Food Shopping in Thailand's Ridiculously Expensive Supermarkets
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There is a reason why eating out in Thailand is the norm. Today we go food shopping in Thailand and you will not believe how much the basics cost.
Street food is my usual asian go to and as you can see, there is a reason for this! If plan to come travel to Thailand or live here permanently then this video will hopefully shed some light as to what to expect to pay for food.
Chapters
Intro 0:00 - 1:00
Fruits and Veg 1:01 - 3:45
Meats and Cheese 3:46 - 5:26
Booze 5:27 - 9:00
Random Aisles and Items 9:01 14:49
Home and Thumbnail 14:50 - 16:50
Prices and Behind the Scenes 16:51 - 28:36
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The total of my shop was $46USD, sorry forgot to add the little pop up thing!
paddy while you are giving the time stamps on the description ... first give the time stamp thingy say 16:51 and then describe it .. nothing but a small change it looks more supphosticated
I cringe every time you talk in dollars haha
Wagyu A5 sirloin steak in the UK is £70 per 250g
That is a very expensive supermarket. Normal supermarkets such as Tesco Lotus and Macro are MUCH cheaper. I get most of my stuff from the market nearby, fruit and veg all grown locally. Imported items that Thai people don't eat are expensive, best to just get what the locals eat
i was going to ask.
FYI. For people who haven't been to Thailand, this is a high-end supermarket with emphasis on imported and premium products in a quite high-end shopping mall. People don't usually shop there unless they want a very specific imported goods (or they are well-off enough to not care about the price). Typical supermarkets where Thais shop most of the time are much cheaper ($2 for 4 apples, $6 for 0.5 lbs of Mozzarella cheese, etc.). Supermarkets like Tesco Lotus, Big C, and Max Value have some imported goods and more than decent quality products 👍. So yeah, since there is no explanation in the description, I'm putting it out there so no one misunderstood that grocery shopping in Thailand is always expensive 😂.
yes you are right but going to big c doesn't make for an interesting video ;)
@@PaddyDoyle. Yes that is true but you are giving the impression throughout the video that all supermarkets are expensive. Your title is: "Food Shopping in Thailand's Ridiculously Expensive Supermarkets" and you reiterate that several ties in the video without saying you were shopping at one of the most expensive markets in Chaing Mai, only rivaled by other stores in the same upscale chain. While it is true that a premium is charged for imported goods as they are everywhere in the world, items like locally grown produce are a lot more expensive at that chain than the average market.
@@garyherman9955 Yes agree, the most important thing is do not mis lead ppl just to get high view. That is not right :(
But to be fair imported stuff are more expensive then required. Even Tesco, Big C or Super Cheap (Phuket) gives you quite an bill when you shop. Looking at Thai income it is quite strange. But yes if you go fresh market it will be cheaper and good quality as well!
@@BurnnerArtwork It's not misleading. Supermarket shopping is more expensive in Thailand than UK (for example). Yes this supermarket is a high end one but all are more expensive in general.
In fairness you're in a high end supermarket, you can buy fruit, veg & meat way cheaper at local village markets. A contrasting video of such would be interesting 🇹🇭
yeah very true, I just wanted to highlight the crazy prices in this supermarket :)
Yes any affordable prices would be nice.
You focused on imported goods though. The prices in Central are not especially expensive for local produce. It's not a good idea to lie about businesses in Thailand - not if you want to carry on living here.
I love the fact that you are transparent about how you're building your channel from scratch! Loving the channel! Can't wait to see the other videos!
Thanks 💜
Thanks for the mention 😂
10 pound apple what a belta . Very funny video
How is it no one stares at you talking to your camera in the shops?
I agree.. 👌🏿
Loved the behind the scenes planning section. Great combo of your knowledge of TH-cam and teaching skills. Would be so great to see updates like this as the channel grows.
Thanks, yeah I hope to make it part of the channels journey. 💜
Always love checking out the supermarket in new countries, so definitly liked watching this video! Also very interesting to see what you are working on!
Thank you so much!!
