Isan, Thailand - Cost of Living

#Thailand #Retirement #nomad
In this latest video, seasoned traveler Jim Kellett teams up with Miu from the popular YouTube channel, Mui naka, to unveil the charms of Udon Thani, nestled in the Isan region of Thailand. Join them on a captivating tour that includes an invigorating Muay Thai workout at a local gym, owned by the renowned Bunthung Kaennorsing. The gym specializes in shaping aspiring athletes into Muay Thai champions, featuring success stories like Bunthung's daughters, Remina and Rina, showcased on the YouTube channel, Remina and Rina Muay Thai Kids.

Chapters:
00:00 Video Overview.
00:29 Apartment Tour in Thailand with Costs.
03:12 Central Plaza in Udon Thani, Food Costs.
06:11 Grocery Shopping in Thailand with Costs.
09:18 Bunthung Kaennorsing Muay Thai Gym workout and prices.
11:50 Coffee Shop Prices.
12:57 Udon Thani Walking Street, Food Costs.
14:04 Living in Thailand, Sample Budget including; Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Food, Entertainment, Miscellaneous, and Personal care items.

Jim Kellett, the travel expert, dives into the financial aspects, offering a tailored budget suitable for both retirees and digital nomads. Here's a breakdown based on common spending patterns:

Housing: One-bedroom apartment in the city center with utilities and cable/internet: 15,000 THB per month (approximately $425 USD).

Healthcare: Health insurance (cost varies with coverage and age): $160 USD per month with a $500 deductible.

Transportation: Monthly public transportation or scooter fuel/maintenance: 1,000 THB monthly (about $30 USD on average).

Food: Dining out, groceries, cappuccino at breakfast, and a beer with dinner: 17,000 THB per month (approximately $493 USD).

Entertainment: Leisure activities, hobbies, and phone service: 4,000 THB per month (about $116 USD).

Personal care items: 1,000 THB per month (approximately $29 USD).

Visa Fees: Varies by type; Jim spent around $280 for a year (about $24 per month).

The total budget comes to $1,277 USD. Renting the featured apartment in the video can save you about $200, bringing the monthly total down to $1,077 USD. Whether you're a retiree seeking tranquility or a digital nomad embracing the nomadic lifestyle, Udon Thani beckons with its unique blend of culture, fitness, and affordability.

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[scrubjay]

That little apartment for $82 may not look like much, but for a space like that in my town in the Pacific NW of the USA, it would be at least 100 times that amount - about $800. That's what it costs a person to rent a ROOM in someone else's house in my city! $500-$800. The wooden cafe was beautiful. Thank you Miu for sharing your local area with us! The food looks delicious, except for the crickets, which I have had to feed to pet frogs 🤗 💚💚💚

[gerardbeck]

“Look at my shape”, are you kidding? Love it! 😊

[johnjoe_]

Mui naka is great on camera and her English is superb ! great video ! just subscribed to her channel.

[stegura]

11:05 Not just Muay Thai. Also from healthy diet, daily exercise, and avoiding alcohol and sugar.

[PaulIreland-pp]

I’m plan on retiring in Thailand. I would struggle without the ocean but living in Isan for a year would be a great experience.

[Rugrats]

She is sooo pretty and smart. She also has a wonderful energy about her.

[clarkdsouza]

Great channel. Thank you. Isan is rarely explored by other Youtubers.

[rea]

Amazing. Thank you miss for sharing your town.

[randylahey]

Great video Sir!! Straight to the point, with all the info needed while being entertaining and fun to watch, no flafla. I think you just convinced me to go back to thailand!! It's been a few years since the last trip, I thought prices would be higher. Ill mention your video when I check in, the referal might get you a Singha, a coffee or something 555 Thanks again for the video, perfect timing! Have a good day

[pedrozatravel]

Well done on the video, Thai rice is really good

[AzharSham]

Glad that finally, I got to watch the original video

[PatrickDwyer-ku]

Love the video, I travel every year to Thailand, and visit in Khoen Khan, and Maha Sarakhan, as well as a half dozen other towns. My wife is Isaan. I'll make it up to Udon Thani for sure.

[marcusmustard]

Wow! A lot of hard work to film and edit. Thanks! Glad I found this content. Very good video. Fun to watch. Thanks again!

[_Alfa.Bravo_]

Thank you. It a a very good price, but the bathrooms need some renovations. That gecco is the too-kee gecco, they are very noisy in the nights. Try some beef at To Larb Kalasin restaurant. It is superb! Also the indish restauant near Central shopping mall is great

[zofiajaneczek]

If you’re on a fixed US retired income this isn’t bad. You don’t need to cook because food is cheap if you eat local food. There’s no way to actually live on that money in the USA! Part of the reason why I won’t remain in the USA, too expensive to live. I’m not going to exist in poverty just to say that I’m in the USA!

[sensium]

Very good Video, thank you both. I was 7 days in Udon, beginn of 2024. Maybe want to live in future there. But im not sure about the Air polution.

[shannongilbert]

You explained the costs BUT what company did you get your health insurance from ??? Thank you, Shannon

[Swampzoid]

That oyster pancake looked very delicious. Does the apartment include any utilities ?

[griseldabankroll]

1200 is so good . I want to send my mom there for a few months so she can see her family . Are there any good rental sites ?

[williamroberts]

Thank you very much for sharing this very informative video with us.
Udon Thani seems to be a very interesting alternative to other cities in Thailand.
Your medical insurance seems to be very affordable. Could you tell us which insurance company you are insured with?