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I’ll write about visas and other immigration/tourist questions in separate post. This article in particular will roughly cover our monthly life expenses. We’re currently based in Phuket, Thailand’s largest island and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia.
rocking chairs for sale in phoenix azYou know what that means – everything is more expensive in Phuket in comparison to other parts of Thailand. We chose Phuket for one simple reason – my husband, Dave, is a sponsored fighter at Tiger Muay Thai, that’s located in Chalong, Phuket. Along with blue waters, sandy beaches and exotic fruits comes a somewhat hefty price tag of living comfortably inside this paradise. Here’s a rough breakdown of our current monthly expenses (I’ll explain each item in more details afterwards): Condo rent – 1000 CAD (25,000 Thai baht including utilities)
Bike rent – 120 CAD (3,000 Thai baht) Gas – 16 CAD (400 Thai baht) Groceries – 800 CAD (20,000 Thai baht) Restaurants – 360 CAD (9,000 Thai baht) Massages – 180 CAD (4,500 Thai baht) Manicures/pedicures – 80 CAD (2,000 Thai baht) Hairdresser – 60 CAD (1,500 Thai baht) Entertainment (movies, tennis court, etc.) – 200 CAD (5,000 Thai baht) Car – 450 CAD (12,000 Thai baht) Gas – 20-40 CAD (500-1,000 Thai baht) Random things – 200 CAD (5,000 Thai baht) Total ~ 3,500 CAD (for 2 people) Keep in mind, this is a rough estimate. Thai baht and CAD rates fluctuate, but for the sake of this article, I’ll assume the exchange rate to be around 1 CAD = 25 Thai baht. Dave and I wanted a new, well-maintained condo with a pool, gym, security guard/concierge that’s close to groceries and not too far from the beach. That’s exactly what we found. We rented a spacious 1-bedroom 1-bathroom fully furnished modern condo for 1,000 CAD/month (25,000 Thai baht), all utilities included (electricity, water, internet, garbage).
You can rent a place for way less than that amount, of course, if you’re willing to compromise on cleanliness, building maintenance, square footage, aesthetics, etc. For example, when we were hunting for a condo, we ran across fully furnished places that went for 400-600 CAD (10-15,000 Thai baht), plus about 150 CAD a month for utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage, etc.). I specifically didn’t want to rent a house, even though we could’ve gotten something nice for the same amount we’re paying right now, because… snakes, spiders, cockroaches! Our friends had a cobra in their backyard the other day – no, thanks! Scooters are a must in Thailand. There’s a lot of traffic in Phuket and if you’re on a bike, you fly right through it, it’s fantastic. In addition, you feel way more connected to Thailand’s magnificent nature when you’re on a bike. The only downfall – it’s dangerous and unpleasant when it rains. Scooters rent for about 2,500 to 3,000 Thai baht (100-120 CAD) a month and a full tank costs about 120 Thai baht (5 CAD).
Quality groceries are not cheap. It costs us about 150-200 CAD every week. We purchase a good amount of imported goods and prefer to shop at super markets for meat, fish, poultry and dairy products, rather than at local markets or local grocery stores. We only buy fruits and veggies from local spots. Generally, we eat at home most of the time and head out for dinner or lunch maybe once or twice a week. I’ll make a video about our weekly grocery shopping next week to give you a better idea of what it entails. A “nice” restaurant can cost anywhere between 1,000-3,000 Thai baht (40-120 CAD) for two people. We don’t drink, so a usual bill is around 2,000 Thai baht (80 CAD) for two appetizers, two main dishes and some mocktails or water. Sometimes, we try different local spots that are way cheaper, but they’re quite a gamble quality-wise. For example, we have our favourite noodle soup spot where a bowl of soup costs only 40 Thai baht (about 2 CAD). So cheap and yummy.
However, from my experience, most of the time, when we try a new local spot with cheap Thai bites, it turns out to be a disappointment and we end up going to a “nicer” and more expensive place where we know 100% that the food tastes great. Massages in Thailand are fantastic and super affordable. Dave goes every week because he’s an athlete and I get to go with him, so it works out great. It costs us about 1,100 Thai baht for both of us every visit (45 CAD) that lasts for 60 to 90 minutes depending on how we feel on a given day. If you ever go to Thailand, you HAVE to get your mani/pedi done here! It’s so cheap, always great service, clean studios and funny Thai ladies. I get a regular mani and pedi every week, not shellac or gel, or whatever, just normal nail polish and it costs 500 Thai baht (20 CAD). It’s so crazy, because I remember how I used to pay 70-100 CAD in Montreal for the same services. Facial and beauty treatments are quite affordable as well.
I didn’t include them in our monthly expenses because I don’t get them on a regular basis, but I did get a 90-minute facial treatment the other day with scrubs, pore cleaning, peeling and other fun stuff for about 40 CAD. I get my hair done once a month and it costs 60 CAD (1,500 Thai baht) for the color. If ever you’re in Phuket and need your cut or color fix, let me know and I’ll give you the contact to my salon.A movie theatre next to us has this VIP room with beds, blankets and all you can eat food, it’s the best thing ever. It costs 1,700 Thai baht (70 CAD) for two people. We like to treat ourselves to this experience sometimes. Most movies are available in English. Fun fact – before each movie, you need to get up from your seat and listen to Thai national anthem in silence. Also, Dave is teaching me to play tennis. It costs about 700 Thai baht (28 CAD) for the equipment and court rental each time. During rain season (May-October), we rent a car in addition to the bike and it costs about 12,000 Thai baht/month (480 CAD).
The rental prices start at about 400 CAD for a new Honda City or a new Toyota Vios (both Thai models) for example. If you’re looking into buying a car, a Volkswagen golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (or equivalent new car) goes for 800,000 Thai baht (32,000 CAD). Since we live close to everything, our gas consumption is not too exaggerated and costs around 1,000 Thai baht/month (40 CAD). Sometimes, we try different activities, like diving for example, or I will bust our budget on a shopping spree or other times, an unexpected hospital visit happens ( I can’t really put an exact amount on our “Random things” section, but I’ll try to break it down as best as I can. Diving discovery class (a full day of 3 dives) costs about 5,000 Thai baht (200 CAD) for two people Shopping is really overpriced in Thailand and I try to stay away as much as possible. Especially foreign brands like MAC, Zara, Celine and others are at least 1.5 times more expensive than in Canada.
Cheap clothes and accessories are available at local markets, but the quality is equivalent. Looking for a good place to shop? Head to Vietnam instead! Hospitals in Thailand are EXCELLENT! Clean, fast, efficient, professional and somewhat affordable. A standard medical consultation costs around 500-1,000 Thai baht (20-40 CAD). To give you an idea, giving birth in Phuket costs around 30,000 and 60,000 Thai baht (1,200-2,400 CAD) depending on the hospital. There is no waiting time! A doctor’s visit won’t take you longer than an hour. Everyone speaks English as well. I hate Montreal hospitals and health-care system; “hate” is a strong word, but that’s exactly how I feel. Thai hospitals, on the other hand, are godsent! So clean and so amazing. Dentistry is also phenomenal. I had four cavities last year that needed work and we found a hipster looking dental clinic with a really cool interior design. The dentist lady was extremely nice, there was a choice of music or TV and a massage chair – best dentist experience of my life, in other words.