Have you ever seen the expatriate sites that claim you can move overseas and live like a king on $3000 or $5000 a month? I have, even about Bangkok and I thought that before I give you some insight into my own Bangkok budget I would put to rest the rumors of living like a king on $5000 a month in Bangkok. Hopefully it will help you see that anywhere in the world can be as expensive as you like and will also provide some contrast to my own modest lifestyle in The Big Mango. Housing: Setting up your Palace It’s true that you can find small studio apartments (30sqm) in Bangkok for less than 10,000THB ($300) per month, but that sure isn’t how royalty live. No way! If you are planning on living like a king in Bangkok you will need a penthouse apartment at the very least. So, what is the going rate for royal digs in Bangkok? Several condominiums in the heart of Bangkok can offer you a top floor penthouse with commanding views of the city, complete western amenities, a balcony pool, 600sqm (6500 sqf) of space and even 2 floors. The typical price for this [...]