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It’s cheaper than living in the Philippines where Thailand has better food and condos looks more modern, I was shocked when I saw your budget

@MrKarten67

6 ай бұрын

Yes, I think it was a street-smart budget. Easy too see where he saves money, he eats street food, and doesn't go to more expensive restaurants, and he "only" goes out 2 times a week to a bar. Here in Norway, renting an apartment would have cost far more than his entire budget.

Nice work on the Video Denis so I’m gonna hit that Subscribe button

@denis.thailand

6 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

Seems like biggest expense is Nightlife, or getting drunk, your better off buying a bottle of Beer or Vodka at the Big C and relaxing at home rather then going to a bar, big savings right off, or simply not drinking. Majority of expenses are standard costs and it varies person to person, you could cook at home and cut some costs or else eat out at pricey restaurants and increase costs, depends on your budget. Great video Denis.

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

Hey there, how are you? Agreed, The most expensive part of life here is the nightlife. Nightlife is just something special in Bangkok, so it's easy to get caught up in clubbing every night. I went through that in my first year. Now, I'm lucky enough not to drink, and I'm happy to say Bangkok is affordable, haha.

thx for the detailed video bruv

Thank for the video . Im surprise with night lige cost but glad to see the cost for the rest is pretty cheap!! Well let's go living in bkk then🎉

It shocked me how cheap it is! wow i was worried with 3000 euro budget for a month, but you placated me

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that video was helpful! I'm budget guy I don't like to spend money so I would say for average person it would be a bit more, but You can also live cheaper than me.

@elperro3056

7 ай бұрын

U spent 2 000 usd on rent and food average lifestyle make 3 for the sugar baby

@shakerlaker

7 ай бұрын

@@elperro3056 2 usd on rent? impossible, unless you own the condo and just pay bills

@elperro3056

7 ай бұрын

@@shakerlaker 2 k bro passport bro 🇺🇸🦅

@louis20122

7 ай бұрын

It is not cheap. Check it out yourself.

Good vlog❤

Hey brother! New subscriber here. Your videos are well done, good luck with your new channel, I’ll be watching. Hope to move there within 6-12 months. Take care! -Ross

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

Hey there! Thank you for your feedback; it's really appreciated! I'm happy to hear that great news! Soon, you'll be living in paradise! :)

Amazing Your Condo , it is beautiful place 😮😊👍🎊🎉

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm really grateful to have this opportunity to live in this place, but there are much better and more luxury options on Bangkok, but also much more expensive.

Try drinking at the local karaoke bars. The ones you aren't going to see on Google maps. It is way cheaper.

I think the main difference for me is I prefer a place next to the BTS or MRT. I will not drive in Thailand, just too risky for me. Renting a condo next to one of those stations almost doubles the price.

@denis.thailand

6 ай бұрын

Agreed if I don't drive then there is no point to even look for a condo near mrt/BTS it's just a must

it's too little! I think it's an amount that isn't possible for many people. Even the cost of food is too much little I believe that for a "normal, peaceful" stay of 4/12 months in Bangkok I must add 50% to your cost And I m not a young boy anymore I think 1000/1200€ it is more true for many people

Is that footage from the Osmo Pocket 3? Looks really good and the mic 2 audio is really clear!

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

It's pocket 3 footage but what's even better than in this video I didn't even play with colors in editing, so it's raw results of pocket 3. 🤗

I find myself paying same amount on food as USA cause the portions are smaller so I have to get two to three times as much to get full.I eat 3-4k calories a day!

Hi Dennis, great video and very insightful indeed, I previously lived in Thailand/Bangkok for approx 300€/m which I imagine is still doable if trying hard enough but 6-700 is still great! Out of interest I'm wondering what was the marketplace appcyou used to find the accom? Thanks again, keep up the good work!

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

Hey, thank you for your comment! I mean, if you really try hard, you can squeeze it lower than 600-700. There are cheaper places and ways of life, but then the good question is, is it worth it? I usually start with Facebook Marketplace, which I showed in the video, and then start using Google. If anything let me know 🙌

Hi Dennis, this is an eye opener for sure, thanks for sharing! May I ask what visa you are on? Any suggestions on how a self employed person/digital nomad can go about the visa for living in Bangkok? Thanks!

