The Cheap Charlie Pattaya Life

Expectations for Living The Cheap Charlie Pattaya Life

Budget: USD 20 / EUR 20 / THB 700 per day
This is less about having a fun vacation and nightlife, and more about survival.

Accommodation

Well, unless you’re cool with waking up with sand in your crack, a dirt-cheap hostel is your best (and only) bet!

USD 5-10 / EUR 5-10 / THB 180-350

Happy Hostel Pattaya

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Scandia Beach Hostel

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Nonze Hostel

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Food and beverages

Thai street food or your cooking skills – that’s your meal ticket in Pattaya. But fear not, some vendors are so good, they’ll make you forget about your kitchen disasters.

USD 3-5 / EUR 3-5 / THB 100-180

Cooking

I hope you’re ready to put those cooking skills to the test!

Streetfood and vendors

For many people, street food is a way of life.

Transportation – getting around

Leave the motorbikes and taxis to the big spenders. You’ll do just fine with your trusty legs or the Baht Bus in Pattaya.

USD 1 / EUR 1 / THB 50

Walking

Walking’s the trick, no need to be quick!

Baht Bus – Songthaew

To ride or not to ride the Baht Bus? Your wallet has spoken!

Activities and nightlife

Better start loving 7/11 Chang because you won’t be hitting any clubs in Pattaya. A single beer at a Beer Bar might just be your financial peak.

USD 1-4 / EUR 1-4 / THB 50-150

Supermarket Chang

Grab a 7/11 Chang – it’s the convenience store special!

People watching

No money, no problem – people watching is almost free!

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