How I Live Like A King In Thailand for $1500/Month: Phuket Thailand Cost Of Living

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  • Опубліковано 17 лис 2024

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  • @SeanOptimoa
    @SeanOptimoa 11 місяців тому +42

    I spent around $4000 USD at the beginning of this year per month in Thailand - spent 6 months there, I'm only 27 and let me tell you, I think I lived better than some actual kings 🤣

    • @MeatballMedic
      @MeatballMedic 11 місяців тому +4

      That’s my exact budget for when I move there next year. I can’t wait.

    • @SeanOptimoa
      @SeanOptimoa 11 місяців тому

      @@MeatballMedic
      You will have an amazing time, no matter what age you are. Even if you get caught up in the ladies, just don't go too far 😅

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  11 місяців тому +1

      Haha I’m sure you have some crazy stories to tell!

    • @SeanOptimoa
      @SeanOptimoa 11 місяців тому +1

      @KarloDenis
      I lived in Bangkok while I was there - I had a central apartment where I could store my stuff and feel safe
      Yeah you could find cheaper but I wanted a central location I could use for traveling. I was going to Japan during the months I was there as well. $90 ticket from Bangkok.
      If you want to save money and don't mind being around partying and more tourist, Phuket or Pattaya would be great for 2 months. I loved all three.

    • @troyelam8978
      @troyelam8978 10 місяців тому

      Damn, I would love to hear your experiences! For one, how were your living accommodations?

  • @stegura83
    @stegura83 10 місяців тому +13

    Key is too avoid drinking in bars/partying. Avoid eating out in western/foreign restaurants. Avoid paying for overpriced taxis. Avoid paying for sex, etc.

    • @whattheysay2301
      @whattheysay2301 8 місяців тому +1

      The last one. That's not going to happen, everyone pay for sex. Even if you have a girlfriend. 😂😂😂😊😊😊

    • @mrbHanoi
      @mrbHanoi 5 місяців тому

      ​@@whattheysay2301not true at all my wife pays 30% of my cost of living While I made 2mil she made 1mil She lowers my cost of living Paid 60k cash for a new BMW Her money not mine. Helped me buy 2 condos in Tokyo.

    • @mrbHanoi
      @mrbHanoi 2 місяці тому

      @@whattheysay2301 not true While I made 2 mil, my wife made 1.2 mil She helped me buy 1 million worth of real estate and cars and usually paid 30% of the bills She spent 60k of her own money to buy a BMW for cash There are women that are frugal and help u build Soon married 33 years.

  • @jaybatson2322
    @jaybatson2322 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey thanks a lot for the video. I'm considering retiring there next year. And I'm trying to get as much information as I can

  • @Vejitasei
    @Vejitasei 4 місяці тому +1

    The longest I've ever been in Thailand is 6wks, but still on the ExPat retirement list. Grab is the equivalent Uber for rides and food delivery. Grab will bring you any food you want from McDonalds to a 5 star steak house. I actually prefer to go out to eat rather than eat at home. I can not stress enough how good and inexpensive the food is compared to the USA. It's actually less expensive to eat out then too cook. I'm not sure how the economics work out, but you can order a meal that costs less than the sum of the parts that make it up, and prepared way better than I could make at home. I kept some snacks at the rental but that's it.
    I also do not smoke, drink, party, or do drugs. I typical day in Phuket for me was waking up, working out, eating, then studying. Would rent a scooter and travel around, or take short flights (which are very inexpensive once you are there).
    Not mentioned directly in this video, you need a stable source of income. You will NOT find a job local that pays what you make in the USA. So either plan or have passive.

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  4 місяці тому

      @@Vejitasei all fantastic points! I’m going to make some future videos about making USD and living overseas

  • @StrangeWorldReactions
    @StrangeWorldReactions 11 місяців тому +3

    Great video bro i learned a lot. I’m looking forward to get out there and start traveling once I graduate. Definitely going to hit up Thailand. It looks beautiful.

