23 January 2024
how much i spend in a month living in Bangkok
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Summary
His tracked Bangkok spending averaged roughly £500–£600 monthly: £565.19 in November and £596 in December. Food varied sharply: £171 in November, £322 in December, and £132 by January, driven by imported food and Christmas dining. Rent and utilities cost about £274 monthly, including £227 rent, £14 internet, and £30 electricity; occasional trips added £120–£125.
Insight
Thailand’s low living costs support a comfortable lifestyle far below his estimated £1,500–£2,000+ UK equivalent.