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Kristin I love your videos and have been following you forever!… is it possible to do a video on “how much money would you or a couple actually need to move abroad?” I’d love to hear that from you and I appreciate it. Keep up all the great work you do ☺️
Hi Kristin, I would love to have a second place to live in one of these countries that you are mentioning in your videos and probably eventually retire there. I was wondering if you would consider doing a video on what are the best options if one has a small dog that one is traveling with. What I mean is that some countries have strict rules on bringing in animals and others are more relaxed about it. I wonder if you get this question when working with your clients...
If you need a place to live 1000 or less you are consider poor in a western country and no one wants poor people because just because you are from a rich country it dont mean you have the same qualities of the country. And the massive problem with any european nation specially the eastern states is the expancion of nato a massive no no no.
Our simple secret to travelling to other countries inexpensively, is to observe how the locals live and adopt their practices. It can literally cut your costs in half.
And living on pounded dirt floors, killing your own chickens and walking an hour to take a bus to the city to sell $4 worth of goods a day is such great fun! We've been living in various locations in South America for two years. yes, adopting locals' practices whenever possible is advantageous. But, it is a major challenge to any European or North American. It's a work in progress that many will fail to adhere to. I try to make my own bread and pizza dough, but sometimes you need Pedidos Ya to get a proper pizza and bottle of wine for you.
@@BOULDERGEEK In your context, you are absolutely right. I should have clarified, but I was trying to be brief. My reference point is not a third-world situation. We spend January through March in New Zealand. We have been going there nearly every year since 1987. We are able to continue to do so because we live like normal middle-class Kiwis, which is a pretty nice lifestyle. We golf, fly fish, hike, and dine out in nice restaurants once a week or so. If we lived like tourists, our gig would have been over long ago. One doesn't have to live on a dirt floor and kill chickens to save money. For example, our golf club membership in NZ is about $600 for three months. That is a bargain compared to the $4,000+/year we pay to belong to a small local golf club here in the USA (and that isn't a fancy-pancy club). My point is that you can save a lot of money by not being foolish in how you live, and the locals will give you a pretty good template to work from if you simply keep your eyes open and listen. I'm pretty sure the same approach would work in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Thailand, Bulgaria, Albania, and countless other places where you wouldn't have to kill your own chickens.
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I used to live in Georgia 🇬🇪 and my total monthly expenses were between $500-$600 USD INCLUDING rent (which was $300). I also lived in the beautiful city of Puebla, México for basically the exact same expenses (my rent was $275). I'm going to be moving to Bulgaria in September and am so excited! I really do miss Georgia though and am planning on going back soon and spending a lot more time there. There's something just so magical about that beautiful place. ❤
Where in Georgia please any tips for me? I m just a poor person in Uk with zero so hsve had enough... I was in Turkey after caught cobid and was fine but now it s hsrder to get a long visa and everything has doubled in their financial crisis even a dorm bed.
I don't know when you were there, but Puebla would be very difficult today on 500-600 USD. That's only slightly above the monthly Mexican minimum wage, and you'd be living on a bit less than a young employee at McDonald's. If you want a comfortable middle-class Mexican lifestyle in Puebla, I'd say a single person would need $2k plus.
@@ba8898 I was there in 2021 and left at the end of the year. I don't really care for a super comfortable middle class lifestyle (I've never even known what that feels like in my own country). I'm frugal, don't care for luxury goods/lifestyle, and prefer to live as a regular local whenever I travel. I didn't know anyone there who made more than I did. $2k would be living like a king, at least when I lived there. I haven't been back to Puebla since I left, but if that's the case nowadays then that's messed up.
This was a comprehensive and well-thought-out video; however, not necessarily accurate. As someone who has lived in Mexico for 14 years, I'm going to say that living in Mexico on $1000 a month is not realistic. It i possible if you live in a small pueblo and speak spanish. Otherwise, I cannot imagine being comfortable on that budget. My expenses are not grand, but I have many years here, I speak the language (not fluently, but decently), and I have learned how to avoid high costs (something which takes a few years to learn). I'd say a minimum of $1500 USD for Mexico.
your forgot the costs of the bodyguards when they try to kidnap you. Murder rate highest in the world more than Iraq. Why chance it. Move to Denmark or New Zealand.
Thanks Angeron. With $1,500 per month you can have a more comfortable lifestyle but it’s definitely possible to live in Mexico on $1,000 per month. Foreigners and locals alike can do it
Thanks. I think it is not good to give people advice when the standard of living would be so low that the person would be miserable. You could always rent something as a roommate, where you just need a room, but most people don't want to do that.
I would recommend Guatemala. I can rent a room for $200 a month in Antigua which is the center of tourism in Central America. I have lived there on and off for the past 5 years on 1k a month.
To put this in perspective for those who are sceptical about living in these places for under $1K / month, I made a list of the average monthly salaries in most of the cities mentioned in the video with data from Numbeo (online): Bali: $285 Tirana: $680 Sarande: $600 Belgrade: $880 Novi Sad: $295 Nis: $205 Sofia: $1300 Plovdiv: $900 Bansko: $555 Koh Samui: $355 Bangkok: $650 Phuket: $500 Tblisi: $550 Bucharest: $1150 Mexico City: $840 Aguascalientes: $1005 Puebla: $960 Oaxaca: $490 Merida: $675 Buenos Aires : $410 Bariloche : $415 Cordoba: $520 Mar del Plata: $435 La Paz: $435 So we can assume that the average local can survive in each of these cities, and there's only 3 cities on the list (including Bucharest, which wasn't mentioned although Romania was) where the average montly salary is greater than $1K. In most of these places, there's substantial headroom between the average salary amount and the $1K figure. I can say that I've lived abroad in the past and I've done some traveling recently, and I personally would want more than $1K but I could live a life comparable to the one I have now in the US in any of these places for about $1500 less, if only because of the savings on rent. This is about value for money. The only advantage to being an American from a working class perspective is that your dollars go a lot farther in other countries. If you have a dollar-denominated income stream and you don't try living abroad, you're wasting your money. I've had the highest standard of living of my life abroad, by far.
The belief that a foreigner needs no more money than a local salary to live in a particular place is a common fallacy. It does not take into account the resources of an extensive network of family and acquaintances needed to live on a single salary.
Family networks are just one resource required for survival and while it's true that it will generally cost more for foreigners to live in a place, you shouldn't expect it to cost 3 times as much or more unless you're just not trying. Learning the language and the terrain can help bridge the gap between the cost of living for a local and that for a foreigner. For me, it's the cost of rent and restaurants that generally determines how much a place will cost overall, and you can get a decent idea of what those costs will be through online research, with websites such as Numbeo. It is generally recommended to go to a place to find out firsthand what is really possible though, and a video like this is only designed to help you find out which places would be worth considering.
@@sharonannelarkin9534 Exactly. I would double the average salary unless you're hardcore and don't mind living in a very local area and don't need many amenities.
And it is an overwhelmingly intense, crowded, tangled urban hellscape on the outer fringes. I have a high tolerance to city criving and high risk, and La Paz taxis and buses exceeded my tolerance. It's like Mad Max. You won't see that staying at four star hotels and being Ubered everywhere.
I've lived full time in Buenos Aires for the last 2 years and it's wonderful! Although I would say that nowadays, with inflation, $1,000 is doable but is going to be a very modest life. Expect to cook most meals at home and have a studio apartment. If you're open to living somewhere else in the country though like Rosario, Cordoba or maybe Neuquen, I think $1,000 would be very achievable.
Bansko is actually in what once was Pirin Macedonia. Just a bit of history for this charming mountain resort town. You are so correct about the Balkan countries and what they have to offer but also not living there all year around. Keep enjoying your travels and let us know how things are going from time to time. Personally I would love to visit SE Asia but it’s such a long flight. Europe is almost too far for me now at my 72 years. Thanks for this great video ! PS: I travel to Colombia a couple times a year and it is very inexpensive too but it’s not for everyone. Lots of petty crime and some more violent crime. Nicaragua is very inexpensive too but most of the country is extremely hot and because of politics it lacks much. Take care.
Thank you for real life factors, to balance the 🌈 of Instagram views of 22 year old girls perched high in lush tropics with flowing hair & summer dress. Just a laptop, digital nomads so glamorous with no ties, no luggage, no mosquitoes with dengue lol. Nothing like "Hmmm, that hilly town so picturesque, but steep for my feet."
You gave me an idea - enjoy two or three very different places, it's a marathon staying on planes straight to Asia. I like going to the best jumping off point in our own country, East Coast or West, take a day off and explore that city a couple days. Then, energy restored for a flight of several hours. Land a second place, relax and take in a few days, have a few decent local meals. Only then, last hop to some far- flung spot. The contrast is striking, experience is richer. And I'm 71, remembering in early 20s long hours & hiking. Don't you love just going out to wander, stopping where you see locals go to eat, just soaking in the language and spirit! The grand sights were fine, but what's vivid now is, say in Belgium and Germany, the small family owned places. Young son as proud waiter, well fed family cat sauntering by to greet you. Aunt or wife helping in the kitchen; family lives upstairs and often a few rooms extra so you can stay over. The German countryside, lush pasture with rolling wooded terrain, no question where the meat came from free of chemicals. Village of Ramstein, forests and gently rolling hills of the Schwarzwald, late 70s. Okay, self indulgence of reliving travel.
I live in Merida, Mexico, and I love it. $1000 USD per month would be really difficult even if you own your home and have solar panels like I do. Costs rose quickly during the pandemic and haven’t come back down. You also need 3-4x that in monthly income to get a visa.