I really enjoy your content.. keep up the good work Paddy..😘
Loving these new videos man
Thanks 💜🇹🇭💜
You should go to the Big C supermarkets, they are way cheaper, I feel like by only showing this fancy supermarket you make Thailand seem way more expensive than it really is
Yes true, but this is my local place
Big C is still expensive
@@by9diz8 true, local markets are the best option
only imported items are super expensive
@@PattanakitW Not true. Most things are more expensive in a Thai supermarket than Europe.
Hey Paddy. Really enjoyed you video - as I enjoyed all of them thus far.
Glad you enjoyed it
Good luck Paddy!!! you are literally living my dream brother. keen for the videos
🙏 thanks
Brilliant! Nice deployment of the Paddy Doyle Brand. I am looking forward to watching your brand grow.
Thank you kindly!
Actually loved this video love seeing what different things places have in different countries
haha thanks :)
I love the "behind the scenes" part. Thanks paddy!
Haha thanks 👨
"Lady Bits" hilarious, love the peek behind the scenes starting a new channel. Can't wait for the trip!!
Can't wait!
You are not next level you are expert level, Thanks Paddy, New series is great!!!
Fun to see you start your channel from scratch! Looking forward to the trip!! 😃
Thanks 🥰🇹🇭🥰
Yes paddy! Thanks for the fabulous content, what a eye opener! Would have thought it be cheaper, keep it up 👍 you are brill
Thanks Mel 😋
Very Interesting your explanation about You tube and your website. 🙏
I m loving your way to edit and present the videos so far. Feels very natural, intelligent, random and interresting all at the same time!
Favorite parts of mine here: How you spent the largest amount of time actually displaying the beers and booze in the supermarket and the " oh crap, let's make the thumbnail human prop thingie"
😂😂 priorities right
You are very interesting. Love you content. Best of luck in the future. I am a dedicated follower. The grocery store was huge. Very well stocked. Very pricey on some items.
Great video.
It is nice to see how you do all of this from the start! Hopes
everything works out, so your earn enough money to keep traveling!
:)
Thanks Tim 😋
Freaking loved the supermarket tour and the behind the scene bits!
Haha thanks 👨
It's so cool to follow a channel from its inception
Welcome, join the adventure
well done paddy lots of good ideas ... exciting stuff ....
Thanks 💜
@@PaddyDoyle. thinking of doing something simular in 2022 so thanks for the info dude ...
Hi Paddy, been a subscriber for a while now, but only now really spending the time going through your back catalogue. Really enjoying the journey so far, and I've already watched some of your later videos. It's really great watching someone who genuinely enjoys what they're doing. Given this video is almost a year old now, it's probably a mute point, but there is an app that I and a few of my friends use to track our travels called Polar Steps, I'm not sure it will help with the channel, specifically, but given all the travelling you've done (and will be doing, hopefully!), it can be really interesting to look back at where you've been and see memories.
You can also match it up with Instagram and Facebook. Anyway, looking forward to catching up on your vids
"Where are the lady bits?"
Classic Paddy 😂😂🤣
We finally have the chance to catch up on your latest videos, as we get back into the swing of things ourselves.
Loved that you kept the thumbnail footage in the video... That production value... 😅
So good!
Also, I really enjoyed the end of the video when you were talking about your channel monetisation and so on.
Your content is always so good. We'll make it to this standard one day 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
Welcome back!
You’re so natural doing this Paddy and it’s something about your personality that I’m certain will draw tons of people to watch your videos! My husband & I keep going back & forth watching your current & past vlogs...dude, you’re awesome and so entertaining to watch 😉 Keep it up!
Paddy just watched your supermarket plus your new channel so thought id subscribe help you out a little.
Good luck.
You have the best laugh! I found you through Kara and Nate's youtube videos, Thank you for your transparency about your channel!
Just a couple ideas: A video of you testing out and showing us a bunch of Thai beers or other local alcohols and rating them! and yes, a video on Thai snacks and candies!
You are so welcome! and welcome to the new channel!
You’ve asked about ways to add value etc, just keep going how you’re going because the videos are great and I’m sure everyone else agrees! Just keep it interesting like you’ve been doing!