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  11 місяців тому

      Love to hear it! Thailand is a very beautiful place

    • @AbAbib
      @AbAbib 11 місяців тому

      ABSOLUTELY 💯
      Well said 👏
      Bravo 👏

  • @tlotlisosempane6286
    @tlotlisosempane6286 18 днів тому

    thanks for dope video my guy

  • @ThePassportSoilder-ny8je
    @ThePassportSoilder-ny8je 11 місяців тому +6

    $32 a MONTH for a haircut?? bro I'm legit paying 45 a WEEEK here SMFH i need to get out the matrix ASAP! also your cut is fresh bro I have a similar hairstyle my beard is a bit longer but not by much, so I can see the barbers out there are pretty good which was one of my concerns, they seem to know how to fade black hair nicely

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  11 місяців тому +1

      Yeah bro I was paying like $50/cut in LA 😂 so I feel you on that. I was worried they were going to fuck me up but they actually have some good barbers haha

    • @AbAbib
      @AbAbib 11 місяців тому

      ABSOLUTELY 💯
      WELL SAID BRAVO
      GET YOUR PASSPORT AND GET OUT OF THE MATRIX ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️

    • @troyelam8978
      @troyelam8978 10 місяців тому

      How black barbers charge black men, who barely have any hair, more money than a long-haired, mullet wearing white person is charged at their white shops, is beyond me!

    • @mrbHanoi
      @mrbHanoi 2 місяці тому

      @@ThePassportSoilder-ny8je I pay $3 Thailand or Vietnam 13 years

  • @LUCKHEF
    @LUCKHEF 11 місяців тому +2

    From a person living in Bangkok and Pattaya good content 🙏🏽

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  11 місяців тому

      Thanks brotha appreciate the support

  • @OneEyedLion
    @OneEyedLion 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the info about the chef. I'm preparing to move to Phuket so the timing is perfect.

  • @apoloestrada2908
    @apoloestrada2908 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video, last year, I lived in the Jomtien area close to Pattaya for 6 months and my monthly budget was $3K and that's with companionship with a regular Thai lady for 3x a week and not buying any lady drinks and barfines. Been eating Thai foods in the market not western food. I don't even smoke cigarettes/weeds & chew tobacco. I was planning to retire but changed my mind in the last minute. In my early 50's now and back to work in sunny Cali. Will do this again, next year.

  • @amon_xviii
    @amon_xviii 10 місяців тому +3

    I’ll be out there in a few months. What's some barbershops good with fades?

    • @jetsetkevo1
      @jetsetkevo1 9 місяців тому

      The billion $ question lol

    • @Vejitasei
      @Vejitasei 4 місяці тому

      Late to this video. I'm Black and live in the USA. When I visit Thialand (Phuket, Chang Mai, Bangkok) I have never had a problem getting a good haircut. The same ubiquitous posters are on the wall, so point to what you want. Or just show them a picture on your phone and they will take care of you.

  • @rasthagreat
    @rasthagreat 9 місяців тому

    Damn bro, this is a great video, im really leaning towards moving here

  • @JesusIsLordLasVegas
    @JesusIsLordLasVegas 2 місяці тому

    Good to see you shining my Mulatto brother. $50/month for the gym there? That's as much if not more than the U.S. Can you do a video on how the new or used auto leasing process works there? There are no videos on that. Keep it going & God Bless.

  • @uwegrauert7680
    @uwegrauert7680 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video. The most cost I think is the rent for a condo. If you eat only Thai food, what I think is the best, I think is enough. Which country from Thailand is your favorite. We will com next year. Best wishes Siri and Uwe

  • @MrMediterrano
    @MrMediterrano Місяць тому

    Most money you spend to live in or close to a resort with nightlife, tourists girls and local bar girls (Patong, Rawai, Bang Tao), to stay in an apartment which is beachside, seaside, seaview or at least with any kind of view, to go to places to meet girls looking for a hookup (beach clubs, night clubs), to progress with the girls you find (drinks, dining) and for hookers if you end up being empty-handed at the end of the night. IF you can bite the bullet and write off women as a topic and void yourself from doing all of the things mentioned above, you can live in most places a decent live while not going overboard with money.

  • @HUGO70R
    @HUGO70R 11 місяців тому +1

    I rented a house with 3 bedrooms and a large patio for 3500b. it is 5 minutes from the beach and 20 minutes from Pattaya

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  11 місяців тому +2

      Damn that’s cheap haha.
      Townhouses and houses seem to be cheaper than apartments for whatever reason but that’s quite the steal.
      Pattaya isn’t my favorite but the affordability of Thailand never ceases to amaze me

    • @HUGO70R
      @HUGO70R 11 місяців тому

      @@Naijahoy
      You should always let a Thai handle the price negotiation. they shouldn't say that a foreigner should live in the house then it will be cheaper. now I live in Kalasin and I can live an incredible life for little money

    • @HAMSTAR135
      @HAMSTAR135 3 місяці тому

      @@HUGO70Rdo u still live in thailand?

