COST of LIVING in PATTAYA - Full MONTHLY Costs REVEALED
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My rent is 6K a month and i spend max 40.000 baht per month in Jomtien if we don't travel. This is for 2 people (me and Thai wife) and she find this a luxurious life with eating out all our meals, regular cinema, beach days, motorbike, massage, rent etc. If i would be single i would never spend more then 30.000 baht/month everything included. I don't drink /smoke/party.
With 50.000 baht you have a very good life as a single person in Thailand.
Thank you for sharing your story, everyone is different 👍
O my gosh your channel is a breath of fresh air glad it popped up I’m coming dec 4 th
Thanks, appreciate you subscribing and watching. Enjoy your time here in Thailand 👍👍👍
Once again a very informative video clip. Thanks a lot Jason. Always looking forward for your next one👍
Thanks mate, really appreciate you watching and the support 👍👍👍
Hi Jason, Informative video as usual. Everyone's costs will be different. I think you covered the major bases. Regarding transport costs, I rented/hired a car for a month. It cost 15,000 baht. I considered buying a car. Had to factor in all the things you mention regarding Maxine. In the end, I decided just to use Bolt. Even if I went into either Pattaya or Jomtien every single day (which I don't do) and back home to Pratumnak again, it would cost around 200 baht or so round trip. That works out to around 6,000 or so baht. I get to be chauffered in air con comfort, no need to worry about parking and one way streets and no need to worry about rather slap dash driving of other vehicles. Thanks again for your informative videos.
Hi Christine, thank you for sharing this with us, very helpful for those not wanting a car. Really appreciate your support and see you soon for lunch 👍
Which type of car did u rent? I always rent a motorbike in pattaya, 3k a month and gas is like 500 per month so i dont even count that. Easy to go anywhere, park, stop where i want.
@DarkoFitCoach Hi. I rented a car from Pattaya Rent a Car. They have bikes and cars there. I've used them over the years. I've been coming here. I am too old and scared to ride a bike here. I will get an orange shirt bike or a Bolt bike to go short distances around pratumnak and at a pinch into Pattaya or Jomtien. I just feel safer in a car.
@DarkoFitCoach it was a Honda Jazz. OK car for me.
They are near the top of Soi 5 pratumnak
Outstanding information! Thank you! I don't comment much...but I love your channel and I am paying attention.
Thanks mate, appreciate your comment and support 👍👍👍
Thanks J, like you said everyone is different but that gives a real good guide. For comparison my budget is around 65k, the key differences are, i like to drink in bars so spend double what you put. My visa is about 1500bt a month as I use an agent and I allow myself about 500bt a day for “fun” money, maybe a trip to the cinema or a massage or a couple of drinks for a friendly bar girl. I never go over that budget and often save 5k a month!
Thanks mate, yeah I forgot to mention the visa cost so thanks for sharing this 👍
good comment , similar to me in the good old days before I got married😢
@@davidmarsden2012 🤣 would be good to know what it costs for a couple to live, and how life changes!
Again, many thanks for a useful and insightful video for those of us heading to Thailand
Thank you too 👍
Thanks for the video and info. Last year, I lived in the Jomtien area for 6 months and my monthly budget was $3K and that's with companionship with a regular Thai lady for 3x a week without buying any LDs and barfines. In my early 50's now and back to work in CA. Will do this again, next year.
Thanks mate, sounds like you have all works out too 👍👍👍
Really informative breakdown & good tips for budget friendly purchases Jason .Thank you
Thanks mate, much appreciated 👍
Thanks for this videos, I was wondering about shopping and saw most of the items I would buy. This is very affordable for what you pay compared to what I pay here in Florida! I cannot wait to come over!!
Glad it was helpful 👍 Hope you can make the move soon
Thanks for the breakdown
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Thanks for this video ! 👍 Cheers from Pattaya Beach !!! 👋🏖🌴
Boris is in town, glad to hear mate and enjoy 👍
@@goodvibespattaya2423555 😂
New subscriber. Great Job!!! Thanks for doing all the hard work allowing people like me to make an informed decision about retiring in Thailand. I look forward to the video on a guide to "moving to Thailand" Thanks again. :o)
Thanks Jeff, appreciate it mate. The guide should be ready by the end of the week all going well 👍
Awesome info mate
Thanks mate 👍
Another great video as usual. L:ove seeing the beer and coffee budge being 2/3 of the rent! 🍻 Enjoy!
