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Home » Cities » Chiang Mai » Living on 100 baht in Chiang Mai… is that possible? (video)
Can you live on 100 baht (about $2,50) a day in Chiang Mai? That's what Alex Putnam wonders in this video.
From university canteens to the local markets in Chiang Mai. Can you fill your stomach with 100 baht? Although not easy, Alex showed that it can be done if you are a bit adventurous and visit local eateries.
About Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, 700 kilometers from Bangkok, is the main city in the north. It is also the capital of the mountainous province of the same name. The inhabitants of Chiang Mai province have a culture that differs in many ways from that of the rest of the country. They are mostly farmers and craftsmen with their own dialect, their own customs, their own festivals, their own architectural traditions, their own indigenous works of art, their own dances and a separate kitchen. The hill tribes contribute to the special and colorful character of Chiang Mai and its surroundings.
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[youtube]http://youtu.be/LwYQdw96B6A[/youtube]
Nice video, it shows that there is something for everyone in Thailand. I can assume that this Alex Putnam doesn't live like this every day. In the Netherlands you have also had such studies such as the € 1 breakfasts at Hema and Ikea and also the 4 hours from Hema, coffee or tea with a pastry for € 1. You should also keep an eye on the discount coupons. in Thailand. (Also in the Netherlands, by the way).
Due to circumstances I had to live on Ko Lanta for 2 weeks on 125 baht a day, that was in 2009/2010, it was no fun but it is doable, I had no money to rent a bicycle, luckily I could I occasionally visit my Thai wife's family for a good meal now and then.
Regards,
Lex K.
A downright ridiculous story that will give many Cheap Charlies the idea to live in Chiang Mai. Why ridiculous: no housing costs, free energy?
What do you do if you get sick or have to go to the dentist? Who washes your clothes, who pays for the washing powder, who irons your clothes. Are your shoes not wearing out, how do you want to move and what if you unexpectedly get a fine? Are you prepared to often eat in less hygienic places with all the associated risks? Yes, you can enjoy a small meal in almost all shopping malls in the food parks for about THB 35, which is more than THB 3 three times a day.
If you want to spend your daily life here scoring food as cheaply as possible. Is it better to stay at home, how long do you think you can keep this up, unless a floating life attracts you. However, the Thai are not waiting for bums.
That's not the intention behind the film at all, is it? That just shows that you can eat good food for little money. For only a few baht you can enjoy delicious food and drinks at street stalls, food courts, etc. 100 baht is a bit tight, but it just means that you can still eat well for little. But then of course you shouldn't want to eat Western food, then you will spend 100-150 baht for breakfast. That will be difficult for some (also here on TB), in the articles about the minimum amount of money you need, there are some that safely indicate 1400-1800 euros net ax absolute minimum, more than the Dutch minimum wage! While there are plenty of Thais who get by for 15.000-20.000 baht (and quite a few people for even less than 12.000). Then you should be fine with 30.000-35.000, even if you are still under a thousand euros. That has nothing to do with Chedp Charley, unless of course someone doesn't want to spend more than 100 baht on food every day...
What do you mean daily along the street ,, delicious,, food ……. ,,Delicious street food sounds better,,
In 2009, the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok recommended a minimum monthly income outside Bangkok of THB 40. I didn't come to work and live in Thailand because I couldn't sleep at night because of hunger.
The Thai lifestyle is not at all comparable to the Western lifestyle. The same goes for income and expenses.
We were raised differently and that is the difference. But don't think that the Thais are super satisfied with less than THB 20 and a small family. Hardly any social services. You cannot compare tubers with lemons. We couldn't live like that, alternatively, just stay in the Netherlands.
@Marius, totally agree. I saw this video on Youtube half a year ago or so, and thought, what kind of weirdo is this? He was promoting Chiang Mai as heaven on earth for cheapskates and losers. Silly video.
So it is above. Living in Chiang Mai on 100 baht, is that possible?
As Marius already writes. Disregard additional costs?
Then it should have said, you can eat and drink for 100 bath.
That is also very doubtful. I may compare Chiang Mai with Pattaya.
My wife's two sons work with their girlfriend in Pattaya.
I showed them the video (both understand reasonable English) and they thought the same as
Cor, what kind of weirdo is that. Together they need at least 300 baht for food alone. they don't even talk about drinks, like water or coke. That is the absolute minimum to not wake up in the night with a feeling of hunger.
I think that same Alex went out for a nice meal in the evening or night.
Such videos are also posted on the blog.
Are also read by members of the House of Representatives.
They then think there is still something to be gained from those expats in Thailand.
Soon those old guys like me will also have to go around the road with a garbage bag
collect cans and plastic and bottles.
J. Jordan.