  • @jakea3398
    @jakea3398 10 місяців тому +1

    Can I ask which area of Phuket you’re located in, or area you recommend? Ty!

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  10 місяців тому

      If it’s your first time definitely stay in Patong. It’s where all the action is at

    • @coryjackson3131
      @coryjackson3131 6 місяців тому

      Patong is going to be busy very touristy and more expensive. Depends on if you want to party or relax and enjoy Thai food and culture. Definitely better beaches around the island in my opinion.

  • @allthingsintyme
    @allthingsintyme 6 місяців тому +1

    Where are you living in Phuket? Just moved here to Kamala and I find it less touristy

  • @oceanearth2243
    @oceanearth2243 11 місяців тому +1

    How are you meeting girls?
    Tinder doesn’t work so well out here, I’m in the red light zone but this whole country sucks for dating compared to the Philippines. What’s your take ?

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  11 місяців тому

      How long have you been here in Thailand?

    • @stegura83
      @stegura83 10 місяців тому

      Tinder and Thai Friendly are full of sex industry workers.

    • @mrbHanoi
      @mrbHanoi 2 місяці тому +1

      If you are clean, smell good and dress well, they will find u.

    • @mrbHanoi
      @mrbHanoi 2 місяці тому

      Lived in Bangkok 7 years 99 out of 100 girls will give you their within 5 minnutes and meet u for lunch within a few days.

    • @spinaaaaa
      @spinaaaaa 2 місяці тому

      @@mrbHanoi not gonna lie but I don't understand how this would happen, like, I never really see any single women around, neither local nor foreign lol. To be fair I am neurodivergent so I guess I just don't have an instinct for this stuff at all. I'm also in a much smaller town than Bangkok. But still, I just don't understand how others find their way at all in places like these, unless they meet online xD

  • @hypolaristic
    @hypolaristic 10 місяців тому

    How is dry season?

  • @Roof_Pizza
    @Roof_Pizza 9 місяців тому +2

    It's possible no doubt BUT..... UA-camrs have a JOB to keep them busy during the week so the average person will need to occupy themselves for an extra ~30 hours a week and that costs money. Also, things like computers break and need replacing, and are you really gonna live in a condo with cheap azz furniture and a tiny TV? I figure that after you settle down in a location you'll be buying a new mattress, TV, couch, etc. Good vid.

  • @Khaleddsan
    @Khaleddsan 10 місяців тому +1

    Is it possibly to live peacefull in Phuket? Or is it too crowded with tourists?

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  10 місяців тому +2

      Depends on where you are if you’re in Patong probably not haha. That’s where all the tourists go

    • @Khaleddsan
      @Khaleddsan 10 місяців тому

      @@Naijahoy okay man thanks👍

    • @flowerpower2726
      @flowerpower2726 3 місяці тому

      Rawai is pretty chill

  • @mrbHanoi
    @mrbHanoi 2 місяці тому

    Budget fine if the woman pays 30 to 40%. My wife usually pays 30%.

  • @The_Azrah_Shah
    @The_Azrah_Shah 6 місяців тому +1

    Bro monthly scooter is 3000 Bhat … I just spoke to a rental today your still paying way to much … 😬 hope this helps … if u want to know the rental I spoke to reply to this comment

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  6 місяців тому

      Oh really? How much you paying?

  • @Mykamill
    @Mykamill 7 місяців тому

    What is the name of thst gym in your video please, looks good?

  • @SmoothLife.
    @SmoothLife. 11 місяців тому +1

    Do you have travel medical insurance bro?

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  11 місяців тому

      I don’t actually, but I should get ok that haha 😅

    • @SmoothLife.
      @SmoothLife. 11 місяців тому

      @@Naijahoy you should man. I plan to get in when I permanently in 2025. That needs to be accounted for in budget. Don’t get caught lacking and now your screwed.

  • @pozisus7712
    @pozisus7712 7 місяців тому

    mate your skill tree is actually from old eso lol wp:)

  • @mdebac
    @mdebac 6 місяців тому

    In which area you live in Phuket?

  • @JaiMitchell2014
    @JaiMitchell2014 11 місяців тому +1

    HOMA apartments are great.