Thanks 😊 😊😊
Hey Jason, Great video thanks for sharing your monthly bills, after seeing this video I must be nuts to live in Vegas 😂 thanks again Jason👍🙏
Thanks John, come and live here mate and go back to Vegas for holidays 👍
@@goodvibespattaya2423 Jason, I'm serious thinking about doing that right after the New Year 🤔 👍
I love using Bolt.. Never had a problem with them. That is a savings that I like. I do not risk driving a scooter. And I would not pay for a Car. So Spending 3000 a month on Bolt is my way of getting around. Try to stay closer around Central Pattaya.
That’s great, thanks for sharing your experience 👍
Thank you, I think you covered everything pretty well.. 👍
Thanks, obviously not everything was covered and we are all different but wanted to just cover off the basics but that is exactly what I spend 👍
Great great video will be moving there soon very informative as usual much appreciated
Thanks, glad it was helpful 👍
Thanks for sharing the budget! It really does help folks like me when I start to worry about finances etc. It's nice to see the numbers for someone living their dream and knowing it is a possibility after all! I will have some savings since i don't drink beer or coffee:)
As far as the water goes, I remember Loucous mentioning a place on his channel and they delivered water to his house. I just recall that it seemed reasonable. Not sure if you ever saw that or how prevalent those places are.
Anyways. hope your week is great! Mom just fell a bit ago. she's fine, but i think i am still shaken up!
Thanks Matt, yeah I remember the video. I am considering getting a dispenser and having 25 litre bottles delivered. Have a good week mate 👍
Thanks Jason, very informative and detailed. Now I have an idea what it might cost us.
Thanks, glad it helps 👍
Good video thanks !!
Thank you 😊
Hey Jason, thanks for the breakdown.
Peace
Thanks mate 👍👍👍
Awesome, been looking forward to your nxt bud Jas cheers mate 👏😉
Thanks mate, appreciate your support buddy 👍👍👍
Jas I’ll be allowing $25,000 AUD a year which is roughly the same as your 2000 (just under) per month spend, I’ll probably use another $5000 AUD for travel to islands and to travel home 2-3 times a year to see family in Melbourne or Brissy mate, hopefully I get my house sold in January feb or March + my savings of half my life and I’ll be heading over early to mid nxt year 2024, I’m only 42 but I’ll retire early, worked my ass off & now divorced after 19 years, so I’ll be a free man and I’m really looking forward to that… I honestly don’t think Australian people in there late 30tees and up realize they could throw 50% of there liquid into a fund, get small monthly % returns or larger per annum returns?
The west is lost to me now, to much decisive stuff from leaders & to many sound asleep sheep who will never leave the towns the they grew up in, sad really they are missing out on such beautiful places and new happy giving people unlike the sour western big corporations who just wanna bleed every dollar out of the middle to lower class folk… really loving your content and look forward to eventually booking in a meet up with you nxt year mate,
cheers Nugget
@@Nuggetsjourney44 thanks mate (Nugget) and well said, so true and good on you for having the balls to do it, like you said, many are just stuck in an unhappy rut
@@goodvibespattaya2423 I live in airlie and the Australians here are miserable stuck in 9-5 jobs, but the digital nomads amd backpackers lite up the place, I avoid the sour locals mate, only wanna be around the positive happy ones, Thailand people are like that, most of south east Asia are so happy in there lives, reminds me of Australia in 1980-90’s when life was great “we were the lucky country then” now nothing is affordable and when us constituents vote someone to SERVE THE PEOPLE all they do is fill there boots 💰💰💰and crush lower and middle class with debt, I won’t pay a dollar in tax here after next year, rather pay tax to thai government as a Digital nomad, pay small amounts of tax on my yearly trading dividends… the west is to corrupt and I’m not paying for infrastructure I’ll only use once a year for a few weeks each Xmas. Hope I don’t sound to jaded mate but at the moment if “it smells like shit it normally is” and the western world stinks mate hahaha
Just sent you 5 coffees...thank you for your service sir! You are living the DREAM.
