10 Places I Would Live with $1,000 per Month (or Less)

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Choosing where to live is the foundation of any move abroad! If you're looking to relocate to a new country this year and would like my help, apply for support here: www.travelingwithkristin.com/relocation

[@heather6679]

I applied for relocation support services a few months ago and I never received any communication from the company at all. I was very sad and figured everything out on my own instead.

[@dj-ak2912]

What a gorgeous woman come to Surrey 👍🏻😍

[@jayalexander7763]

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 ☺️

[@truthmatters2049]

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...

[@RM360CR]

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.

[@hectorcyre7664]

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.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Good tip! Thanks Hector

[@BOULDERGEEK]

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.

[@hectorcyre7664]

@@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.

[@spark_6710]

I totally agree w you ! Do the locals do !! 👏👏👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💕💞

[@spark_6710]

​@@hectorcyre7664Wonderful !! Yes,no killings of animals to live ,that's out of a question ! 👍💕

[@DragonKingGaav]

Bulgaria Serbia Albania Georgia Romania Thailand Mexico Argentina Bolivia

[@junzhang2087]

You forgot Turkey which is also very affordable. Better weather and blue Mediterranean Sea.

[@montrealcanada-hf2qc]

Albania is exspensive food no good . Careful

[@jglee6721]

Thanks. If Thailand, then Vietnam should be considered too.

[@annewhelan2437]

What about Cambodia? Siem Reap?

[@arnoldbuenavacz8026]

Latvia

[@benjaminobrien429]

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.

[@IramisandGerry]

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]

What do you do to afford to live that lifestyle? If you don’t mind sharing?

[@IramisandGerry]

@@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!

[@Cesarinaella]

As an lnvesting enthusiast, I often wonder how top level investors are able to become millionaires off investing. . I’ve been sitting on over $545K equity from a home sale and I’m not sure where to go from here, is it a good time to buy into stocks or do I wait for another opportunity?

[@Pamala-p1t]

I think the safest strategy is to diversify investments. Like spreading investments across different asset classes, like bonds, real estate, and international stocks, they can reduce the impact of a market meltdown

[@Mariakevin-d9v]

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[@christainjames]

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[@christainjames]

Just ran an online search on her name and came across her websiite; pretty well educated. thank you for sharing.

[@fastneataverage]

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.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@terryashley4674]

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. 😃

[@TravelingwithKristin]

With $2k per month you have a lot of options!

[@angeronalove5799]

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.

[@edmundmcgrath213]

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.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

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

[@CroisMoi]

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.

[@jorgemoll5994]

All of them are wonderful places. Thanks, Kristin.

[@lbunnygordon1133]

I thought Serbia had gone up in price? I would hsve around 900 gbp per month maximum.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

They are! I hope you get to visit some

[@davidchilton4301]

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.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

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

[@BlissfulDee]

I have been thinking about relocating to Argentina, so I'm glad you mentioned it. BTW, that soft pink looks really great on you. Soft colors really complement a delicate skin tone like yours beautifully!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I'm glad you found the mention of Argentina helpful! And thank you for the lovely compliment on the soft pink. 😊

[@marrlena947]

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.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thanks for sharing @marrlena947!

[@kevinreist7718]

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,

[@timisaac8121]

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.

[@wanderingdoc5075]

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.

[@timisaac8121]

@@wanderingdoc5075 thanks for this info.

[@vividhaiku]

I live in Angeles. We spend $4,000 a month.

[@lorenk.775]

​@@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!

[@asrie1234]

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[@poweredbysoul6630]

New subscriber here:) I got a taste of the travel lifestyle in 2021/2022 when I visited Ukraine and Poland. One of the best experiences of my life, and I’m hoping to do a lot more traveling. This video was really helpful!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Welcome! Oh Poland would be another place I’d probably live with $1k-1,500. I love it there

[@carrief4371]

Thank you for the info!

[@tanyoivanov-personal]

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.

[@wesgraham2262]

Bolivia is inland and landlocked contrary to your pictire of it at the end of this video, but great content. I loved your choices and helpful commentary on each place. Thank you!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you! Yes it’s also landlocked. Maybe it was a shot of the lake?

