Cost of living in BKK... USD 640 a month!

[George FmplesdaCosteedback]

On 7/3/2017 at 2:46 PM, visaTerebi said:

There are no ads on blog and no links on the post to make you buy anything. I just keep it around to keep notes on things for later. 

 

But so far yeah this thread has been really valuable on ideas and also how much other people spend on living. For that I'm happy.

Okay, but you have slightly misled  the TV posters to get this information, and I expect you will use it in a future blog that could earn you money for "clicks". The "Help" threads are for people genuinely needing info on things they need help with in a given situation, and not to get free info that you can "sell" later.

Do you live here now? How much time have you spent in Thailand, and doing what? (I am not going back through all the posts to find out)

If you can justify over a 100 replies let me know.

 

 

 

[observer90210]

On 03.07.2017 at 0:59 PM, anto said:

Lower Sukhumvit is ok for a holiday .Who in their right mind would want to live there all year .

hookers,  to be closer to work?

[observer90210]

12 hours ago, WinterGael said:

I've read a post by someone who said a Farang needs to be making at least 50,000 baht to live a good life in Thailand. Why? I'm happy on 30,000 and have everything we need.

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because booze and hookers are cheaper in your area!!....just kidding...and I'm acquainted with many people in western countries live on the equivalent of US$ 900,--/month, (not counting the rent, heating and other expenses of course!)

[George FmplesdaCosteedback]

12 minutes ago, observer90210 said:

hookers,  to be closer to work?

I have a few mates that live in that area, and both those reasons apply. Some for both and others for either, or/and a favourite bar you can walk home from.

Never lived near myself.

Edited July 4, 2017 by George FmplesdaCosteedback

[observer90210]

8 minutes ago, George FmplesdaCosteedback said:

I have a few mates that live in that area, and both those reasons apply. Some for both and others for either, or/and a favourite bar you can walk home from.

Never lived near myself.

I recall some many fun years back when I was living within very very near walking distance of the party zone of the town...noisy, but real fun. It does make sense, depending of one's lifestyle.

[observer90210]

On 03.07.2017 at 0:46 PM, little mary sunshine said:

 

 

Only those smart enough to earn that  amount of money

and enjoy the finer restaurants and shopping

live in that area.

 

The dumb a**es are in a dumpy  room with a fan and B40

street food every day.

Not a very nice thing to say in public, even if it's true my dear lady....

 

Your comment, my dear, lacks some fondamental class and etiquette, necessary when and if you really evolve in any global upscale society. No offence.

Edited July 4, 2017 by observer90210

[George FmplesdaCosteedback]

This getting way off topic, time to move on...

[little mary sunshine]

6 hours ago, observer90210 said:

Not a very nice thing to say in public, even if it's true my dear lady....

 

Your comment, my dear, lacks some fondamental class and etiquette, necessary when and if you really evolve in any global upscale society. No offence.

No offense taken...I have always spoken my mind

and it is what it is...not a member of the PC phonies.

[jimmyyy]

My rent is over 640, please anyone reading this don't move here if your on a pension of 640, you will need alot more than that.  Just my personal opinion.

[smotherb]

8 hours ago, George FmplesdaCosteedback said:

It was humour I'm sure. Don't get PC, it's out of fashion in comedy, except to ridicule it.

So, now you are the determinant of what is humor? It's more like bigotry.

[Thai Ron]

1 hour ago, little mary sunshine said:

No offense taken...I have always spoken my mind

and it is what it is...not a member of the PC phonies.

Yes, being crass and boastful is "speaking one's mind"

 

Since when has having basic respect for others regardless of their income or their ability to shop been considered "politically correct"?

There's a whole sub-species out there appropriating words/phrases they don't really understand in order to camouflage their ignorance.

Edited July 5, 2017 by Thai Ron

[little mary sunshine]

10 minutes ago, Thai Ron said:

Yes, being crass and boastful is "speaking one's mind"

 

Since when has having basic respect for others regardless of their income or their ability to shop been considered "politically correct"?

There's a whole sub-species out there appropriating words/phrases they don't really understand in order to camouflage their ignorance.

No time for idiots today 12PM  Tee time...Crass...I don't care!

 

[Thai Ron]

Just now, little mary sunshine said:

No time for idiots today

Whatever you do then, don't look in the mirror will you?

[theguyfromanotherforum]

I love it when people come to a poor country and pretend to be rich.

 

Like I was explaining to another arrogant poster here....you staying at Conrad is really not that impressive. It's 150 bucks a night - it's cheaper than a Super 8 motel in Brooklyn.

 

Get a life, lolz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Meljames]

I'm late to this thread, but the OP bragging about being a poorly endowed cheapskate is laughable. Time to go back to work.

[little mary sunshine]

8 minutes ago, theguyfromanotherforum said:

I love it when people come to a poor country and pretend to be rich.

 

Like I was explaining to another arrogant poster here....you staying at Conrad is really not that impressive. It's 150 bucks a night - it's cheaper than a Super 8 motel in Brooklyn.

 

Get a life, lolz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Most upper middle class Westerners live a luxury

lifestyle in any Third World Country,  they don't 

have to pretend!!.,

[Meljames]

14 minutes ago, theguyfromanotherforum said:

it's cheaper than a Super 8 motel in Brooklyn.