Thank you so much mate, really appreciate it and it helps me soooo much 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Great video Jason, as always. Thanks for all you do and sharing your expenses on this one. I just returned from Thailand, and came back way under budget. I’m always thinking in these budget videos people do are very conservative and the actual cost must be more, however now I’m beginning to realize that is not so, and that Thailand is just affordable on smaller budgets. I’ll have more than enough to enjoy my retirement if I do decide to move there in 2025.
Thanks again for a great video. Look forward to the next one- cheers
Thanks Nathan, glad you found it helpful, they are my actual costs but I forgot to mention the visa cost, probably because I had discussed this in a previous video earlier in the year and of course there are adhoc costs but all in all you can live here quite cheaply and if on a tight budget like me, stick to it and enjoy life.
Thanks again mate, appreciate your support 👍
Good info mate
Thanks 👍
Great video, thank you 👍
Thank you 😊
Hi Jason. I like to go to Makro. So much cheaper than Big c or Lotus. French fries for example are just 139 Baht for 2kg in Makro and the same brand in Lotus over 200 Baht. Same as Scott Toilet Paper. Great VDO as always. 👍
Thanks mate, yeah I know Makro is cheaper and will go there for my next shop 👍
Cheers mate
Thank you, Jason, for sharing your budget. You do have a few things there I personally save on, being a Thai, living on a "Thai budget". My food costs are lower, but most of the things you mention, I of course need as well. But beer, no thanks 😂 I do like to own my condo and transport though, car and motorbike, so the rent is out of the way. But everything adds up. You didn`t mention the cost of visas for you farangs, I guess that just slipped your mind. Thanks, Jason, see you in the next one 😊😊
Thanks Sarlina, appreciate you sharing this. Yes I totally forgot to mention the visa, as you know prices vary but last year the retirement visa cost 28,000 baht for 15 months 😊
Hi Jason, this is a good rundown of monthly expenses. There are always ways to tweak your budget by knowing where to find better deals, buying in bulk and trimming corners of the items you really don't need. I think it is good to try and eliminate some of the western mindset and live outside of the box we created back home. We are so comfortable in our ways back home, but a few simple tweaks in our lifestyle can make a difference there. Everyone lives differently but for a single guy who doesn't roam the Soi's at night, you can comfortably live in the 40 to 60k range. That is flexible enough to be happy. The great thing is you can always adjust to save and see how it goes. Awesome video mate, this is great content and the information is gold.
Thanks mate and well said, exactly right 👍👍👍
I though that too, his is $1,285 a month, but if you don't own a car and motorcycle, no beer, cigarettes and other vices, you can certainly do it with $1000 a month without a problem, not bad at all for a single person!!
Great Video Jason, I started to that just before I left, looking at all the difference in Prices at Lotus. But never got to finish it. So, this has been very helpful, Thanks. Looking forward to your eBook , put me down for one Please .
Thanks mate, appreciate it. Okay hopefully will have it finished by the end of the week 👍👍👍
Thanks for the info Jason , was hoping you would price up mosquito repellent , just returned for a 30 day break in Pattaya & if there is one mosquito in town it will find me . :(
Thanks mate, sorry about that, mozzies don’t bother me where I live but back in Wongamat on the ground floor they did, can’t remember the price of repellent though 👍
Awesome info…..
Thanks mate, hope it helps 👍
Really good vlog, gives everyone a good idea for retirement planning.
Thanks mate 👍
Keep up the good work
Thanks mate 👍👍👍
Giddy and hi to Maxine lol Very interesting Jason, thank you.
Thanks mate, love the old girl 👍
Happy Sunday from North Caorlina! New follower here...and ❤ your content! Heading to Thailand in May 2024 to scope out a luxury retirement condo.
