Living in Bangkok on $1750 a Month

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Living in Bangkok on $1750 a Month

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Yong, you spend more than that on wine each month. :beer1:
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Wow, it really pisses me off that some people can live on less than $2000 around here. Makes me think I'm really bad at getting a good deal with the locals for some reason. I hope it's just him.
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Interesting, thanks.

@notagain: when you don't have $2000, you do what you have to. Set a mental barrier at $1500 and negotiate on that
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Ouch...

Living the digital nomad life from that small condo without working outside much.... Far from living the dream, at least for me.
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That doesn't leave much left over for soapys.
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We lived very comfortable in Phuket on less than $1,200/month, 1 kms to the beach with a car, 2 motorcycles, a bicycle and 2 cats
Only ate out 2x/week and didn't frequent bars and such
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phuketrichard wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 9:44 am We lived very comfortable in Phuket on less than $1,200/month, 1 kms to the beach with a car, 2 motorcycles, a bicycle and 2 cats
Only ate out 2x/week and didn't frequent bars and such
How does that compare to Kep?
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That's about 61,000 baht a month. I spend a few thousand more than that living in Bangkok -- including rent and local transport. I can spend more but I just don't need to.

I never go to go-gos, soapies or super expensive restaurants nor drink super-expensive craft beers. I refuse to pay well over 200 baht for not even a pint. I just don't need it. I'm out in my neighbourhood with friends every night for 2-3 pints and a couple of whiskeys.

I buy mostly imported vegetables, top quality meats and some ready-made meals. Now, it is getting more expensive living here and recently I have been spending 5,000-7,000 baht more per month.

Oh yeah, I happily live alone, with not even an occasional guest.
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ExPenhMan wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:28 am That's about 61,000 baht a month. I spend a few thousand more than that living in Bangkok -- including rent and local transport. I can spend more but I just don't need to.

I never go to go-gos, soapies or super expensive restaurants nor drink super-expensive craft beers. I refuse to pay well over 200 baht for not even a pint. I just don't need it. I'm out in my neighbourhood with friends every night for 2-3 pints and a couple of whiskeys.

I buy mostly imported vegetables, top quality meats and some ready-made meals. Now, it is getting more expensive living here and recently I have been spending 5,000-7,000 baht more per month.

Oh yeah, I happily live alone, with not even an occasional guest.
That saves you the money for the 'date' once a week.
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