Living In Luxury For $1200/month In BANGKOK, THAILAND

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Bangkok has some of the best LUXURY apartments for prices a third of what you'd pay in North America. If you're looking for a place to live the good life for a 'budget' price in western standards, definitely check out what Thailand has to offer. In this video I take you guys on a tour of my friend Alex's apartment and have a chat with him about how people can come to live long term in Thailand. It is an amazing country for digital nomads and retirees alike. Hope you guys enjoy the video! xx
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@movingshapes 3 жыл бұрын

Two years ago I lived for 2 years in Bangkok, at a building that was a bit nicer than yours (if that's possible). On the 7th floor, it had the most amazing (huuuuuge) swimming pool ever, with islands (plural) in it. The social area, included 2 movies theaters, huge gym, 24 market on the 1st floor, white-glove porter, and a few other perks. Everything new and modern. For my comfortable studio I was paying US$400 per month, :) :) I am living in Portugal now, hating it and dying to return to my beloved Thailand :)

@yvindstafsnes2027 2 жыл бұрын

What is the name of that condo?

@hypnotechno 2 жыл бұрын

he andre....what is the issues you're having in portugal???

@AA-li1mg 2 жыл бұрын

hi andre, what was the name of that condo?

@ZukunftBilden 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to know too

@KK-sg5gl 2 жыл бұрын

Yo Andre, so I’ve been trying to decide where to move and Portugal was top of my list. Why do you hate it? Are you still there? What do you miss most about Thailand? Thanks.

@sfcpaulfowle1906 3 жыл бұрын

alina thanks for sharing this video. Lots of information and it was very informative. You're the greatest!

@franckjwebb285 3 жыл бұрын

I bet a Night view from the Balkony would have been awesome, the view of Bangkok is impressive from the numerous Sky Bars at Night.

@KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive video Alina! Thanks also to Alex for his input during the interview.

@MillaExplores 3 жыл бұрын

I love that view!! 😍 This was very insightful and interesting. It's always interesting to learn about accommodation and living in other countries. Bangkok is very cool city! 😊

@d.t.simmons2794 3 жыл бұрын

OMG Alina, your vids on Thailand are so informative and comprehensive. Really great, Keep us updated on the Covid situation and take care~!

@tripreporter6096 3 жыл бұрын

Hoi, Alina, really good work again. Shared this with some locals and need to go again to Thailand and Bangkok. Well done, take care and stay safe.

@burgerr.5599 3 жыл бұрын

This is the reason why Bangkok is the best place to visit.If you have time please learn thai will be great.

@goldensquirel 3 жыл бұрын

Super videos. I am glad I have subscribed to your space last week. I have seen nothing, but quality posts about travelling. Thank You.

@blueblue1508 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful, thank you!

@ShigeruWakita 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, Alina and Alex. The life in Bangkok seems to be amazing!!! Not only the housing expense, you can also save an expense of a seasonal change of clothing comparing to Toronto or Tokyo😉

@AlinaMcleod 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely :) Many benefits!

@costasworldofmusicmemories5792 2 жыл бұрын

Your A game has reached new heights. It's nice to have a community that reaches out to you. You deserve it. Thank you for what you do. Thailand! WoW!

@westernwanderer8397 3 жыл бұрын

Oooh, Alina is livin large! It's crazy how much we in the Western world pay so much for a decent place to live. Been watching your channel for 2 years now. I've enjoyed your travels immensely.

@AlinaMcleod 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@expatfamilylive9041 3 жыл бұрын

So cool! Great video, as always, Alina! Hugs ans support from the Netherlands 🇳🇱💙🌊🌷

@AlinaMcleod 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@NoelLee89 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, special cameo from Alex ! Thanks for the video Alina.

@kamfire98 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and that building is adorbs 🥰 enjoy the stay

@georgechilidis8446 3 жыл бұрын

I love to see young people doing much progress in their lives congratulations Alina 🕊

@jimszczodrowski3695 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and info as always Alina! Thank you

@AlinaMcleod 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@davidellis5141 3 жыл бұрын

That's cool that for 20K you can stay for 5 years in Thailand ! Talk about a long vacation ! I hope Alina skips that deal & continues her world travels for us to enjoy.

@davidjohnston710 3 жыл бұрын

It think that she really misses Albania. After the glitter of Thailand fades, and she tires of the congestion and bustle, I think she will return to where the food is still good, the land largely undeveloped (plenty of nature and trails around) and the cities are quaint (though modernizing). The people are friendly, and their language closer to her familiar Russian, easier to learn. She should set up a coffee and tea shop, similar to those she has admired across her travels! I know, I shouldn’t speak as if I know her mind. Sorry, Alina. Love to you.

