Retire here on $500 Month Overseas

[@VagabondAwake]

The written form off the above report: vagabondbuddha.com/living-on-1000-month-social-security-overseas/ How Dan Finds Perfect Apartments Overseas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqu0koeijatgZ68 Playlist: Guests Sharing $1000 Month Overseas For each interview, make sure to adjust for inflation based on when any video was recorded: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaC8o6ahgqiMjNE 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗥oad Map to Freedom Overseas (Retire Overseas Course)☆★☆ vagabondbuddha.com/courses/the-retire-overseas-course/ 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 $$$ 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀e vagabondbuddha.com/courses/the-hobby-income-course/ 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗘-𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞→ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/ 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲☆★☆ vagabondbuddha.com/ Health Insurance I Bought (Free ebook, Video, Agent, not affiliate link): vagabondbuddha.com/expat-health-insurance-ebook/ What kinds of risks are you taking if you move overseas? vagabondbuddha.com/our-liability-disclaimer-the-risk-is-on-you/

[@ianpatrick23]

Your first tip about getting off the Internet to find the best rents makes so much sense

[@YogaBlissDance]

HELLO I live in the US on way below "average" and I NEVER look for housing inthe usual places...there are often low cost housing but rarely would they ADVERTISE...Often it's folks who care that you are nice, steady, and easy tenant!! TRY word of mouth and looking for actual signs on housing...

[@mjs2402]

i live totally fine on 700 a month in siem reap, cambodia. no regrets at all.

[@infour44]

Very tempting. I’ve lived and worked in SE Asia but not visited Cambodia. Is Siem Reap a respectable place to live; those ‘places’ in Thailand etc. are anathema to me.

[@mjs2402]

@ siem reap really is wonderful. tons of restaurants with fresh delicious affordable food ( read, $1.50 - $3.00) on the lower end. my rent is $100 a month. angkor wat of course is right here. people are very friendly. i honestly love it.

[@mjs2402]

@ side note: there is no friendlier visa for those over 55. you pay your $280 a year or whatever, and you are golden.

[@jnsa9454]

That's amazing. Please share more details (if you can) about monthly budget. Are you on a pension or living off investments?

[@The_Macaroon]

@@mjs2402 would love to hear more about it, do you post anywhere?

[@randominsights1012]

Dan - long time subscriber. This is one of your best videos ever - so full of helpful (and correct!) info! Great job!

[@BoldlyExplore]

True teachers are crazy! 😂. My mom could not stop teaching…35 yrs in schools, 22 years teaching GED and sewing. This lady reminds me of my mom. Lovely difference maker ❤

[@Nuggetsjourney044]

When your guest Larry says "that's life, people are just living life I couldn't agree more Dan, that's what I live about all of south east Asia

[@shea5702]

Love all of your videos, so informative.

[@dovoso5685]

Looks like All these guys are healthy and fit. This is Very important when you try to live on a small budget.

[@VagabondAwake]

True. It is circular too. When you love your life, you have more energy, you use more energy, and your body gets healthier. My friends in the USA are all looking 10 years older than me. People spend too much time in their head in "Western Countries." Not enough time experiencing life.

[@65sneaky]

Im getting close to leaving the Uk, Ive limitedish funds, these vids are really helping me thru the process. Thank you so much Dan. Invaluable work. I so need the very simple life for my soul.

[@VagabondAwake]

Happy to help!

[@destinationsroadslesstraveled]

P.S. Sorry, forgot to mention my rent is about $100 a month the highest I have ever paid here. Every place I found I did by wandering or asking the locals. I only live where there are zero to very few foreigners. Never booked any hotel or rental online. I did it the old style walking.

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi @destinationsroadslesstraveled, Would you like to be a guest start on one of my videos? Here is an example guest star video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4SwkGWgdqhnrJY Your interview could be just your voice or we could do a zoom call showing your face. If you would like to be a guest star and share your story please leave a personal message here: vagabondbuddha.com/contact/ Thank you for your comment. The detail of your comment makes this real for people. If you have a business, service, or KZbin channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan

[@quinnrivera5075]

There is a pretty good Mexican restaurant in Phnom Penh. Right along the river there. Where all the tourists are. Myself and another friend. Both of us Mexican American , were pleasantly surprised at how good it was. It was pricey for Cambodia. But it was very tasty. Couldn’t find anything close to decent Mexican food in Thailand. But I did lose 40 pounds living there.

[@nomadjim]

I went to that Mexican restaurant twice while I was in PP. The food was really tasty. Going on Taco Tuesday made it more affordable.

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi @quinnrivera5075, Would you like to be a guest start on one of my videos? Here is an example guest star video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4SwkGWgdqhnrJY Your interview could be just your voice or we could do a zoom call showing your face. If you would like to be a guest star and share your story please leave a personal message here: vagabondbuddha.com/contact/ Thank you for your comment. The detail of your comment makes this real for people. If you have a business, service, or KZbin channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan

[@johnnyserratt6176]

Thanks Dan.

