YoungGun Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Hi everybody, I'm 19 and these are the things I want when I come to live in Bangkok for 6 months- 1 year a 1 br with a modern/ european interior, furnished a maid every week a motorcycle (upkeep, gas etc.) to eat meat at every meal, doesn't have to be western style a private language tutor every few days hobby lessons- martial arts, cooking... not all at once, one at a time bars/clubs maybe 2-3x a week, again doesn't have to be ex-pat, just friendly and lively places Could this all be had for 1200 USD/ month or will it take more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 I reckon that to be around 40000 baht. The answer is yes pending though on how much you end up paying for rent and how much booze you drink. You arent leaving much margin though Perhaps budget for $1500 Have a good time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maigo6 Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Yes, 40,000 Baht a Month will do you in my opinion. You're only 19 so you don't need as much as some old guy who has to pay for everything through the nose or be lonely. You'll have a ball, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2muchcoffee Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 (edited) - a 1 br with a modern/ european interior, furnished 10,000 to 15,000 per month plus another 3-6k for utilities, internet, etc. - a maid every week 1000-2000 - a motorcycle (upkeep, gas etc.) I don't understand. You can buy a cheap one second hand for under 15k. Gas will be cheap enough. You will likely be fined by the police for false or real infractions once a month or more in BKK, depending on how often you drive. Budget about 1000 per month or so. - to eat meat at every meal, doesn't have to be western style Call it 500 bt per day for food or 15,000 per month - a private language tutor every few days 4-5,000 per month - hobby lessons- martial arts, cooking... not all at once, one at a time 4-5,000 per month, maybe less, maybe more, depending on the class bars/clubs maybe 2-3x a week, again doesn't have to be ex-pat, just friendly and lively places 1000-2000 per evening, maybe more. Call it 15,000 per month. I'd suggest something closer to 2,000 USD per month would be more appropriate. Plus an additional 2,000 USD to get established with apartment and transportation. Plus another 2,000 USD as an emergency fund. If you need to live on $1200 you can certainly do this and still enjoy yourself, you would just need to be a little more discerning in how you spend the cash. Edited December 25, 2009 by way2muchcoffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 a private language tutor every few days Take a Thai class with one of the sponsors of this site. This will also solve your your visa problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungGun Posted December 25, 2009 Author Share Posted December 25, 2009 What Visa problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 What Visa problems? You need a visa to enter the kingdom. Long-term visas are very hard to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunus Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 What Visa problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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