Hi Daphne, thank you for the sub and watching the videos, see you next year 😊
Me too. happy travels.
Super market shopping in Thailand is expensive, only the more wealthy Thai's can afford it.
Most items are atleast double what they are in European countries.
It's why Street foods are so popular in Thailand.
Thanks 👍
Thanks mate, Great info for us expat wannabes.
Thanks, glad it helps buddy 👍
Top guide as always Jay. 🎉 I’m down in 3 weeks, getting some dental work done....it’s 1/3 of the crazy UK prices 24:17
Thanks mate, let me know when you’re in town 👍
Will do Jay....dental will be Mon/ Tuesdays from 27th. Be great if you around .
Will be staying in Central Patts....Maybe August Suites 👍
Happy to bhat bus down to Jomtien , any day your in the zone.
Lunch my shout
For water I would buy a big Berkey water filter system and fill your own bottles. Using tapwater through the gravity, feed water purifier.
Or I would buy a product, called Sawyer mini and build a gravity feed system through the Sawyer mini. I did that when I was in Cuba I have a 10 L bag with a hose coming out the bottom through the filter and into a bottle of your choice. I just refilled a whole bunch of bottles all at once put them in the refrigerator and had basically freewater while I was in Cuba and didn’t have to buy water at the store in Hall water. Or you can buy a reverse osmosis if you have your own place.
I love reverse osmosis water has a real nice taste to it.
Having a filter might be an added expense, but it’s worth it not having to haul water .
Thank you for sharing this, sounds like a great option 👍
My condo block has a water dispenser - think it's 5 baht for 6 litres. I know it's said that they can be highly unhygienic, but ours is maintained regularly, and haven't felt any ill effects from imbibing. Anyway, much easier and cheaper than having to bring in water from off-site. Doing the laundry is so simple in Thailand too - self serve machine wash for around 40 baht, then a few hours drying on the balcony.
Excellent 👍
Thanks mate 👍
Hi Jason, very informative as usual. Like you I watch F1 and cricket here in the UK but need to purchase a Sky package to do so. Are there costs to view programmes in Thailand? Many thanks
Thanks, I use beIN sports to watch the F1 and that costs AU$14.99 per month 👍
Hey, maybe I missed it but screened through all your videos...your big guide about everything (starting with what to do when getting off the plane, where to stay etc.) When will it be coming please? 🙏🏻🙂
It’s available now mate for a small cost, just email me at goodvibespattaya@gmail.com and you will receive an automated reply with a link to get your copy.
Thanks 😊
Hi Jason , Like the different content you cover. Just a quick question what was the name of the sun tan brand you bought for 117 baht and was it on lazada
The brand is MY CHOICE and bought on Lazada 👍
Thanks! I'll buy that one
Coffee or beer wink wink
Thanks mate, much appreciated 🙏🙏🙏
I love the Nestle 3/1. I used to buy those to have at home and even when I went out I would buy one from 7/11 for 14 thb. They are my favorite. For energy drinks the M150's are my go to, they are really good.
Thanks for sharing, yeah I do like the M150’s 👍
Yess! M150 way to go 😊. I prefer it to the red bovine brand. But I do only drink it when I need it. Coffee is my go to stimulus for daily basis, café amazon for posh and 711 for quick and cheap for on the go. 👍
@@andrewoakley4957 haha exactly the same as me 👍👍👍
Thanks Jason very informative vblog far cheaper than Perth that's for sure, every chance my wife and I will be joining you up there in the near future, hopefully now we are both retired and will sell our home and come the Pattaya or Bang Suray
Thanks mate, that sounds great 👍 Let me know if I can help when the time comes 😊
I use that Sensodyne two pack here in the states. It varies between six US dollars and eight US dollars. I think it was close to $10 on the shelf in your video. That’s not too bad you’re saving in other places Food, and rent and other amenities it all balances out to a lot cheaper living in Thailand what would you say about a third of what it cost to live in Australia?
That electric toothbrush was super cheap here in the states they cost way too much I won’t even purchase one !!