Yeah MX is discouraging ''poor'' immigrants and encouraging wealth, that will come back and bite them in the azz. If you can get the RNE that is a good deal Portugal ONLY requires about $800 income for their D7 visa, why would anyone go to MX ?
Bangladesh is a nice place to retire for under $1000 per month. The cost of living is low, and the climate is warm and pleasant year-round. Food is delicious and people are very friendly. There are plenty of cultural attractions and activities, as well as excellent healthcare facilities. English is widely spoken, making it easy to get by in this vibrant country.
Your self made you have to be so proud of your accomplishments, you live the life most people would love to live. Great video, keep up the fantastic work. Have fun.
I am saving this for my future self. Can’t go now but one day. So tired of how much it costs in US to live. I have no mortgage nor car payment, make 60k/yr in a smaller town in Florida and struggle!
I would add Ecuador to your list. I met dozens of Americans living there from smaller towns such as Cotacachi and Vilcabamba to medium cities such as Cuenca to larger cities like Quito. All raved about the affordability and friendliness of the people.
Lived along the coast of Ecuador for 7 years Curia,Cadeate & Olon, left 3 years ago. In those 3 years the cost of living in EC has risen substantially. My friends many of whom live in GYE and more rural areas speak of the changes that have takin place economically. Still possible to live on a $1,000 a month? Yes but as many places at this price range you will live a basic and a somewhat frugal lifestyle.
What blows my mind is how AFFORDABLE internet connection is in these other countries that is as good or better than the US. Bulgaria is a place I have my eye on for a minute! Definitely going to make concrete plans to visit.
I live in Puerto Vallarta and I do not think it is possible to live here on $1,000/mo without having close to zero expendable income. It would be a type of subsistence living.
your comment is valid and proper. it is. this is mostly click bait. 75%. i lived exPAT for 14yrs. retired military. been all over the world. 56yoa now. sorry..as you might know IF you want to live in a rural town, 80% of the time local food, fish head soup, turn off you AC half of the day. kristian is like a great US lawyer and clinton: technically, technically you can do it. i currently live reasonable comfortable in peru near miraflores. $1850 per month. no rock star, reasonable. sorry..throw this click bait story of $1000 right out the door here and elsewhere.
@@TravelingwithKristin Hey Kristin: Yes, expensive if you plant yourself with other ExPats, either tourists or year long residents. Why? Bc if you hang with them, it brings your costs way up! Even in PV, it is really easy to find housing (even whole houses) for $275 if you live where the people who work for the expats
Do you think PV is a good place to move w/a family of 4? We currently live in the Bay Area CA & it’s getting way too expensive to live here. I have 2 girls 10 & 11 & have thought about PV. Any advice would be appreciated
@@SILIVA0331 Hey, pardon me if you weren't seeking advice even from me: Here is mine: You have to go there. You have to visit at least once or twice or with the girls? It is really dramatic change, not just the money. I worked (and lived) at an orphanage for a year before I bought my home in Mexico. I got a huge value for waiting. At least 50% better than just buying some place without careful on the ground search and talking to everyone in sight. If you hang out in PV? with English only speakers? Great. your costs will soar and never come down. You won't make the decisions you need to make and you will leave ... sooner not later. Even where I live, I could be with other white people, but why? I live where I am treated the best and wanted. With natives who love me and protect me like family.
If you go to inland Andalucía Spain you can easily live on $1,000 a month. I've been here for years and it gets better n better. Winters are ideal, summers are hot. Rent for a large nice apartment is $350 a month. Food is good and cheap. I even have a car and travel everywhere on the excellent roads. Restaurants can be cheap or expensive as you like.
If you happen to finally come to Romania this summer, let me know; I'll buy you a coffee and let you know some places to go while you're here. After that I may not be around though--probably leaving by mid-August. I have Romanian-American friends who can give you good recommendations all over the country as well.
Nice list. I'd love to live in a lot of these places. I was just in Argentina in December. Cheap. Great food. Very friendly people. I've been studying Spanish and it was a little different there. Overall, this seems like a good choice.
Thanks for what you shared at 7:20 re: if it's that online, in person you can get cheaper. As someone who always gets a lower cost apartment than market rate, it's really "boots on the ground" and ask, and you can find places wehre folks are just like "yeah this is what we charge, it's lower but we want good people"
i could be charmed by colombia byt i prefer moving to spain. in some are, life is not that expensive in spain, especially if you're not looking after the biggest cities. i double thinked about this, and i think mall city in a rich country always provides more confort and security than capital in poor countries, for not a lot more spendings. nowadays lot of small towsn has fiber internet. when i talk about small town i mean about 100 000 citizens, +/- 25 000. it's not that small neither so you can have big gym clubs, big hospital, all the necessary confort, without the cost of the capitals. the main problem is the cities with the best climate are always the most expensive ones. you shouldn't pay for the sun but it's a privilege to be in a sunny place.
@@TravelingwithKristin Im doing well. Just got to Bangkok. Spending a 2 months here, 2 months in Malaysia and then 3 months in the Philippines! Hope you are doing well!
I don’t know how you managed to do this video exactly 23:23 Kristin together it ads up to 10 !!! 😊 How about India and places like Goa have you been there?
@@wapa171If you keep looking, find your "tribe" partly among 30+ too. I came across young people here, software engineers and such, who do DIY like backyard gardening, preserve the veg, make sourdough, all help and learn from each other. Yes, their lives have much more physical activity, lots of travel, hiking, some raising a small child. Then they text with photo of, we're in the mountains, we're at this craft brewery ! and I'm included. I grow Giant Japanese Timber Bamboo for these crazy 100° summers, it takes over so a younger friend with corded chainsaw, reciprocating saw, etc. cut paths in the Grove. Seeing the harvested culms as a resource, he cut them to length recalling another friend needed a beast of an arbor for heavy vining crops to climb. My late husband had lumber r you know how a garage & big workshop ckollect stuff, lol. Cleared space for plans in that building,, he designed and built a catio for a friend with three cats, no fenced yard. Photo on my phone, makes me smile 😊
Hi. I started my YT journey last month. Your words helped me make a decision to retire early. I want document my 5 year journey to my own financial independence so other can learn and have hope they can do it too! Thank you for your videos and sharing your life! I can’t wait to document my International Journey!
@@shaduwy I am an Interior Designer. Been doing it for 24 years. Love my job, but I know the time will quickly arrive when it’s time to move on. 🙏🏽 Be well and Happy!
Excellent Channel. Adding a couple of your recommendations to my Wandering List. I like doing 1 week visits for a few countries and then picking out the 2-3 I really enjoyed and doubling back for a month. Liked and Subscribed.
Thank you so much for your kind words and support @The-Contractor! I'm glad you found the recommendations helpful. Happy travels, and thanks for subscribing!
Anyway I think Turkey is also a great pleace for living. I have an apartment in Alanya, the property market there has a break down now, you can rent 100 sq apt with pool, 500 meter from the beach for 500 €....The market is full with properties... now it really worth to get there
Hi, a few clarifications. 1. The name of the country is Turkiye, Turkey or turkey it's 🦃 2. Turkiye it's a big country with many options. 3. It has recently been inundated by Russians and Ukrainians, and previously by Syrian refugees, so in some parts the rents have increased etc. Take care.
@@antoscsaba3606 yes, except there is no ü in english, so in english it's Turkiye. anyway, whether there are those 2 dots on top of u or not doesn't really make a difference. 🙂🙂
Interesting video. I wonder if you think it'd be useful to make a video about specificly waterfront properties, where in the world they are cheaper and more usable in your experience. (maybe in europe theyre cheap in the winter but expensive in the summer, ive seen that in the south of spain where i'm from) Not sure if it's something ppl who think a lot about budget optimise for, i assume the super cheap prices in beach towns are in regular neighborhoods and that ppl prioritize cheap rent then walk to the beach but im home a ton so im curious about where a consistent sea view would be most attainable.
How is the handicapped accessibility and accommodation in these places? I'm in a wheelchair; I'd like to be abroad, but it's a no-go if I can't get around.
My retirement budget is almost twice this, thank God. Most of these places resonate with me (even though I've never been to any of them), but I prefer a warmer climate. Even so, I like the idea of Georgia, Bali, and all of Latin America. Romania and Serbia would be in the running too. Thanks so much for uploading this video. 😃
You completely overlooked the Philippines. I'm currently in Baguio City, whch has year round temperatures of 72 +/- 10 degrees F. English is widely spoken and cost of living extremely reasonable. If it's not on your list maybe you should visit and assess it,
Kristin's map does not include the PI? For me, I don't PI there especially of their treatment of land ownership by foreigners. I am glad for your success!! Hope you continue and live your best dreams ever.
Philippines has 50% higher COL than Thailand and Vietnam, but significantly worse food, and significantly worse internet, transportation, and medical infrastructure. I have moved to Cebu 1 year ago. I travel frequently for fun within PH and internationally. $1000 a month spend is POVERTY for a foreigner trying to live on that in PH. Vietnam and Thailand it's completely possible.
@vividhaiku What?! Do you live in some mega mansion with private guards and service people?! one can live well with just $1,000 or even less per month almost anywhere in Philippines!
