Recording summary · January 2024
how much i spend in a month living in Bangkok
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Overview
Daniel tracks monthly living expenses in Thailand using a spreadsheet covering rent, utilities, food, and travel, finding that living comfortably costs around £500 to £600 per month, far less than equivalent living in the UK.
Food spending fluctuates across months, totaling £171 in November, £322 in December, and around £132 so far in January, skewed higher by Western and Japanese food choices because spicy Thai dishes cause stomach issues.
Rent and utilities total roughly £270 per month, consisting of about £227 for a 25-square-meter Bangkok apartment, £14 for internet, and an average of £30 for electricity, while external subscriptions and a UK phone plan are excluded from the Thailand budget.
Travel expenditures include a £120 excursion to Khao Yai and a £125 hotel stay in Kanchanaburi.
Themes
Monthly living expenses and budgeting in Thailand compared to the UK.
Food expenditures and dietary preferences.
Apartment rental and utility costs in Bangkok.
Travel costs and excluded non-Thailand subscriptions.
Developments
Daniel began tracking living expenses in a Google spreadsheet.
Daniel took a trip to Khao Yai and encountered a wild elephant on the road.
Uncertainties & gaps
January food spending is approximately £132 so far and projected to finish cheaper, but the final total is not confirmed.
Electricity averages about £30 monthly, but personal usage might run higher from staying home on the computer.
Maintaining an equivalent lifestyle in London is estimated to cost over £2,000 per month.