Bangkok: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 68Commenters mostly like Bangkok for transit, food value and lifestyle, though cost perceptions split sharply and heat wears on some newcomers.
- transport
- food value
- cheap long-term condos
- modern skyline
- nightlife
- long-term happiness
- cost perceptions
- heat
- high spending expectations
- Thailand vs Bangkok confusion
- salary gap for locals
- Long-term condos outside the center are far cheaper than tourist-area prices.
- BTS and metro make getting around easy and cheap.
- Expensive lifestyle choices, not the city itself, drive high monthly costs for many.
- Heat is intense, and some people struggle with it year-round.
- Many long-term residents say they are happier here than back home.
Read from 8 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Life in Bangkok Thailand as an Expat. Brutally Honest 5 Year Review...
Paul Lee · 55K views · 2026
What viewers said
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♥ 12 likes
“I feel like you’re blaming the cost of your living entirely on Thailand/Bangkok, instead of lifestyle and personal financial changes in your life. Single 5 years ago versus girlfriend, larger condo, more income from social media… More incom”
♥ 159 likes
“Every time he says ''Thailand' he means 'Bangkok'. Just keep that in mind guys.”
♥ 65 likes
“Paul your take that Thailand is expensive because your taste is expensive.”
♥ 73 likes
“Average salary for locals in BKK is 15000 to 25000 Baht ( around $450 to $750 usd), and they still need to afford housing, if they live single not central place in BKK, small like room apartment costs around 6000 baht($170 usd) for one pers”
“I don't understand Paul.............................. In your cost of living in Bangkok video just 2 months ago, you talked about how an expat can live can live very comfortably in a luxury condo for between $1,500 to $2,500 a month........”
♥ 16 likes
“As someone living in Chiang Mai, I was hoping this was more focused on Bangkok specifically, and not just Thailand.”
♥ 30 likes
“1:53 “Thailand is probably the most expensive southeast Asian country”.. Bro have you been to Singapore 👀”
♥ 31 likes
“Spending at least 4K a month in BKK? What the actual fuck?”
♥ 8 likes
“การเปรียบเทียบข้อมูลน่าจะผิดพลาดครับ ในความเห็นของคุณ คุณว่า Bkk แพงสุดในอาเซียน แม้แต่สิงคโปร์กับ KL หรือ Bandar seri bagawan งั้นรึ? ผมว่าเข้าใจผิดครับ ผมเคยไปทุกเมืองหลวงของอาเซียนบ่อยๆ ด้วยภารกิจงานประจำ รู้ดีครับที่ใหนแพงสุด และจริงๆแล”
♥ 22 likes
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