TY my friend. you are one of the few that have spoken the truth here. these naive folks "thank you kristian--i am leaving tomorrow for peru with my life savings of $5000 and will live happy ever after". this channel is a good case of typical YT click bait. this is mostly click bait. 75%. i lived exPAT for 14yrs. retired military. been all over the world. 56yoa now. sorry..as you might know IF you want to live in a rural town, 80% of the time local food, fish head soup, turn off you AC half of the day. kristian is like a great US lawyer and clinton: technically, technically you can do it. i currently live reasonable comfortable in peru near miraflores. $1850 per month. no rock star, reasonable. sorry..throw this click bait story of $1000 right out the door here and elsewhere. here is the "truth": kristian will make so much coin off of YT in a few years of selling "$1000 per month" BS story she will retired somewhere and have like a $10,000 a month budget. sorry, kristian--my extensive 14yrs have taught me different. may the analytics, like and click be with you and your channel.
It depends on what you mean by “normal life.” I’ve lived in many of these as a tourist for $3,000 a month but also for less than $1,000 if I lived like a local, cooked, stayed a long time and got a local apartment, etc.
@@JohnnyFD I got it man I've lived expat for almost two decades. yes technically legally possibly you can do this in a city in a country possibly in a few cities the world is a huge place. In many of the more known as EXPAT places.. Peru Philippines Thailand Ecuador Mexico and on and on. that budget will get old and it's simply not realistic you would be living on the much lower end unless you're in a rural city or you're in an expat city living a very modest life. then after 2 or 3 months that modest life will get old.. then you will spend more money or go home. then what is expat "budget" for a 25-year-old is not expat for 55 or 65 year old. The bottom line is YT sites are for profit revenue sites. kristin pulls you in with a vaguely, possible budget so you click she makes revenue. then you subscribe she makes revenue and ratings.. more money for her and YT site. then she sells a consulting business which I have no idea how much she charges for what she does.. I do not know I could utterly care less. these websites are businesses that have to hook you in...not valid information on how to travel or live in the world for $1,000 a month. low numbers.. are there.. not to provide valid accurate information. bud, believe what you want think what you want I just request please do not.. communicate to me again your comment simply is not valid or accurate. write to Kristin on this website and she'll make more money and talk to you and sell you this budget.
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I'm glad you mentioned Eastern Europe. I've visited there and I like it. I was thinking in order to live there for $1000 per month you would have to live in some small town in the middle of nowhere. Nope. I see that Sarandë is right on the coast. The problem with Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia is like you mention, the time zone difference. I was delighted to see you mention Argentina. I like what I see about that country and didn't realize it was so affordable. It would make for a great place to visit in the winter time.
KRISTIN CAN YOU DO one video on all the BEST WARM places to live cheaply that have WARM beach water ? I believe ALL of the MED water is COLD by my standards coming from Florida- 50-65f, prefer 70f and higher The water in the Algarve, Italy, Spain or Greece is NOT WARM Yeah we know about Costa Rica and MX, Belize ?
Since you don't exactly rank only the countries you've visited, you may want to consider the Philippines, too. You may want to visit the Philippines, too.
@@TravelingwithKristin From watching you, though, I never thought you'd stay in one place for very long. I remember when you vlogged about coming home to Florida (I was there too at the time) and then you moved on again (like I have also moved again). Long term, I am setting my sights on Spain but I don't know where specifically in Spain.
Excellent video. Well balanced approach to both the pros and cons. Very informative even picked up at least one country I hadn't seriously considered but will now! Thanks!
You are looking so radiant - the move from your time in Costa Rica magnifies you ! I feel that you are on the right path for you. Thank you for sharing your incredibly amazing videos. !!!!! 🐞🌹🌺🌱🌷🌺
Another very informative video. Just FYI, Puebla is much larger than Oaxaca if we're talking about the cities themselves. Another benefit of Puebla is ready access (2 hour bus ride) to Mexico City International Airport.
Thanks David! Good point - I must have mixed them up. Puebla feels like a small town to me somehow! Maybe just the downtown area I was in. But I like that it’s close to the city
Great video and great country. Panama has tons of non-expat communities still very safe and close to major cities where you can rent a full hose for less than 200 USD. If your style is more “local” and do with locals do, I think that Panama has a lot to offer. Again, non-expats places.
With only $1100 per month from Social Security to live on, this video has been most helpful. I just hope that these gems don't become Californicated and thus unaffordable to locals and expats alike. Besides Facebook, what other forums can you recommend to make contact with local expat communities? Once again, many thanks for your help, Kristin. Most appreciated.
Yeah, the Balkan countries are definitely an option for inexpensive, pleasant living. I have CRO citizenship, but Croatia is much more expensive these days than the other neighboring countries that you mention due to recent mass tourism, so I would not select it to live long term. I'm traveling to the region this summer and plan to check out Albania and Montenegro as options due to their proximity to the Adriatic and affordable living. I speak some Croatian, so I think I could get by in terms of communication. Great video btw.
The cost of living in Croatia has gone up a lot in recent years, that's for sure. Tourism and joining the Schengen probably had an impact. Sounds like you have a great trip planned for this summer! Make sure to visit Lake Skadarar in Montenegro/Albania: ua-cam.com/video/5ht824Pk0UQ/v-deo.html
@@TravelingwithKristin Will definitely try to make it over there! If I have time, I also might go over to Cyprus to visit a friend. They enjoy it there quite a bit. That could be another living option as it's also affordable and high on the quality of life scale, what with the fantastic weather and all.
Great video and great country. Panama has tons of non-expat communities still very safe and close to major cities where you can rent a full hose for less than 200 USD. If your style is more “local” and do with locals do, I think that Panama has a lot to offer. Again, non-expats places.
This is a great channel! 😉 I lived in Asia for about 4 years as a Teacher. I lived in Japan, Taiwan, and 2 years in Thailand. I'm considering going back to Asia. Most likely back to Thailand or Vietnam. I may go back to teach but am also interested in becoming a digital nomad. However, it does seem tough to secure nomad gigs. I been considering something in EdTech or Education? Perhaps you have some suggestions? Thanks
Canggu: I only seen people waiting in line in front of Copenhagen cafe... never had problem with it, there's literally thousands of restaurants in the area😄
Thailand is safe if you know the places to avoid like the girly bars in Patpong in Bangkok. One door keeper grabbed me and tried to get me seated but I firmly told him I wasn't interested. One madame in my half sober state coming from a music bar "persuaded," me to come in. Big mistake. I was forced to pay a lot just for one drink. There are now tourist police in the area where you can complain those incidents. Despite those two minor bad experiences I still love Thailand.
Numerous US people are seriously considering the Philippines in many videos - both young and old ! -- From what I can tell almost any budget can be had there - where I have seen Americans loving the people and the place. Many varied lifestyles are available and everybody speaks English with many islands and places to pick from ! Happy folks mostly - both locals and expats. -- Another cheap and surprisingly popular country is Cambodia. > More than 250,000 US citizens have moved there this past decade - and is an up & coming country ! English is also widely used more so than in many countries in eastern europe ? -- Comfortable $800 -- $1000 / mo. budgets are often reported in both countries ! A 3 year tourist visa can be renewed repeatedly in the Philippines cheaply. An over 55 retirement visa in Cambodia costs $180/year and no (BS) visa runs or costly financial requirements like in Thailand ! - - - Hope this helps some people looking for a better place than "Biden's America" with his inflationary policies !!!!!!!! ( sidewalks are getting crowded with tents )
These places and choices seem strange to me. Cambodia? Okay it's cheap now what. If you're a white guy in the midst of 99.99% Asian people with a completely different language and culture I don't get what the allure is. That seems to me to be isolating and alienating to remove yourself from a Eurocentric Anglo culture to a completely Asian one. Interesting for a vacation but to live? Another point that I never seen mentioned on these travelogue videos is what if you're not attracted to the primary demographic in that country. Let's say you're in Cambodia or Thailand and guess what almost everybody there is Asian. Let's say you're a single male just using that as an example and are attracted only to blonde haired blue-eyed women then what? These are not silly and supercilious considerations. They're very real. Choosing a place questions like this have to be asked the cultural chasm, the ethnic chasm and very simple but relevant questions such as attraction. Wouldn't it be better if you want to leave America to go to let's say a place such as Manchester England where your own demographic is prevalent as well as your own language along with an ethnic and cultural affinity and commonality.
@@edmundmcgrath213 Simply put, not everyone is attracted to the same thing you are, or me..If someones primary motive for relocation is romance then by all means, go where you are attracted to. However, many people find learning new cultures and integrating into them very enriching to their own life. It isn't always about finding a mate. And even if it is, many find beauty in all cultures. And , probably more importantly, someone that balances their life out in a more meaningful way. Personally, I think every country I've been to I have seen many beautiful women, from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds . Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right ? In the end, there isn't a right or wrong way , if England is your thing, great!. If Cambodia, great! As far as feeling alienated and isolalated, it is the exact opposite for me. Everyone is different, but it might be worth your time to go somewhere that challenges you, to try to understand another culture, and to try to appreciate them. Not compare them, just accept them. You don't know what's possible till you try.
@@edmundmcgrath213 Some 250,000 US expats have moved to 'Cambodia' in the past decade ! -- ( You need SWEDEN for the blondes. ) -- Young digital nomads teachers and retired over 55 Americans were attracted to the low cost of living the warm weather all year and many super friendly English speaking locals. Many other countries are represented with expats from Australia New Zealand many from several European countries all speaking English. -- The USD is even accepted + menus & road signs are in English !!! 🤔 You need to do more homework - or just move to Sweden.