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

Hey there , currently on Non-Immigrant B visa . There is plenty of options some of them are cheaper some of them are pricy. Send me message on my Instagram or join my discord community server : discord.gg/PBKU6pwu and ask anything ill try me best to help out.

@22jaydogg

6 ай бұрын

@@denis.thailand retirement visa is the best

Thank you

Hey Denis, thank you so much this is very insightful & eye opening! Just a few questions: 1) Instead of renting a whole apartment can we rent a single room only? 2) When you are an employee in Thailand, are you provided medical/health insurance coverage? 3) MRT/BTS/Bus system - how much do they cost a month / is there a card & are they easily accessible? 4) If there's no gym facility or if we want to go for other fitness/sports activities like yoga, tennis, boxing - are they more pricy? I think the rent was what that surprised me the most. The cost of cocktails are almost the same where I am(luckily I am not a frequent drinker😅)

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

Hey Sam, happy to hear from you and looking forward to answering you as best as I can. I've never heard about renting a single room, even though I lived like that back in Europe. I would suggest renting a whole condo; you can find much cheaper places in different localities. You can easily find a studio for 4000-5000 baht, but not in the center of Bangkok. Yes, when I was an employee, I had medical/health insurance. You can find all kinds of sports here; for example, I have yoga, Zumba, and pilates included in my gym membership. Thailand is pretty affordable if you're not a drinker, haha. If you have any questions, let me know in a message on my Instagram; I'm happy to help you out with anything.

@sam_118

7 ай бұрын

You're too kind.Thank you so much for your prompt replies, Denis😊 such a great help

@Stoneoneothree

7 ай бұрын

All the numbers below are in Thai Bhat. to convert to USD, divide by 35. 1) yes but generally, you will end up paying about 10k/mo for reasonable studio. You can find older studios, for 5-8K/mo but they go really fast. 2) depends on the employer. Generally reputable companies do provide health insurance to age 65. Some smaller companies/schools do not. 3) I spend about about 500-1000/mo on the BTS system for a 4km commute. I walk it sometimes just for a change.

@sam_118

6 ай бұрын

Hi ​@@Stoneoneothree🤗 my apologies for the delay in reply,just read this message. Thank you so much for sharing this useful information! This helps me a lot especially since i'm planning to relocate to Thailand. I am analyzing my cost & budgets and evaluating my options. As this is the first time, I need to evaluate all my options and, perhaps just a bit anxious if I am able to find an apartment as soon as I land there. Could we connect on Denis discord link or IG if you don't mind? Thank you so much for your kind help😊

Awesome video. I am paying $1400 per month here in the USA so that would save me about half of the money I am paying now! I can't wait to come over! Thanks for the great information! Where did you find the health insurance? Thanks in advance!!

@dmitriikurilov1569

6 ай бұрын

If you are younger than 50 you need to figure out the way to get a long stay visa. It can vary from being less expensive but not quite legal (student visas, for example, they may check your regular attendance and if you are not attending classes regularly then you may get into a trouble) to quite expensive options like Thai Elite Visa (it requires a serious lump sum investment). Visa related stuff can seriously affect your budget.

Not many of us are leasing units because of the visas we have here usually only short term. So a true calculation for viewers would be double.

Hi Denis, what kind of software do You use for special effects, subtitles and transitions? Looks really nice, how long does it usually take You to render 10 min of video?

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

Hello, I'm using DaVinci Resolve. When I was working on this video, I looked into the program for the first time. So, editing took me three days 🤣. I almost quit ten times because everything was new to me and very difficult. But I would say now, after a few weeks of using it, I could do it within a day, though I'm still a complete beginner. About rendering speed, I rendered this video in 4k max details settings in around 15min. My graphic card : AMD Radeon Rx 6700 xt.

2:30 i wonder which expereince made u believe thai hospitals are very expensive? from my experience i had excellent medecial service and it was dirt cheap compared to the west

These are reasonable numbers. You can spend a hella lot more. But its difficult to spend a lot less unless you are in a pinch. Good realistic expectations. Hats off to the poster 👍

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your feedback! You right, everyone has different spending habits. There are people who would not survive with my budget, but also people who live on a lower budget. Nurses in hospitals have a salary between 14-19k, and they manage to survive. Maybe it's time to create a video with all my hacks on how to save money, which I learned during COVID when I had no income here in Bangkok for almost a year, haha.

