Thailand Cost of Living. Is It ACTUALLY Cheap?

Btw guys, this is MOST of the expenses but doesn't include other things like traveling, insurance, gifts, visas, investments, savings, etc. And yes, I spend more on the high side, because I'm not necessarily concerned with trying to save my money. I could actively save more if I said no more often to friend's invitations, which restaurants I want to take with my gf, etc. Goal of Thailand is to enjoy yourself, not to penny pinch. Check out the links in the description for the suit shop, my Thailand community, my Instagram, and other links! Thanks for watching!

My husband and I are retiring in thailand, april 2025! Just got back from there to scout it out. It IS very cheap there. We plan to buy a condo. In hua hin or cha-am. We are low maintenance and dont need expensive clothing. We are leaving all of that in america. Its overrated. Tank tops and shorts. can't wait!

Hi Paul, There’s Michelin Guide (no star) and Michelin Star (1-3 stars). I think most restaurants you see in Bangkok are only on Michelin Guide (much easier to be mentioned in the guide than to have actually received at least 1 star). There’s a world of difference in food quality/presentation/prices between the two. Hope this helps. 😉

Another awesome video, Paul! Seems you've created a great life for yourself. Congrats and best wishes to you! 🙂

Nice thanks for the take along. I love that gym & the fact they give you a towel & workout clothes. Great idea!

my rent here in colorado is 2300 alone, cant wait to make the jump over to bangkok!

This is the info that i need, keep it up with this type of videos... I am planning with my wife to move in there for a couple of months in November and we are taking notes... We are from Atlanta, GA...

I agree 100%. The goal for me living in Thailand soon will not be to penny pinch, although I know that's one reason many expats come. I am fortunate to have a very high budget and plan on leveraging that to enjoy Thailand and Southeast Asia in general as much as I can

Very solid video good info

you're an awesome youtuber/videographer brother , keep up the good work!

BABY POPO haha gotta luv it..Great video man-thank you..God Bless ya and keep these coming😊

Thanks Paul. I’ll be moving out to BKK in a few months with my pup and this video is very helpful. 🙏 considering staying in Thong Lor or Phrom Pong :)

Greetings Paul Lee, great content on the cost-of-living in Thailand, great job! It’s interesting that you chose Thailand to settle down over your native homeland of South Korea, however watching your videos in relationship to the cost-of-living, the prices there are certainly cheaper than in South Korea. I am thinking you made a very wise decision by choosing Thailand as your place of residence. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing.

Thank you so much for sharing this great explanation of the cost of living in Thailand

Great video. Thank You!

Very engaging video 😊

Great vid Paul. Seems very realistic to me. The rent helps to keep the overall budget in check. One of my motivations for moving from NorCal to Bangkok is cost of living. As a single person I can live in a minimal space and having access to all those cool amenities. Retired life should be much more enjoyable once I get out from under the costs here. Thanks for always keeping it real Paul. Kop khun kup.😊

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@13:30 That's a tasty looking meal right there. For $6 USD!! Here near the Windy City, $6.00 gets you a fancy lemonade with no refill.

Excellent video. Super informative. My rent alone here in NYC is almost twice as much. Looking foward to moving to Thailand in the near future.