A new video from Retired and Living the Dream asks the question plenty of would be expats want answered: can you actually get by in Thailand on $1,800 a month?
The host, who’s called Thailand home for over 12 years and retired there at 50, walks through real costs rather than guesswork. Rent, food, transport, bills, entertainment, the stuff that actually decides whether a budget works or falls apart.
He’s clear this isn’t about scraping by on instant noodles. The video digs into what people usually forget when they run the numbers, things like healthcare, insurance, and unexpected bills that show up when you least want them. There’s also a case made for having spare cash left over, because retirement should mean enjoying yourself, not just surviving.
Location and lifestyle choices get plenty of attention too, since where someone settles in Thailand can shift a budget dramatically. The channel focuses on straight talk about retirement, housing, visas and daily life abroad, aimed at people considering the same move.
My Take…
Some guy who’s lived there 12 years, retired at 50, breaks down real numbers instead of Instagram fantasy math. Rent, food, healthcare, the boring stuff nobody budgets for. Bonus points for admitting location matters. Comments want your verdict.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERAN5YMj8N4