@@KB3TLE well I don't really need to do research to know that I'm not going to be comfortable in any Asian country or African country or Muslim country but thanks for the tip anyway. I get that is cheap in Vietnam and the Philippines and Cambodia and the weather is nice but it's also nice in Florida and southern Texas as well so what's the point. In my thinking if you're going to go to southeast Asia want to go a little further and then up in Australia in beautiful Brisbane which is a first world country where there is at least a strong semblance of cultural affinity and ethnic commonality. If that's not your thing that's fine but for me personally I prefer to be around my own ethnic groups not entirely but let's say 90% rather than the other way around. I know you mentioned Sweden in your response but I can tell you that that might not be the best of choices today there were 1 million Africans Middle Eastern Muslims that have come in and drastically change the demographics but also crying as out of control. The Netherlands, Denmark, northern England, i.e. Manchester, Russia, Estonia, Albania, Croatia, Poland,.… I think for someone looking for a change of pace and to get out of the US the transition is simply much easier if you go to a European primarily English-speaking country. I would choose northern England right off the bat and then my second choices would be countries such as the Netherlands. Eastern Europe is coming on strong in Russia has by far the most beautiful women in the world that is of course if you are attracted to solely fair skinned blue-eyed girls with European features. There's nothing wrong with that by the way as there's nothing wrong with being attracted to Asians. It just seems strange to me that's all. I can't believe there are 250,000 American ex-pats in Cambodia. That's seems to me to be an incredibly high number maybe 250,000 ex-pats from all around the world but I doubt the US that would make up close to 1% of the US population and I don't believe that. I still say for most that are looking to get out of the US which is a good idea going to a nation with the least amount of cultural shock though all countries will have some degree of it, is the safest bet and the one that would make at least most people more comfortable. Also I've been to the Philippines not Cambodia but the heat and humidity is absolutely oppressive so if your idea of good weather is 96° in human then have at it but Mediterranean climates which average 70° with low humidity I think are most preferred by humans physiologically
I went to Bali last year for 2 months.. we end up renting an extremely bare bones Airbnb cuz there was four of us it was $1,000 for the month.. Plus you pay for your own electricity which was like another $120 for the month The kitchen had no cooking anything in it we had to actually ask for stuff so we could cook our own food.. because eating out in chengu is extremely expensive unless you're eating at a local restaurant and there's only so many local restaurants because chengu is now taken over by tourism.. I would say it's almost impossible to be under $1,000 now in Chang you.
3:35 The language is difficult indeed. If you know one of the Slavic languages then you will be able to communicate with all the people from the eastern side as they all are similar, like dialects, and the root is the slavonik language. For me the main issue would be that when they understand that you earn more from the average then they would charge you a bit more. That's why is good when someone asks 'what is your occupation' to answer some average profession as a cook, or a driver etc.
I know 0 about living and traveling internationally, how easy do you think it is to live abroad for a year or two as a family of 4, coming from America? And this is probably a dumb question, but if we moved to Portugal for example, are we able to go and visit other countries? Like if we wanted to go to Italy or up to Scotland? Are there rules regarding that?
Hi Miriam, as a family you could travel on tourist visas if you moved around for a year. For example, you may be able to stay in the UK for up to 180 days and 90 in the Schengen Zone, which includes Portugal, and you can travel in and out. I talk about the Schengen more in this video: ua-cam.com/video/PaqdzdQnhr0/v-deo.htmlsi=BAiJbP-s5wjPFfUC
this is marketing click bait to make $ off of YT. they (kristian) has to put a low low LOW ball number to pull the reader into her marketing and analytics numbers. i have lived 14yrs ex pat in SA and Asia. many nations. IF you want to live bare bones. limited AC, limited western food...maybe live NOT in an expat city (rural) than go with the plan in the video. peru and other nation eat local, local food each day (and it is good) it will get old. you will walk past Friday's and Chili's and pull out your CC and bust this BS $1000 budget, trust me. medical insurance..about $275 a month. varies on age, health, policy ect. that is 25% of this budget..gone on that. she is making $ to really retire somewhere via YT videos. and when she does she will NOT be only spending $1000 a month folks.
Really enjoy your videos Kristen. You captivate the beauty and charm of Traveling! Thank you for bringing us these videos and keep up the great work. Chow! your friends @TravelingDojo
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Kristin I love your videos and have been following you forever!… is it possible to do a video on “how much money would you or a couple actually need to move abroad?” I’d love to hear that from you and I appreciate it. Keep up all the great work you do ☺️
Hi Kristin, I would love to have a second place to live in one of these countries that you are mentioning in your videos and probably eventually retire there. I was wondering if you would consider doing a video on what are the best options if one has a small dog that one is traveling with. What I mean is that some countries have strict rules on bringing in animals and others are more relaxed about it. I wonder if you get this question when working with your clients...
If you need a place to live 1000 or less you are consider poor in a western country and no one wants poor people because just because you are from a rich country it dont mean you have the same qualities of the country. And the massive problem with any european nation specially the eastern states is the expancion of nato a massive no no no.
Our simple secret to travelling to other countries inexpensively, is to observe how the locals live and adopt their practices. It can literally cut your costs in half.
Good tip! Thanks Hector
And living on pounded dirt floors, killing your own chickens and walking an hour to take a bus to the city to sell $4 worth of goods a day is such great fun!
We've been living in various locations in South America for two years. yes, adopting locals' practices whenever possible is advantageous. But, it is a major challenge to any European or North American. It's a work in progress that many will fail to adhere to. I try to make my own bread and pizza dough, but sometimes you need Pedidos Ya to get a proper pizza and bottle of wine for you.
@@BOULDERGEEK In your context, you are absolutely right. I should have clarified, but I was trying to be brief. My reference point is not a third-world situation. We spend January through March in New Zealand. We have been going there nearly every year since 1987. We are able to continue to do so because we live like normal middle-class Kiwis, which is a pretty nice lifestyle. We golf, fly fish, hike, and dine out in nice restaurants once a week or so. If we lived like tourists, our gig would have been over long ago. One doesn't have to live on a dirt floor and kill chickens to save money. For example, our golf club membership in NZ is about $600 for three months. That is a bargain compared to the $4,000+/year we pay to belong to a small local golf club here in the USA (and that isn't a fancy-pancy club). My point is that you can save a lot of money by not being foolish in how you live, and the locals will give you a pretty good template to work from if you simply keep your eyes open and listen. I'm pretty sure the same approach would work in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Thailand, Bulgaria, Albania, and countless other places where you wouldn't have to kill your own chickens.
I totally agree w you ! Do the locals do !! 👏👏👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💕💞
@@hectorcyre7664Wonderful !! Yes,no killings of animals to live ,that's out of a question ! 👍💕
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I used to live in Georgia 🇬🇪 and my total monthly expenses were between $500-$600 USD INCLUDING rent (which was $300). I also lived in the beautiful city of Puebla, México for basically the exact same expenses (my rent was $275). I'm going to be moving to Bulgaria in September and am so excited! I really do miss Georgia though and am planning on going back soon and spending a lot more time there. There's something just so magical about that beautiful place. ❤
Where in Georgia please any tips for me? I m just a poor person in Uk with zero so hsve had enough... I was in Turkey after caught cobid and was fine but now it s hsrder to get a long visa and everything has doubled in their financial crisis even a dorm bed.
I don't know when you were there, but Puebla would be very difficult today on 500-600 USD. That's only slightly above the monthly Mexican minimum wage, and you'd be living on a bit less than a young employee at McDonald's. If you want a comfortable middle-class Mexican lifestyle in Puebla, I'd say a single person would need $2k plus.
Who wants to live in the south?
I hear nothing but great things about Georgia and I hope it stays that way. The US and the CIA are making a big effort to destabilize it right now.
@@ba8898 I was there in 2021 and left at the end of the year. I don't really care for a super comfortable middle class lifestyle (I've never even known what that feels like in my own country). I'm frugal, don't care for luxury goods/lifestyle, and prefer to live as a regular local whenever I travel. I didn't know anyone there who made more than I did. $2k would be living like a king, at least when I lived there. I haven't been back to Puebla since I left, but if that's the case nowadays then that's messed up.
Bulgaria
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You forgot Turkey which is also very affordable. Better weather and blue Mediterranean Sea.
Albania is exspensive food no good . Careful
Thanks. If Thailand, then Vietnam should be considered too.
What about Cambodia? Siem Reap?
Latvia
This was a comprehensive and well-thought-out video; however, not necessarily accurate. As someone who has lived in Mexico for 14 years, I'm going to say that living in Mexico on $1000 a month is not realistic. It i possible if you live in a small pueblo and speak spanish. Otherwise, I cannot imagine being comfortable on that budget. My expenses are not grand, but I have many years here, I speak the language (not fluently, but decently), and I have learned how to avoid high costs (something which takes a few years to learn). I'd say a minimum of $1500 USD for Mexico.
your forgot the costs of the bodyguards when they try to kidnap you. Murder rate highest in the world more than Iraq. Why chance it. Move to Denmark or New Zealand.
Thanks Angeron. With $1,500 per month you can have a more comfortable lifestyle but it’s definitely possible to live in Mexico on $1,000 per month. Foreigners and locals alike can do it
Thanks. I think it is not good to give people advice when the standard of living would be so low that the person would be miserable. You could always rent something as a roommate, where you just need a room, but most people don't want to do that.
Great video my friend. 💯 Thanks for sharing your time with us.
Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico.🇲🇽✌🏼🥰
I'm getting it done in Tbilisi Georgia for $800 a month and I eat out almost every day.
Love to hear it! I’m coming over for a visit 😊
I would recommend Guatemala. I can rent a room for $200 a month in Antigua which is the center of tourism in Central America. I have lived there on and off for the past 5 years on 1k a month.