No thanks I can’t remember the exact price but I was sticker shocked when I thought oh maybe I’ll buy an electric toothbrush until I seen the prices! They can keep them! That or will be one that you looked at was only $12 and change that super cheap !
Thanks, yeah at least a third, as an example my rent in Sydney before I left a year ago was a bit over 65,000 baht alone and utilities are super expensive as is everything else 😊
Really helpful thank you! The insurance figure was good to see. I'm about same age as you. I want to be covered when I retire. Do you feel at ease with this level of insurance? I enjoyed your Si Racha video. I might end up there and not much western perspective content on that city. More please😊
Thanks Mark, definitely feel more at ease having the insurance albeit expensive but I have used it quite a times this year with claims almost costing the policy amount, definitely need it in my opinion. I will be doing more on Si Racha soon 👍
Thanks again mate
Terrific video, Jason! Really appreciate you providing lots of detail and in-store info as well. Well done! - Mark O
@@marko5937 thanks mate 👍👍👍
Jason , that was a great video , good to see the costs of supermarkets there , im thinking of retirement in thailand and on a Australian pension you could live there comfortably, approx $2000 a month
I noticed you may of missed the visa costs
I enjoy and look forward to your videos and keep up the great work
Thanks David
Thanks mate, yes totally forgot to add in visa costs and thank you for pointing that out, probably because I paid for that last October. Prices vary but mine was around 28k baht for a 15 month visa
2k for a good level lifestyle is perfect. Just keep it cool with alcohol and paid company. Otherwise 2k is more then plenty to have a great life
@@DarkoFitCoachHis figures were closer to 1k than 2k. You really don't need 2k unless you're a bit extravagant - compared to many ppl anyway.
Hi David, while you can live well on $2kAUD. I own my condo and live a good lifestyle for $1-1.2kAUD and I go to bars couple of times a week. Just be careful of the pension rules are for living overseas as the government will cut your pension if you live here full time. BST’s, so check.
Thanks!
Thank you 🙏
It’s nice to know they have Braggs apple cider vinegar. That’s the only apple cider vinegar to buy. By the way don’t go cheap. You want the stuff with the mother. Mother meaning the cloudy stuff in the bottom.
Thanks mate, bought a bottle 👍👍👍
@@goodvibespattaya2423 I squeeze, half a lemon into a cup, a teaspoon of honey, really good quality honey from New Zealand. And a couple tablespoons of Bragg vinegar. Stir it up and chug it down and then immediately drink 12 ounces of filtered water. And brush your teeth because the vinegar and lemon juice will eat the enamel of your teeth. Seems to be cleansing it’s supposed to help you lose weight. I’ve only noticed a little bit of weight loss. I think it’s just because it’s cleansing your system. Makes you feel good!!! it’s supposed to keep you healthy, especially when the flu bugs go around.
I like that last video with the walk-through the store .👍
G’day, thank you great video Jason, you have got me really interested, I’ve already watched this episode 3 times, the last big shop I did was back in 2018 at Big C on Pattaya klang, my normal day to day shops have just been to 7/11 or the market, at home I buy everything online, Lazada Jason you've got the cogs turning in my brain is it like eBay in Thailand, I’m looking it up on the internet as I write. Cheers Michael
Thanks mate, appreciate your comment and yeah I do buy a lot from 7-Eleven in between going to the Lotus or Big C. Lazada is the best, more like Amazon than EBay but I’m sure by now you have found it 👍
this is good to see on what to expect when i go there mine would be a little cheaper as i dont see myself as having two modes of transportation but this was very informative thank you sir
Thanks mate, yeah if I wasn’t running around making videos I would just settle with a bike 👍
@@goodvibespattaya2423 oh definate kinda hard doing what you do with just a bike
@@leismichael86 yeah especially when raining and trying to video properties 👍
You didn't mention delivery costs. if you are ordering individual items on Lazada ,they can add up. but if you are ordering your vitamins from same vender/seller it is less. same thing if you order your groceries delivered. I saw a lot of tags that were buy 1 get 1 while you were shopping, that is also another good way to save.
