How do I figure out what costs me to stay a month in Bangkok, Thailand
I have been to Thailand this January, and I was quite happy with the country. I'm planning to go there again for a longer trip, for about 2-3 months.
I did some research on Apartments, but in terms of their charging pattern, I have a few questions and preferably some tips/hints will be much appreciated.
- How much a normal Fan apartment, somewhat near the MRT/BTS costs? I did some research first, and I could find apartments ranging from 2,000 THB to 20,000 THB. I'm looking for a calm one, with a bathroom, and with furniture (a bed, cupboard or some closet, a table, a chair)
- How do they usually pay for utilities? I found that water and electricity costs 18 and 7 THB respectively per unit. What are the usual billing unit in Thailand ? (In my country, 1 cubic meter of water is a unit, and as for electricity, 1 kWh is a unit).
- How safe it is to stay in an apartment ? I have a travel insurance, and some emergency fund. If I stay legally, are there anything I must worry about?
- I love their street food for dinner but how long-term staying people get their meals? I'm not looking for western food. Is it reliable to eat street food everyday?
- Are there any taxes or any other compulsory payments for long term stays?
I know there is an expatriates site in SE network but I'm not really looking to settle down there, marry a Thai or work there. I am a freelancer, working all over the Internet and my money will stay in bank account in my country and I will pull occasionally from a thai bank. I already have a bank account there (Savings account - pass book + Visa debit).
I'm aware that prices are different in North (cheaper) and south is expensive. I'm looking for somewhere nearby Bangkok city, so kindly note I am looking for something more relevant to Bangkok. I will be in Chiang Mai and the southern Krabi for some time but I'll be paying the 3 month cost for the apartment.
Best Answer
I think you should start by looking at these several websites which could help you compare the cost of living in one city in comparison to another. The best one I have found and used for my travels (it has been quite accurate in its findings) is Expatistan.
Another good site is Numbeo. They have also provided me with resonable numbers in the past. Even though I have been to Bangkok, I have never lived there, so your question regarding housing and electricity bills is something I cannot personally answer.
Food is relatively cheap in Bangkok and street food scene is massive. If you are vegetarian though, it may sometimes get a little bit difficult. Otherwise, you are looking at prices like ~50 to 100 THB for each dish of street food. I think a comparison is more important that absolute prices, so try the websites.
Here is another good link which provides some good information.
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How much does it cost to live in Bangkok for a month?
Summary about cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,203$ (75,228\u0e3f) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 609$ (20,783\u0e3f) without rent. Bangkok is 50.40% less expensive than New York (without rent).How much does it cost to stay in Thailand for a month?
You should plan to live in Thailand on a budget of at least $1,500 per month, with $2,000 being a more reasonable benchmark. This will allow you to live comfortably without breaking the bank. You could potentially live a lot cheaper, as low as $1,000 a month, but you would probably have a difficult time.How much money do I need to stay in Thailand?
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3 Days in Bangkok Travel CostsExpensesEstimated Daily CostEstimated Total CostAccommodation$6 \u2013 $80$18 \u2013 $240Transportation$0.46 \u2013 $40$1.38 \u2013 $120Food$4 \u2013 $25$12 \u2013 $75Drink$1.50 \u2013 $50$4.5 \u2013 $1503 more rows•Apr 13, 2022Thailand living costs HONEST BREAKDOWN (1 month spending)
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