[@wesgraham2262]

@@TravelingwithKristin 😊 Could be!

[@MrBCWalker01]

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.

[@StreetSmartMillionaire]

Love your videos!! Colombia is so much better than Argentina and Mexico to live but of course Mex food wins by a mile. Surprised you did not mention the 2nd best thing about Thailand being the $10 Thai massage. Enjoy your travels.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you so much for your kind words and insights @StreetSmartMillionaire! 😊

[@HollywoodWil]

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

[@maxf5868]

Mexico, per my experience 1000USD don't go too far

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thailand: You can easily extend the visa on arrival in the immigration offices

[@13Sala13]

You might want to reconsider Bolivia if you've never been there. They are not welcoming to foreigners and they will simply refuse to sell you food and especially gasoline in some of the areas you are recommending.

[@Kevin-et5zs]

Seriously considering going back to Buenos Aires, or nearby! You can usually only get 90 days on a tourist visa, but they don't mind if you border hop and come back. Also, remember that if you use a debit or credit card to take out currency, you will only get pesos, so consider getting a card that you can fund with crypto. Also, Recoleta and Palermo neighborhoods are recommended in BA, for a good reason, although they tend to be more pricey.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I was supposed to go back this April but had to cancel. Stayed in Recoleta last time and this time rented a place in Palermo. Nice spots!

[@kevintaylor1928]

Hello again, Kristin! Once again, you've done a very good job of exposing countries to me that I probably wouldn't have thought of. I'm still currently, and mostly focused on the Boquete area of Panama because of the climate, beauty, and the expats. Plus, because of my health issues, having access to good quality health care. I'm supposed to be taking a guided tour to Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia with GoAhead Tours in October that I'm very excited about. I still think about that beautiful mountain town in Bulgaria you lived in for awhile and I could really see myself living there, but I still gotta get my health issue to a better place before I would consider living in Romania or Bulgaria due to the need for good and cheap healthcare. Have you been to Boquette?

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thanks Kevin - glad it was helpful! I haven't been to Boquete but many of my relocation clients like it.

[@ajfeinman]

Tbilisi Georgia is probably my favorite place in the entire world.

[@GaryAJMartin]

I prefer Batumi, but too hilly for my taste. Still good though.

[@H.1965-s8p]

I'm looking hard at Mexico. So close to the US if you need to get back.

[@yvonneandbeyond]

Congratulations on the Visa!!! I know you’ve been so keen to get one since we met! 🥳💖 easy on that ankle and enjoy that pomalo/laganica coastal life 🌅🫶🏼

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you so much! 🌅🫶🏼💖

[@TravelAdventureswithEricB]

Hello Kristin,great vlog as always.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you!!

[@fredbehr7190]

Have a karmic component to the organization. It can be based on hours of volunteer time accumulated and scalability to receive additional benefits ie; health, an pension

[@XekoMML]

And Peru is also very cheap!

[@LadyBug1967]

Albania is Muslim I believe and I wish you would make a comment in regards to religion and culture if it is applicable as it might be in Albania. Thx

[@FlymanMS]

Thumbnail got me excited ngl.

[@Poplicola08]

Is that @johnnyFD at 2:08? Legend.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Yes it is we go way back :)

[@coopermill1005]

My plan is to retire to Bali this year! Base will be Sanur but plan to travel at least once per month to another island to explore and also to countries in Southeast Asia and Asia as will be a lot cheaper than flying from USA

[@natalias1212]

What year are you talking about? Prices went up in Serbia and rest of Eastern Europe due to war in Ukraine

[@jiaheung4628]

It’s misleading saying Serbia is not in the Schengen zone. It’s not in the EU and no non EU countries are in the Schengen Zone. It’s like saying Thailand isn’t in the Schengen Zone. Both Serbia and Thailand are not in the EU.

[@alexgodeye3031]

Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein are not EU countries. However, they are Schengen.

[@johngretzinger]

Great video! Thanks. What is your opinion of Turkey, re: affordability?