[@YogaBlissDance]

I knew there was a reason I like your channel! You are common sense wehre others are just clueless! I live in the US on way below "average" and I NEVER look for housing in the usual places...there are often low cost housing but rarely would they ADVERTISE...Often it's folks who care that you are nice, steady, and easy tenant!! TRY word of mouth and looking for actual signs on housing... The 65 year old guy looks great- youthful vibe.

[@VagabondAwake]

Well said! Yes, Tim in Mexico is a hoot. Love talking to him.

[@tompaulathesenioritinerant367]

Great information.

[@philsummers9931]

Another great vid Dan. Thank you.

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@VietnamSteve]

Love this content, you had me at pile of money ✅

[@michaeltakayama8415]

The only comfort food which I regularly crave is McDonald's Big Mac, french fries & a Coke - quite possibly the most widely exported & available American food in the world. Always tastes the same & often cheaper overseas than it is in the US. :)

[@Kevin-et5zs]

Nice video, thank you for the great tips! After living in Chile for a few months, I went to Peru, and saw a Burger King in Lima---so I had to get a cheeseburger, and it tasted great! Otherwise I cooked at home, and took the metro or walked to get to places. When I moved back to states, I kept away from fast food and cooked, and walked instead of getting another car. Using the techniques in your video, I stay under $800 a month in the US, so certainly it can be done in Asia for less!

[@VagabondAwake]

Yes, I do it too when I am in the USA. But the problem is when you need to go across town outside your walkable neighborhood. Public Transportation is a joke in many US cities. :-)

[@Kevin-et5zs]

@@VagabondAwake Exactly right, but thank "Bob" for Uber! It's still cheaper than car ownership, insurance, registration, etc.

[@Kevin-et5zs]

@@natalias8305 Yup.

[@paullunkes8383]

Do the amounts include periodic “companionship “ fees, usually incurred on an hourly basis? Just trying to get the “all in” cost…

[@helena20000]

😂

[@VagabondAwake]

These are all romantic men. I am pretty sure they prefer to authentically charm their lovers into their beds.

[@henryaxe1]

Gosh, I’m not a newbie at the living elsewhere caper, but this video shows some great ideas!

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad it was helpful!

[@destinationsroadslesstraveled]

I have been told numerous times over the years that I must live alone in a old wood shack in Isan with no running water having a miserable life. Your typical Thai survives on $400 or less a month and often that is a family of four. My overall monthly average with now family of three is still about the same between a low of $400 USD a month but on the average about $650 a month. I am able to eat well , have a home about 400 feet from the ocean , all needed expenses paid. In America I would be one of the millions joining the homeless . I have no insurance which I believe is a total waste of money when you are older. Have you checked the costs of insurance in Thailand lately and what little it offers? Here I am happy overall and ok. That is all that matters.

[@Avacadofrommexicoyeah]

I would be scared to not have at least evacuation insurance if I had an accident or other sudden medical event. Do you pay out of pocket for dental care and routine bloodwork, etc.?

[@destinationsroadslesstraveled]

@@Avacadofrommexicoyeah Yes no problem.

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi @destinationsroadslesstraveled, Would you like to be a guest start on one of my videos? Here is an example guest star video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4SwkGWgdqhnrJY Your interview could be just your voice or we could do a zoom call showing your face. If you would like to be a guest star and share your story please leave a personal message here: vagabondbuddha.com/contact/ Thank you for your comment. The detail of your comment makes this real for people. If you have a business, service, or KZbin channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan

[@Avacadofrommexicoyeah]

@@destinationsroadslesstraveled I watched a little bit of your train videos, but it was late and I had to get to bed. Thank you for your content! I am confused though, as Isan, Thailand, is not near the ocean. My husband would much prefer beaches in Thailand, as we have been there and love Thai food, Thai silk. We went to see the boxing; I am not such a fan of that or any boxing, but he will rarely watch it. Central America would not work for my husband with the food alone and Nicaragua is what we could afford and they have a huge trash issue, but that could be better in ten years or so. How is litter where you live or Thailand in general, and does the govt pay for mosquito spraying? Thanks

[@Avacadofrommexicoyeah]

Oh. I see. What I gather after re-reading is that you live near the ocean, not Isan, but that people assumed that, for your budget, you were living in an area with more poverty like Isan. The province contributes decently to the GDP, but the bulk of govt spending goes to Bangkok. Unfair

[@ufuksenol2005]

Don't simply retire from something; have something to retire to. Start saving, keep saving, and stick to investments. Everyone should have BTC in their portfolio.