@sam_118

6 ай бұрын

Brilliant idea! ​@@denis.thailandalways quick-witted😊 That would help most of us

😍

You forgot to add Visa cost, if I 'm not mistaken it is ~200 $ usd yearly.

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

Good point, I don't even know why I didn't mentioned it. My bad 🙌 my costs for visa + work permit is around 50k bath / year

You can't even negotiate with the Tuk Tuks anymore. They start at 500 bhat, is it really a victory if you get them down to 300? That is still 3 times the cost of grab

@denis.thailand

6 ай бұрын

Of course, you can negotiate, but of course you can find a driver who are not willing to negotiate. Tuktuk for a tourist is more about a fun experience. If you can get them to lower the price to the same as a taxi, then it's a victory.

i have a question - why so many SEO consultants are migrating to Thailand ?

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

Never thought about it 💭. Chiang Mai, the number 1 city, and then Bangkok. Why? Let me think... Affordable life - $200-300 for an amazing condo with a pool, sauna, and gym. You can eat for as little as $10 a day. Thai culture, cities live 24/7, and there are plenty of like-minded people. Unfortunately, I don't have a business that allows me to work from anywhere. I do have a business located in Bangkok, so I work like common people 🤗

I was there for 2 days, and left with heat exhaustion.

Maybe 2 years or a little more from now I'm leaving the US and heading _somewhere_ else. Thailand and PI are the only two I've really been looking at much, but the info either shows off tiny or crappy places that are much cheaper than I need, or way too pricey. For those of us with $3K USD per month and $400K in investments, and single, I'd like to know what life looks like for similar people.

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

Interesting point of view. I would suggest visiting Thailand to see your own spending; it's hard to tell. With my own lifestyle, I wouldn't even be able to spend 3k USD a month, even if I wanted to. With 3k USD, which is 100k baht a month, you can live a really good life here, but it still depends on the person. For some people, 3k USD is not enough due to the standard of living, while for others, it's an amount they can't spend. From my 5 years living here, I've learned that the most expensive part of life is alcohol and nightlife, and it's easy to fall into this addiction.

@user-bd8zh3wj3z

7 ай бұрын

@@denis.thailand Yeah, short-term at first is wise counsel. Thanks for the thoughts, too. I guess what I'm hoping to hear from are people of a similar demographic to describe, especially if they like to have drinks with friends now and again, the occasional road trip, and at least a weekend girlfriend (met online) once a month or so.

Just stay away from bars, clubs, bar girls and alcohol, you will be okay with $2,000 usd a month. Fortunately, I am not into those. I prefer to travel and enjoy delicious and affordable street foods.

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

100$ agreed! Without clubs, bard and bar girls you can live really affordable 🙌🤗

How's the condo? Is it noisy?

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

A condo is fine. I've lived in many condos already. Once, I lived in a really luxurious condo, and that was amazing. During the two years of my stay, I didn't hear anything, not even from outside. Now, occasionally, when a loud motorbike zooms by on the highway, I can hear that.

@1K_Freedom

6 ай бұрын

Any chance you could do a breakdown on buying a place there? My theory is if you can secure your place to live then you don't worry about your biggest expense changing on you. But most people seem to say renting is why better than buying in Thailand. Maybe it isn't worth buying. Especially how the environment affects buildings. Thanks@@denis.thailand

@douglascrawford6345

6 ай бұрын

Is it true that foreigners can't legally own property in Thailand? My wife is Filipina and this is the case in her country.

I live in northern bkk. Big condo 50 sq m 10,000, electric 1200, water 100. I live well on 30,000b pmth 😊

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing insight! It's a 2 bedroom condo ? I'm planning to move to a bigger 2 bedrooms, but have to find a good place for good price!

My monthly expenses in Florida USA is $1800 so for $800 per month I can save $1000per month! Sign me up!!

My expenses in the USA are $6,000 per month minimum for a boring life.

@denis.thailand

6 ай бұрын

Dammn that's a lot !!! Sadly

25,840baht for a 'good' life in Bangkok? You must be joking. I rented in Bangkok for 14 years at different apartments/neighborhoods, and I am NOT a drinker. I lived in very modest Thai apartments with reasonable access to BTS/MRT in 35sqm studio apartments. A REALISTIC income for having a 'good' life in Bangkok is 55,000baht minimum. People who like to party can easily blow through 10,000baht EASILY in a single weekend - I saw it all the time. You are going to be very unhappy if you try to live on 25-30K baht a month in Bangkok - chok dee!