Keep up the good work bro
Appreciate it
As someone who is semi-retired and about to go all-in on content creation, the back-end stuff is incredibly insightful to me. Keep it up! Cheers!
Great to hear... More to come
Behind the scenes thumbnails shoots- I think you have started something 😂😂😂 this needs to be in every episode! Lol
😂
I love this video. This is because whenever I'm in Bangkok, I always end up buying my meals in the Gourmet Market in shopping malls. Always avoid buying imported items, because they are always expensive. I don't go to Thailand to buy over priced cherries or cheeses. I bring my own cheese !
I, having lived in Thailand for 21 years have never seen such a high-end supermarket in my life, everywhere else is cheaper!
Rubbish.
Love watching yur videos...yur very entertaining and funny...😊
Glad you like them!
Hahahaha .......loved this episode..... especially posing for the thumbnail 👍
Awesome content! Almost like they are calling upon their inner Japan with some of those prices!
Those little fruit snack packs are the way to go, healthy, cheap and delicious on the go!
One of my questions was going to be about general inflation during the pandemic..... are everyday things, food, petrol, clothing, more expensive now, or much the same?
Always a great start to Friday when you upload a new vlog mate!
Cheers Shane! Most things stayed the same, only fuel went down a wee bit
I loved how you showed our delicious Belgian beers😃👍👍
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Love your videos, Paddy!😍 It is always super interesting to see what everyday life is like in another country! 👌 Like how you went straight from the pads to the chocolate 😂🍫👍
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Do you plan on doing lots of Couchsurfing in the series? I always your Couchsurfing experiences on the Budgeteers super entertaining.
Yes absolutely
great video
Thanks
The posing for thumbnail pic section of this video is comedy gold.
Paddy, you have just made shopping interesting - "where are the lady bits" ha ha ha. I think you have a future as a personal shopper!
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The behind the scenes is hilarious 🤣😆🤣
haha thanks!
I’ve worked in a grocery store for 13 years so that was fascinating. Always go to grocery stores when i travel, i agree it’s weird sometimes street food is cheaper than cooking!
That was about the same for the USA.
It is great to watch you start this from the beginning.
That’s one thing I liked about Nate; he would show us how well they did financially. In the beginning, it was hard, but now they are doing exceptionally well. Looking forward to seeing you do the same.
cheers Joel, yah its mad how they went from making a loss each quarter to making so much! Hard work and determination is the key! BTW - thanks for joining the quiz nights ;) LOVE ya
Love the grocery adventure...can't go wrong with German chocolate, but looking forward to trying Thai chocolate 🍫 Btw thx for looking out for the ladies😝
Great video Paddy! Question: if you weren't living in Thailand, where would you like to live? Thanks 💚
I think Taiwan or maybe or Sri Lanka
@@PaddyDoyle. Never visited Taiwan, but agree Sri Lanka is amazing 👌🏻
I totally agree. Supermarket shopping is very expensive in Thailand, even the cheaper ones.
Thanks for the information about how you started the business. I have already watched the Thailand series and the Vietnam series. I will be returning to Thailand in a few days and have an idea about some videos I would like to make with a specific theme. I have made a website before, but haven't been doing anything with it lately. So, I may contact you about a consultation once I get settled in Chiang Mai.
Il be watching every video 😜
Yeah 💜🇹🇭🙋♂💜
Watched a few of your videos. Was on the fence. But the thumb nail scene won me over big fan. Keep it going mate no doubt you can forget about TH-cam in the near future I can see you on British television 😉
Welcome aboard!
Love this do u have an update video 2 years later 😊❤
Products and services in Thailand come in a variety of levels and at different prices. It depends on which one you like or what you can afford
Really enjoying the behind the scenes stuff! Really inspiring me to start travel blogging/vloging again! Also just bought ur recommend microphones off amazon. If I did it right you should get some of that sweet sweet amazon money :P
Awesome! Thank you! I will go check haha
I earned £2.53 cents!!! oooohhhh yeaaaah!!!! you don't happen to need a new $100,000 4k flat screen do you? ;) honestly thanks so much for using my link! every little helps!
@@PaddyDoyle. woohoo! every little bit helps! I will make sure to use ur link when buying anything off amazon! defos will be a couple more things in the coming months! very much looking forward to ur videos!
