Forkinhades Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) OK peeps, how much is it costing you to live in Pattaya each week? Excluding rent of properties or Hotels, and what kind of lifestyle do you lead? For me with playing golf twice a week, I spend around 16000 Edited November 22, 2008 by Forkinhades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrenova Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I think you should extend the poll up to perhaps Bt50,000 a week. I've got a baby so there are extra costs which not everyone has. I pay for a truck on HP. I buy what I want, I have a missus, eat what I want, go out when I want and travel. You have to be more specific in this as someone who goes back to the UK say once a year might spend Bt150,000 which is about 3k a week over the year. Take some holidays around the region and add in another 1k a week or more over the year. It is not all just what you eat and spend on women and beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkinhades Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 cannot edit post now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expatgaz Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Considerably more than 20k. EPG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpan Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 100,000 THB every month and Im away working 4 weeks on 4 weeks off. One car on HP. Medical insurance per year X 2 House Insurance x 2 per year Car Tax and insurance x 2 per year golf 6 times in the 24 days when back at home and out most days (up to something anyway) Thats just for the normal living, wife and myself. If my kids or parents come out, then have to import more, which is normaly twice per year. For any holidays in Thailand or overseas we take it out of the offshore account. Glad Im still working !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junki3korean Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 i wish i can click the "20000+ baht" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I think you should extend the poll up to perhaps Bt50,000 a week.I've got a baby so there are extra costs which not everyone has. I pay for a truck on HP. I buy what I want, I have a missus, eat what I want, go out when I want and travel. You have to be more specific in this as someone who goes back to the UK say once a year might spend Bt150,000 which is about 3k a week over the year. Take some holidays around the region and add in another 1k a week or more over the year. It is not all just what you eat and spend on women and beer. Yep, nearer 50k in a normal week averaged over the year. And that's not an extravagent lifestyle as school fees are US$1,000 per month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patklang Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 dont know how the hel_l i spend 100,000 baht a week???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheapmeat Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I think 16,000 a week is optimal if you are an expat. That gets you a very comfy lifestyle(assuming you don't spend too much of your money on the nightlife). If I spend more, I feel like I'm being frivolous with my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 To paraphrase the late-great George Best "I spend 90% of my money on women, drink and fast cars. The rest I waste." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothertorres Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 depends if i can stop myself from going to eat fancy western food and stop the bike at the muslim restaurant for 40 baht more often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pothai Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Own house and cook at home...have car and bike paid for already...spend 5000-6000 thats for family of 4...some drinks and cigarettes also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Rich people here ... 10.000 a week give me and the wife a good life !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lembit Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I manage on 16000bht/month including rent 7000bht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilled Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I believe I can live in Pattaya on 20000 baht A week.Maybe A little more,if I see A beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardholder Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Oh Good ! Another resurrected thread. I spent 15,000 Baht per week when I lived in Pattaya (I reiterate 'lived' - not stayed, and spent, like a tourist). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry53 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 (edited) I average about 15,000 baht per week also excluding condo rental, satellite TV, internet & power. (20,000 baht per month total) That gives me an average of 2,000 baht every day when I head outside and I really don't need more to live very comfortably. Some days I don't spent 500 baht others I'll go way overboard but I'll enjoy both days. Edited August 14, 2010 by gerry53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raro Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 wonder where you spend all that money. I live a pretty ok live and spend about 10,000 a week. With wife and kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I love these threads, first you have the guys that live on 3 peanuts & half sucked mango, then theres those that wipe their backsides on gold plated toilet paper & everyone in between. PRICELESS stuff really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 2008 thread!! Maybe it's time to update the numbers on the poll or do a new one the way prices keep rising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaifan2 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Around B10,000 a week for me ,TGF and step daughter .Does not include holidays though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaimate Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Spend at least 20000, with wife house car son in school but i know guys who have a good time on half that and others who spend double ,depends on yor lifestyl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelaway Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 "...first you have the guys that live on 3 peanuts & half sucked mango..." Freakin' funny...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I love these threads, first you have the guys that live on 3 peanuts & half sucked mango, then theres those that wipe their backsides on gold plated toilet paper & everyone in between. PRICELESS stuff really. I guess I'm in the former category then. Over 5000 and I'm sweating ( however, the Tgf does go to work, so I'm not having to pay out the high lady rent that I see some people on TV are paying )! Mind you I see plenty of long time expats around Soi Buakhao that would live on less. I guess they're too poor to spend hours bangin' on a computer to be contributing here though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I love these threads, first you have the guys that live on 3 peanuts & half sucked mango, then theres those that wipe their backsides on gold plated toilet paper & everyone in between. PRICELESS stuff really. Thanks, you made my day...and you are spot on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thakkar Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I love these threads, first you have the guys that live on 3 peanuts & half sucked mango, then theres those that wipe their backsides on gold plated toilet paper & everyone in between. PRICELESS stuff really. I like to hire minor celebrities to wipe my bum with scented, powder-dusted, gold-plated tissue while I suck on a mango. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I love these threads, first you have the guys that live on 3 peanuts & half sucked mango, then theres those that wipe their backsides on gold plated toilet paper & everyone in between. PRICELESS stuff really. I like to hire minor celebrities to wipe my bum with scented, powder-dusted, gold-plated tissue while I suck on a mango. Can I have your mango when you're done with it? SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueExpat Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I don't know how some of you guys do it so cheap! I rarely have anything more than schrapnel & mutilated 20 Baht notes left in my the bottom of my pockets from 10k after a day/night in Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd barrett Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I have discovered the secret is having two expense-free days per week. Just make sure you have food and booze in the fridge for those two days and don't go out except for exercise. Doing that I have saved 15,000 per month which compensates for the <50 Baht to the GBP and keeps to my THB 65K monthly limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raro Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I love these threads, first you have the guys that live on 3 peanuts & half sucked mango, then theres those that wipe their backsides on gold plated toilet paper & everyone in between. PRICELESS stuff really. I like to hire minor celebrities to wipe my bum with scented, powder-dusted, gold-plated tissue while I suck on a mango. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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