Hi Debora, the prices I stated were the delivered price from Lazada, I went back and checked my orders. Thanks though for sharing 👍
Thanks for breaking down your expenses in Thailand. I guess everyone is different because I don't spend nearly that amount, In fact two of us my wife and I spend about that much. We have a home (Udon), condo, car and motorbike, plus I use air all the time in the summer since I am on the system all day. 8000 baht for beer ...damn! heck we can even sqweeze in a summer trip to our condo in samui and do a little shopping in Bangkok on that budget. On my way home from going to friends I stop by 7-11 and buy a bag full of snack food for 100 baht. We go out for thai dinner at the roadside cafe ... 120 baht for the two of us. My wife goes to the farmers market spends 300 baht and we have food for a few days. We do own the 3 bedroom two bath home that only cost me $40K including upgrading it (american style) so that helps not paying rent.
Thanks for sharing your situation and costs, yep we are all different and there are definitely days where I don’t spend anywhere near 1000 baht 👍
do you pay your health ins monthly? I went to the Jomtien Hospital and did the check up like you had on your video, great deal and smooth process.. Kidneys are getting old i guess so no more drinking... which i do not do very often.
Thanks mate, no I pay the full year but my premium is up so I will ask about monthly payments and see what the price difference is 👍
6 weeks and we are in pattaya ;-) love you info
Great, bet you can’t wait 👍. Thank you and enjoy your time here 😊
Looks like the traffic and people are pretty slow? Is it time of day? High Season.
High season yes time of day approx 10am 👍
Thanks Jason. As always, much appreciated. I wonder what that comparison would be like to somewhere like Cambodia if anyone from there is watching? As for future information and video topics; what would the cost be for mooring a boat in Thailand (if possible)?
Thanks mate, good question regarding Cambodia etc. I have been to Ocean Marina and from memory it’s around 400 baht per foot per month but will go back at some stage been the boat lover I am 😊
@@goodvibespattaya2423 Yeah, I was curious how it all works. For instance, if you sail a yacht into Thailand, can you 'live' on the boat? How long before you have to leave Thai waters etc. Also, are their sailing marina's and clubs near to Pattaya - many elsewhere are limited to Sailboat members etc.
Not many people in the market!! What's going on? Thanks for all the info!!
Thanks, it was busy enough as I hate shopping 😊
The selection is mind blowing really - there must be more western customers than I imagined
Do you mean in the supermarket? Yes and there is another supermarket called Villa Market and all expat food
Good onya Mate. Handy for some people to know, if they are smart and want to live in the Land of Smiles. ❤❤😅😅
Thanks mate, hopefully it helps anyone considering life here 👍👍👍
Jason you are a star, thanks for all the info mate. You mention buying from LAZADA in the on line app but how the hell do you overcome everything being in Thai??? any advice appreciated. Keep it up you legend.
Thanks mate, there should be an option to select language/English although even in English some of the text is Thai, try that and let me know 😊
Just had a look. If there is, it must be in thai :-)
@@user-fj5lj3mi5r might have to set up an account?
Yeah, dunno if I could do that in thai. But tks mate
Thanks Jason. I dont have rego or insurance to pay for but I spend far more than you on food and travel as I am constantly doing trips out of Pattaya. I guess my monthly spend would be more like 80,000+ baht but I don't stick to a careful budget
Cheers mate, unfortunately I have to stick to a strict (ish) budget
good post
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Good video! Everybodys expenses would be different but yours gives a broad range of costs. What is the current govt rate for elec and water and what rate do you pay please?
For electric 4 or 5 baht. Water is dirt cheap dont even count it. Like 5bucks a month something rediculously cheap
Thanks, Darko is spot on 👍
Just buy a Braun electric shaver! Easy and no messy shaver or cream! I like tissues with Oliver’s jell in them so you’re nose doesn’t get raw and red when I’m sick! Buy a water filtration system and don’t have to buy water!
Thanks Don 👍
Good video. I am planning on B70k per month but owning my own property. So enough for emergency if need it...
