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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Recommended toothpaste, Thepthai brand. It's very good to use. Reduce tooth sensitivity.
Hey I’ll be in Bangkok in a week for a whole month, is 5k a month enough for like middle lifestyle?
@@notIkigai In Bangkok you have to spend money. 12,000-15,000 baht/month or about 351-439 dollars/month
$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.
@@LifewithSerg 5k usd
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!!
Glad you like them! I will make some fast food videos for sure.
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.
Thank you very much for that information, I was really curious!
จริงๆแล้วคนทั่วไปก็ใข้ยาสีฟันแบบธรรมดานะคะ แต่ห้างชอบเอาแบบเกลือมาให้เราหยิบผิดเล่น😂
For the toothpaste aim for the one that contain fluoride
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.
Thanks for the explanation, I too was wondering why there's salt in my toothpaste, lol
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.
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.
Wow. The inside of the supermarket looks nice and neat. A lot of good items captivate my attention and interest. Thanks for sharing.😀👍👍
Glad you liked my video!
@@LifewithSerg Yaeh! Have a nice day.🙏🙌🙌🙏
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.
You’re Thai Baht welcome. 🤣😂
@@LifewithSerg
Hahaha 😂😂😂
Thank you for sharing the store shopping 🙏👍🏼
No problem 😊
Great video to help me prep for Thailand!😊
Glad you enjoyed! My next one is going to be answering some of the common questions from my viewers, so check it out
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.
I don’t cook, but I like to go to different markets and look at products. See you soon.
Welcome from Thailand 🙏🏼 love this video.
Awesome! Thank you!
Great vid thanks. The prices on screen were super helpful
Glad it was helpful! Will do another one with a local food market soon.
Thank you i enjoyed your video! ☺️
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video Serg! I’m moving to Bangkok in June so seeing prices for things is really helpful.
Just keep in mind that there are markets that have much cheaper products, this is just the largest supermarket around me.
Welcome you to my beloved country in advance. Wish you find the happiness and friendship here.❤
@@LifewithSerg plaese make a video of those cheaper markets! thank you
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
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
@@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!
Good stuff, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
This was very helpful, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video Serg very informative for those who are thinking about retiring in Thailand.
Glad you enjoyed it Fern!
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
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.
This doesn't seem very cheap
I never said it was the cheapest market. It definitely is not. Just showing it.
@@LifewithSerg all the tubers i have seen said stay out of the box stores for most things as the cost is higher ...a/c
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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.
Ha ha. Makes sense.
Liked the vlog Serg very intresting to see this type of vlog from you
Glad you enjoyed it, I’ll make some more like this from time to time.
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.😁😁🙏🙏
And salt helps kill germs in your mouth while reducing inflammation. Or gargle with salt, it will help ease the pain a lot 😁
No, I’m well aware, that is why I never mentioned Tesco in this video.
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 😀
Don’t worry about it! My Spanish is far from perfect. Yeah I love m&m’s also!
Wow, the large area, so many things and quite expensive. I enjoy it!
It’s very large!
Great video, thanks for immediately providing the dollar value , really helpful 👏👏👏👏👍👍
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.
For some reason, this ep is so soothing to me. Watching you shop your grocery and explain things really calms me.❤😁💫
Really? I am so happy to hear that.
Me too❤
@@retiredsailor4 IKR!!😆🥰
@@jomontanee Hi Jo what does IKR mean? Acronyms aren't my forte
@@retiredsailor4 I know, Right?
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.
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.
Thailand has a pretty steep import tax. 💵
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.
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
$ 7.20 for 24 rolls of toilet paper is cheap. I pay $ 27.00 for same amount and same brand!
New video wow. 👍 I am watching
Thank you for your support!
That was very informative
Sweet, glad you liked it.
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. :)
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.
With the warm weather over there, they should be easy to grow. You can grow them in a large pot.
@@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.
@@pejfectlife They grow in Florida, I figured the weather would be similar.
Thailand has strawberry farms mostly in the north. I saw some in the north eastern region too.
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!
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!