To put this in perspective for those who are sceptical about living in these places for under $1K / month, I made a list of the average monthly salaries in most of the cities mentioned in the video with data from Numbeo (online):
Bali: $285
Tirana: $680
Sarande: $600
Belgrade: $880
Novi Sad: $295
Nis: $205
Sofia: $1300
Plovdiv: $900
Bansko: $555
Koh Samui: $355
Bangkok: $650
Phuket: $500
Tblisi: $550
Bucharest: $1150
Mexico City: $840
Aguascalientes: $1005
Puebla: $960
Oaxaca: $490
Merida: $675
Buenos Aires : $410
Bariloche : $415
Cordoba: $520
Mar del Plata: $435
La Paz: $435
So we can assume that the average local can survive in each of these cities, and there's only 3 cities on the list (including Bucharest, which wasn't mentioned although Romania was) where the average montly salary is greater than $1K. In most of these places, there's substantial headroom between the average salary amount and the $1K figure. I can say that I've lived abroad in the past and I've done some traveling recently, and I personally would want more than $1K but I could live a life comparable to the one I have now in the US in any of these places for about $1500 less, if only because of the savings on rent. This is about value for money. The only advantage to being an American from a working class perspective is that your dollars go a lot farther in other countries. If you have a dollar-denominated income stream and you don't try living abroad, you're wasting your money. I've had the highest standard of living of my life abroad, by far.
The belief that a foreigner needs no more money than a local salary to live in a particular place is a common fallacy. It does not take into account the resources of an extensive network of family and acquaintances needed to live on a single salary.
Family networks are just one resource required for survival and while it's true that it will generally cost more for foreigners to live in a place, you shouldn't expect it to cost 3 times as much or more unless you're just not trying. Learning the language and the terrain can help bridge the gap between the cost of living for a local and that for a foreigner. For me, it's the cost of rent and restaurants that generally determines how much a place will cost overall, and you can get a decent idea of what those costs will be through online research, with websites such as Numbeo. It is generally recommended to go to a place to find out firsthand what is really possible though, and a video like this is only designed to help you find out which places would be worth considering.
Thank you for this 💎!
@@sharonannelarkin9534 Exactly. I would double the average salary unless you're hardcore and don't mind living in a very local area and don't need many amenities.
You're not gonna be able to "live like a local" without taking a yuge hit to QOL, and even then you won't be able to do it.
What about Vietnam? Da Nang is definitely the best place to live under $1000!
I haven’t been there but you’re right it seems very nice and definitely affordable!
If anyone is planning to go to La Paz, Bolivia the altitude is 4000 meters. High altitude sickness may complicate your stay if you are sensitive.
Good point! I should have put that as a challenge for living there. I got altitude sickness in Peru near the border of Bolivia
And it is an overwhelmingly intense, crowded, tangled urban hellscape on the outer fringes. I have a high tolerance to city criving and high risk, and La Paz taxis and buses exceeded my tolerance. It's like Mad Max. You won't see that staying at four star hotels and being Ubered everywhere.
You may want to look at Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Georgia? With Russia threatening it? As an American?
No thanks.
agree. and the world will be a better safer place when both putin & trump are no longer here
I've lived full time in Buenos Aires for the last 2 years and it's wonderful! Although I would say that nowadays, with inflation, $1,000 is doable but is going to be a very modest life. Expect to cook most meals at home and have a studio apartment. If you're open to living somewhere else in the country though like Rosario, Cordoba or maybe Neuquen, I think $1,000 would be very achievable.
Bansko is actually in what once was Pirin Macedonia. Just a bit of history for this charming mountain resort town. You are so correct about the Balkan countries and what they have to offer but also not living there all year around. Keep enjoying your travels and let us know how things are going from time to time. Personally I would love to visit SE Asia but it’s such a long flight. Europe is almost too far for me now at my 72 years. Thanks for this great video ! PS: I travel to Colombia a couple times a year and it is very inexpensive too but it’s not for everyone. Lots of petty crime and some more violent crime. Nicaragua is very inexpensive too but most of the country is extremely hot and because of politics it lacks much. Take care.
Thanks for sharing your insights, @antoniodelrey16. You take care as well. 😊
Thank you for real life factors, to balance the 🌈 of Instagram views of 22 year old girls perched high in lush tropics with flowing hair & summer dress. Just a laptop, digital nomads so glamorous with no ties, no luggage, no mosquitoes with dengue lol. Nothing like "Hmmm, that hilly town so picturesque, but steep for my feet."
You gave me an idea - enjoy two or three very different places, it's a marathon staying on planes straight to Asia. I like going to the best jumping off point in our own country, East Coast or West, take a day off and explore that city a couple days. Then, energy restored for a flight of several hours. Land a second place, relax and take in a few days, have a few decent local meals. Only then, last hop to some far- flung spot. The contrast is striking, experience is richer.
And I'm 71, remembering in early 20s long hours & hiking. Don't you love just going out to wander, stopping where you see locals go to eat, just soaking in the language and spirit!
The grand sights were fine, but what's vivid now is, say in Belgium and Germany, the small family owned places. Young son as proud waiter, well fed family cat sauntering by to greet you. Aunt or wife helping in the kitchen; family lives upstairs and often a few rooms extra so you can stay over. The German countryside, lush pasture with rolling wooded terrain, no question where the meat came from free of chemicals. Village of Ramstein, forests and gently rolling hills of the Schwarzwald, late 70s.
Okay, self indulgence of reliving travel.
I live in Merida, Mexico, and I love it. $1000 USD per month would be really difficult even if you own your home and have solar panels like I do. Costs rose quickly during the pandemic and haven’t come back down. You also need 3-4x that in monthly income to get a visa.
Yeah MX is discouraging ''poor'' immigrants and encouraging wealth, that will come back and bite them in the azz. If you can get the RNE that is a good deal
Portugal ONLY requires about $800 income for their D7 visa, why would anyone go to MX ?
Thank you for sharing your experience @DenLD!
$4000 a month to live in Mexico? Nah
I have been to Romania 15 times and plan to move there early next year.
Also JohnnyFD was so much slimmer in your Bulgaria clip.
I think he caught long covid some time ago and dropped a LOT of weight.
Bangladesh is a nice place to retire for under $1000 per month. The cost of living is low, and the climate is warm and pleasant year-round. Food is delicious and people are very friendly. There are plenty of cultural attractions and activities, as well as excellent healthcare facilities. English is widely spoken, making it easy to get by in this vibrant country.
Bulgaria is amazing, Plovdiv is my favorite and Bansko has a Nomad fest in summer.
Plovdiv has a really cool vibe! Hot in summer though 😅
You Are Living The Dream 😎🏝️Thank You For Creating This Content
Thank you, Dave!
No she is not living the dream with a 1000$ budget
experiences are possibly more satisfying …
@@lazerlabmusic and you assume that why?! obviously she is!!
Great video! Is that possible you could do a summary for your whole year travel and total cost? Thank you!
Great idea, Cindy! I have a video about how to budget for living abroad coming soon and will try to incorporate this :)
Your self made you have to be so proud of your accomplishments, you live the life most people would love to live. Great video, keep up the fantastic work. Have fun.
Thank you, Dave! ❤
I am saving this for my future self. Can’t go now but one day. So tired of how much it costs in US to live. I have no mortgage nor car payment, make 60k/yr in a smaller town in Florida and struggle!
You can do it! 💪 Save to your watch later list for when you’re ready 😊
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I would add Ecuador to your list. I met dozens of Americans living there from smaller towns such as Cotacachi and Vilcabamba to medium cities such as Cuenca to larger cities like Quito. All raved about the affordability and friendliness of the people.
Unfortunately the surge of violent crimes has forced many expats to leave Ecuador.
Lived along the coast of Ecuador for 7 years Curia,Cadeate & Olon, left 3 years ago. In those 3 years the cost of living in EC has risen substantially. My friends many of whom live in GYE and more rural areas speak of the changes that have takin place economically. Still possible to live on a $1,000 a month? Yes but as many places at this price range you will live a basic and a somewhat frugal lifestyle.
What blows my mind is how AFFORDABLE internet connection is in these other countries that is as good or better than the US. Bulgaria is a place I have my eye on for a minute! Definitely going to make concrete plans to visit.
I pay 20€ for 500mb simetrical fiber in Madrid, 2€ extra for a 3gb simcard.
@@mbwahaha WHAT!? 500mb is at least $100 but usually more in the US.
The internet in the U.S. is such a rip off!
Perhaps a video on countries where you would live on $2000 a month? $1000 a month can be a little tight even in Bansko or Tbilisi.
What about Ecuador, Panama and the. Dominion Republic?
I live in Puerto Vallarta and I do not think it is possible to live here on $1,000/mo without having close to zero expendable income. It would be a type of subsistence living.
your comment is valid and proper. it is.
this is mostly click bait. 75%. i lived exPAT for 14yrs. retired military. been all over the world. 56yoa now.
sorry..as you might know IF you want to live in a rural town, 80% of the time local food, fish head soup, turn off you AC half of the day.
kristian is like a great US lawyer and clinton: technically, technically you can do it.
i currently live reasonable comfortable in peru near miraflores. $1850 per month.
no rock star, reasonable.
sorry..throw this click bait story of $1000 right out the door here and elsewhere.
PV is a bit more expensive than other places in Mexico but it’s lovely there!
