The Mask Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I was having a discussion today about the cost of living in Bangkok vs Pattaya, it seems to me that the two are the same these days. I would welcome others opinions as I dont know Bangkok that well. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I was having a discussion today about the cost of living in Bangkok vs Pattaya, it seems to me that the two are the same these days. I would welcome others opinions as I dont know Bangkok that well.Thanks, <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bangkok is more expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbunny Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I was having a discussion today about the cost of living in Bangkok vs Pattaya, it seems to me that the two are the same these days. I would welcome others opinions as I dont know Bangkok that well.Thanks, Bangkok is more expensive We just moved from BKK (phuttamonthon area) to Na Jomtien area, and most things in the discount stores are more expensive by several baht over the same stores in BKK. But that being said living here is much nicer too. Beachbunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwoolman Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Certain things, and services in BKK are a little more than different provinces in Thailand, too, if you lifestyle is more like -high maintence, anywhere you live it going to be expensive. But overall services in BKK is much better then anywhere in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete325is Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 What about BKK/Pattaya compared to ChiangMai? I remembered reading from one of those "Cost of Living Comparison among Cities" website and surprised to find that ChiangMai is listed as more expensive than BKK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveDaBlues Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 I helped a friend move into a pretty decent rental house in Chiang Mai. Cost $100 USD per month. Don't know if there are deals like that in BKK or Pattaya. I stayed in BKK for 1 week and CM for 3 weeks. I found the costs roughly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gburns57au Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Hotels and tourist areas more expensive in Bkk......but I recently stayed in a family home near the airport and the local prices were the same as for locals in Pattaya..... so the Thai cost of living is equal....the farang cost of living is higher.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goddess of Whatever Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 I think it's the same price but BKK is more comfortable but Pattaya has beaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I guess rental of accomodation is way cheaper in the greater Pattaya area compared to BKK (outside the tourist traps of course). Considering this is one of the major expense posts people have this might free up some cash for other activities Money spent on transport around town will be a lot less as well! Eating out tends to be cheaper as well, with lots of choice concentrated in a relative small town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calibanjr. Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 My experience, six months 50% partner in a Pattaya bar (don't ask), last 2 years in BKK doing export. Rent short term and long-term and the stuff of general everyday life is cheaper in Pattaya. A few pluses for Bangkok, some things are easier to find in BKK or unavailable in Pattaya, cart food is a lot more varied and better in BKK. Plus for Pattaya, if you've got a motosigh, you can be ANYWHERE in the area in 15 minutes. You can chill at the beach any time you want on 5 minutes notice. Girls in general in Pattaya a little less "professional" (a plus for me) on average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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