westcoastnative Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 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 = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Thanks for taking the time to search totster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Thanks for taking the time to search totster. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Took no time at all..... It's surprising how quick and easy it is really... totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefan Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aletta Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Maybe a compulsory search lesson or two could be included in the process of signing up to the forum . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edh Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 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! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastnative Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 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! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 You mean they have a search function on this site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry74 Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 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 = <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 ^ Utilities 500baht..?? Jeez, must be no AC, no fridge.. hardly any water! ChrisP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilyushin Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 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... Don Muang Zone -DMZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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