@@Urbantravellife1 Thanks so much!!!
@@PaddyDoyle. Hey Paddy! So you really have inspired me to start traveling and bloging again. So much so I just bought a drone off Amazon. I used ur link so look out for a couple of quid!
Good video mate living like a westerner here is extremely expensive buying a car, buying food in supermarkets etc - normally the cost of accommodation here even things out when you compare living costs back to England, then there's the weather lol. Again good video keep up the good work and all the best in your endeavours.
Thanks 🙏
Paddy, love your videos, did I just miss the price in USD or was it not in the video?
I forgot to put it in. Its about 45usd
Random question but i'm curious how this works. I just saw this video posted on lad bible with literally millions of views and I was so happy because its a new channel and I know youre trying to grow it, I thought that would translate to a tonne of views on the original video. do you find that sort of thing makes much difference?
Ps love your videos!
I really love seeing your enthusiasm & passion for what you're trying to create and do. I really hope everything works out for you!
Thank you so much! it's gonna be a challenge, but I want to bring you guys along for the ride, let's see where it goes.....
Fruit loops here where I live in California is $7-9 depends on location. The cheapest I found is at Walmart and Food 4 less
Love how you were taking the piss out of the thumbnail stuff.
Hiya Paddy, dunno how I missed this one. Crazy prices. I will have 5 apples. Not. Lol. Definitely cheaper to eat out for sure. You forgot Stella. Lol. My fav when I drink a pint of beer. Fruit loops are like 25quid online. You can not get them in the UK now. Dark chocolate orange. Yes, please. I never asked. Where did you buy Dreamy?. Haha, thumbnails shots. Hahahaa. You always crack me up. Chocolate blueberries sound lush. Love special K. Have a lovely week.
rekorderlig strawberry and lime on a summers day! 😭 buzzing for my first one after lockdown here in the UK
Sign me up 😀
You almost dashed my hopes of ever moving to Thailand, mister! $15 Häagen-Dazs? My life would be empty without it lol.
Haha seems on a par with shopping in New Zealand. Super interesting, I wouldn't have guess it's so spendy at the supermarkets there!
I know right, crazy
nice cam!
Thanks!
Yes shopping in certain stores can be eye opening, but the same it true with places like Whole Foods in the US which is probably a good comparison to the one you are at. We shop at the local Tesco and Big C but mostly at the local markets which is very, very affordable. Western and imported foods like imported fruits and vegetables are expensive and we sometimes get them but for the most part we stick to local produce. The green mango you got was super expensive as something similar in the local markets here is 20 baht. I know you will enjoy your upcoming trip, hit me up once you get around Aranyaprathet
will do :)
Hello, I am Thai. Welcome to Thailand Sorry for the late arrival.
So glad I found your channel 👍 oh I miss Thailand so much, stuck in the UK atm 😭. Awesome videos, love the daily life stuff 🙏
Good t9 have you Richards 🇹🇭💜🇹🇭
With respect to thai chocalate i had got almond choclates from thailand from a company called as united they were good .Loved the episode and all the very best in launching your channel . Hope the entire budgeteer audience joins the channel so it gets monetized soon .
Let's hope 😋
Is this a high end supermarket? Are there less expensive supermarkets with similar products? Love your channel❤️
yes there are BigC and Tesco that have cheaper options, but makes a less interesting video haha ;)
@@PaddyDoyle. I move to Thailand next year. Most likely Bangkok! You’re videos are helping me get through this pandemic! Can’t wait to see your bike trip!!!
Hey Paddy right after we got into Lampang Gigs dad took us to a super market to shop since we came totally unexpected. We spent just over 3700 THB and I was like how is it this much! Thankfully on the way home further north we stopped for lunch at a small shop and paid a little over $1 USD for a big noodle dish with duck. Cheap eats / small shops all over thankfully!
It's mental isn't it haha
I like that you will ride your old scooter. That has style.
Thanks 💜
Be sure to carry a plastic covering if you don’t get your seat fixed before your big trip and leave it in the rain.
Foam seat full of water = Wet bum !
