Quote: (07-23-2016 08:45 AM)Schlep Wrote:
It seems that I have many things to think about. Honestly, I believe I have focused so much of my attention on making my move abroad that I neglected to properly make improvements on my planning of my life when living abroad. My impression was 1,500 a month would be ideal. But, after reading your comments I can see your valuable points. My only experiences have been dating filipinas. As you all know it is very inexpensive going on many dates in the phils. But, in eastern Europe or other asian countries this will ad up quickly. More things to consider.
Excellent move Schlep and in my opinion you nailed the hardest part of living abroad, residual income. Don't sweat $1500, you'll be fine on that in many countries throughout SEA and EE, even in a western European country like Greece you are automatically well above average with that type of income.
In Thailand that type of budget can give you a comfortable lifestyle. Even in Bangkok, by far the best place for girls in Thailand, if you don't live in any of the central areas and keep your rent low which is the key in my opinion, you will be comfortable on that type of budget. In a city like Chiang Mai which actually has a lot of advantages over BK anyway, you can find a modern, furnished 32 -45 m2 apt or condo with kitchen,pool and gym for $200 per month or if you want something bigger a house for $50 more.
The pussy paradise of Vietnam is even cheaper in many areas and you've already been to the Phils. The guys that seem to have a problem with budgets in SEA are the ones that either support their gold digging gf's, have a drinking problem, or cannot cut the umbilical cord to North America, Australasia or Western Europe and insist on eating or buying expensive imported food, and other products from home.