Tag: cost of living
8 posts tagged "cost of living".
The amount of money required to maintain a given standard of living in a particular place — and a key variable in how soon and how cheaply freedom can be bought. Because expenses, not income, set the bar for financial independence, lowering them through frugality compounds the power of passive investing. On this blog it links closely to geoarbitrage — relocating to a cheaper place to stretch the same savings — and to the minimalism that keeps spending lean. Mastering the cost of living converts a modest net worth into outsized optionality.
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Life of Paisa: The Cost of Living in Medellín, Colombia
When you measure cost of living against quality of life, Medellín is a bargain. Here's my report on spending six months in the city.
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2019 Spending Breakdown: The Year of Becoming a Fancy Bitch
After tracking all my expenses, I calculate that my lifestyle has inflated by 1.25x this year. Honestly... I’m kind of into it.
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A Fistful of Dong: The Cost of Living in Da Nang, Vietnam
The sleepy beach town of Da Nang is an underappreciated gem, but its star seems to be on the rise. Here's what all the fuss is about...
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Living on $10,000 a Year: Attempt #2
Once again, I’ve got an entire year’s worth of spending data spread out in front of me.So, how’d I do this time?
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Bali on a Budget: Living on Less Than $800 a Month
After four trips in as many years, I’ve got enough spending data for a detailed breakdown on the delightfully low cost of living that Bali has to offer.
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Living On Less Than $10,000 a Year
One of my 2017 goals was to try and maintain a flâneur lifestyle while living on less than $10,000.
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Chiang Mai on the Cheap: Living on Less Than $500 a Month
Even after six months, I'm still gobsmacked by how cheap Chiang Mai is. Here's my full cost-of-living breakdown, with savings tips for every category.
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What Does $8 Buy You in Thailand? A Day in the Life
The northern Thai city of Chiang Mai is becoming my home base in between adventures. It’s charming, it’s beautiful, and it’s cheap as chips.