Amazing! What an absolutely fantastic, fun video. I just found your channel. Newly subscribed. Cheers.
Welcome aboard, Peter!
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.
Oh yeah those are frustrating to watch! I want to know prices. Glad you enjoyed it. P
@@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
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.
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 !
@@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 :)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oh, yes, I know. I’ve been to quite a few of them.
15 pieces for a dollar in India.
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 ?
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.
That was interesting, I liked it! I do the same thing in the snack isle.
Yeah, I had to get out of that snack aisle very quickly. Lol.
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...
Yeah imported items are expensive here. And yes, the eggs in America are washed hence the refrigeration.
@@LifewithSerg In Europe, we like our eggs with the chicken shit still on them 🤣
This clip lets you know that supermarkets like Lotus can find a variety of products and get great discounts.
Yes lots of stuff but there are cheaper places to shop.
From Ross in Brisbane. Australia .
Great info mate . I love your stuff .
Thanks Ross, I appreciate it! Should have a new video out tomorrow
Interesting to see how prices differ from here in the U.K.
Yep, that’s why I made it. Figured propel would be interested. Will make one at a much more local market next time.
Nice one Serge . Is t it funny how we say”tuna Fish” but don’t add the fish part to other species ( Salmon fish) 🤪❤️🇹🇭🙏
That is a good point exclamation point English can be a pretty messed up language
Nice.
Thanks.
Hi Serg , Highly recommend "Regency V.S.O.P. Brandy" Premium quality liquor made in Thailand. Very good!
I'll check it out!
@@LifewithSerg Groovy!
True, also in Philippines the only really good local liquor is brandy.
Lotus Food Store of Bangkok is the US equivalent of Walmart here in the states. Thanks for the stream and THUMBS-UP everyone...
Yes, you are correct, it is just like Walmart. I have no idea why I said Kmart in the video. 😜
love this always wondered what thailand is like!!
Yes so good.
Love this Lotus Onnut!
Yep, it’s a huge Lotus store.
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
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.
Nice job buddy!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video I like to do a little cooking so now I know where to go. Thank you
There are much cheaper alternatives to this market. Will make a video of one of them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks for sharing that.
cool!
Thank you.
This video was helpful. I travel to Pattaya & I will go to a Lotus next time I'm there, thanks mate.
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.
Serge, can you do a review of computer stores where you can buy laptops, computers, monitors, etc. like JIB etc.
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.
@@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 🙂
Great vlog, the prices there are so much cheaper then Australia
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.
Steak is very expensive thou and I'm Australian
I think you are forgetting about how pathetic wages are in Thailand. And how big wages are in Australia
Wages much lower
Not at 23฿ to the $.Work it out 😮
@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.
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.
@@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.
I found this video so fascinated too. Usually I don’t like TH-camrs’ shopping videos but this one is exceptional!❤
Thank you
Anytime.
New video Cool . Hope you recovered Serg.
Still got a bit of this respiratory infection. It’s gonna be my fourth or fifth one in the last year here.
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.
Yep absolutely correct. Great variety at Lotus.
Thank you for sharing this video. I am informed. I am visiting Bangkok next month October 2023.
Hope you enjoy it!
Amazing video
Glad you think so!
@@LifewithSerg 🌹🌹
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.
Yep CP owns many different brands here.
No tesco still in charge
@@markmitchell2658 Then explain the news that they left the Thai and Malaysian markets and sold it to CP. Did it just not happen?
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!
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.
OMG, Mark!
Southern California has more selections than another states. Some states taxes even essentials that California does not tax on them.
Nice mall 🤗😊👍
Yes it is!
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
Yes, the price is here definitely higher than some of the traditional Thai markets
@@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.
I totally agree!
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.
Yes those are so good!
Nice
Thanks
It's summer the whole year. Good video. I lived there for 2 years. Normal sized woman. Had to shop from catalogs in 1999.
It’s definitely hot all the time. Ha ah.
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)
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.
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. .
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.
Super Video Christian 😊sah alles so lecker aus 🎉
Oh yes. So good.