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  11 місяців тому

      For sure! They have some really amazing Amenities and high quality service as well

  • @reubenmele7844
    @reubenmele7844 11 місяців тому +1

    "chef prepared meals delivered to your door." ha. It reminds me of the guy that went viral for buying pie and then reselling it at a farmers market calling it artisian. So you can order food panda to your 30 square meter condo. Kings dont live on a budget FYI

    • @mrtee3477
      @mrtee3477 11 місяців тому +1

      Better than living in the states.

    • @reubenmele7844
      @reubenmele7844 11 місяців тому

      well I live in Osaka so i prefer Asian countries, but I just found the terming of "live like a king off 1500" funny bc like i said, kings don't live on a budget. Your reply is "better than the states" which does'nt have anything to do about what i said. When i think of king in thailand, i think of ocean villa and a yacht. What you described to be is backpacker or a guy living off a 3k monthly pension. Which just differ! @@mrtee3477

  • @von2435
    @von2435 8 місяців тому

    Nice thx…

  • @HAMSTAR135
    @HAMSTAR135 3 місяці тому

    3 massages per week for 80$ per month??

  • @troyelam8978
    @troyelam8978 10 місяців тому +2

    You simply cannot live like a king and Thailand for $1500 a month. I’m not sure what kind of king he’s talking about. Not an actual king of any nation on earth.
    Thailand, the Philippines, etc., they are much cheaper than the United States, even 54% cheaper. However, if you decrease the cost in the United States by 54%, do you think you could get by on $1500 per month? Wait, let me rephrase that, do you think , you could live like a king in the United States for $1500 a month, even if costs decreased by 54%? We all know the answer is no. You need at least $3000 a month in those southeast Asian countries to live anywhere near like a king. And yes, I’ve been there.

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  10 місяців тому +4

      “Living like a king” is a figure of speech which is meant to convey how far the US dollar can stretch in Thailand
      I’m sure no rational-minded person is actually expecting to live like a modern day king of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sweden etc on such a small budget
      And even $3000 would be nowhere near enough either- if you’re expecting a Palace, personal attendants, lambos etc.
      So now that we’re done playing the semantics game. We can get back to the point of the video being that the US dollar stretches very far in Thailand

    • @troyelam8978
      @troyelam8978 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Naijahoy first of all, I understand that saying you can live like a king is a figure of speech. I also understand you’re the one who chose that dumbass descriptor. So if someone calls you out on words you chose to use, perhaps you can choose your words more wisely in the future.
      Even if we take “live like a king” in the way you most likely meant it, which is basically “live like a rich person”, $1500 a month is still not anywhere enough! So either way, whether you meant it literally or figuratively, you’re wrong! And yes, I’ve been there!
      To live like a rich person, and I’m talking bare minimum, starting level rich, you need about $5000 a month in either the Philippines or Thailand. Any Instagram worthy, rich man looking condo is going to cost you about $2000 a month, in either country. That right there destroys your $1500 a month. I don’t think anyone would consider themselves living like a king, even figuratively speaking, without having a nice vehicle. That’s going to be about $500 a month. of course you’re going to have at least a maid, if not a maid and a driver or maid and a cook. You’re looking at another $600 a month. You’re going to join a nice gym with air-conditioning, that’s going to be $50 a month. You’re going to eat out, because what king doesn’t, you’re looking at about $400 a month minimum. Let’s be honest, one steak dinner at Wolfgang, right there in the Philippines, can run you $200. Obviously, you won’t do that every day, but you will do it at least once during that month, if you’re living like a king. Your queen is going to have needs. Presumably, you found someone very attractive, and you’re going to want to keep her looking that way. It will cost you at least $500 a month to maintain her. (nails, hair, make up, gym membership, clothes, tampons, lotion, food, etc.) And can we be really, really honest? You’re probably gonna have another little hidden sugar baby somewhere on the side. She’s going to take $200-$300 a month. I haven’t even gotten into utilities, Internet, travel to other islands or other countries, the necessary trips back to the USA. Once a year, insurances, your own personal grooming items, haircuts, massages, medical check ups, dental, etc. Heaven forbid if your girls family ever needs a little help here and there. And of course you need at least $200 set aside per month for whatever emergencies that might arise, and there will be emergencies.
      No, sir, no matter how you meant “live like a king”, $1500 a month ain’t going to cut it! Stop telling people this nonsense, because it causes some people, who may not have it all upstairs, to actually believe you, and make life-changing decisions that ultimately wreck them.

