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.

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[Totster]

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

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

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

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[Jai Dee]

Thanks for taking the time to search totster.

[Totster]

Thanks for taking the time to search totster.

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Took no time at all..... It's surprising how quick and easy it is really...

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[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!

[aletta]

Maybe a compulsory search lesson or two could be included in the process of signing up to the forum .

[edh]

Very good reply 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!

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[westcoastnative]

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!

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Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

[The Dude]

You mean they have a search function on this site?

[terry74]

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 =

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I am paying 5000 for rent for condo

food very cheap did nnot calculate

Utilies abt max 500 baht

car rental abt 15 K per month for long term rental

[ChrisP]

^

Utilities 500baht..??

Jeez, must be no AC, no fridge.. hardly any water!

ChrisP

[ilyushin]

House 13,000/mth ( finance)

Utilites E&W 2500-3000/mth (trash, security, maintenance, etc...)

Insurance 25,000/yr

Car : 8,000/mth ( fuel reimbursed)

Kids: 8,000/mth

Wife: depends

Party: 10-20,000/mth , it depends

Food 10,000/mth

others: 10,000/mth

Cell, internet, maid, repairs, etc...

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