Retiring in Pattaya Beach Thailand I think is one of the best places in the world to retire. Just a few reasons to retire in Pattaya would include the warm climate, low cost of living and lots of things to keep you busy. For me a typical night having a few beers with some friends generally sets me back four or five dollars (B120) while this is on the cheap it suits me. We are also talking three quart sized large beers, plenty for me. An average sit down dinner for two with drinks might cost ten to seventeen dollars (B320-500). If you like you can spend much more for dinner but the point is you are getting much more for your money no matter where you choose to dine. Transportation is readily available, everywhere, you can choose to drive yourself or opt out to use the many types of public transportation for mere pocket change. Then there is the very convenient, very good and very affordable health and dental care you receive here. I had my teeth cleaned and polished for a mere twenty dollars (B600) and if my teeth had not been so bad it would have cost much less. Cost of housing is very cheap, for example a two bedroom house cost as little as two hundred dollars (B6000). While most things cost less here that is not true for everything. Electronics, and cars will be generally cost twenty percent more, and so will some other things. Generally if I was to estimate all in all it cost of living here is sixty percent of what it cost to live in the US or UK. As costs of everyday needs in America and other western country's continue to rise it becomes even more attractive to make the journey to South East Asia.

 

In Pattaya and all of Thailand you will find the people warm and friendly which I feel is one of the main attractions. The Thai way of life takes some getting used to, culture in Thailand is without question a world apart from ours. Thailand is definitely not for everyone, most people either love it or hate it. Even after ten years everyday is still an adventure, and I still can’t decide if I hate it or love it. When I am living in the USA I am simply bored, anything you do just about always involves getting into your car. Here in Pattaya I can walk down to the corner for lunch or a beer and watch the world go by.