Thanks mate, happy days for you and a very good lifestyle on that budget 👍👍👍
Toiletries are still 25% less than Perth WA
Thanks Gordon, still pretty price compared to many other things here 👍
The baht exchange rate is the elephant in the room. Thailand is a mercantile, exporting country as Germany used to be (and doesn't get involved in or pay for foreign wars). The baht was over 60 to the pound when I first visited Thailand, currently 44, but likely to head towards 30 over the next 5 to 10 years. Make sure you have not just the budget you need now, but what it will need then.
Thank you 😊
I use a drinking water filter since it increases my savings and lessens the trash from plastic bottles.
Thanks, is this a filter you attach to the tap or something else? Would really appreciate it if you could share this 🙏
It is a separate water filter from a regular faucet. There are many different brands to choose from; I bought it from HomePro.
@@ThaiTeaBKK great, thank you 🙏
The cost of toiletries seems to be on par with North America pricing. Wow!
Yeah same as Australia 😩
What airport did you fly into which one is best
Suvarnabhumi Bangkok
Great vlog Jason, as usual. Two quick things, your electricity bill is way too high. I only have the air conditioner on for an hour or so a day but I cook, run all the appliances and use the fan 20 hours a day, my bill is a third of yours. 2; What are you doing with all that toilet paper?
Thanks mate, yeah electricity is higher here than back when I was in Wongamat but same a/c unit and using it only when I sleep 😴 Haha the toilet paper, well it just saves having to buy it when I go shopping 👍
Add 100k for h and b and your good to go
Maxine is looking good man . Im living in Jomtien now and i would love to buy you abeer at your convenience. Take care.☘️
Thanks mate, sounds good 👍 can you please send me an email so I can share my number/line
goodvibespattaya@gmail.com
🤓 yes why not, sounds about right. I'm higher in rent, lower in beer, smaller car - less fuel but all up we're fairly similar. And you'll always be erring on the lowside, as we tend to forget those other expenses that might crop up from time to time but can nevertheless be quite expensive 🤔
For example, I've had a fair bit of dental work done here 🤭
Thanks mate, appreciate your input buddy 👍👍
@djh Good on the dental. I'm looking at getting quite a bit of dental work when I come there as well! Who is your Dentist there....and would you have any recommendations??
@@georgeandy6923 Pro Dent, near Terminal 21 is good 👍
@@georgeandy6923 I had work done in Chiang Mai and then Hua Hin but you'll find plenty of recommendations once you land.
@@goodvibespattaya2423 Thanks Jason, and I'm going to make a note of them!!
Wow. 21:50 so affordable for now. I hope living costs will continue to be under control. They might probably be out of control in the West or U.S.
Yes I hope so too, I know in Australia it would be 4 times that or more
@@goodvibespattaya2423 Really? Four times anywhere in Australia?
@@louis20122 my rent in Sydney was over 65,000 baht per month before I left a year ago
@@goodvibespattaya2423 Same in Toronto and most major U.S. cities like D.C. or NYC or SF or LA I think.
@@louis20122 yeah crazy cost of living 😩
Jason. Do they carry lactose free milk and sugar free coffee creamer?
They do mate, I thought I showed the lactose free milk but no sure on the creamer buddy, I will have a look next time 👍
@@goodvibespattaya2423 much appreciated
I should have Google it lol they carry over a hundred brands
@goodvibespattaya2423 and yes they carry sugar free coffee creamer sorry for not looking myself
@@MichaelSuisse all good mate 👍
Mention Lazada prices, did you factor in shipping cost? 1300usd a month all in is very good. What about your visa expense, would love to know what that cost annually and what type? Thanks
Hi Brian, the prices quoted on Lazada included shipping, I’m on a non O retirement visa and this cost 28,000 in October last year and is valid for 15 months, yet to find out the renewal cost
Super
Thanks 🙏
Is that big C?
