Cost of Living
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Living in Belgrade for €1,000 a Month: Real Cost of Living
Can you actually live comfortably in Belgrade on €1,000 a month? That was one of the questions I wanted to answer for myself while spending time in the Serbian capital. I wasn’t looking for a backpacker budget where I would stay in the cheapest room, cook every meal and avoid doing anything fun. At the…
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Cost of Living in Montenegro: My Real Expat Budget
Can you really live comfortably in Montenegro for around €1,100 a month? After spending some time living in Montenegro, I wanted to find out what everyday life actually costs here. Not a backpacker budget, and not a luxury lifestyle either. Just a realistic monthly budget for someone who wants a comfortable apartment, good food, regular…
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Expat Life in Yerevan for $900 a Month: Real Cost of Living Guide
Can you build a comfortable life in Yerevan, Armenia on around $900 a month? After spending quite a bit of time living in Armenia’s capital, I can confidently say that the answer is yes, but it depends on the lifestyle you’re looking for. This isn’t a backpacker budget and it certainly isn’t luxury living either.…
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Living in Tbilisi, Georgia for $900 a Month: Real Cost of Living Guide for Expats
Over the past few years, I’ve spent quite a lot of time living in Tbilisi, Georgia, and one question I get asked all the time is: Can you actually live comfortably in Tbilisi on around $900 a month? The short answer is yes, but the more interesting question is what kind of lifestyle that budget…
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Shanghai on a Budget: Expat Life, Prices & Essential Apps
Shanghai is one of the largest, busiest, and most futuristic cities in the world. It’s a place where futuristic skyscrapers, AI powered technology, and cashless payments have become part of everyday life. At the same time, it’s also a city where many of the apps most of us rely on, like Google, Gmail, Instagram, and…
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Living in Nha Trang for $700 a Month: My Real Cost of Living Breakdown
I spent a full month living in Nha Trang as an expat, and honestly, it completely changed my opinion of the city. I had been here twice before, but I didn’t really like it back then. It felt too touristy, too chaotic, and I never imagined I would stay longer than a few days. But…
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Chiang Mai Cost of Living: What $700 a Month Really Gets You
If you’ve ever wondered what kind of lifestyle you can realistically get in Thailand for under $700 a month, the cost of living in Chiang Mai might surprise you. It’s one of the few places where this kind of budget is not just possible, but actually quite comfortable. When I first arrived, I had the…
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Food in Da Nang: What I Eat Daily (And How Much It Really Costs)
I’ll be honest. Food is one of the main reasons I keep coming back to Da Nang. Vietnamese cuisine is easily one of my favorites in the world. And living here makes it almost impossible not to fall into a routine of eating out all the time. Not because I have to. But because it…
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Where to Stay in Da Nang: How I Find Affordable Apartments (Without Overpaying)
When I arrived, my first surprise was the rent in Da Nang. It felt a bit strange, because visually the city looks like a tropical version of Miami. Modern buildings, a long beach, cafés everywhere. But at the same time, it is still Vietnam, so you naturally expect everything to be cheap. The reality is…
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Da Nang Cost of Living: My Real Monthly Expenses ($700 Life)
I spend a few months every year in Da Nang, and over time it has become one of my main bases in Southeast Asia. One of the most common questions I get is about the Da Nang cost of living and how much you actually need to live here comfortably. You will find plenty of…