[@VagabondAwake]

I prefer to invest in things that provide value in the market.

[@Eonwe]

​@@VagabondAwakea superior monetary good like Bitcoin provides immense value because of its intrinsic properties: immutable, transportable, verifiable, fungible, scarce, resistant to seizure, resistant to censorship. Bitcoin is a permissionless communication system with a native asset that protects the holder from monetary debasement. Digital scarcity is a once-in-a-species invention.

[@Nuggetsjourney44]

Hi Dan

[@keithwhitehead3841]

Hello Dan great vlog where do i find the the list of creators in this episode?

[@VagabondAwake]

They are not all creators, but here is the $1000 or less per month playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXbJpZynbMR5hc0

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

Agreed. Airbnb, VRBO, etc., are hit or miss at best. Too often the reviews are not truthful and the places are not as acceptable as advertised. Word of mouth or renting from local landlords is often preferable. How does one reply to offline rental offers if one can’t communicate in the native language?

[@VagabondAwake]

Text Google translate

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

A colossal thanks, Dan for this inspiring video. Most grateful for your encouragement and support.

[@tingtong5898]

Live within your means is good advice. Live below your means is better advice. Love you work Dan I had a disagreement about Brazil with you but we are not all the same. Please remember not all your viewers are American. Thanks mate

[@ronnyb9416]

There are *LOTS* of video's about slumming it while living overseas. I understand that some people are short of cash and need to find other ways to live. What we have found is this: if you are poor in the USA or the EU, you will be poor in any other country you decide to live in. Things in the new country will be overlooked, like getting a high quality health care plan or living in a nice apartment (let's say with a washer so you don't do your clothes in the sink). Observations in our travels and actually spending years living overseas show that even in low cost countries, there is a need for $2,000 or even a bit more to be living a quality life.

[@YogaBlissDance]

Not true for everyone. I know folks who live cheaper than "normal" in other countries, they don't expect amenities that the average American may think is a "must."

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi @ronnyb9416, Many ex-pats live on 5 to 10 times the average wage in foreign countries, others do not need so much money. It is about finding the best place for you based upon your available resources at retirement and preparing properly for the lifestyle you require. At this link, I share my observations on this topic after watching the different kinds of ex-pats living overseas for the last 17+ years. This report is on my webpage: vagabondbuddha.com/why-most-people-do-not-retire-cheap-overseas/ Thanks for commenting @ronnyb9416, Dan

[@kam_abroad]

I spend about $3k in the Philippines to live a fairly basic western life. Can't imagine living on $500 in any middle income country that I have been to.

[@athomas9661]

@@kam_abroad You are living a Western life, that's why. If you want to duplicate life in the Wesyt, you'll pay. But frankly, why leave the West? People are "exporting" a life then often complains when the country fails to live up to their expectations.

[@mrbHanoi]

Busy now Share later how I reduce housing, food, transportation, travel and medical expenses as an expat for 37 years while accummulating over 1 million in assets.

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi @mrbHanoi, Would you like to be a guest start on one of my videos? Here is an example guest star video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4SwkGWgdqhnrJY Your interview could be just your voice or we could do a zoom call showing your face. If you would like to be a guest star and share your story please leave a personal message here: vagabondbuddha.com/contact/ Thank you for your comment. The detail of your comment makes this real for people. If you have a business, service, or KZbin channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan

[@monkeybar88]

Do you have a video about establishing banking and transferring funds. I have enough funds but don't understand how to access them from abroad be it Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico or Philippines. I could probably dig further down the rabbit hole. Thanks

[@VagabondAwake]

I cover that sort of stuff in my free eBook and you can also google "Vagabond Buddha International Banking Mistakes."

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

Look into getting a Charles Schwab bank account. Zero ATM fees.

[@cmeds1993]

I would move little to no money overseas. Get a good international credit union with no ATM fees and use cash like the locals in these countries. Once you are more established, maybe open a local bank account but it is not needed in years of being over here.

[@stanleysalters1195]

Very good video. I gotta hurry up and save up for 4 years. So i can move to the Philippines. America is way too expensive and ripping us off.

[@Will67267]

Doable but the question, is it comfortable? Is it living your best retirement years or just surviving?

[@VagabondAwake]

That is up to the individual based upon what resources they have and what they want out of life.. :-)

[@Avacadofrommexicoyeah]

I saw your vid about Lake Atitlan a few months ago and thought it could be a good fit for me, but was reading today about the algae blooms, pollution from boats, sewage, runoff from pesticides and fertilizers, people throwing their garbage into the lake, and people getting rashes after swimming in it. So, I feel like your videos focus on the up sides, while ignoring reality.

[@VagabondAwake]

Watch our videos from there. We swam, waterskied and loved that lake. If the reports you are reading are true, we sure didn't see or feel it. Nothing in life is forever tough, not even life itself.