@kzgameplayz 3 жыл бұрын

lol yeah not worth it that all

@samuraiwalkchonmagego8912 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing such a great tour!

@akshman01 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, I’m officially adding Bangkok to my travel checklist ✅ Great video Alina!

@1989stheater 3 жыл бұрын

@The River I've been to the room, very nice, good view too.

@emiliopelaez607 Жыл бұрын

Great video, great information to visit Thailand.

@kelvinbridglal4879 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video on living in there and lovely apartments. Nice place to live!Thanks again Alina

@rungsakthongmuk8538 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! what a remarkable living in Bangkok. Take care Alina.❤️

@boeasy3015 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alina, wow great apartment and awesome views.... Bangkok just seems to do them well .. keep the vlogs coming , you have a nice different approach to the other usual Thailand vloggers” 👍👍

@AlinaMcleod 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@TheMightyAgency 3 жыл бұрын

Don't get me started with Mark Wien.

@jshous 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying some nice digs. Beautiful views. Great prices on rentals. --JH

@SideTripLife 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic condo! Fellow Canuck here & live nearby, made a vid tour of living on the riverside, best area of Bangkok!

@soutibounlom8300 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome place. Great information Alex 👍

@almr123 3 жыл бұрын

It's big it's not cheap compared to standard of life in Thailand, I saw many businesses stores restaurants are closing these days, even 5 star hotel you will get for half the price or less, it's luxurious apartment love the view.

@hansmayer7587 3 жыл бұрын

Last time I watched one of your videos from Bulgaria you had around 30k subs. Glad to see your channel has grown pretty fast. Btw I was in the hotel that you recommended in shiroka laka and it was wonderful thanks for that.

@AlinaMcleod 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!

@vinodpund1574 3 жыл бұрын

Good information , nice property really luxury feeling Take care be safe travels

@DrifterDave 3 жыл бұрын

Might this turn into a permanent move, friend? Once you visit Southeast Asia, it's easy to fall in love & never leave 😍 Thanks for the video!

@larry-notthecableguy 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid! Nice crib.

@shafeemeethoo7968 3 жыл бұрын

Hi alina this apartment is luxurious and beautiful. It's actually affordable. I love the balcony with the amazing view. Like just imagine meditating there that would be amazing. All the best.

@rebeccar4312 3 жыл бұрын

Really? Meditating? Did you hear that street noise and personally that view sucked-different strokes for different folks. Street noise, traffic, and skyscrapers are not ingredients of a peaceful balcony experience ....

@shafeemeethoo7968 3 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccar4312 yes u are right but if you put earphones or headphones and listen to a calm and soft music

@pollyskirt1 3 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccar4312 and lots of pollution as well

@geekane9462 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done video, better than most other Thailand condo reviews I've seen. Exactly the place I'd want to be; near the Chao Phraya river with a view too. BTW, love your blue eyes.

@martinb8337 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate time spent on a nice balcony myself, but this one is unreal! Great to see that you've landed on your feet, after all you had to go through to get to Thailand :)

@StephenOshea 3 жыл бұрын

great video thanks for posting i must visit Thailand

@johncee1481 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alina, an informative video....

@tjsherpa 2 жыл бұрын

Just moved to Toronto this year from Vancouver and loving it! However I haven't given up on my dream to move to Bangkok during the brutal winters in Canada. Heading to Bangkok in two weeks! Thanks for this video.

@ervinsmoviecorner8748 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job, Alina!❤️❤️

@naveenpapanna9530 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alina, Nice informative video. Luxury life for such a low price. Anyways enjoy your stay in Thailand. Waiting to see you and Mark Wiens in the same video :) Cheers !!!!!

@karladelman6289 3 жыл бұрын

wow that suite or apartment would be an awesome place to live in any city I would think. The view from up there looks amazing!

@importantlookingpirate 3 жыл бұрын

Nice 😍. What a view and pool. Nice video! 👍

@samuelrodriguez5033 3 жыл бұрын

When Alex & Alina (who have extensively traveled the world) are impressed with a location and its great amenities at a reasonable price point. You surely have a bargain. I would say the view from the balcony alone is worth the money. It is breathtaking & spectacular. You get to stun your senses any time you please. Coffee time would be quite an occasion. Yes Alina, the apartment is absolutely stunning and so much more are you.

