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British couple emigrate to Thailand: live for just £300 a month!
A British couple is moving to Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2025 to reduce living costs and improve quality of life.
British couple emigrate to Thailand: live for just £300 a month!
A British couple have decided to ditch the stressful life in the UK and settle in picturesque Chiang Mai, Thailand. Roshni Ward (30) and Louis Hunt (33) moved to Thailand in September 2025 to escape the high cost of living and unsatisfactory work-life balance in the UK. With a monthly rental price of £300 in Thailand, they are a lot better off than the £1,350 they were previously paying in the UK. This saving has been well worth it as they can now save over £1,000 a month compared to their previous expenses, as mirror.co.uk reports.
But it's not just the rental costs that have fallen drastically. The water bill in Thailand is just £2.76, while in the UK it was £76. Food prices here are also a dream - a complete restaurant visit with drinks only costs around £8 instead of the usual £60 in the UK. Their choice of Chiang Mai seems to be paying off: “We enjoy the friendly locals, the culture and the much lower cost of living,” says Louis, who now works as an online fitness coach while Roshni is a content creator.
Cost of living and quality of life
The standard of living in Thailand is impressive and is an attractive alternative for many emigrants. In Chiang Mai, the cost of living is 10 to 20 percent cheaper compared to Bangkok, where average rental costs vary from THB 8,000 for a small studio to up to THB 15,000 for larger apartments. Monthly expenses for an individual in Thailand's capital are around THB 40,550 (approximately US$1,190) - an amount that would be an unattractive price point for many, but here in Chiang Mai the math is very different. According to expatden.com, food and accommodation prices are generally declining in rural areas, which is ideal for Roshni and Louis.
Of course, food prices in Thailand are variable. Local dishes cost around THB 70 to THB 150, while imported foods such as the British bisto sauce, which Roshni is particularly fond of, can cost THB 15,000 per month. In their new home, they also benefit from a gym, pool and co-working areas that make life in Chiang Mai pleasant.
The step into a new future
The two Brits feel safer in their new environment than in their home country, where Roshni often felt unsafe as a woman. The positive culture and friendly nature of the Thai people play a big role in their new attitude to life. The move has not only improved their financial situation, but also their quality of life, which becomes a crucial factor for many expats.
Roshni and Louis love the affordable transport options, with a 20-minute taxi ride costing just £1.50. The savings give them the opportunity not only to enjoy everyday life, but also to think about starting a family while living in this beautiful country. According to auswandern-info.com, the cost of living in Thailand is even 50 to 60 percent cheaper than in Germany. Another reason why more and more expats are choosing to live in Southeast Asia.
The positive development of the quality of life in Thailand is confirmed by many who have taken similar paths to Roshni and Louis. Her story is another example of how a bold step in a new direction can achieve great things.