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Hi John, glad you liked it! Turkey is very affordable and I've been there, but I don't see myself living there long-term. I didn't feel at home there, although I like it for a visit kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3OcgaicqbelbKs

[@johngretzinger]

@@TravelingwithKristin Thanks, Kristin. That answers my question.

[@randallwall2745]

I loved this video but wondered why you didn't talk about Cambodia with its easy visas or Columbia?

[@amigosentranables3571]

Me emcantan Kristin es toda una CIUDADANA del MUNDO 🌎👏✨

[@antoscsaba3606]

Hey Kristin, I am from Eastern Europe (Hungary, but keep travelling) but Eastern EU is also not cheap anymore...These countries had a high inflation, prices almost like in Austria 🙄

[@TravelingwithKristin]

😢

[@tiffanysmith8821]

what languages do you speak? which countries do you feel like it would be easy to assimilate into as a English only speaker? thanks!

[@beabeliever9]

I went to Mexico last year and found it wildly expensive

[@alleneverhart4141]

Thanks Kristin - Argentina sounds very interesting. Eastern Europe not so much, not with Putin on the warpath.

[@waitaminute2015]

That's a legitimate fear, but if you are in a nato country that has strong relationship with the US, I don't think I'd worry about that.

[@googleuser2520]

Thanks for listing Argentina! It is so overlooked. I have been living here 10 years already. But , again, our area is overlooked. Everyone thinks Argentina is Buenas Aries, but there is so much more. I live in Mendoza Province. My cost of living per month is only 600 dollars. my internet is 300 mbps fiber optic for 15 dollars, a 2 to 3 bedroom house to rent is 200-300 dollars a month. The climate here is similiar to California and it is the heart of the wine country.

[@vmoses1979]

The chaotic political and economic situation hasn't affected your lifestyle? There must be a lot of issues though in terms of infrastructure issues, poverty etc

[@vmoses1979]

@@JustinCase780 There is no drama unless you work for the Argentine tourist board. This is a place that has been in a sharp downward spiral for years so much so they elected a guy who's gonna radically chabge things. But I guess if you live in a rich isolated bubble it doesn't matter. Much like living in Beverly Hills or some other exclusive bubble in the US.

[@JustinCase780]

@@vmoses1979 Don't be clueless. The original comment was from an ExPat that is obviously living off the the benefiecial exchange rate speaking in dollars.

[@brianciofani4698]

What!! Private health insurance is about $50 a month. Ohmygosh.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

A miracle!

[@mauriciolunagalvan3882]

Colombia is cheap too

[@JWinch42]

Georgia? With Russia threatening it? As an American? No thanks.

[@webwhisper2701]

agree. and the world will be a better safer place when both putin & trump are no longer here

[@williamfrost9910]

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.

[@sharonannelarkin9534]

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.

[@williamfrost9910]

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.

[@agapenotaryservice9989]

Thank you for this 💎!

[@betts12220]

@@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.

[@wanderingdoc5075]

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.

[@GoHabsGo-db7cb]

I'm getting it done in Tbilisi Georgia for $800 a month and I eat out almost every day.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Love to hear it! I’m coming over for a visit 😊

[@Ellary_Rosewood]

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. ❤

[@lbunnygordon1133]

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.

[@ba8898]

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.

[@DragonKingGaav]

Who wants to live in the south?

[@brianbarbour314]

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.

[@Ellary_Rosewood]

@@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.

[@raw-earth-exploits]

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.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Good point! I should have put that as a challenge for living there. I got altitude sickness in Peru near the border of Bolivia

[@BOULDERGEEK]

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.

[@marybrown8905]

You may want to look at Santa Cruz, Bolivia

[@JooseTheNomad]

What about Vietnam? Da Nang is definitely the best place to live under $1000!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I haven’t been there but you’re right it seems very nice and definitely affordable!

[@DenLD]

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.

[@InMyBrz]

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 ?

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you for sharing your experience @DenLD!

[@_JimmyBeGood]

$4000 a month to live in Mexico? Nah

[@pinkiepinkster8395]

What about Ecuador, Panama and the. Dominion Republic?