Is the entire trip going to be one series or are you gonna make each province a separate series/mini-series?
One series I think
"That was my best effort " 😂 good effort paddy haha
I tried
Try Makro Paddy.....the fruit and veg particularly, plentiful in choice and excellent value......you would get at least 1kg of carrots for $1.50
„… your fancy Rieslings from Germany ….“ 😂 As a German I have to laugh a little. Not long ago here Riesling was the wine that the old people drink ...🙈👍🏼
These are imported stuff....
Why not eat local.
Much cheaper.
:)
Hey Paddy, been following you since budgetteers season 1. My plan is to get back to thailand coming Christmas and new year. Hopefully the whole covid situation allows me to go back. It will my 7th visit and looking for new stuff to see. So I'll be watching your channel closely and hopefully you'll inspire me and show me some cool new places to go. Good luck and have fun on your new adventure!
That's amazing to hear 💜
Good to see they still sell my favourite beer - London Pride! B209 ~£5. I’m paying almost £3 here in the UK. On special offer here in Tesco UK - 3 bottles for £5. So yes, one bottle for a fiver is a bit expensive. I would still buy them for a special treat though!
Amazing to see Sri Lankan beers making it to shelves in Thailand 😍
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A bag of almonds, one serving of locally farmed Thai shrimp, 1 small tub of Greek yogurt, and one tiny serving of fish came out to $50 and I ate it all within 2 days 😂
Haha, ok when you pointed down & said "this much dollars" i was half expecting a graphic to pop up showing the conversion.😅😅 Is it just me, or did you forget that part during editing?
P.S. any reason for the supermarkets being expensive in Thailand??
Imported western food is always expensive in Thailand.
Sorry yeah I forgot to add it haha. Total was 45usd
And the foreginers DO pay.
Wow!! They have San Miguel Beer in Thailand!!!
We would get our cheese at Makro, but always like checking out the nice stores.
It's fun 😋
Lol..I like how much time you spent in booze isle and knew all of the beers. Have to say a better selection than most places in BKK.
Is that right?
Chest mount gopro? i always get nervous when filming in the mall (with handphone).
Those are imported products, definitely cost a fortune.
A whole video about Thai's snacks or 7-11 snacks/instant food please!
Good idea
I love Makro but mainly go to Tops/Ramping because they have a lot of international foods. Sometimes I just need a cheese and peanut butter Sammie. 🤣😂
Don't we all 😋
Maybe you should do a shop at a Big C supermarket, which will be much cheaper 😊
I think so too haha
Same issue in Vietnam! Always ate out because it's way more expensive to buy groceries.
Exactly
Kellogg's cereals used to be imported to Thailand but not anymore, they're all now made in Thailand. BTW, they taste a little different from original.
ah ok!
Next stop you should go to local , the real local market that opens only morning,Klong toey market. You can find all this stuff as the same as in the mall but without air conditioner. I believe the price would be a half of this mall or less
I will go check it out :)
I like the look of your desk here, come with the apartment?
I bought it
I didn’t enjoy the shopping that much but will watch it again 10x helping you to get your 4000 hours sooner 🙃
you don't have to do that you crazy guy! haha! I plan on making a travel video this weekend just watch that 10,000 times. haha ;)
Paddy Doyle / looking forward to it. You should inform your bugeteers subscribers about your new channel
I experimented with cooking all my meals at home in bangkok and I was spending $200 USD per week on very basic groceries (fish, chicken, rice, veggies, Greek yogurt).
My grocery bill is higher than the average thai salary. I have no idea how the majority of thai people afford to live.
Cool little bit at the end pads. So if I click your Amazon link and then do my normal shop, you should get a cut? Have I understood that right?
I’m in nearly the opposite position. Nearly done the hours but nowhere near the subs. Got two videos that have done ok. One random one with 55k lol
That's awesome, and yes I believe if you buy stuff on amazon using the link it will still work, try it and I'll let you know 😋
Hahaaaaa, I'm a uni student and that literally looks like a weekly shopping trip - some cereal, cheese, maybe some greens, some squash (the stuff you put in water), and chocolate things :')
Love that!