The Cost of Living in Bangkok 2020 [Season 4, Episode 10]

A new annual tradition begins with a discussion of the cost
of living in Bangkok. Greg cites a recent study that puts Bangkok
as the 47th most expensive city in the world for expats to live,
which might not seem so bad except Bangkok has moved up 43 places
(!) from last year. 


Ed notes that while things do seem to be getting more
expensive, the cost of living is notoriously difficult to measure
because it really depends on the specific good or services that
you measure. Greg concurs, noting for example that in the recent
study, the cost of international school was NOT included, which
could potentially even move Bangkok higher.  Ed also points
out that Bangkok is a weird city that seems to cater to people at
almost every income level, such that the average cost may not be
super cheap, but that does not mean that super cheap options are
not available. 


But what about gas, food, rent, milk, a car, and buying a
McDonald's meal? Greg compares the prices in Bangkok with the
same thing in his home town of Calgary.


The boys conclude by reminding listeners that it's only in
places like the Bangkok Podcast that you can receive the 'wisdom
of the Bangkok elders' and find out how to do the City of Angels
on the cheap. 


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