good car..new scooter .n find a good wife..set yourself up for life...hey mark do you have calls on your data pac...bought my wife a vivo i think its better than my Samsung A22.....
Hey Chris
No mate I do not have calls
Honestly if I ever need to make a call I will add 20baht
I can accept calls obviously but I use LINE WeChat and Messenger for all my calls....
Cheers mate
Getting expensive
It doesn't have to be!!!!
Cheers mate 🍻
Thanks for watching and commenting
Florida is too hot and muggy and I hear it is there too. So thats a big problem. Are cock roaches a problem like in Florida.
Cant a person like me mail a box to somewhere there, that has weed sealed into it??? Does anyone know? Can t I just mail myself a small pa kage to whatever hotel I ll be staying at?
It's hot yes and weed is legal here dude
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean yah but I thought someone said it's like 40$ a gram? I get better for like 25$ an 1/8. Is flower legal??? But still can't I just mail myself a small amount like a quarter, or bring a bunch of edibles. Perhaps even hide an 1/8 in my luggage? Plus send some, plus buy some.
I ll do all 3. IM FROM Denver, we were the first ones to go legal
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean I was about to drive out to Vegas In my van but it's like 106 All week. I'm just just gonna stay here in the mountains. Come Dec. Thru mid Feb. I was thinking of going there. I just have to get one of those fans that go around your neck
I was in Pattaya last month and tried a prerolled one. It was 100baht and extremely strong. Not gonna do that again lol
Wow
I've heard a lot of the pre-rolled stuff is crap...
Thanks for letting us know
Cheers mate 🍺
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean the one I had was really strong. I think it was pure weed with no tobacco mixed in. I took only 5 puffs and was completely baked. I had to use google maps to get back to my condo. It was only two sois away and I walked that route daily. It was kinda crazy
Why hello there Dr. Marc - - am I your only female commentor? Hey, hope your house did not burn down. On the radio here there was news about absolutely huge fires in Halifax in that area of Canada.
My question for you about the massages is if you take off your baseball cap and glasses during the massage? Also, for you guys, is a prostate massage on the menu there in Thailand?
I guess there are 600,000 Russians living or visiting Phuket right now or earlier this year., Resulting in increase prices for rents, food, prostitutes that speak Russian, and also prostitutes name Natasha.
I lived here in Minnesota last month for $1200, but I am debt-free including my house. Of course, I was on crutches for a couple weeks that slowed me down and kept me in the house.
Keep up the good work. Always like to hear from you and if I ever get to Thailand I’m gonna take a lot of your advice. I’m a little sad that you never mention anything about women ex-pats?
I could go on and on but I won’t. Ha ha😊
Hey Jaz,,,,
You're not the only female commentator, just the my favourite one!!!
No my house is actually in Saint John NB quite aways from those fires....
As for the prostate exam,,,,,, I know some guys love them....
And yes the influx of Russians and Ukrainians have made certain commodities more expensive,,,
I actually have subscriber who is a lovely 40 something female Expat who I'll be talking to for some content..stay tuned I haven't forgotten about you
Take care
What happened????
I hope you're better now
Pattaya Hill
1 bdrm sea view condo /w pool $285
Electric, water $45 WiFi free, phone $5
Food $300
Transport $50
Maid once a month $15
Docs, dentist, meds, massage $500
Gifts, parties, girls $300
Total $1,500 out of $2500 SS.
Awesome,,,,,
Average American man to eat only 10 bucks worth of food a day?
Doesn't even work in theory, let alone in practice
Example:
Breakfast at home, cereal with banana, milk 75 cents. Lunch of phad Thai with shrimp at Thai restaurant and iced tea $3.50. Dinner out of masaman curry with chicken and rice plus pineapple icee for $5.50. $9.75. Cheaper if one meal is street food or just soup or fruit.
The examples given were not , by far, the cheapest items on the menu.
Did i miss it.
What happened with ur friend and the chick who wanted his money to stay out of lol jail
Yeah we need an update
Hey guys sorry that's coming this week...
