Living In Thailand

[westcoastnative]

I am interested to know how much money in USD a person would need to live a comfortable life in Bangkok. Similar to middle class in the United States. Thanks for taking the time to respond.

Rent =

Food =

Utilities =

Clothing =

Eating out twice a week at a nice restrurant =

Insurance =

Cost of owning a car =

[Totster]

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?sh...c=40998&hl=cost

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?sh...c=38076&hl=cost

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?sh...c=36383&hl=cost

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=27289&hl=

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=26003&hl=

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=15956&hl=

Hint - Search

totster

[Firefan]

Some of the links were comparing prices in Korat Etc. where expecially rent is much cheaper. I will give it a shot (1 person) based on lower level expat (not talking bank GM but more a lower level manager which should fit your description):

Monthly

Rent = 20000 (1-2 bedrooms. Pool. Gym. Security)

Food = 10000 (besides groceries includes fast food/order food+happy hour beer)

Utilities = 5000 (1 aircon on 24/7 is about half of it+fridges Etc. Internet+cable)

Clothing = 500 (cheap here)

Eating out twice a week at a nice restaurant = 4000/mth

Insurance = health: 20000/year

Cost of owning a car = 25000/year (Include insurance+tax. not incl. gas/repairs)

So in USD that gets to about $1100/mth. Add in gas/cash buffer for insurance deductables/holidays and visa runs(+a few more nights out? ) and $1500/mth will give you a nice middle class lifestyle in Bangkok. Additional money for partying a lot at fancy clubs are hard to estimate.

Cheers!

[grahamb]

Is it just me or is there an echo around these boards?