[@daveuygur]

You Are Living The Dream 😎🏝️Thank You For Creating This Content

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you, Dave!

[@lazerlabmusic]

No she is not living the dream with a 1000$ budget

[@webwhisper2701]

experiences are possibly more satisfying …

[@lorenk.775]

​@@lazerlabmusic and you assume that why?! obviously she is!!

[@kevinslaney486]

South Goa in India would be my choice. Easily rent a nice apartment for $300 a month. Food is very very cheap. Transport is great. The beaches and wildlife is lovely. The people are also lovely and almost everyone speaks English ( handy until you learn the language) and the weather is fabulous for 8 months a year..monsoon lasts 3 months. I think it would be easy to live there long term for probably $750

[@AsusMemopad-us5lk]

Was gonna recommend Nepal with monthly cost estimates in the low 200s usd. But I don’t know it well except to say travel and healthcare are risky.

[@mikestout9588]

What's the visa situation like there? Goa does sound like paradise.

[@kevinslaney486]

@@mikestout9588 visa is very easy and year visa only 75 dollars. 5 year visa also available

[@mark-147]

Also Dharamkot, McLeod Ganj (which is much cheaper than Goa) for good mountain environment. Rishikesh is workable also, with very cheap yoga. Between those two, you are covered for 5 months a year with good weather.

[@davesites]

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.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you, Dave! ❤

[@kyle3497-l3j]

Greetings from Saudi Arabia 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏿🙏🏿🌷🌷🇸🇦🇸🇦

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Greetings!

[@philshallat9043]

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.

[@tailwind12]

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]

PV is a bit more expensive than other places in Mexico but it’s lovely there!

[@timisaac8121]

@@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

[@SILIVA0331]

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

[@timisaac8121]

@@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.

[@Housestationlive]

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.

[@انت-صلي-عالنبي-بس]

I used to visit Prague 🇵🇭 but recently I switched to Tbilisi 🇬🇪 since it is cheaper and feasible 🥹 However, both capitals are friendly and beautiful 💖

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Prague is lovely as well!

[@danielrichards9783]

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.

[@jirislavicek9954]

You are displaying Filipino flag 🇵🇭 not a Czech one 🇨🇿. Prague is not that cheap anymore.

[@AdamGordon1977]

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.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Yes the accent is hard to get used to over there but it’s worth it 😊

[@d.c.127]

Careful, my friend was drugged & robbed there.

[@GlimpseInParadise]

Stop lying to these people! You need 2K to live a normal life in ANY of those countries.

[@tailwind12]

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.

[@JohnnyFD]

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.

[@tailwind12]

@@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.

[@scoobysnax8127]

Can confirm Bulgaria is underrated. Nice people, great food, lovely landscapes. A bit rough around the edges. Also. very economical.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Totally agree! 💗

[@mctaguer]

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.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you! I'll let you know when I'm going there :)

[@danielrichards9783]

Did you find much English in Romania. I'm mostly interested in Bucharest. Thank you.

[@TheBlueskyson]

@@danielrichards9783 good to learn the lingo if u live there. Many younger folk speak english i hear

[@Cindyxinxu]

Great video! Is that possible you could do a summary for your whole year travel and total cost? Thank you!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Great idea, Cindy! I have a video about how to budget for living abroad coming soon and will try to incorporate this :)

[@scottanthonybrecker2873]

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.

[@mattmatthewmatchuu]

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

[@TheBlueskyson]

matt. what is CCP?

[@mattmatthewmatchuu]

@@TheBlueskyson chinese communist party

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I liked the Johnny cameo! :)

[@JohnnyFD]

Me too, it was a surprise 😊

[@TravelingwithKristin]

@@JohnnyFDyou’re famous! 😃

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thanks Kev! I had to go in the archives for Bulgaria clips 😊 How are you?

[@30AndAWakeUp]

@@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!

[@JohnnyFD]

02:05 that food in Bulgaria was fantastic! I miss that country. 🇧🇬

[@andgainingspeed]

Nice cameo. What year was this?🤔

[@TravelingwithKristin]

@@andgainingspeed summer 2018

[@TravelingwithKristin]

That was such a good trip. We need a reunion!