@@TravelingwithKristin Hey Kristin: Yes, expensive if you plant yourself with other ExPats, either tourists or year long residents. Why? Bc if you hang with them, it brings your costs way up! Even in PV, it is really easy to find housing (even whole houses) for $275 if you live where the people who work for the expats
Do you think PV is a good place to move w/a family of 4? We currently live in the Bay Area CA & it’s getting way too expensive to live here. I have 2 girls 10 & 11 & have thought about PV. Any advice would be appreciated
@@SILIVA0331 Hey, pardon me if you weren't seeking advice even from me: Here is mine: You have to go there. You have to visit at least once or twice or with the girls? It is really dramatic change, not just the money. I worked (and lived) at an orphanage for a year before I bought my home in Mexico. I got a huge value for waiting. At least 50% better than just buying some place without careful on the ground search and talking to everyone in sight. If you hang out in PV? with English only speakers? Great. your costs will soar and never come down. You won't make the decisions you need to make and you will leave ... sooner not later. Even where I live, I could be with other white people, but why? I live where I am treated the best and wanted. With natives who love me and protect me like family.
Some of these places are a little different for a black man. At least in my experience. With that said I will have to check out Bulgaria
I used to visit Prague 🇵🇭 but recently I switched to Tbilisi 🇬🇪 since it is cheaper and feasible 🥹 However, both capitals are friendly and beautiful 💖
Prague is lovely as well!
I haven't been to Georgia yet, but I spent about a week in a Prague hotel in 2022. Not that cheap staying in hotels, but I like to be mobile.
You are displaying Filipino flag 🇵🇭 not a Czech one 🇨🇿.
Prague is not that cheap anymore.
If you go to inland Andalucía Spain you can easily live on $1,000 a month. I've been here for years and it gets better n better. Winters are ideal, summers are hot. Rent for a large nice apartment is $350 a month. Food is good and cheap. I even have a car and travel everywhere on the excellent roads. Restaurants can be cheap or expensive as you like.
Thanks for sharing @marrlena947!
If you happen to finally come to Romania this summer, let me know; I'll buy you a coffee and let you know some places to go while you're here. After that I may not be around though--probably leaving by mid-August. I have Romanian-American friends who can give you good recommendations all over the country as well.
Thank you! I'll let you know when I'm going there :)
Did you find much English in Romania. I'm mostly interested in Bucharest. Thank you.
@@danielrichards9783 good to learn the lingo if u live there. Many younger folk speak english i hear
Would love to see a video of Scotland and the surrounding areas..
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It’s high on my list! I wanted to go last year but ran out of time
Nice list. I'd love to live in a lot of these places. I was just in Argentina in December. Cheap. Great food. Very friendly people. I've been studying Spanish and it was a little different there. Overall, this seems like a good choice.
Yes the accent is hard to get used to over there but it’s worth it 😊
Careful, my friend was drugged & robbed there.
Thanks! I’d love to meet you😃, travel with you would be great!
Wow thank you for the support, Johny! Nice to meet you! 💛💛💛
Johnny. maybe we could meet up? Where are u headed man?
Just a heads up - the image of Cordoba you used is from Cordoba, Spain not Cordoba argentina :D
Thanks for what you shared at 7:20 re: if it's that online, in person you can get cheaper. As someone who always gets a lower cost apartment than market rate, it's really "boots on the ground" and ask, and you can find places wehre folks are just like "yeah this is what we charge, it's lower but we want good people"
Yes nothing replaces going in person
Vietnam is the best, most affordable and convenient country I ever visited hands down. It's modernized and everything too
I someone likes tropical climate...
I need to go there!
Air quality?
@@A_Bunch_of_Savages Variable, but most cities OK when compared with Thailand, Myanmar, etc.
I've lived in Bulgaria and Vietnam. Agreed that Vietnam is miles ahead of BG which is expensive, low quality and unfriendly.
i could be charmed by colombia byt i prefer moving to spain. in some are, life is not that expensive in spain, especially if you're not looking after the biggest cities. i double thinked about this, and i think mall city in a rich country always provides more confort and security than capital in poor countries, for not a lot more spendings. nowadays lot of small towsn has fiber internet. when i talk about small town i mean about 100 000 citizens, +/- 25 000. it's not that small neither so you can have big gym clubs, big hospital, all the necessary confort, without the cost of the capitals. the main problem is the cities with the best climate are always the most expensive ones. you shouldn't pay for the sun but it's a privilege to be in a sunny place.
I liked the Johnny cameo! :)
Me too, it was a surprise 😊
@@JohnnyFDyou’re famous! 😃
Thanks Kev! I had to go in the archives for Bulgaria clips 😊 How are you?
@@TravelingwithKristin Im doing well. Just got to Bangkok. Spending a 2 months here, 2 months in Malaysia and then 3 months in the Philippines! Hope you are doing well!
All of them are wonderful places. Thanks, Kristin.
I thought Serbia had gone up in price? I would hsve around 900 gbp per month maximum.
They are! I hope you get to visit some
I don’t know how you managed to do this video exactly 23:23 Kristin together it ads up to 10 !!! 😊 How about India and places like Goa have you been there?
Great video Kristin. 'If only I weren't in my 70's'!!!!!!
This is geared to those that are digital nomads not to those with digital pacemakers
And so what? I'm in my 60s... that's when life just begins!
We'll show those bloodless digital nomads where the devil gets his beer.
@@wapa171If you keep looking, find your "tribe" partly among 30+ too. I came across young people here, software engineers and such, who do DIY like backyard gardening, preserve the veg, make sourdough, all help and learn from each other.
Yes, their lives have much more physical activity, lots of travel, hiking, some raising a small child. Then they text with photo of, we're in the mountains, we're at this craft brewery
! and I'm included. I grow Giant Japanese Timber Bamboo for these crazy 100° summers, it takes over so a younger friend with corded chainsaw, reciprocating saw, etc. cut paths in the Grove. Seeing the harvested culms as a resource, he cut them to length recalling another friend needed a beast of an arbor for heavy vining crops to climb. My late husband had lumber r you know how a garage & big workshop ckollect stuff, lol. Cleared space for plans in that building,, he designed and built a catio for a friend with three cats, no fenced yard. Photo on my phone, makes me smile 😊
Hi. I started my YT journey last month. Your words helped me make a decision to retire early. I want document my 5 year journey to my own financial independence so other can learn and have hope they can do it too! Thank you for your videos and sharing your life! I can’t wait to document my International Journey!
What do you do to afford to live that lifestyle? If you don’t mind sharing?
@@shaduwy I am an Interior Designer. Been doing it for 24 years. Love my job, but I know the time will quickly arrive when it’s time to move on. 🙏🏽 Be well and Happy!
Can confirm Bulgaria is underrated. Nice people, great food, lovely landscapes. A bit rough around the edges. Also. very economical.
Totally agree! 💗
Excellent Channel. Adding a couple of your recommendations to my Wandering List. I like doing 1 week visits for a few countries and then picking out the 2-3 I really enjoyed and doubling back for a month. Liked and Subscribed.
Thank you so much for your kind words and support @The-Contractor! I'm glad you found the recommendations helpful. Happy travels, and thanks for subscribing!
I was a little surprised to see Johnny FD eating with you in Bulgaria. Cool guy with good content of his own.
Haha i was just as surprised to be honest. 😆
Hey.. I used to see his Ukraine videos.. where is he now?
Haha yes little cameo from Johnny! We traveled together quite a bit in 2018-2019 before the pandemic
@@JohnnyFD I will never forget that meal - so good!
Was that when she went to Bansko and didn't know he was also there living in the same apt block? Couple years back...
Anyway I think Turkey is also a great pleace for living. I have an apartment in Alanya, the property market there has a break down now, you can rent 100 sq apt with pool, 500 meter from the beach for 500 €....The market is full with properties... now it really worth to get there
Turkey is nice! I’d like to explore more of the country beyond Istanbul
Hi, a few clarifications.
1. The name of the country is Turkiye, Turkey or turkey it's 🦃
2. Turkiye it's a big country with many options.
3. It has recently been inundated by Russians and Ukrainians, and previously by Syrian refugees, so in some parts the rents have increased etc.
Take care.
@@lorenk.775 if you want to make me correct, then pls check what is the really correct word... : Türkiye 😘
@@antoscsaba3606 yes, except there is no ü in english, so in english it's Turkiye.
anyway, whether there are those 2 dots on top of u or not doesn't really make a difference.
🙂🙂
@@lorenk.775 ok dont worry I am not a grammar-naci 😅
Interesting video. I wonder if you think it'd be useful to make a video about specificly waterfront properties, where in the world they are cheaper and more usable in your experience. (maybe in europe theyre cheap in the winter but expensive in the summer, ive seen that in the south of spain where i'm from)
Not sure if it's something ppl who think a lot about budget optimise for, i assume the super cheap prices in beach towns are in regular neighborhoods and that ppl prioritize cheap rent then walk to the beach but im home a ton so im curious about where a consistent sea view would be most attainable.
Thanks for the idea! I’ll add it to my list 😊
02:05 that food in Bulgaria was fantastic! I miss that country. 🇧🇬
Nice cameo. What year was this?🤔
@@andgainingspeed summer 2018
That was such a good trip. We need a reunion!
Nice to see you, JohnnyFD!
@@Lawman212 Yes, good to see the great man again. Made my day.
How is the handicapped accessibility and accommodation in these places? I'm in a wheelchair; I'd like to be abroad, but it's a no-go if I can't get around.
