Bangkok - Post Report Question and Answers
Can you save money?
If you eat street food, you will really save money! - Aug 2015
Depends - yes if you don't go out a lot, and don't travel too much, and don't eat at expensive restaurants then yes. But going out and traveling are some of the greatest aspects of Bangkok and Thailand. Thailand is definitely not expensive, but it's getting more and more expensive, so it just depends on what type of lifestyle you want to live. I chose to enjoy myself. - Aug 2014
Not at all. Not even close. - May 2014
Yes, although the high cost of preschool took a big bite out of our savings. The only really inexpensive things here are taxis and household help. Everything else we would want is priced for expats and wealthy Thais. - Oct 2013
You could. But Bangkok is a great point to explore se asia from, so most people spend their extra money on trips to Angkor Wat, Luang Prabang, Vietname, the Thai islands, etc. - Jul 2013
Easily. - Jun 2013
Yes, but you can also spend it easily if you're not careful. - Jul 2012
Yes, if you really try or have a double income. - Oct 2011
Yes, but not substantially. - Aug 2011
Yes - even when doing lots of traveling and activities you can save money. - Jul 2011
We're in debt after all our travels! It isn't as cheap as some say. Yes, a massage is cheap. But I don't really need a massage. I need someone to highlight my hair 3x a year. And that cost me $400 (yes, that's right). The first time, I tried and the guy ruined my hair. Just an example. An Italian meal for four with no wine will cost you close to $100. Thai food and most services are inexpensive but, again, this is a more expensive post than we thought. Gas is outrageous. - Feb 2011
You can save money if you're careful, but with all the travel opportunities in and around Thailand, it's easy to spend it, too. And there's shopping and nice restaurants, too. - May 2010
Definitely. - Apr 2010
yes, cheap to live here - Jan 2010
You can't be serious, right? All kidding aside - as anyone who's ever lived in any city in Southeast Asia will tell you, there's simply so much to see, to do, to buy, and to travel to. If you don't partake in any of these, then, well yes, I suppose you could save a chunk of change. If however, you enjoy any of the above-mentioned activities, then no, you're not really going to leave here after a two- or three-year assignment with a hefy savings account. - Jul 2009
Yes, lots. - Apr 2009
We are. - Feb 2009
