Bangkok Living Guide
A complete guide to Bangkok for DTV long-term residents
Key Areas
Sukhumvit (Phrom Phong / Asok)
Vibe: International hub with expat amenities
Rent: ฿8,000–25,000/month
Access: BTS direct. Best connectivity
Silom / Sathorn
Vibe: Business district. Quieter feel
Rent: ฿7,000–20,000/month
Access: Both BTS and MRT access
Ari
Vibe: Cafes & coworking. Young crowd
Rent: ฿5,000–14,000/month
Access: Walk from BTS Ari
Ratchada
Vibe: Local vibe. Excellent value
Rent: ฿4,000–10,000/month
Access: Good MRT access
Chit Lom
Vibe: Shopping center. Super convenient
Rent: ฿10,000–35,000/month
Access: BTS Chit Lom direct
Cost of Living
Food
- Local street food (per meal)฿40–100
- Cafe / coffee฿80–150
- Restaurant (per meal)฿300–800
- Convenience store meal฿50–150
Transport
- BTS (per trip)฿17–47
- MRT (per trip)฿17–42
- Grab taxi (5km)฿60–120
- Bus (per trip)฿8–15
Internet & Connectivity
- SIM card (30 days)฿300–800
- Condo Wi-FiUsually included
- Coworking space (per day)฿200–600
Practical Tips
- ✓Grab app is essential — use it for rides, food delivery, and more
- ✓Rainy season (May–Oct) brings afternoon showers. Keep a compact umbrella
- ✓Supermarkets: Villa Market (imported goods), Tops, Big C
- ✓English-friendly hospitals: Bumrungrad, Samitivej
- ✓SIM cards from AIS, TrueMove, or DTAC — buy at the airport