    • @davidfox7593
      @davidfox7593 7 місяців тому +1

      A little bit long winded but your not wrong. A lot of expenses were totally left out

    • @troyelam8978
      @troyelam8978 7 місяців тому +1

      @@davidfox7593 well, sometimes it takes more than a sentence to say what really needs to be said.
      This guy was being a smart ass, when he’s the one delivering incorrect information. I had to do some straightening.

    • @superman7136
      @superman7136 3 місяці тому +3

      @@troyelam8978You have too much free time. You're offended by your own interpretation of what he said. You're the only one complaining.

  • @foreverkazi7748
    @foreverkazi7748 3 місяці тому

    Real

  • @JosephStransky-qw7zv
    @JosephStransky-qw7zv Місяць тому +1

    I'm a 50 year old man who will be retiring in Thailand in 3 years....I'm sorry but you are not being truthful to your viewers I'm a minimalist and can live on 1500 but that is not living like a king most people will not be happy with that lifestyle.....and let's be real who wants to be alone and most thai women are traditional and expect you to pay

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  Місяць тому

      @@JosephStransky-qw7zv I don’t drink, smoke, or party and I track every expense (down to gum bought at 7/11 ).
      When I say live like a king I mean in comparison to how’d you live in America the quality of life is significantly elevated.
      Once you’re on a long-term lease, and if you don’t mind eating local food most of the time while avoiding the partying scene you can certainly live well off of $1500/month
      I enjoy the small pleasures in life like working out, eating good food, chilling at the beach, and living in a beautiful country
      I also imported my woman from Taiwan 🤣 and oftentimes she demands to pay so things work out for me
      People who can’t or don’t want to live as disciplined of a life should definitely expect to pay more

  • @aseza654
    @aseza654 11 місяців тому

    Ok

  • @summersday9613
    @summersday9613 11 місяців тому

    B,S king doesn't have to pay rent every month, visa fee and stuffs.

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  11 місяців тому +3

      It’s a figure of speech… 🤣

  • @cosmichippie7595
    @cosmichippie7595 2 місяці тому

    1500$ is definitely not enough to live in thailand lol..

  • @brucef310
    @brucef310 9 місяців тому +1

    Nah homie. You're not living like a king on $1,500 a month. You are still living like a high end bum. My budget is almost $5,000 a month and I'm having the time of my life but I don't feel like I'm living like a king. Living like a king means that you could spend however much money you want on a daily basis and don't even have to think about it. You are still budgeting.

  • @stegura83
    @stegura83 10 місяців тому

    No women in your budget dude? 😂

    • @brucef310
      @brucef310 9 місяців тому +1

      I was thinking the exact same thing. Once you start dating that budget's gone. I guess he saves a lot of money staying at home touching himself everyday.

  • @jadenwsop5245
    @jadenwsop5245 2 місяці тому

    LIAR!

  • @noah_shepherd
    @noah_shepherd 11 місяців тому

    The average Thai salary (median) is a shade under 100k per month. Not 15k a month.

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  11 місяців тому +4

      The fact that you commented this tells me that you’ve never been to Thailand and talked to the locals 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @noah_shepherd
      @noah_shepherd 11 місяців тому

      Click on my link bro. I've lived and worked in Thailand for more than 30 years, I'm a naturalised Thai citizen. I've employed thousands of people here over the years. I've sat on the boards of Chambers of Commerce here. There's a whole Thailand out there that you have zero experience of.

    • @djchyloe
      @djchyloe 10 місяців тому +1

      100k? lmao
      Not evven in BKK

    • @noah_shepherd
      @noah_shepherd 10 місяців тому

      Laugh you may@@djchyloe . In BKK it is higher than that. Closer to 130k average.

    • @djchyloe
      @djchyloe 10 місяців тому

      @@noah_shepherd most of my friends and friends of theirs are getting 10k to 20k. 30-50k is on the really high end. 100k it’s not the average, but you can believe what you read on the net.

  • @georgequek7996
    @georgequek7996 11 місяців тому

    You are not a king just a black guy in thailand.☻️

    • @Naijahoy
      @Naijahoy  11 місяців тому +5

      😂😂😂

    • @AbAbib
      @AbAbib 11 місяців тому +1

      ​​@@Naijahoy
      SIMP SPOTED IN THE COMMENTS 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