Recording summary · May 2023
Thailand REAL Cost of Living in 2023 (surviving on $500 per month) [2b5qY1yA0vc]
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Overview
Living in a Bangkok outskirts condo costs roughly $450 to $500 monthly for basic rent, utilities, and groceries, providing more space at lower expenses than prior homes in Manchester, Japan, and European cities.
The condo rental runs approximately 10,000 baht ($300 or £237) monthly for an estimated 120-square-meter furnished unit featuring a separate bedroom, living room, isolated kitchen, balcony, gym, and pool access, alongside electric bills of $30 to $40 and a 1,000 baht unlimited 5G SIM card for home internet.
Grocery shopping occurs four to five times per month, costing roughly 9,000 to 10,000 baht total for two people or about 4,500 baht per person, with one documented trip totaling 2,070 baht.
A Cooking with Daniel segment involves preparing stir-fried beef with onions, Japanese mushrooms, garlic and herb seasoning, and salted butter, during which an entire block of butter accidentally fell into the pan.
Themes
Bangkok outskirts living expenses and condo housing details.
Monthly food and grocery budgets.
Cooking with Daniel stir-fried beef preparation.
Developments
A grocery shopping trip yielded food totaling 2,070 baht.
During the preparation of the stir-fried beef, an entire block of butter dropped into the pan.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether the beef turned out chewy due to needing more tenderizing or requiring a better cut of meat remains uncertain.