My retirement budget is almost twice this, thank God. Most of these places resonate with me (even though I've never been to any of them), but I prefer a warmer climate. Even so, I like the idea of Georgia, Bali, and all of Latin America. Romania and Serbia would be in the running too. Thanks so much for uploading this video. 😃
With $2k per month you have a lot of options!
Thank you so much for this. Currently in Chiang Mai but Europe and Central America are calling my name ❤️ Romania and Mexico seem really nice
That sounds like an exciting plan! Chiang Mai must be wonderful. Enjoy your travels! ❤️
The Azores Portugal, Belize, Brazil, Equador
my school i worked for vipkid has gone to crap thx to the CCP... my monthly budget was 1k and lived in greece hungary serbia mexico peru
matt. what is CCP?
@@TheBlueskyson chinese communist party
You completely overlooked the Philippines. I'm currently in Baguio City, whch has year round temperatures of 72 +/- 10 degrees F. English is widely spoken and cost of living extremely reasonable. If it's not on your list maybe you should visit and assess it,
Kristin's map does not include the PI? For me, I don't PI there especially of their treatment of land ownership by foreigners. I am glad for your success!! Hope you continue and live your best dreams ever.
Philippines has 50% higher COL than Thailand and Vietnam, but significantly worse food, and significantly worse internet, transportation, and medical infrastructure. I have moved to Cebu 1 year ago. I travel frequently for fun within PH and internationally.
$1000 a month spend is POVERTY for a foreigner trying to live on that in PH. Vietnam and Thailand it's completely possible.
@@wanderingdoc5075 thanks for this info.
I live in Angeles. We spend $4,000 a month.
@vividhaiku What?! Do you live in some mega mansion with private guards and service people?!
one can live well with just $1,000 or even less per month almost anywhere in Philippines!
Please do a video on Romania!
I definitely will 😊 (more than one)
Thailand: You can easily extend the visa on arrival in the immigration offices
Stop lying to these people! You need 2K to live a normal life in ANY of those countries.
TY my friend. you are one of the few that have spoken the truth here.
these naive folks "thank you kristian--i am leaving tomorrow for peru with my life savings of $5000 and will live happy ever after".
this channel is a good case of typical YT click bait.
this is mostly click bait. 75%. i lived exPAT for 14yrs. retired military. been all over the world. 56yoa now.
sorry..as you might know IF you want to live in a rural town, 80% of the time local food, fish head soup, turn off you AC half of the day.
kristian is like a great US lawyer and clinton: technically, technically you can do it.
i currently live reasonable comfortable in peru near miraflores. $1850 per month.
no rock star, reasonable.
sorry..throw this click bait story of $1000 right out the door here and elsewhere.
here is the "truth": kristian will make so much coin off of YT in a few years of selling "$1000 per month" BS story she will retired somewhere and have like a $10,000 a month budget.
sorry, kristian--my extensive 14yrs have taught me different. may the analytics, like and click be with you and your channel.
It depends on what you mean by “normal life.” I’ve lived in many of these as a tourist for $3,000 a month but also for less than $1,000 if I lived like a local, cooked, stayed a long time and got a local apartment, etc.
@@JohnnyFD I got it man I've lived expat for almost two decades.
yes technically legally possibly you can do this in a city in a country possibly in a few cities the world is a huge place.
In many of the more known as EXPAT places.. Peru Philippines Thailand Ecuador Mexico and on and on.
that budget will get old and it's simply not realistic you would be living on the much lower end unless you're in a rural city or you're in an expat city living a very modest life.
then after 2 or 3 months that modest life will get old.. then you will spend more money or go home.
then what is expat "budget" for a 25-year-old is not expat for 55 or 65 year old.
The bottom line is YT sites are for profit revenue sites. kristin pulls you in with a vaguely, possible budget so you click she makes revenue.
then you subscribe she makes revenue and ratings.. more money for her and YT site.
then she sells a consulting business which I have no idea how much she charges for what she does.. I do not know I could utterly care less.
these websites are businesses that have to hook you in...not valid information on how to travel or live in the world for $1,000 a month.
low numbers.. are there.. not to provide valid accurate information.
bud, believe what you want think what you want I just request please do not.. communicate to me again your comment simply is not valid or accurate.
write to Kristin on this website and she'll make more money and talk to you and sell you this budget.
Love the actual cities you mentioned!
Glad you love the cities I mentioned! 💛
*A lot of people come to Malaysia too.......*Welcome to Malaysia truly Asia good food, people beautiful beach, skyscrapers & others, Msian likes to lepak Mamak drink Teh Tarik Jom joining Malaysian 🇲🇾💙🧡♥️💙🇲🇾*
Can you make a video about which websites you can use to find apartments online overseas?
Yes I have one here! ua-cam.com/video/gQ87f0ZyzFI/v-deo.html
The biggest negative with Thailand is its overly complicated and stupid Visa system. WOW it is so frustratingly bad!
I'm glad you mentioned Eastern Europe. I've visited there and I like it. I was thinking in order to live there for $1000 per month you would have to live in some small town in the middle of nowhere. Nope. I see that Sarandë is right on the coast.
The problem with Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia is like you mention, the time zone difference.
I was delighted to see you mention Argentina. I like what I see about that country and didn't realize it was so affordable. It would make for a great place to visit in the winter time.
Glad it was helpful, Bill! Living part-time in both Eastern Europe and Argentina would make for a nice life!
B.A. is an amazing buzzing town.
Come to Tapovan. Tapovan is vibe and Rishikesh is life. Yoga and meditation capital of the world.
I’d love to visit there! Rishikesh comes highly recommended
KRISTIN
CAN YOU DO one video on all the BEST WARM places to live cheaply that have WARM beach water ?
I believe ALL of the MED water is COLD by my standards coming from Florida- 50-65f, prefer 70f and higher
The water in the Algarve, Italy, Spain or Greece is NOT WARM
Yeah we know about Costa Rica and MX, Belize ?
Hi there, thanks for the recommendation! I’ll add this to my list
Since you don't exactly rank only the countries you've visited, you may want to consider the Philippines, too. You may want to visit the Philippines, too.
I have been there and enjoyed my stay but I didn't feel like it was my forever home :)
@@TravelingwithKristin From watching you, though, I never thought you'd stay in one place for very long. I remember when you vlogged about coming home to Florida (I was there too at the time) and then you moved on again (like I have also moved again). Long term, I am setting my sights on Spain but I don't know where specifically in Spain.
Excellent video. Well balanced approach to both the pros and cons. Very informative even picked up at least one country I hadn't seriously considered but will now! Thanks!
Thanks Chip! Great to hear 😊
You are looking so radiant - the move from your time in Costa Rica magnifies you ! I feel that you are on the right path for you. Thank you for sharing your incredibly amazing videos. !!!!! 🐞🌹🌺🌱🌷🌺
Love Nicaraght. Most affordable than the rest and safer!!! Two coasts! Lived here since 2005!
Another very informative video. Just FYI, Puebla is much larger than Oaxaca if we're talking about the cities themselves. Another benefit of Puebla is ready access (2 hour bus ride) to Mexico City International Airport.
Thanks David! Good point - I must have mixed them up. Puebla feels like a small town to me somehow! Maybe just the downtown area I was in. But I like that it’s close to the city
Great video and great country. Panama has tons of non-expat communities still very safe and close to major cities where you can rent a full hose for less than 200 USD. If your style is more “local” and do with locals do, I think that Panama has a lot to offer. Again, non-expats places.
With only $1100 per month from Social Security to live on, this video has been most helpful. I just hope that these gems don't become Californicated and thus unaffordable to locals and expats alike. Besides Facebook, what other forums can you recommend to make contact with local expat communities? Once again, many thanks for your help, Kristin. Most appreciated.
Yeah, the Balkan countries are definitely an option for inexpensive, pleasant living. I have CRO citizenship, but Croatia is much more expensive these days than the other neighboring countries that you mention due to recent mass tourism, so I would not select it to live long term. I'm traveling to the region this summer and plan to check out Albania and Montenegro as options due to their proximity to the Adriatic and affordable living. I speak some Croatian, so I think I could get by in terms of communication. Great video btw.
The cost of living in Croatia has gone up a lot in recent years, that's for sure. Tourism and joining the Schengen probably had an impact. Sounds like you have a great trip planned for this summer! Make sure to visit Lake Skadarar in Montenegro/Albania: ua-cam.com/video/5ht824Pk0UQ/v-deo.html
@@TravelingwithKristin Will definitely try to make it over there! If I have time, I also might go over to Cyprus to visit a friend. They enjoy it there quite a bit. That could be another living option as it's also affordable and high on the quality of life scale, what with the fantastic weather and all.
Mexico, per my experience 1000USD don't go too far
That’s a really low budget for Mexico these days.
Any of those countries your living like a rat on $1000.
@@GlimpseInParadise a relaxed rat at least no rat race
Sardegna. Cheapest place in Italy. Remote but gorgeous gorgeous beaches
Isn’t that island expensive? I’ve heard the Abruzzo region is the most affordable.
@@mikem3789 no it’s extremely cheap. An entire family can live off of 1000 euros a month.
And they don't speak any English
I mean I’m fluent in Italian so that isn’t a problem for me
And Peru is also very cheap!
Excellent content! There are a few places here I had not considered. Your years of travel and global experiences are a valuable resource for us.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I visited Romania several months ago, and I fell in love with it. I’m going again later this year for 40 days. I’m planning to move there eventually.
how was the weather Johnny?
Awesome video Kristin 🌟
Thank you for your updates 💫
You are so welcome!
