A retired veteran and his wife have moved from Florida to Thailand. They are now living in a condo that costs $1300 a month.
Chapter 1: Cost of Living Breakdown in Bangkok Leaving the sunny beaches of Florida and going to the busy streets of Bangkok was a choice that came from a strong hope for a better life for less money. My wife and I are both retired veterans. We knew that making our savings last longer would let us enjoy these days without money worries. But before we started this new journey, we needed to find out how much we would need to live well in Thailand. The first thing we saw was that things like rent and utilities cost much less here than they do in Florida. We pay less than $1,300 each month for a big, clean condo. Back home, places that feel and look like this often cost well over $2,000. It is not just the good price that makes it nice. The condo is up-to-date and comes with great features. You can swim in a pool on the roof. There are gyms on more than one floor. The building is also surrounded by lots of green plants. From the condo, you can see a beautiful view of Bangkok's skylin...