Title: Living in Paradise: Cost of living in Thailand
Headings: Cost of living in Thailand: Can you afford it?
Cost of living in Thailand: Can you afford it?
Costs of living and location
Visas
Short term visas
Non-immigrant visas
Accommodation
Types of accommodation in Thailand
Cost of rents, depending on the location
Bangkok
Chiang Mai
Phuket
Food
Prices of Thai food
Alcohol and drinks
Vegetarian dishes in Thailand
Western food
Transport
Types and cost of transportation in Bangkok
Types and cost of transport in Chiang Mai
Types and cost of transportation in the south of Thailand
A car or a scooter? Costs of private transportation
Insurance
Types and cost of insurance
Costs of healthcare in Thailand
Other costs of living in Thailand
Trips
Entretainment
How much do I spend?
My monthly cost of living in Chiang Mai:

Content: Some spend more, but if you like saving money and are not interested in dining in Sizzler, or drinking beer every weekend, then you can live on less than 20,000. Bangkok is slightly more expensive. Expats here like to indulge in shopping and dining out. The capital of Thailand offers huge shopping malls, exclusive restaurants, galleries and theatres. There are plenty of places to spend your money at. I think you need to spend at least 40,000 – 60,000 Bhat to have a good lifestyle. If you are frugal then of course it’s possible to spend less. Don’t go out every weekend, eat only in local bars and don’t spend on any unnecessary things and you’ll be able to live on 30,000 Baht per month. In the south life is a little calmer and more relaxing. There is not much to do here.