Bangkok on a Budget: The Top 6 Most Affordable Neighborhoods to Live In
Are you a fresh graduate or just someone looking for an affordable condo to live in and conveniently go to work? Are you looking to live far from the hustle in the city? If you answered yes to either of these questions, join us today as we are about to show you the 6 most affordable neighborhoods to live in.
Chokchai 4-Ladprao-Senanikom
This area is one a lot of people may already be familiar with, since this area is filled with not only existing houses but also newly launched condo projects as well. Also available in this location are various restaurants, markets, shopping malls, community malls, as well as schools and hospitals, many of which are accessible for 24 hours. Being a non-CBD, restaurant and product prices are significantly reduced compared to those within a CBD, making this area perfect for those on a constrained budget.
Getting to this area
Driving: This area can be accessed through the Ladprao rd. (which is also the primary road for accessing the Bangkapi area).
Public Transportation: This area is comprised of various means of public transportation, whether its an existing skytrain system, one that is in progress, or a future one.
*These stations are stations which are not built yet, but slated for the near future.
- MRT: Ladprao Station
- BTS: Sena Nikom station, Ratchayothin station, Ladprao station*, Chok Chai 4 station*, Ladprao 71 station*
- Buses: 18 directions and destinations
- Other: Minibuses, motorcycle services
Prices
According to the Treasury Department official site and throughout 2016-2019, the average land prices in this area is approximately 38,000 to 100,000 baht/square wah. Prices will vary depending on location and amenities along with travel convenience and other relevant factors.
Here are the examples of specific prices:
- Chokchai 4 road: Approximately 60,000 to 80,000 baht/square wah
- Sena Nikom road: Approximately 60,000 to 100,000 baht/square wah
- Nak Niwat road: Approximately 80,000 baht/square wah
- Ladprao Wanghin road: Approximately 80,000 baht/square wah
- Sukhonthasawat road: Approximately 65,000 to 80,000 baht/square wah
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Chokchai 4
Ladprao
Sena Nikom
Bangna-Srinakharin
Despite being deemed as vacant or lacking in amenities by some, this area is actually comprised of more amenities than one might think initially.
One reason why this area is relatively affordable is because it is the absolute honeypot for familiar shopping and community malls such as Mega Bangna, Central Bangna, Seacon Square, IKEA Bangna, as well as the upcoming Bangkok Mall located nearby the BTS Bangna station, along with various office buildings. This location also offers peacefulness and privacy in living despite being located in a considerably busy area.
Getting to this area
For drivers or those with a personal car, this area is located within Bangna-Trad rd., which can also access Wongwaen, Chonburi, and Suvarnabhumi airport. Additionally, you can also use the Srinakarin road to access Huamak, Khrung Thep Kreetha, and Bangkapi.
Public Transportation
This area is comprised of various means of public transportation, whether it's through an existing station or a work-in-progress station or one slated for the near future.
- BTS: Bangna, Udomsuk, and Bearing stations
- Buses: 25 directions & destinations
- Other: Minibuses, motorcycle services
Prices
According to the Treasury Department official site and throughout 2016-2019, the average land price in Bangna-Srinakarin area is approximately 37,000 to 210,000 baht/square wah (note that specific prices will vary depending on a multitude of factors such as travel convenience and/or surroundings and amenities).
Here are the examples of specific prices:
- Udomsuk Rd.: Approximately 140,000 to 210,000 baht/square wah
- Bangna-Trad Rd.: Approximately 140,000 to 190,000 baht/square wah
- Srinakarin Rd.: Approximately 88,500 to 100,000 baht/square wah
- Bearing Rd.: Approximately 60,000 to 70,000 baht/square wah
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Pinklao
Akin to Bangna-Srinakarin, one might assume this area is relatively vacant and lacks amenities. However, despite being located nearby Nakhon Pathom province, Pinklao has more and more affordable projects launching than one can imagine.
Familiar names include Central Pinklao, Major Pinklao, and PATA Pinklao, followed by various restaurants and stores or markets. Also available are schools and hospitals (such as Chao Phraya Hospital), meaning Pinklao is full of all the different amenities one would ever need. As stated before, Pinklao is located nearby Nakhon Pathom province, allowing for convenient entrance and exit from the province. Moreover, being located nearby Chao Phraya river and Bang Yikan, Pinklao is another convenient yet peaceful location to live in.
Getting to this area
Pinklao is connected to a multitude of different roads such as Sirindhorn road, Borommaratchachonnani Elevated Highway (as well as the Borommaratchachonnani road), Arun Amarin road, and Charansanithwong road.
Public Transportation
This area is comprised of various means of public transportation, whether its an existing skytrain system, one that is in progress, or a future one.
- MRT: Bang Yikhan station
- Train: Bang Bamrhu station
- Buses: 18 Directions and destinations
- Other: Mini-Buses and motorcycles
Prices
According to the Treasury Department official site and throughout 2016-2019, the average price is approximately 30,000 to 200,000 square wah (varies depending on location and its surroundings and/or amneties).
Here are specific examples of prices:
- Charansanitwong Rd.: Approximately 150,000 to 200,000 baht/square wah
- Borommaratchachonnani Rd.: Approximately 50,000 to 200,000 baht/square wah
- Arun Amarin Rd.: Approximately 130,000 to 150,000 baht/square wah
- Sirindhorn Rd.: Approximately 150,000 baht/square wah
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Taopoon-Bangpho
Onto the Phra Nakhon side of things, here we have the intersection of two underground subway trains and the home to various condos located throughout the main road: Taopoon-Bangpho.