And if so which one (where is it)
Nah mate, the big Lotus on Sukhamvit Road before Thepprasit
Great video . Please do a video about upcoming Thai tax on foreigners income in Jan 2024, is it going to applying to retirees ? Will it happens ? I am trying to get more info on this to determine if I can still retire there . Thanks
RW4U just did a good one on that the other day I think it was......................................................some useful comments from contributors after also
Thanks, yes maybe watch the video on this by “Retired Working for you” which I will also do 👍
Maybe those prices are jacked up for the peak season .
Don’t think so mate, rents do go up though during high season
Hi Jason, I didn't quite understand what your total monthly cost was, is it 45000 baht or 31000 baht? you write lower rent, could it be that if you pay the apartment for a long period, it will be cheaper?
45000 with rent. Longer rent is cheaper.
Thanks 😊
45000 includes my rent which is 14,000 per month, I negotiated the rent by paying 6 months upfront 👍
Fair analysis of costing I would say… all in I’d spend around the same here in Japan. But I don’t live in a dog box like a majority do here 😂
Thanks, wow I thought Japan was super expensive, thanks for sharing 👍👍👍
Hi Jason, just curious... how do you manage to stay out of the house all day without spending money? Do you have a full time job or something?
Hi mate, I stick to my budget - most days under but others are over depending on what I’m doing 👍
@@goodvibespattaya2423 sorry, I meant, like what are you doing all day if you're not in the house, but not spending money?
Or did you mean you're in the garden?
@@qartheros busy making TH-cam videos and some relaxing time
Hi. Jason. It’s Tom. I’m arriving in Thailand. Won Jan 4. Will stay in bankgkok from Jan 4 thru 9 I’m looking to rent a condo in Jomtien beach from Jan 9 until the last week of March. So I’ll have to rent month to month. For those 3 month. If you have suggestions about beachfront condos that rent by months. I’d appreciate the help. I suggested when you were getting started you might consider private consultations and you’ve implemented that policy. I need to know what you would recommend I do traveling to Jomtien beach. From Bangkok. And searching for condos. I haven’t gotten a visa and my return trip is march 26 will I be in trouble over that. I’m coming to see 5:20 if I might want to reside there may take trips to Bali a, Vietnam and other places like Cambodia, Laos Jakarta. Etc. Will let it unfold as it will. I try not to get overly worried about stuff
If you feel like I should pay for a private consultation. I’ll do that ( if price is ok and within my budget.
Hi mate, can you please send me an email goodvibespattaya@gmail.com
Thanks
Hi Jason great budget,pacific cross which plan are you on?
Thanks, I’m on the Maxima plan, what about you?
@@goodvibespattaya2423 I am looking into AXA insurance when I come back to Thailand
Eggs were 10 dollars a dozen when Covid hit!
Thanks Don
How fragile would someone have to be to be offended by you not liking Starbucks?
There are a lot of fragile people out there mate, I’m always offending someone 😩
😂😂😂😂😂 I know right?
I hear a lot of YT guys say you can spend $1,000 or less to live there. $835 according to my converter.
You didn't show visa costs Jason
Yes, totally forgot about it and probably because I paid it a year ago and back then it was around 28,000 baht for a 15 month retirement visa and prices vary 😊
So around 2k a month if you pay long term
Wow dude! My Thai wife was earning 15000 baht per month as a pre school teacher in Udon Thani. When I met her, Each month she had her car loan repayment, fuel, rent, food and also sending some money back to her mum and dad in the village. Maybe it’s cheaper in Isaan 😅
Yeah there are cheaper rentals here and I was paying 8000 when I first moved but it was just too small & uncomfortable. The Thais do know how to live on what they are used too, unfortunately I was used to a certain lifestyle when in Australia on a high income but now having to change and adapt so I can afford to live and stay in Thailand. Thanks for sharing 👍
@@goodvibespattaya2423 plus they get Thai prices lol 😆
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Good man 👍 thanks mate… Stephen???
Hi Jason, great video, the price on the shampoo etc was dear to Aussie price, also it was a bit hard to watch as it looked like your camera was on a fish eye effect. Keep up the great videos.
Thanks mate, hmmm 🤔 I will have to check the settings, appreciate you letting me know 👍
Counting down the years to 67 to get that pension money incoming. 😅
Me too 😊