How much $/ month to Live in Phuket ?

[macahoom]

14 minutes ago, LivinginKata said:

 

Not really the pool size, more about the pump rating, and time running.

 

We have a 1 and half HP pump that runs on timer 2 hours morning and 2 hours evening.

 

Also a 2 HP jaccuzi pump that is rarely used.  

 

In that case, I believe the cost of electric (at 4 baht per unit) for your pool alone should be about 1000/1100 baht per month.

[LivinginKata]

2 hours ago, macahoom said:

 

In that case, I believe the cost of electric (at 4 baht per unit) for your pool alone should be about 1000/1100 baht per month.

 

The first mistake is to assume electric is 4 baht/unit.

 

As it happens my electric bill just arrive right now. First 150 units @ 3.2484. Next 250 @ 4.2218. After that @ 4.4217. All plus 7% VAT.  As it happens the indexed 'factor' gave a reduction of 0.1590 Baht/unit this month.  

 

I must put an electric meter on my pool pump panel as I am only guessing from balance of all the other apartment meters against the main meter. 

 

We seem to have gone way way off the original topic of  'How much it takes to live in Phuket' 

 

Edited February 16, 2018 by LivinginKata

[macahoom]

14 minutes ago, LivinginKata said:

 

The first mistake is to assume electric is 4 baht/unit.

 

As it happens my electric bill just arrive right now. First 150 units @ 3.2484. Next 250 @ 4.2218. After that @ 4.4217. All plus 7% VAT.  As it happens the indexed 'factor' gave a reduction of 0.1590 Baht/unit this month.  

 

I must put an electric meter on my pool pump panel as I am only guessing from balance of all the other apartment meters against the main meter. 

 

We seem to have gone way way off the original topic of  'How much it takes to live in Phuket' 

 

 

Not a mistake!

 

I only used that as a rough government average figure; I thought everyone would realise that. And, at 4 Baht, it's close enough to amount you are paying.

 

So your pool, running for four hours per day, should cost you between 1000 and 1200 per month including VAT.

[simoh1490]

A 1.5hp pump for four hours a day:

 

1.5k x 4h/d x 30d x 4 baht = 720 baht.

[macahoom]

5 minutes ago, simoh1490 said:

A 1.5hp pump for four hours a day:

 

1.5k x 4h/d x 30d x 4 baht = 720 baht.

 

I think your calculation is suspect.

 

You seem to be assuming 1.5HP equates to 1.5kW. It's more like 2.139kW, as far as I know.

[simoh1490]

7 minutes ago, macahoom said:

 

I think your calculation is suspect.

 

You seem to be assuming 1.5HP equates to 1.5kW. It's more like 2.139kW, as far as I know.

The difference between the numbers is an inground pump versus an above ground pump, the latter using less power.

 

http://www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/inground-or-above-ground-pump-operation-efficiency.html

[LivinginKata]

I doubt the OP is really interested in pool electric costs.

 

Air con electric costs seems a much more relevant topic.

Edited February 16, 2018 by LivinginKata

[Naam]

3 hours ago, macahoom said:

Not a mistake!

 

I only used that as a rough government average figure; I thought everyone would realise that. And, at 4 Baht, it's close enough to amount you are paying.

 

So your pool, running for four hours per day, should cost you between 1000 and 1200 per month including VAT.

correct! case closed. pool pump witnesses are excused. bailiff next case "living cost in Phuket."

[phuketrichard]

12 hours ago, Naam said:

correct! case closed. pool pump witnesses are excused. bailiff next case "living cost in Phuket."

how many here have a pool? I dont and would never have one, I have the Andaman sea...

[sebastion]

Electricity prices has many anomalies.
Single phase v 3 phase makes a huge difference.


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[Naam]

26 minutes ago, sebastion said:

Electricity prices has many anomalies.
Single phase v 3 phase makes a huge difference.

no it does not, it's a fairy tale. only the initial cost for the meter is slightly higher. i have a 3-phase connection since 12 years and am charged based on consumption.

[Naam]

1 hour ago, phuketrichard said:

how many here have a pool? I dont and would never have one, I have the Andaman sea...

i have the Gulf of Siam but prefer my pool (which is closer to my home).

[dotpoom]

Thailand currency is Thai Baht, if going to live here better to think in Thai Bt. terms.