[@Circuit7Active]

After seeing how bad dengue fever is, I have ruled out ever going to SE Asia. That had been my dream, but at 71, I just can't see doing it now.

[@TimeToTravel-u2x]

Living life in fear is worse than dengue.....

[@Circuit7Active]

@@TimeToTravel-u2x True, so I'll move to a country with no dengue fever, like the Czech Republic or Bulgaria. Prague is wonderful.

[@unknownquantity4440]

@@TimeToTravel-u2x THIS. In the US, we have these mosquito borne diseases surging at times: Chikungunya, Dengue, equine encephalitis, Malaria plasmodium, St. Louis encephalitis, West Nile, Yellow fever, Zika, equine encephalitis. And let's not forget the tick borne diseases such as lime disease. Guess this guy should rule out living on planet earth.

[@TimeToTravel-u2x]

@Circuit7Active lol...not to be a Debbie Downer but you'll find a reason for those countries too...at 71, your time to move was 10yrs ago...

[@Circuit7Active]

@@TimeToTravel-u2x Already lived in Prague 7 years ago...Never too late

[@globoliver9697]

The Vietnam guy is widely incomprehensible, and the "host video" sound is very poor in general..

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@SolaineDespins]

Retirement is now more difficult than it was in the past. I've been saving for a long time instead of investing, and right now I only have about $400K. considering all the inflation, I'm thinking of investing in stocks, i don't just have idea on market strategies.

[@Diane-c7b]

At a point like this, when the pressure is already on you to retire, its best recommended you seek the services of an advisor, as this allows you make smarter investing decisions.

[@Griffinguardian]

Please can you leave the info of your lnvestment advsor here? I’m in dire need for one

[@VilladsGoguen]

Her track record looks really good from what I found online. I'll take a chance and see how it goes. Thanks for the info

[@VagabondAwake]

Warning everyone. When you see a string of messages like this that end up recommending a single investment advisor that multiple people in the message stream have all used to retire early using their advice. I would not trust this myself. In such odd situations there may be scams going on. Get your investment advice from real people you know not someone that you hear about on the internet. No offense to anyone who made comments here that is telling a real story or is offering honest advice. But this pattern of behavior where multiple people just seem to show up on the same youtube video and recommend the same person because they are all rich now, from that single persons advice, just seems like BS to me. I am not even saying this is BS, there is an off chance possibility that someone here is telling a real story. I am just saying the behavior seems so out of the ordinary statistically speaking, that I would never send money to someone like this without very critical consideration and proof. I have blocked anyone that leaves a whatsap or other contact numbers or emails on here. If another one shows up on any of my videos before I read the comments, I don't suggest you trust them without speaking to your lawyer or accountant. Best of luck to everyone. Dan

[@GuitarJams-zs7yf]

If you’re on a tight budget of $1500 or less per month, I suggest staying in your home country and continuing your work.

[@nala3038]

Explain please

[@Fat_Old_Bald]

Why would you suggest that? Seems counterproductive to me. I stayed a month in Thailand for 960 US dollars. 320 was beer out of the 960. So was partying like a rock star. 3 bedroom 2 bath house, Took girl friend on a week vacation. The 960 included 2 round trip plane tickets. 15 dollars was the electric bill, internet was 21 dollars, water and garbage were less then 10 bucks, Phone is less the 20. I self insure. Super Fresh quality food every meal. I could never achieve that quality of life in the US for that price. By the way that was 2 or more people. Yes I did learn to calm it down. The body can not take that amount of alcohol on a daily basis. Now only pay 100 US for 1 bedroom 1 bath House. Phone ,internet ,water, garbage, electric about same. I have added a visa, insurance, vehicle to my costs, as well as paying off some of girlfriends debt and still can stay under a 1000 US including beer. Once I got boots on the ground and realized what MY costs were, I retired 3 years earlier then planned.

[@theself-helpconnection3731]

Not true!

[@mauimixer6040]

Sounds more like a reason to move, not stay, unless your home isn't in any western countries. I'm sure it cheaper in Gaza right now anyway. 😮

[@RawDogTV]

Nonsensical comment

[@monkeybar88]

Do you have a video about establishing banking and transferring funds. I have enough funds but don't understand how to access them from abroad be it Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico or Philippines. I could probably dig further down the rabbit hole. Thanks

[@mayaimani7679]

@@monkeybar88 Wise bank

[@nala3038]

Charles Schwab

[@dazSav]

Get amWise account…can transfer and hold in loads of currencies and a great exchange rate…cheers Daz

[@YogaBlissDance]

Wise is an app.

[@VagabondAwake]

I cover that sort of stuff in my free eBook and you can also google "Vagabond Buddha International Banking Mistakes."