@Takumawakanda

6 ай бұрын

This is more of a perception thing everyone has a completely different view of what a good life is or looks like for them … I don’t drink or party and if I do go out it’s literally just to hang out with Friends nothing more ..I’m the literal observer all my focus will be on work and travel once I get to that level and that’s very likely we’re most of the expenses will go … spent on travel I guess that’s my drink and partying and to me that’s a great life that’s my perception ….the life he just displayed in this video is probably what I would be just fine with … we all have a world view of what good looks like …for you it seems 55,000 is what good looks like to you that’s your world …but for him he’s just fine at 26,000 the tone of his voice says it all he’s just fine he is happy and that’s all that matters that’s all we ever wish for in life .... feeling fulfilled with what we do and grateful with what we have is the goal of life

@guymandudely324

6 ай бұрын

@@Takumawakanda Yes, and many Thai people live on 15,000 baht a month, but they live with their parents and eat food that Westerners wouldn't want to eat. I lived in Bangkok for 14 years and every Westerner I knew was pulling in at least 45,000baht a month to enjoy life. I think you would also want to save a little money if you are working in Thailand, but at 26,000 baht you are going to live hand-to-mouth with no money for clothes, furnishings, or travel.

No way you can consistently live on 40k so many other expenses not covered. I would plan on double that budget. 40k is bare minimum life. No weekends in Phuket or trips to Hong Kong. Forget about Nike shoes or getting new cell phone ect.

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

I have been here for the past five years, and this is how I live. Of course, not every single month involves major expenses. I have made purchases such as a big motorcycle and other items needed, but I would not consider these as part of my monthly living costs. I work here full time and have a small business, so I'm unable to go on weekend trips. Once a year, I visit Europe, and a few times a year, I travel across Thailand.

40,000 baht close to $1,200/m is cheap. That’s why I want to move to Thailand Pattaya to retire soon and not wait until 60 year old man.

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

In Pattaya, you can find an even cheaper place to live. I will try to make another video about the cost of living because it's really challenging in Thailand, especially in Pattaya. Many people lose all their savings when they become addicted to attention. Ladies and nightclubs are everywhere, and I know from my own experiences; I've been struggling with this for a few months. But you have my 100% support in making this decision; it's worth it! I've been blessed enough to have had this opportunity earlier, and I regret not trying to get here sooner. Be careful in Thailand, and if you need any help, let me know. Wish you all luck!

@LamNguyen-qb4ic

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kindness and I will make a short trip to Thailand Pattaya where I want to be in early retirement, probably in Jometien. I hope I can meet you to ask for more advice, before I decide to land in May 2024 for retirement. Wishing you have a Happy New Year and be safe. Take care.

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

​@@LamNguyen-qb4icof course we can meet let me know in any social medias or maybe on discord which link is in video description. I'm trying to create discord community where people can help each other 🙌🤗 see you soon

You forget the cost of your visa

What surprised me is how cheap it is!

@denis.thailand

6 ай бұрын

Definitely very affordable

I am old, so no night life for me and I just like to exercise and play basketball. So my lifestyle is cheap.

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

100% you can live here really cheap, even occasionally have few beers are ok. 0,5l Beer in 7eleven 60baht

Thailand is no longer cheap.

Everything he gets is the same as local people pay for it.

Rama 9 is hardly central and the Supalai apartments are very small.

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

I mean, I'm happy with a size. I would say size is subjective; for some, it's small, and for others, it could be big. I'm not arguing, you can find bigger 1 bedroom apartments

@Stoneoneothree

7 ай бұрын

@@denis.thailand You're a lot better dealing with jerks and a$$holes than I am dude. Thanks for your post :)

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

​@@Stoneoneothree haha, I mean there is nothing wrong on his opinion. If I do have full family here it would be small for me but since I live just with girlfriend is more than enough. But Im still new on KZread so not many comments I had to deal with 🤣🤣

WTF I struggle to live on 125k THB. This dude cheaps.

Just stop with the sound effects

@denis.thailand

7 ай бұрын

Agreed, after I watched it I realized too much distractions with osind effects! Thank you for feedback !🙌

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