This area is perfect for non-drivers thanks to its significant travel convenience, due to the Taopoon area serving as an intersection point between two underground subway train lines (blue and purple lines). Furthermore, this area is also located by the river, allowing for a completely unobstructed view. Also available throughout this area are various restaurants along with Gateway Bangsue, Taopoon flea market, numerous schools, and SCG building.
Getting to this area
Aside from the MRT intersection, you also have the option to use the Pracharat Sai 1 and 2 roads along with the Bangkok-Nonthaburi road. The latter of which gives you convenient access to Nonthaburi province.
Public Transportation
This area is comprised of various means of public transportation, whether it's through an existing station or a work-in-progress station or one slated for the near future.
- MRT: Taopoon station (blue line and purple line), Bangpho station
- Buses: 6 directions and destinations
- Other: Minibuses, motorcycles
Prices
According to the Treasury Department official site and throughout 2016-2019, the average price is approximately 34,000 to 265,000 baht/square wah. Prices vary due to this area offering both amenities as well as peacefulness.
Here are specific examples of prices:
- Pracharat Sai 2 Rd.: Approximately 100,000 to 265,000 baht/square wah
- Pracharat Sai 1 Rd.: Approximately 150,000 to 240,000 baht/square wah
- Bangkok-Nonthaburi Rd.: Approximately 215,000 to 240,000 baht/square wah
- Prachachuen Rd.: Approximately 140,000 to 200,000 baht/square wah
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Taopoon
Bangpho
Lamsalee-Bangkapi
Nearby Ladphrao, we have the Lamsalee-Bangkapi area. This is an area which future property developers have been looking to build their upcoming projects in thanks to this area already having various amenities and means of public transportation available to begin with, along with an upcoming addition of a skytrain system.
In addition to being located nearby Ladprao area and being filled with various amenities/restaurants, this area is also populated by familiar shopping malls such as The Mall Bangkapi and Ramkamhaeng as well as hospitals such as Ladprao and Vejtani hospital. This area is also home to the iconic Rajamangkala stadium, the biggest stadium in Thailand as well as a fitness zone, and Ramkamhaeng University.
Getting to this Area
A multitude of roads intersect at this area including Bangkapi, Lamsalee, Ramkamhaeng, Serithai road, along with the western side of Bangkok such as the Sri Rat expressway and the new Bangkok-Chonburi road.
Public Transportation
This area is comprised of various means of public transportation, whether it's through an existing station or a work-in-progress station or one slated for the near future.
- MRT: Yaek Lamsalee Station*, Bangkapi Station*
- BTS: Ramkamhaeng U. station*, Ramkamhaeng 34 station*, Yaek Lamsalee station*
- Airport Rail Link (ARL): Ramkamhaeng station
- Buses: 22 directions and destinations
- Other: Mini buses, motorcycles
Prices
According to the Treasury Department official site and throughout 2016-2019, the average price is approximately 20,000 to 170,000 baht/square wah. This area, as you can probably see, is not especially high in price due to traffic inconvenience resulting from a skytrain station construction that's in progress (note that specific prices will vary depending on a multitude of factors such as travel convenience and/or surroundings and amenities).
Here are specific examples of prices:
- Ramkamhaeng Rd.: Approximately 90,000 to 170,000 baht/square wah
- Srinakarin Rd.: Approximately 130,000 baht/square wah
- Serithai Rd.: Approximately 90,000 baht/square wah
- Krungthep Kreetha Rd.: Approximately 60,000 baht/square wah
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Bangkapi
Minburi
Not far from Siam Amazing Park, Nopparat Hospital, and Fashion Island shopping mall is the Minburi area, allowing convenient entry into and exit from the city.
In the way of hospitals, Minburi includes Nawamin (and Nawamin 9) and Serirak hospital. In addition to the oldie but a goodie, the Minburi flea market, various restaurants and stores are available as are schools. The major upside about living in Minburi is you are able to enter the city or other provinces with relative ease thanks to a multitude of road intersections, as well as the peacefulness.
Getting to this area
The aforementioned intersections allowing for convenient city entrance/exit include Ramindra road, Suwinthawong road, Serithai road, Ramkamhaeng road, and Romklao road.
Public transportation
This area is comprised of various means of public transportation, whether it's through an existing station or a work-in-progress station or one slated for the near future.
- MRT: Minburi station
- BTS: Minburi Flea Market station*, Minburi station
- Buses: 7 directions and destinations
- Other: Mini-buses, motorcycles
Prices
According to the Treasury Department official site and throughout 2016-2019, the average price is approximately 20,000 to 62,000 baht/square wah. Once again, Minburi is relatively cheap as a location, this time due to this location being planned for future project launches (note that specific prices will vary depending on a multitude of factors such as travel convenience and/or surroundings and amenities).
Here are specific examples of prices:
- Suwinthawong Rd.: Approximately 42,000 to 62,000 baht/square wah
- Serithai Rd.: Approximately 62,000 baht/square wah
- Ramkamhaeng Rd.: Approximately 42,000 to 80,000 baht/square wah
- Romklao Rd.: Approximately 42,000 baht/square wah
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Conclusion
You may be wondering why you should take land prices into consideration, right? Truth is, the land prices contribute to setting up condo prices. If you know affordable locations, then you will subsequently be able to find condos or any property in the price range you're comfortable with. Furthermore, the locations we chose for this particular recommendation are relatively peaceful and quiet as opposed to all the hustle and bustle out in the city yet still includes just as many amenities and surroundings, perfect for those on a budget and seeking peacefulness or privacy in living.
If you are looking to buy or rent a property in a comfortable price range and making sure you get what you pay for, please get in touch with us. Our property consultant team will be glad to help answer your lingering questions and concerns.
