living in Thailand on $1,000/month (Ep. 2)

This is your guide to Cost of Living in Thailand, which can vary depending on your lifestyle. I'll detail every item of a digital nomad living on a budget of $1000 per month on the island of Koh Samui.
If you are looking to retire in Thailand, become a remote worker in Bangkok, Samui, Phuket, or Chiang Mai....or just travel to Thailand, this video will be your complete guide to Cost of Living.

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0:00 Cost of Living in Thailand
1:00 Breakfast
1:30 Digital Nomad Life
3:45 Thai Food Lunch
4:25 Cost for Dinner
5:41 Supplies
6:01 Nights out at Bars
6:32 Date Night
7:22 House Rent
8:25 Utilities
8:53 Mobile Phone
9:26 Shopping
10:42 Getting Around Samui
12:17 Travel Getaways
13:28 Final Cost Comparison to Hometown
14:55 Health Insurance Cost

[Jakedegaye]

I'm currently on Koh Tao, 1st time in Thailand..
I met Mike during my 1st breakfast on Koh Samui, a few weeks ago.
I was naturally excitable, whist ppl watching..
What I noticed about Mike was his huge grin, which got me talking to him..
Directed me on how to purchase a SIM card..
You just can't fake that type of happiness..
Well done, good luck.

[brucesnyder]

Retired expat from the US living on Tland five years.
We were in Phuket, but recently moved to Trang, where GF (soon wife) owns a home. Laid back place, few foreigners. Nice people, plenty ro do, grear roads for mcycle riding. And good location for roD trips.
We spend around the same. No rent, but travel each month. Eat out most every day. Two cars, two mcycles.
Life is great!! Don't miss the US for a minute.

[AbroadInThailand]

Thanks so much for the opportunity! I couldn't be happier with the finished interview! 🎥😎😁👏

[travelingfrogman]

This breakdown of expenses is spot on! Iive down here in Phuket Thailand, my monthly expense is just about the same. I am retired US Military, for me this is my best life and love this beautiful tropical paradise ❤️

[JURASMUZYCZNYKANA]

Thx for another interesting video. I’ll visit Koh Samui for one month on January to have my holidays. I found a lot of usefull information on your channel. Have a good day! 👊🏻☀️

[phild]

Just 3 months until me and the wife move to Thailand, it's content like this which has made us go for it, so thanks Chris and maybe see you around

[noiharling]

Thank you for your information about living in Thailand I’m Thai, I left Thailand when I was 22 years old to Singapore live there for 8 years and moved to England and now I’m over 50 thinking of going back to my beautiful place that I born 🇬🇧❤️🇹🇭

[SayntPx]

This is one of the greatest breakdowns/interviews I've ever seen on YouTube!! Detailed and realistic.

[jpbweb]

As others commented, this is a marginal or minimal lifestyle. Certainly doable, but hardly sustainable. Okay when young and carefree, but what about starting a family etc.? We enjoy our great lifestyle in Thailand, but we definitely spend a lot more than that. In fact, we own a villa in Samui, where we could live "rent-free", so to speak, if we so wanted, but the upkeep of the place costs at least as much as the rent mentioned in the video.
Regarding healthcare, there is a hack worth mentioning: foreigners on a work permit can get under the Thai Social Security system, which (while not perfect and certainly not up to European standards) provides excellent coverage for very little cost, with no exclusion and no age-limit. If combined with private insurance with a high excess, this provides an adequate and affordable solution.

[LSmith-]

2 of my favorite Thailand YouTubers Love it!!!!

[ViewTalay]

Great video Chris, I'm coming out for 6 months, only 3 weeks until I get on that plane from the UK

[EarthCamper]

I met Mike. Nice guy and cool lifestyle at Samui.
Love to live in Samui... amazing Island.
I stayed on chewang beach....i enjoyed so much.
I really like What Mike is doing....living in dream place with pocket friendly budget.

[clayronin]

I just got back from Thailand a couple weeks ago. That trip really felt like a tipping point for me on the question of “What the hell am I waiting for?”

So I really love seeing videos like this as I start making plans to stop waiting

[ticketsoneadventure]

The more videos I watch the more you’re convincing me. I think I’ll head out there, break bread with you and get some more details. Thank you for all the pertinent information and great vibes. See you soon! 🍻

[CookingwithYarda]

Czech restaurant ?? Amazing !! Would love to visit that restaurant on my next trip to Thailand !!!

[petep.]

Aweosme video Chris. Gives me hope for my eventual desire to move there.

[cheriemiller]

Great video Chris! I have to agree with some of the other comments though. I have been here for over a month and if you don't want to rent a scooter, transportation is expensive now. I have not been able to take a Songthaw for less than 200 bhat and taxis are 300 baht minimum. That adds up pretty quick. Also, if I am craving a different kind of food than Thai, it is double the prices he is paying. Insurance for me at 57 ears old is $200 per month and my retirement visa averages $100. So overall, $1500 dollars US per month is my budget. My house rent is $215 on Samui in Bo Phut. This budget doesn't even include travel. And I don't drink. Cheers and enjoy Samui!

[enough]

I am headed that way. Have a friend near Thaton. So excited, I wanna stay!

[sergei]

You could probably live on $1000 USD a month in UK or USA or wherever you come from as well. If you don’t have a mortgage, keep to minimum expenses. Cook at home a meal that lasts for a few days or buy cheap junk food. Like you could get a Domino’s Pizza for $5 NZD where I live.

[grahambillions]

Currently in Thailand now. Watched a lot of videos and decided to hop around. Thailand is a cool place but I'd 110% choose to live in the Philippines over Thailand.