Ya got the Pepsi t on, I just watched you buy that. Good One.
Ha ha. Love this shirt
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.
Thanks for the tip!
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
I still haven’t been in that area, I deafly plan to explore it in the next couple of months
Pay so, alley are so beautiful and peaceful. Chiangmai is the CAPITAL, no doubt travelers will go there first before expanding to minor provinces.
Not once it's been on the Internet
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.
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.
new subscriber watching from the Philippines
Thanks. I need to visit the Philippines soon.
Wowww Nice Video I enjoyed with it. ^_^
Glad you enjoyed!
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!
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.
@@LifewithSerg aha! Makes sense. Thank you for this clarification and thank you for this video 👌
Blueberries, macadamia nuts (my main dessert in the US) seem to be really expensive in Bangkok and it makes me sad...
I’ve bought blueberries here four or five times. They’ve always been disappointing. Just totally tasteless.
Bought some blueberries the other day and imported from Chile
Eat Tropical fruit. They are sweet and juicy. Cold- climate crops like berry will disappoint you.
Hi Serg, my fav junk food is hot donuts covered in cinnamon sugar, get 2 free with a coffee. Great vid by the way. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍
That does sound tasty Robert! Glad you enjoyed this video.
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.
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!
Still?? I always enjoy your videos. You are my first TH-cam friend and Big motivation to start making videos and I respect you.
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.
Oooooh egg sandwich. Totally forgot about those.
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. 🙂👍
Always a blast to see stores like this in other countries and see what they offer.
love
Thank you.
Lotus On Nut is one of my favorites, beside gourmet markert emquartier
Both are great
Thank you so much to show Thai super market 😊😮
My pleasure 😊
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
Oh that’s awesome! I love McDonald’s also.
อยากแนะนำ PAO Gel Ball for laundry. กลิ่นสะอาดๆมาก คลีนๆ
I will definitely look at it next time I go shopping for laundry detergent. Thank you for the suggestion.
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.
Yeah I like Tops!
I have shopped in Big C and Lotus. Can't wait to get back to Thailand.
You should!
Hello Serg! Love this typ of informative videos about prices wich kind of stuff you can expect to find etc! Planning fore 2 month at Phuket feb/march 2024 with my wife! We need a brake this winter and are 50 & 55 years old/young. Thanks & Take care of yourself! From Peter Eriksson Sweden Europe! ❤😊
I’m glad you found this information useful. I’ll have to make another one at a different kind of door soon. Hope you guys have a wonderful trip when you come back!
This guy said “K-Mart”. Old school. Love your work!
He he. I was thinking, Walmart, so I have no idea why I said Kmart. Lol.
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...)
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.
@@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.
I was in KL four years ago and was very impressed by the cleanlnliness and range of the items on offer.
Haven’t been there yet. Will definitely go.
ในคลิปนี้ ดูแล้วสกปรกกว่าที่ KL เหรอ?
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.
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.
Agreed this place is much cheaper than the USA. I'm in San Diego, CA. It's out control here!
It nice how "Bangkok, Thailand" rolls off the tongue 😂 I always want to just say Bangkok...always end up saying "Bangkok, Thailand". Another great Vlog man! ❤
Lolll. Yah I gotta stop saying that.
You can say Krungthep for an option😊
Bangkok must be correctly pronounced Baang Gork.
People nowaday wrongly pronounced in flat north american accent.
My favorite snack.... Liver and Fava Beans.....
Interesting chive!
cheaper then 7-11 ? definitely more to choose from. thanks for the video...Matt
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.
Good video. I noticed you grabbed laundry detergent that was labeled Downy. Isn't Downy a fabric softener only? Maybe it's different there.
I grabbed pods. Downy makes the detergent pods and I prefer them as it’s just easy and I measuring.
Those Hatari oscillating fans look pretty cool.
Yeah, they’re definitely pretty cool. The condo I moved into had one of those, but I let the owner remove it. They’re always some horrible green, or pink or orange or red color, and just absolutely ruined the aesthetic of the condo.
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!
Ahh very interesting to know that!