@AlinaMcleod 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@alfarisialfarisi3228 3 жыл бұрын

Good Alina...Thanks for your info

@pataipadungtin9016 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alina, For digital nomad life in Bangkok, you should visit True Digital Park at BTS Punnawithi. I highly recommend it!

@ngimasherpa1607 2 жыл бұрын

Alina your very creative how you explain to different places and different cities thank you.

@MrDanny1717 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, yes...ofcourse. one day I will be back to Thailand,...see you soon Bangkok.

@AmbientWalking 3 жыл бұрын

That's amazing! Wow! I can't believe how cheap that is!

@KKLoveYourself 3 жыл бұрын

Nice sharing Alina 🌺

@TheManuel012009 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant informative video 👍👍

@cyriljamest.bualm.d.8867 3 жыл бұрын

WOW. Just wow. This is real LUXURY.

@richterr5063 3 жыл бұрын

I really love your video 😊😊

@thaiitnow 2 жыл бұрын

Great informative video thank you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@shawkarnsomtob6097 3 жыл бұрын

My nephew, he did the way you think. He worked for American company and lives in crappy condo in Manhattan, then gave up that way livings heading to Thailand with the fraction of expenses he used to pay with the more luxurious space feeling earned much more money even same company & same paycheck as in US .

@worldoftravels2020 3 жыл бұрын

I love your contents. It's very helpful and useful. I'd like you to make one similar about Philippines in your future videos.

@RoamingTheWorld 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the great video. Will you be going to Chiang Mai, you’ll love it there. For the beaches and smaller place Koh Samui. Enjoy your adventures.

@AlinaMcleod 3 жыл бұрын

Chiangmai is on my list but sadly it’s got a quarantine going on for anyone who wants to enter.

@RoamingTheWorld 3 жыл бұрын

@@AlinaMcleod well hopefully it will open up in due time for you to go up to Chiang Mai. Love the videos you are putting out from Thailand, just a bunch of great reminders of my time traveling in Thailand previous to bunkered down in Toronto during these crazy time. You are so brave Beautiful, stay safe and happy explorations of Thailand.

@koalanotbear 3 жыл бұрын

That condo looks dope!!!

@peterthermocline 3 жыл бұрын

Alex was so nice to Michele Ponte, glad to see you are well mate.

@causeandeffect7694 3 жыл бұрын

I live in North America and I pay 550 a month American dollars for a room. Thankfully they're friends and the wife prepares meals for me as well. I am eventually looking to retire abroad. This video was very informative thanks for posting.

@gkschick6804 3 жыл бұрын

So much good info! I was not aware of the 5 year visa Alex mentioned. I assume it is renewable. Still, for a couple at 20K each, that works out to almost $700 Cdn per month, so even though places to live are cheaper, it is still a fairly big bite out of the budget. Also curious about HOA (condo) fees if one owns the unit. Have to pay for all those amenities (and staff) somehow.

@QuantumBraced Жыл бұрын

Love the 4K quality, hope you will keep making 4K videos.

@ok-ct7yr 2 жыл бұрын

Lived there for a year. Enjoyed every minute.

@Arcane_98 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@Maldives2025 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the visa information, I told my mum about the over 50 visa.

@AlinaMcleod 3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome!

@anthonywang9257 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alina，this is really a great apartment

@sayyanhmuong737 3 жыл бұрын

Nice for the price comparing prices to the USA nice video btw!

@KIngSpades12 3 жыл бұрын

Since thailand is so hot, do you ever feel the need to use a sauana? Im looking for apartments in bangkok with sauna but never experience very hot weather

@mytube30005 3 жыл бұрын

I've been followed Alex channel and now following yours. Thanks for sharing. I'm looking for an affordable place to retire and Bangkok is definitely on the list.

@AlinaMcleod 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice!

@KrazyKittyTailz 2 жыл бұрын

I love this Video, thanks Alina and Alex. Definitely will need to visit Thailand now. I pay $2250 for 2 bedroom in Seattle not anywhere near as nice as that.

@Dr-Alexander-The-Great 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tsar-ina Romanova. Hope you’re Having fun, and staying safe.

@alteredillusions100 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, Definitely considering a condo in Bangkok

@MichaelTanOfficialChannel 3 жыл бұрын

And there is a slightly bigger sauna in the toilet on the 5th floor too. Plus an outdoor badminton court that you can set up and tear down the net as needed.