Sorry for the delay
Coming this week sorry guys
1000 is too much😅😅
True
I have lived on a lot less outside of Phuket
Cheers Mate 🍻
Isn't this a repeat?
No not at all
I've never done a video talking about what people SHOULD budget or expect to spend,,,,.
I've only talked about myself and what I have experienced and spent ,,,
This is to show people what they should look at budgeting of they want a certain lifestyle
Different from the one I've been living,,,,,
Cheers mate 🍺
Check it all out you'll see the difference
The end graphic shows 60,000 Baht as $3K in fact it is $1727
Actually $1,700' ish...
And t like that the production assistant was fired!!!!
Sorry guys
No idea what happened there
It should have said $1800
I'll see if I can edit it,,,,,
Well shoot that was a major typo
Thanks for pointing that out guys!!!
I was able to correct it
Cheers
I don't think I can learn to speak Thai well. Lol. Probably using hand signals and just learn how to say thank you and hi in thai. 😂
I'll admit that Thai is very difficult....
Cheers mate 🍺
60,000THB is reasonable for most single people. But that's about the minimum. You can do it on $1,000 but you won't thrive. As some of my Thai colleagues say, Thailand has enough poor people of their own. They don't want to import poor people from other countries.
That's a great point the Thai people make....
But just because you live on 1k a month doesn't mean you're poor!!!!!!!!
Let's clarify that!
Some people, such as myself have decided not to waste money and have found simpler ways to live
Is it for everyone?
Nope,,,, but I've proven it can be some and it can be amazing if you love life.. and take advantage of all that Thailand offers,,,,,
But
If you're the type that parties at the bars etc etc no you can't do it
If you can't be alone for 5 minutes,,,,, nope
Keep in mind that if one is coming to retire there is a minimum threshold that the government requires you to meet I'm order to qualify for a retirement visa,,,,, and it is damn close to your 60k suggestion!!!!
But just because you have 69k or more,,,,, doesn't mean you have to spend it every single month!!!!
Cheers Mate 🍻
$20 -$60 a gram ??? 🤔 More like $6 - $22 🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃
For crap shake at the reggaie places not at the shops
I really don't know how you guys budget you're money but...... i live each month in america with 700$ US and missed nothing.
At a certain age.. you're house is already paid.
You only pay tax each years and you're expenses.
If i live with only 700$ US each month in America , how is this possible you need more on your side or in another country ????
Tax , Cigaret , Gas , Internet , Cellular , TV , Insurance , and Food, all for 700$ by month.
WTF is wrong with any of you talking they need 3-4K $$
Or need 2K in a Country like Phillipine ??
That make no sense at all.
well I can tell you this much brother that's absolutely awesome that you can live in the United States for $700 a month I can tell you this much my house is completely paid off I have tons of money in the bank and there's no possible way that I could live in Canada on $700 a month my property taxes my water and sewage bill and my insurance are more than $700 a month on my home so that's not including my gas for my car repairs to the house groceries etc etc etc so awesome for you mate if you can live there for $700 a month....
but I can guarantee you this much there's absolutely no possible way you could do that in Canada my friend zero chance
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now as for what's a realistic budget here I don't know if you've seen my videos but I live on $1,000 a month here and I have a fantastic life that gives me a nice place to live I go on vacations all the time I have a motorbike I go out I enjoy myself I eat the best foods I have a fantastic life on $1,000 a month.....
this video was for the guys that want to come have a girlfriend do some partying stuff like this etc etc....
I tip my hat to my friend if I were you and I was living on $700 a month I would start a TH-cam channel showing people how to do it because you would make an absolute f****** fortune brother
Cheers mate 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Hahaha Thanks for the reply.
I have to say that i forget to include some expenses on my side.
So i revised my expenses at rougly 1.4K total including 200$ for misc. expenses.
In Canada thats 1400$ , but converted to US dollars its 980$.
I'm sorry for the misunderstand.
Don't stop doing great video.
And yes i like to do an absolute f**** fortune and be able to stop working. 😂
well quite honestly mate if you could show people how to live affordably in the United States on that type of budget even what you're saying now you can still do quite well on TH-cam because so many people are struggling