[@Lawman212]

Nice to see you, JohnnyFD!

[@TheBlueskyson]

@@Lawman212 Yes, good to see the great man again. Made my day.

[@YogaBlissDance]

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"

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Yes nothing replaces going in person

[@coscorrodrift]

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.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thanks for the idea! I’ll add it to my list 😊

[@rodrigojds]

Just a heads up - the image of Cordoba you used is from Cordoba, Spain not Cordoba argentina :D

[@estudiantes68]

According to the US Travel Advisory, Argentina has been at Level 1 (exercise normal precautions) for years!!! So, no need to worry!

[@mayaimani7679]

Can you make a video about which websites you can use to find apartments online overseas?

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Yes I have one here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYKbaJlmj96tfKs

[@NDemanuele1]

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

[@lindylee1139]

That’s a really low budget for Mexico these days.

[@GlimpseInParadise]

Any of those countries your living like a rat on $1000.

[@edmundmcgrath213]

@@GlimpseInParadise a relaxed rat at least no rat race

[@JohnDoe-iv7yu]

The biggest negative with Thailand is its overly complicated and stupid Visa system. WOW it is so frustratingly bad!

[@Flagship7]

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.

[@einezcrespo2107]

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.

[@BigEGOs2010]

Bulgarians can tend to be racist towards blacks (especially males) this is actually coming from a Bulgarian lady I know.

[@miriammurray5923]

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?

[@TravelingwithKristin]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpLUla2ahtObqJIsi=BAiJbP-s5wjPFfUC

[@miriammurray5923]

@@TravelingwithKristin thank you!

[@kabrown1970]

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!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You can do it! 💪 Save to your watch later list for when you’re ready 😊

[@jiaheung4628]

Again only Americans can stay in Albania for one year. Maybe most of your viewers are American but again highly misleading as only Americans can stay for one year with passport only.

[@antoscsaba3606]

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

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Turkey is nice! I’d like to explore more of the country beyond Istanbul

[@lorenk.775]

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]

@@lorenk.775 if you want to make me correct, then pls check what is the really correct word... : Türkiye 😘

[@lorenk.775]

@@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. 🙂🙂

[@antoscsaba3606]

@@lorenk.775 ok dont worry I am not a grammar-naci 😅

[@mattobadia]

Sardegna. Cheapest place in Italy. Remote but gorgeous gorgeous beaches

[@mikem3789]

Isn’t that island expensive? I’ve heard the Abruzzo region is the most affordable.

[@mattobadia]

@@mikem3789 no it’s extremely cheap. An entire family can live off of 1000 euros a month.

[@ZONEPRESSLLC]

And they don't speak any English

[@mattobadia]

I mean I’m fluent in Italian so that isn’t a problem for me

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

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.

[@oriseon83]

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?

[@badkeiser]

Come to Tapovan. Tapovan is vibe and Rishikesh is life. Yoga and meditation capital of the world.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I’d love to visit there! Rishikesh comes highly recommended

[@BillGreenAZ]

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.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Glad it was helpful, Bill! Living part-time in both Eastern Europe and Argentina would make for a nice life!

[@TheBlueskyson]

B.A. is an amazing buzzing town.

[@2GringosOnTheGulf]

Great video my friend. 💯 Thanks for sharing your time with us. Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico.🇲🇽✌🏼🥰

[@marnelson9528]

Love Nicaraght. Most affordable than the rest and safer!!! Two coasts! Lived here since 2005!

[@bcwbarb]

I need a video on this topic but living as an expat with my dog. Can it be done?

[@kennnesbitt]

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.

[@YaTanya]

Bulgaria is amazing, Plovdiv is my favorite and Bansko has a Nomad fest in summer.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Plovdiv has a really cool vibe! Hot in summer though 😅

[@svetcovladich9996]

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.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5nXaWVqhdBji7M

[@svetcovladich9996]

@@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.

[@thedopeshow751]

why do i need thai Privilege card? i have a white Privilege card