How much does it cost to buy an apartment or house in Pattaya? Consider real estate prices, the cost of the best apartments, condominiums by the sea and in the city center, and find out how much it costs to rent a home for a long time.
Each of us thought about a house by the sea or an apartment with a beautiful view of the ocean. For such a dream, many leave their hometowns and go to Thailand.
Real estate in Pattaya is not as expensive as it seems. The types and prices for rent and purchase are described below.
Where can you stay in Pattaya?
If you are interested in renting a property in Thailand, then good deals at low prices can be found on separate pages:
- The best offers for renting villas by the sea in Phuket, prices ⇒
- Phuket apartments for rent ⇒
- Apartments for rent in Pattaya, housing options from the owners ⇒
1. Condominiums
The first option, and at the same time the most popular, is condominiums.
For reference: a condominium is a form of ownership of a house or an entire residential complex, where each apartment has its own owner, and all adjacent territories (stairs, courtyard, etc.) are joint property.
Apartments in Pattaya are different: studios, 1-room, 2-room and so on. Each condominium has its own pros and cons: somewhere there is a pool, somewhere there is a gym, or a large parking lot, or entertainment. There are also disadvantages: somewhere unfortunate location, for example, far from the sea; and somewhere you need to pay for the Internet separately or even spend it. In addition, each such condominium sets its own prices for utilities. More details on how to select an apartment and negotiate with the owner is described below.
How to rent a condo in Thailand?
- The closer the condominium is to the sea, the more expensive it is to rent a house.
- In most cases, you can rent a condo in Pattaya inexpensively walking just 100 meters from the sea inland.
- If you see a new building with a good swimming pool, gym and other amenities, this does not mean that the cost of housing will be high, be sure to be interested in free living space in such places.
The rest of the secrets of renting inexpensive apartments in Pattaya or other resorts in Thailand you will learn further and by the links given above.
2. Guesthouse or guest house
One of the budget options is guesthouse or a guest house.
For reference: a guest house is an institution, usually a 2 or 3 storey house, whose rooms are rented out. The hosts can live in the same area or nearby.
The guesthouse is very convenient if the tourist has arrived for a short time or he needs a little space. In fact, the room will have a bed, several bedside tables, a table. Rooms with a private bathroom are possible, or the bathroom will be on the floor. There will also be a shared kitchen and courtyard.
On the positive side: inexpensive, comfortable housing, where they even accept animals. Cons: small rooms and unpredictable neighbors. Although with the last minus it is worth knocking on the owners, they will settle this issue. The guest house is similar to a hostel, but it is more pleasant to live in it, since the owners responsibly select the tenants.
3. Private house
The most expensive and at the same time the most comfortable type of real estate - private house.
If a person travels to Thailand for a long time or with a large family, then the house is best suited. It can be two-storey, often with a swimming pool inside and in an amazingly quiet and clean place not far from the sea and the center. Houses can be furnished or unfurnished, but always with a fresh renovation and a lush green palisade.
There are many advantages: no neighbors, enough space, own kitchen and separate rooms, its own territory and an excellent area with everything you need close by. Everyone knows the American dream! Of the minuses - the high cost.
Real estate for rent in Pattaya, prices
Next, let's talk about the prices of renting a house or apartment in Pattaya.
So, if you decide to stay in a condominium, then get ready that in the season the price here for 1 bedroom + living room will average 30,000 rubles. The more bedrooms an apartment has, the more expensive it is.
To find a great option and not overpay:
- bargain with the landlord. He may well throw off a few thousand baht. Do not settle for options where the cost of utilities exceeds 16 rubles per unit of use. This is a real robbery!
- do not settle for a deposit, which is tantamount to paying a whole month. It should be lower by a few thousand for sure;
- find the "golden mean": the closer the complex is to the sea, the more expensive it is. Try to find an option so that the sea can be reached on foot. If you choose a complex cheaper, but far from the sea, then you will spend the saved money on transport.
Often, apartment owners want to sign a rental contract for at least 3 months. If a person leaves earlier, then the deposit is not refundable. If you have come to Thailand for a long time, then the rental price will decrease with the increase in the length of stay.
Also note that not all condos have a connected internet connection. Sometimes it needs to be paid separately. It is also necessary to pay for the cleaning of the premises upon departure.
In the low season, the price for 1 bedroom + living room can start from 20,000 rubles on average. If you bargain well, you can bring the price down to 15,000 rubles. Or vice versa, take an apartment for 24,000 rubles, but no longer pay utility bills.
It is best to look for accommodation upon arrival, when you can inspect everything on the spot. Or use the Booking or HomeAway service to book in advance, but keep in mind that prices there may be an order of magnitude higher.
Private house prices are higher, of course. So, on average, during the season you will have to pay 40,000-50,000 rubles for 2 bedrooms. If you arrive in the summer, then this price can drop by almost half.
It is worth considering: there are often owners who do not rent their house for less than 2 months.
The longer the term, the cheaper the fee. You can find a wonderful option for 16,000 rubles a month if you rent a house for a year.
Internet is not available everywhere.
Thais speak English poorly, but it will be easy to communicate with the help of gestures. You can use the Google translator on your smartphone when communicating, it helps a lot.
Be sure to read the contract so as not to cheat realtors. Recalculate the kilowatts spent on your own according to the meter so as not to pay too much. To avoid contact with insects, consider mosquito nets on windows and doors when searching.
Buy an apartment in Pattaya?
Let's look at offers for the sale of apartments, houses, condos and other types of housing, find out how much you can buy property in Pattaya? Prices shown are valid for 2017.
If you intend to live here, you can buy an apartment in Pattaya in the same condo. This is the most convenient option for Europeans.
Depending on the location of the condominium, the number of bedrooms, the availability of furniture and surrounding appendages in the form of a pool or a gym, prices start at 1,600,000 rubles. The fewer the amenities, the cheaper.
On average, the price is from 3,400,000 rubles, and at the same time you can be sure of the quality of the apartment itself and the surrounding area. There is no final price, requests are growing all the time, everyone is trying to surpass each other and the numbers are growing.
Houses are more expensive. Their starting price is from 3,500,000 rubles, and the larger the area, the better the area and the more amenities, the higher the price. Excellent, one might even say heavenly, options can be found for 8,300,000 rubles.
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