Thread: Cost of living a decent life in 'the sticks'

Originally Posted by chassamui

Originally Posted by wasabi

My friend from the U.k living in Suratani (south) has a UK State pension to live on and is struggling,he does not drink or smoke or party

Your mates state pension is fixed at the rate it was awarded, currently about 100 quid a week. If he is living on roughly Bt20k a month no wonder he is struggling. I live in Surat, in the sticks and spend a similar amount to 9999.

Originally Posted by 9999

For a single UK pensioner, Thailand would defo provide a better life style than in dreary old UK that's for sure.

I think he would be on the streets if he lived in UK. At least his pension would be index linked back home, but because he has an income, he wouldn't be entitled to any benefits.

Do you really think there all loads of pensioners living on the streets?

His income is from the state, what on earth are you going on about?

As far as Im aware , Pensioners in the UK get a rise in pensions along with inflation, but pensioners living abroad do not get this .

What about the plans to round up the OAP to 140 quid per week?

Originally Posted by MANICHAEAN

What about the plans to round up the OAP to 140 quid per week?

They will still find something to moan about — whinging bloody poms, the Aussies have at least got that correct.

. . . hmmm . . . our school fees alone are between 280.000 and 400.000 for each of our kids . . .

My breakdown for living in Pattaya is:

Haven't got a clue, but something like 175-250k Baht a month seems to cover costs.

A month ?

Originally Posted by OckerRocker

. . . hmmm . . . our school fees alone are between 280.000 and 400.000 for each of our kids . . .

Originally Posted by Headworx

My breakdown for living in Pattaya is:

Haven't got a clue, but something like 175-250k Baht a month seems to cover costs.

About what the average Farang living the Farang lifestyle in Bangkok would spend as well.

Jesus boys, that seems bloody expensive

Family of 6 living in the UK and we spend a similar amount if not less

Originally Posted by Fluke

As far as Im aware , Pensioners in the UK get a rise in pensions along with inflation, but pensioners living abroad do not get this .

In Thailand you get no increase. In Philippines you do. Depends on reciprocal agreements between governments.

I think if you return to the uk - for a holiday, then it can be updated to its current levels as they prevail at that time.

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

Originally Posted by Headworx

My breakdown for living in Pattaya is:

Haven't got a clue, but something like 175-250k Baht a month seems to cover costs.

About what the average Farang living the Farang lifestyle in Bangkok would spend as well.

Yup...

Originally Posted by Iceman123

I think if you return to the uk - for a holiday, then it can be updated to its current levels as they prevail at that time.

There are complex residency rules to qualify for the increase. A UK holiday will not get the increase.

Originally Posted by Headworx

Haven't got a clue, but something like 175-250k Baht a month seems to cover costs.

Fecking hell. Do you need a gardener?

When we lived BKK we never spent anywhere near that, in fact thinking about it we spent around 30,000 baht per month and lived well in three bed detached.

You guys must be eating prawns and steaks every night.

40-50k a month for a family of 4 living in Bangkok

No car though

Originally Posted by flashbang

In the UK he would not have to pay rent every month.

Why not? Does he own property there?

Originally Posted by chassamui

The cost of living in UK is horrendous.

How much does it cost to live? I've always thought that it was free.

Originally Posted by flashbang

Do you really think there all loads of pensioners living on the streets?

Of the 6000 plus living rough in London alone, 9% are of pensionable age. The numbers are based on those seeking help. Those who don't cannot be counted.

Originally Posted by flashbang

His income is from the state, what on earth are you going on about?

I am talking about the difficulty of surviving in the UK today on a low income. In his case, a maximum of GBP477 a month (State Pension). Most of that would go on food, utilities and council tax.
UK is an expensive shithole. Because this guy has an income, he is unlikely to qualify for benefits.
Try to stay calm and read carefully.

My friend is intitiatled to the increase in a British pension,even though he lives here full time. Here's how,his money gets payed into a UK bank account,then once a month He does Internet banking and transfers his pension into his Thai bank account.
Simple,don,t inform the Department of work and pensions that you have face off.

Originally Posted by chassamui

Originally Posted by flashbang

In the UK he would not have to pay rent every month.

Why not? Does he own property there?

I haven't a clue who we're talking about here — in fact, I haven't got a clue what I'm talking about — but I know that if you claim benefits you can claim housing benefit, which covers the rent on whatever grotty, depressing shit-hole you fester in.

Originally Posted by chassamui

Originally Posted by flashbang

Do you really think there all loads of pensioners living on the streets?

Of the 6000 plus living rough in London alone, 9% are of pensionable age. The numbers are based on those seeking help. Those who don't cannot be counted.

Originally Posted by flashbang

His income is from the state, what on earth are you going on about?

I am talking about the difficulty of surviving in the UK today on a low income. In his case, a maximum of GBP477 a month (State Pension). Most of that would go on food, utilities and council tax.
UK is an expensive shithole. Because this guy has an income, he is unlikely to qualify for benefits.
Try to stay calm and read carefully.

Mate, I must warn you: If you want to go toe-to-toe with me in an internet discussion then you will lose. I am the undisputed world champion and I WILL retire unbeaten.

"I'm talking about the difficulty of surviving in the UK on a low income."

Is it not difficult to survive anywhere on a low income? The UK has food-banks and shit — it is full of lazy imbeciles who expect everything on a plate — it can't be the worst place in the world to be a fucking loser, cannit?

I think meat & veg are fairly priced, maybe vaj is not fairly priced. You can get quality food, no question.


"because this guy has an income, he is unlikely to qualify for benefits."

Mate, you've gone loco. The UK is benefit central. I can't even be bothered to discuss this any further, GUFFAW.

^ Abelour

Originally Posted by flashbang

Originally Posted by chassamui

The cost of living in UK is horrendous.

How much does it cost to live? I've always thought that it was free.

Only if you're not British.