Awesome!! Thank you!🥰
Great video and great country. Panama has tons of non-expat communities still very safe and close to major cities where you can rent a full hose for less than 200 USD. If your style is more “local” and do with locals do, I think that Panama has a lot to offer. Again, non-expats places.
Mexico now has efile for Americans and Canadians, its longer then 90 days, mine was dated 5/1/24 to 10/28/24
This is a great channel! 😉
I lived in Asia for about 4 years as a Teacher.
I lived in Japan, Taiwan, and 2 years in Thailand.
I'm considering going back to Asia. Most likely back to Thailand
or Vietnam. I may go back to teach but am also interested in becoming
a digital nomad. However, it does seem tough to secure nomad gigs.
I been considering something in EdTech or Education? Perhaps you
have some suggestions? Thanks
Canggu: I only seen people waiting in line in front of Copenhagen cafe... never had problem with it, there's literally thousands of restaurants in the area😄
Must be good food ;)
@@TravelingwithKristin "trendy"😮💨
You have a friendly personality and a kind heart🌹
Thank you! 💗
According to the US Travel Advisory, Argentina has been at Level 1 (exercise normal precautions) for years!!! So, no need to worry!
Thailand is safe if you know the places to avoid like the girly bars in Patpong in Bangkok. One door keeper grabbed me and tried to get me seated but I firmly told him I wasn't interested. One madame in my half sober state coming from a music bar "persuaded," me to come in. Big mistake. I was forced to pay a lot just for one drink. There are now tourist police in the area where you can complain those incidents. Despite those two minor bad experiences I still love Thailand.
Numerous US people are seriously considering the Philippines in many videos - both young and old ! -- From what I can tell almost any budget can be had there - where I have seen Americans loving the people and the place. Many varied lifestyles are available and everybody speaks English with many islands and places to pick from ! Happy folks mostly - both locals and expats. -- Another cheap and surprisingly popular country is Cambodia. > More than 250,000 US citizens have moved there this past decade - and is an up & coming country ! English is also widely used more so than in many countries in eastern europe ? -- Comfortable $800 -- $1000 / mo. budgets are often reported in both countries ! A 3 year tourist visa can be renewed repeatedly in the Philippines cheaply. An over 55 retirement visa in Cambodia costs $180/year and no (BS) visa runs or costly financial requirements like in Thailand ! - - - Hope this helps some people looking for a better place than "Biden's America" with his inflationary policies !!!!!!!! ( sidewalks are getting crowded with tents )
These places and choices seem strange to me. Cambodia? Okay it's cheap now what. If you're a white guy in the midst of 99.99% Asian people with a completely different language and culture I don't get what the allure is. That seems to me to be isolating and alienating to remove yourself from a Eurocentric Anglo culture to a completely Asian one. Interesting for a vacation but to live? Another point that I never seen mentioned on these travelogue videos is what if you're not attracted to the primary demographic in that country. Let's say you're in Cambodia or Thailand and guess what almost everybody there is Asian. Let's say you're a single male just using that as an example and are attracted only to blonde haired blue-eyed women then what? These are not silly and supercilious considerations. They're very real. Choosing a place questions like this have to be asked the cultural chasm, the ethnic chasm and very simple but relevant questions such as attraction. Wouldn't it be better if you want to leave America to go to let's say a place such as Manchester England where your own demographic is prevalent as well as your own language along with an ethnic and cultural affinity and commonality.
Philippines is coming in a video I’m sharing next weekend. It’s lovely but not a place I would personally live, which is what this video was about 😊
@@edmundmcgrath213 Simply put, not everyone is attracted to the same thing you are, or me..If someones primary motive for relocation is romance then by all means, go where you are attracted to. However, many people find learning new cultures and integrating into them very enriching to their own life. It isn't always about finding a mate. And even if it is, many find beauty in all cultures. And , probably more importantly, someone that balances their life out in a more meaningful way. Personally, I think every country I've been to I have seen many beautiful women, from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds . Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right ? In the end, there isn't a right or wrong way , if England is your thing, great!. If Cambodia, great! As far as feeling alienated and isolalated, it is the exact opposite for me. Everyone is different, but it might be worth your time to go somewhere that challenges you, to try to understand another culture, and to try to appreciate them. Not compare them, just accept them. You don't know what's possible till you try.
@@edmundmcgrath213 Some 250,000 US expats have moved to 'Cambodia' in the past decade ! -- ( You need SWEDEN for the blondes. ) -- Young digital nomads teachers and retired over 55 Americans were attracted to the low cost of living the warm weather all year and many super friendly English speaking locals. Many other countries are represented with expats from Australia New Zealand many from several European countries all speaking English. -- The USD is even accepted + menus & road signs are in English !!! 🤔 You need to do more homework - or just move to Sweden.
@@KB3TLE well I don't really need to do research to know that I'm not going to be comfortable in any Asian country or African country or Muslim country but thanks for the tip anyway. I get that is cheap in Vietnam and the Philippines and Cambodia and the weather is nice but it's also nice in Florida and southern Texas as well so what's the point. In my thinking if you're going to go to southeast Asia want to go a little further and then up in Australia in beautiful Brisbane which is a first world country where there is at least a strong semblance of cultural affinity and ethnic commonality. If that's not your thing that's fine but for me personally I prefer to be around my own ethnic groups not entirely but let's say 90% rather than the other way around. I know you mentioned Sweden in your response but I can tell you that that might not be the best of choices today there were 1 million Africans Middle Eastern Muslims that have come in and drastically change the demographics but also crying as out of control. The Netherlands, Denmark, northern England, i.e. Manchester, Russia, Estonia, Albania, Croatia, Poland,.… I think for someone looking for a change of pace and to get out of the US the transition is simply much easier if you go to a European primarily English-speaking country. I would choose northern England right off the bat and then my second choices would be countries such as the Netherlands. Eastern Europe is coming on strong in Russia has by far the most beautiful women in the world that is of course if you are attracted to solely fair skinned blue-eyed girls with European features. There's nothing wrong with that by the way as there's nothing wrong with being attracted to Asians. It just seems strange to me that's all. I can't believe there are 250,000 American ex-pats in Cambodia. That's seems to me to be an incredibly high number maybe 250,000 ex-pats from all around the world but I doubt the US that would make up close to 1% of the US population and I don't believe that. I still say for most that are looking to get out of the US which is a good idea going to a nation with the least amount of cultural shock though all countries will have some degree of it, is the safest bet and the one that would make at least most people more comfortable. Also I've been to the Philippines not Cambodia but the heat and humidity is absolutely oppressive so if your idea of good weather is 96° in human then have at it but Mediterranean climates which average 70° with low humidity I think are most preferred by humans physiologically
I went to Bali last year for 2 months.. we end up renting an extremely bare bones Airbnb cuz there was four of us it was $1,000 for the month.. Plus you pay for your own electricity which was like another $120 for the month The kitchen had no cooking anything in it we had to actually ask for stuff so we could cook our own food.. because eating out in chengu is extremely expensive unless you're eating at a local restaurant and there's only so many local restaurants because chengu is now taken over by tourism.. I would say it's almost impossible to be under $1,000 now in Chang you.
3:35 The language is difficult indeed. If you know one of the Slavic languages then you will be able to communicate with all the people from the eastern side as they all are similar, like dialects, and the root is the slavonik language. For me the main issue would be that when they understand that you earn more from the average then they would charge you a bit more. That's why is good when someone asks 'what is your occupation' to answer some average profession as a cook, or a driver etc.
I know 0 about living and traveling internationally, how easy do you think it is to live abroad for a year or two as a family of 4, coming from America? And this is probably a dumb question, but if we moved to Portugal for example, are we able to go and visit other countries? Like if we wanted to go to Italy or up to Scotland? Are there rules regarding that?
Hi Miriam, as a family you could travel on tourist visas if you moved around for a year. For example, you may be able to stay in the UK for up to 180 days and 90 in the Schengen Zone, which includes Portugal, and you can travel in and out. I talk about the Schengen more in this video: ua-cam.com/video/PaqdzdQnhr0/v-deo.htmlsi=BAiJbP-s5wjPFfUC
@@TravelingwithKristin thank you!
Im very allured by the one year tourist visa. Visa runs when I lived in India were brutal.
Very good video, Kristin.
Thank you!
Great tips Kris! Tks
Glad you liked it!
Very nice suggestions, inputs and guides. Very worthwhile to follow
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found the suggestions helpful.
Thank you for the great video, Krristin!!!
You are so welcome, Christian!
this is marketing click bait to make $ off of YT. they (kristian) has to put a low low LOW ball number to pull the reader into her marketing and analytics numbers.
i have lived 14yrs ex pat in SA and Asia. many nations. IF you want to live bare bones. limited AC, limited western food...maybe live NOT in an expat city (rural) than go with the plan in the video.
peru and other nation eat local, local food each day (and it is good) it will get old. you will walk past Friday's and Chili's and pull out your CC and bust this BS $1000 budget, trust me.
medical insurance..about $275 a month. varies on age, health, policy ect. that is 25% of this budget..gone on that.
she is making $ to really retire somewhere via YT videos. and when she does she will NOT be only spending $1000 a month folks.
I wouldnt live anywhere that i cant easily communicate with the locals. Awkward would not feel comfortable other than a short visit.
Really enjoy your videos Kristen. You captivate the beauty and charm of Traveling! Thank you for bringing us these videos and keep up the great work. Chow! your friends @TravelingDojo
Thank you so much for your kind words and support! I'm thrilled you enjoy the videos. 😊 Keep exploring with TravelingDojo!