May 15, 20178 yr Hi, I am looking to rent a place in CM for 6 months next year, and all being well the following few years. It's easy enough to find ads for places, so I can see the basic rent they are asking - but what other charges should I be expecting? I am guessing there must be some kind of local taxes, then utility bills? Can anyone help me put a rough figure on these? What I have in mind is a 1 bed apartment near the river but within walking distance of the Ta Phae gate. TIA
May 15, 20178 yr Depends on how much you use : Water, 50-100 Baht per month , electric, 300 Baht a month , a lot more if you use air con . No other fees How much rent are you looking to pay per month ?
May 15, 20178 yr Author Thanks. I don't know about the rent TBH. 1 beds within a mile of the night market range from 10k to 50k per month, from what I've seen. Some of the ones down near 10k look just fine, but it's hard to tell on the internet. Also I don't know how negotiable those prices are. Hopefully I will be over around Christmas time so will be able to get a better idea.
May 15, 20178 yr Internet say 600/ month. ? Gas for cooking ? Deposit which may not be returned ? Local taxes - no.
May 16, 20178 yr Be aware of how electricity is charged. There is a difference between the government rate and what many buildings charge. If you're here during a warm time of year, you may find your electricity charges due to aircon could be as high as your rent if your building charges double the gov't rate -- common with many buildings.
May 16, 20178 yr The hidden costs are not all monetary. Noisy neighbors, construction noise and refuse, outside noise, poor maintenance ....what is the cost of nuisance?
May 16, 20178 yr Best off arriving and walking around an area and asking in building complexes whether they have any available rooms . Some Condos only do leases by the year . Condo/hotels are also available, they generally charge a 1/3rd of the nightly price, if you stay for a month +
May 16, 20178 yr It will all depend on who is looking after the Condo At my Condo i originally rented from the management The Electricity cost was 8 baht per Unit Water was 30 baht for meter use 50 Baht per unit 1 cubic meter or 1000 litres The A/C Unit was old sucked up a 700 baht bill in 1 week As was Old Style A/C Unit A Tip Take photos of the Electric and Water Meters That way they will not be over Charged Now i rent direct from the unit owner Govt rate for Electricity With a New A/C Unit
May 16, 20178 yr Author 3 hours ago, NancyL said: Be aware of how electricity is charged. There is a difference between the government rate and what many buildings charge. If you're here during a warm time of year, you may find your electricity charges due to aircon could be as high as your rent if your building charges double the gov't rate -- common with many buildings. Jeez. I would be there September to March, most probably. Sanemax did say the electricity would be a lot more if I used aircon (which I would, for sure). It would only be a 1-bed though - say it is a building that charges double - is 2k per month going to cover it? There are places on airbnb - higher basic price, but no extras and no problems over deposits etc. Just trying to figure out if that is a better option.
May 16, 20178 yr Author 4 minutes ago, Lizard2010 said: It will all depend on who is looking after the Condo At my Condo i originally rented from the management The Electricity cost was 8 baht per Unit Water was 30 baht for meter use 50 Baht per unit 1 cubic meter or 1000 litres The A/C Unit was old sucked up a 700 baht bill in 1 week As was Old Style A/C Unit A Tip Take photos of the Electric and Water Meters That way they will not be over Charged Now i rent direct from the unit owner Govt rate for Electricity With a New A/C Unit Thanks for this info, hadn't read it when I posted just now.
May 16, 20178 yr Get a condo in the shade , then you wouldnt use A/C as much, or even at all My Condo doesnt get direct sunlight and I never use A/C .
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