 

It's nice to be able to relax and appreciate the benefits of ones hard work without breaking the bank. Most of us are not Kennedys and relishing of the finer things involves a bit of bragging. 

[theguyfromanotherforum]

It's nice to be able to relax and appreciate the benefits of ones hard work without breaking the bank. Most of us are not Kennedys and relishing of the finer things involves a bit of bragging. 

Agreed. So no need to put down posters who are able to do the same on 30k a month or less.

[Meljames]

19 minutes ago, theguyfromanotherforum said:

 

Agreed. So no need to put down posters who are able to do the same on 30k a month or less.
 

 

 

Living on 30,000 Baht for a month isn't living well or enjoying the benefits of hard work. It's merely scraping  by. Sounds more as though he is selling short his retirement prospects for a few years in the tropics. Ant vs the grasshopper come to mind.Not worthy of bragging rites by any account

Edited July 5, 2017 by Meljames

[CLW]

You sound like you have a serious inferiority complex.
 
Why would you give a damn what people think - especially other farangs? Are you afraid of people seeing right through you?

No, just avoid people that I don't​ like.
For example big mouth and big spending farang. People that go to Starbucks, drive Mercedes, etc...

[Thai Ron]

24 minutes ago, Meljames said:

 

Living on 30,000 Baht for a month isn't living well or enjoying the benefits of hard work. It's merely scraping  by. Sounds more as though he is selling short his retirement prospects for a few years in the tropics. Ant vs the grasshopper come to mind.Not worthy of bragging rites by any account

Well, I couldn't do it either but I'm not going to make fun of a guy who can.

 

You don't have any idea whatsoever what his outgoings are but you feel able to tell him he's "scraping" by.

Maybe he doesn't bankroll a deadbeat local with 3 kids by different fathers or bang gogo girls every night.

You just don't know so you should stop making a fool of yourself

[InMyShadow]

No, just avoid people that I don't​ like.
For example big mouth and big spending farang. People that go to Starbucks, drive Mercedes, etc...

Sounds like you are intimated. How can you judge a person's qualities by the coffee they drink or cars they drive.
I have always found its the poor that make the most noise. The wealthy don't have anything to prove

[CLW]

Sounds like you are intimated. How can you judge a person's qualities by the coffee they drink or cars they drive.
I have always found its the poor that make the most noise. The wealthy don't have anything to prove

Just my opinion. Why should I pay more for something that hasn't more value to me like a cheaper product?
Starbucks Vs Amazon, Mercedes Vs Toyota, Apple Vs other phone brands, First class Vs economy class, and so on

[CLW]

 
Living on 30,000 Baht for a month isn't living well or enjoying the benefits of hard work. It's merely scraping  by. Sounds more as though he is selling short his retirement prospects for a few years in the tropics. Ant vs the grasshopper come to mind.Not worthy of bragging rites by any account

30,000 for a single person seems to be okay. Especially if you live in rural area. Doesn't mean you have to miss something etc. It all depends on your desire and attitude

[Meljames]

11 minutes ago, Thai Ron said:

You just don't know so you should stop making a fool of yourself

I know what the OP posted. He is selling himself short. He's in his best earning years bragging about living as a welfare kid. Might want to check yourself before calling people fools. 

[Thai Ron]

14 minutes ago, CLW said:

No, just avoid people that I don't like.
For example big mouth and big spending farang. People that go to Starbucks, drive Mercedes, etc...

Astonishing superficiality.

Starbucks is just a coffee shop, mate but thanks for proving my assertions correct.

You just feel inferior because those people might have more money than you.

[CLW]

Astonishing superficiality.
Starbucks is just a coffee shop, mate but thanks for proving my assertions correct.
You just feel inferior because those people might have more money than you.

Wrong, I could go there but I don't because it doesn't give me something.

[Meljames]

1 minute ago, CLW said:

30,000 for a single person seems to be okay

 

Spending 30,000 for a month is do able. From what he's posted he's not banking any. That's where he's making his error. 

[buick]

On 7/3/2017 at 8:20 PM, juice777 said:

It's 1THB for a lt dude from the machines why even bother

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i am not trying to save money by boiling my tap water for drinking.  i drink several liters a day and do not enjoy carrying the water bottles to my place every day.  i also do not want a delivery of 200 bottles taking up space in my room.  plus, i do not like generating all the plastic waste.  my friends in hong kong boil their tap water for drinking. that is where i got the idea.  before that, i felt like a water delivery boy as i lugged 5 liter jugs to my place nearly every day.

[55Jay]

29 minutes ago, Meljames said:

I know what the OP posted. He is selling himself short. He's in his best earning years bragging about living as a welfare kid. Might want to check yourself before calling people fools. 

I do wonder about the hippy/free spirit types who despise the system and "the man", how they wind up in their silver years.    Worried about my niece, she's like that.  Menial jobs, just enough to pay the bills and get by on Kauai.  Moved back to the mainland 6 months ago, 25 years old now, playing small gigs and sidewalk busking with her guitar around San Francisco, traveling, etc.  She's seems to be having a great time living life day by day but.... 

Edited July 5, 2017 by 55Jay