[Naam]

13 minutes ago, dotpoom said:

Thailand currency is Thai Baht, if going to live here better to think in Thai Bt. terms.

when your income is Dollars, Pounds, €uros thinking in Thai Baht only does not apply.

[sammieuk1]

Forget Phuket head north for cheaper electric.

[EVENKEEL]

On ‎2‎/‎16‎/‎2018 at 8:16 PM, Naam said:

i have the Gulf of Siam but prefer my pool (which is closer to my home).

I have the Gulf of Thailand, which is closer than a pool.

[thaibutty]

On 17.2.2018 at 9:37 AM, phuketrichard said:

how many here have a pool? I dont and would never have one, I have the Andaman sea...

I have a pool and prefer it to the sea. 

 

No need to get stuck in traffic to get there and even worse on the way back. 

Not overcrowded with tourists 

no touts, no stingy stuff in the water 

 

and Unlike in the sea I will only be swimming in sewage waste in case my kids decide to take a poop in the pool which is highly unlikely:)

Edited February 19, 2018 by thaibutty

[jackh]

Don't forget to factor in a budget for payoffs. Scams, police, etc all have their hands out.

[EVENKEEL]

1 minute ago, thaibutty said:

I have a pool and prefer it to the sea. 

 

No need to get stuck in traffic to get there and even worse on the way back. 

Not overcrowded with tourists 

no touts, no stingy stuff in the water 

 

and Unlike in the sea I will only be swimming in sewage waste in case my kids decide to take a poop in the pool which is highly unlikely:)

Building sand castles with kids on the beach is awesome. 

[phuketrichard]

i only live 200 meters to the sea and ZERO traffic.....LOL

 

[Brayka]

Bill around 5000 baht for 1 fridge, and 4 fridges half with frozen compartiments,pool pump, fountain  and 4 air cons, 1 running about 6 hours a day, electric heather in the kitchen for doing the dishes electric oven( used every day) and induction cooking plate!

[ebean001]

I live in CM. I spend $3000 US a month and pay no rent since I own my house. I am single. I could spend less but choose not to. I would hate to retire on less than $3000/month. May as will stay and keep working. $1000/month and you live in proverty

[thaibutty]

18 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

Building sand castles with kids on the beach is awesome. 

Sure is, when you find a quiet spot.

 

Of course we go to the beach every once in a while but i really prefer staying home at the pool and the kids actually do to.

[thaibutty]

25 minutes ago, phuketrichard said:

i only live 200 meters to the sea and ZERO traffic.....LOL

 

Good for you:) 

i have to go through the circle of horror to get to any beach in the south or drive an hour to go to layan, which is still a preferable choice given that’s its much more quiet up there.

Edited February 19, 2018 by thaibutty

[xylophone]

33 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

Building sand castles with kids on the beach is awesome. 

 Then you can top the sand castles off with a turd (well you can in Patong at the moment with the sewage emptying into the sea!). 

[Old Croc]

Back to the OP.

You don't mention what level of accommodation you have that isn't included in your $1000 a month, but presumably you wont be running a pool or many other expensive  appliances.

Get used to fan living because aircon costs too much on your budget. You said you will need a bike so that cost will eat into what you have. Being a non drinker is a plus, and eating out only occasionally could keep costs down. (Although, often street food is as cheap as cooking yourself)

You made the mistake of asking the locals how much they live on, which started many of us babbling about our situations. Even a few from other parts of the country thought their circumstances were relevant.

Basically, very few here live, or would want to live, on your budget. It's a level that usually only Thais live on, and they have resources and support not generally available to outsiders.

Try it and see how you go. Good luck.

 

[NYGuy816]

1000$ yes, but if you could make it 2000 then so much better!
 

[CGW]

On 2/16/2018 at 4:47 PM, simoh1490 said:

A 1.5hp pump for four hours a day:

 

1.5k x 4h/d x 30d x 4 baht = 720 baht.

Correct - but that assumes zero psi, the higher the pressure = more load on the system the more power you will consume!

[Mike2017]

A pool pump, 2 fridges, two fans (on 18 hours a day), one aircon (on 6-8 hours a day), an electric oven used maybe 3-4 times a week (2 hours each time) and lighting etc costs about THB 4000 a month in Pattaya

[exemplary21]

It depends on the length of the piece of string you buy.