@jmurray212 3 жыл бұрын

I remember your leaving Toronto, stuffing suitcases and taking a last look around. That was very much college student type housing. A lot to juggle regarding visas and long term in Thailand.

@melvinaoki6329 Жыл бұрын

Alina thank you for your video....I was wondering what condo are you staying at...it looks fabulous....

@Brookouch 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Chaopraya River Sunset Time !!!

@kaninwajanawongwijit6702 3 жыл бұрын

I advise you to go to Chatuchak Market on Sunday, there are many shops, although not as many as in normal circumstances. But I believe you will definitely have fun with your shopping.

@Salieri21 3 жыл бұрын

Can I rent the one-bedroom on short term basis for the same price?! I'm flying in from Dubai next month.

@johnsharplin 3 жыл бұрын

What an incredible condo! The fact that a $2k USD a month studio in Washington, DC doesn't even come close in comparison keeps me up at night 🙄

@chairman7891 3 жыл бұрын

I'd be homeless in San Francisco with $2K a month :(

@parknoyvimol1764 3 жыл бұрын

New to your channel! Love the content so far! I am from Thailand and missing Bangkok. How long are you planning on staying in Thailand?

@AlinaMcleod 3 жыл бұрын

3 months total!

@sagdjimbo 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Alina, very useful information, take care and keep travelling!

@theglobalpeasant 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative and the views and building look outstanding! I find living in Tokyo is cheaper than Toronto (Though the space is smaller), but more expensive than SK. So I guess it all comes down to location...and weather; -20C x 4 months isn't so bad, is it?! lol

@ahmedinthailand 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this very nics condo and very good Location

@NataEugeneTravel 3 жыл бұрын

This sounds like a great deal, money wise. But I was wondering about the need to obtain visas to be able to stay there long term? I think the requirements for this are actually not that simple?

@AlinaMcleod 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we touch on that in the second half of the video. Depending on how long you want to stay, it's not too complicated.

@user-yc6hh4tf4e 3 жыл бұрын

music from far is nice.Home is home.doesn't matter how luxury but u miss home

@phongphiphat70 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much from thai 🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭

@pradeepsao4951 3 жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS MY FAVOURITE TRAVEL KZfaqR!

@MrGman2804 3 жыл бұрын

That was very interesting and useful. I am a Brit/Australian having taken very early retirement and considering both Thailand and Portugal. The prices of real estate in Thailand are a lot more bang for the buck than even Portugal, which I thought was good value... Different locations, but all very interesting to compare & contrast. 👍

@AlinaMcleod 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. And what's nice is you don't technically have to settle on just one! Can do a year here and a year there.

@KK-sg5gl 2 жыл бұрын

Hey so did you end up moving? And where? I’m also trying out early retirement and Portugal and Thailand are on the top of my list. I’ll probably end up bouncing around eventually though. Cheers!

@userlp66amn09cp 3 жыл бұрын

Really motivate you to living long term in Bangkok . You can take your Dad spend holiday or avoid the winter in Canada

@wcc777 3 жыл бұрын

Great work, Alina! It is beautiful at a reasonable price! What is the name of the condo?

@AlinaMcleod 3 жыл бұрын

The River

@joehalligan2305 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting thanks

@anthonyasart 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely. There is one condo building that has arguably THE best views on the river at a fraction of the cost of The River, Magnolias or Mandarin Oriental Residences. The riverside is THE best area of BKK....undoubtedly.

@Salieri21 3 жыл бұрын

WOW. Next to Icon Siam mall and BTS station.👍🏻

@gprufino 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alina, is $1200 in CAD or USD and is that for Alex's apartment or for his 1 bedroom rental that we did not get to see?

@AlinaMcleod 3 жыл бұрын

It’s $1200 cad and I only filmed my bdrm even though the one I’m staying with is 2 bdrm, to give people an idea of what a one would be.

@phanuwatp111 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you that you come to Thailand, Although in this situation with you be the best time in Thailand

@annyvitoria3074 3 жыл бұрын

I loved your vlog. Have a nice day

@Macarto 2 жыл бұрын

Can your elaborate more on the mortgages and which banks are providing them and what the requirements are?

@lawrencelawrence3920 3 жыл бұрын

Sure beats overpriced Canada and overpriced and crappy Toronto. I am living in a medium city in BC and I looked at a house on a small lake , its nice but not glamorous, not a huge property. They are asking over 1.7 million for it. Is there better value in a different country ...you bet that there is. I am thinking of moving away from Canada.