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Re: Ask HN: Where can I live off 1k USD per month?

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Post by snicky »

41209 wrote: post #511
m9731526 wrote: post #445

Come to Taiwan. My rent per month is about 336USD (live alone), I spend about 400USD per month on foods, and that's because I'm too lazy to eat out that I basically Ubereat everyday. (If you choose Taipei, the cost would be a bit higher, The point to live in Taipei is the convenience and it's more approachable to newcomers) There's a lot foreigners in Taiwan, so it won't be much trouble to blend in I guess. We have a…

Great I was actually thinking Kaohsiung. How is it for an English speaker ? I really just want some place quiet and cheap

People are helpful in general and will try to talk with you, but their English will most likely be on a poor level. It's much easier to get around if you know at least a little Mandarin.

Also, it's a total opposite of "some place quiet" :) All the major Taiwanese cities are very densely populated, busy and loud.

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Post by amznbyebyebye »

nishnik wrote: post #96

You can live in almost any city in India for less than 1k USD per month. In Bangalore (Tier-1 City), rent for a 1-bed-hall-kitchen apartment will be around 200 USD. Add 10 USD per month for high speed internet. Another 100 USD per month for a dedicated maid and cook. Add 200 USD for all kind of grocery. That will be around 500 USD per month of living expenses. You can live in Varkala/Goa (if you love beaches) and Dha…

Which cities have the best weather and are safest? I’ve thought about relocating as an American born indian (abcd as the natives call it..)

Re: Ask HN: Where can I live off 1k USD per month?

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Post by isbvhodnvemrwvn »

pelasaco wrote: post #464
randycupertino wrote: post #431

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Generally most people over ~35-40yo won't speak English as it wasn't added to school curriculum until after the fall of the Soviet block.

People over ~50-60yo maybe. 35-40 yo, spent not more than 10 years under Soviet control. Add to that, that Poles live quite often abroad and a lot of them spent years in Ireland/UK. We have even numbers to support that https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_English-s... ... Poland in the top 20.

There's ability to speak English, and willingness to speak English in a professional setting - a doctor with no professional training might refuse to use English just in case they misunderstand something. Same with officials (who if they knew English well in the first place, would work in a corporation of some sort).

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Post by brewdad »

busterarm wrote: post #307
FabHK wrote: post #157

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Just for the record, I don't think that South Korea is particularly cheap. As OP demonstrates, one can live there for USD 1000/month, but that really holds for most countries. While the US is in the top 5% in terms of nominal GDP per capita, South Korea is in the top 15%. For cheap, yet comfortable and safe, I'd aim around the median, eg Indonesia or Georgia. ETA: Nomadlist suggests €1,925/mo for Seoul, €1,530/mo for…

Give Busan some consideration.

Just avoid the taking the train there. [1]

[1] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5700672/

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Post by exikyut »

coderintherye wrote: post #294
rich_sasha wrote: post #59

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As a Pole myself, I’d add two things: it is generally a lovely country, lots of beautiful countryside etc. Less “spectacular”, more “cozy” etc. People are a bit uncertain of new things (eg foreigners in a new town) but generally warm and helpful eventually. That said, I’d you’re not white and straight, small towns could be very unwelcoming, from people staring, to telling you to go, to physical violence. Rare but tru…

The locals did stare at us funny when we didn't put ketchup on our pizza, but then we stared back cause why would someone do such a thing.

As someone who has never done this before, *I'm* now wondering why someone *wouldn't* do such a thing :D that sounds awesome

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Post by Jensson »

javajosh wrote: post #444
shrimpx wrote: post #393

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Really? American culture, architecture, and infrastructure is pretty uniform. I've been to all those places except Bar Harbor and I'd agree maybe Taos/Northern NM stands out due to deep and influential indigenous history. But even there you have to kind of seek out those differences because in town it's stores, restaurants, food, music, etc., that you can largely find anywhere else in the US.

That may be true in suburbia strip-mall hell. But the cities are much older, and more distinct. No-one would ever mistake New Orleans for Los Angeles. (Although you could be forgiven for mistaking Berlin in the summer for LA).

I can't tell the difference between New Orleans or Los Angeles if you look at the places where people live. Both are typical American with exposed power line poles, big roads everywhere and just single family homes. A few landmarks might be different but if you go a mile from the city centre then it is all the same. Berlin isn't anything like that, you'd never mistake it for an American city.

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Post by Dracophoenix »

devops000 wrote: post #57

Southern Italy. You can live in a small but beautiful village in the south (e.g Sicily) or any seaside village during autumn/winter. If you like mountains you have to go north (Dolomites) but it’s harder to find a small village for 1k/month in winter. Obviously living in big city like Milan or Rome costs around 1500-2000€/month for living.

How do Turin and Genova compare?

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Post by dmarlow »

jeroenhd wrote: post #292

Assuming you're American, be aware that you might still need to pay some taxes to the US despite living abroad (as long as you're a citizen). Many countries have set up their tax law to make sure you don't get taxed twice because of the USA's weird tax laws, but it's worth taking into account!

Isn't the first 100k tax free?

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Post by pelasaco »

EL_Loco wrote: post #510
pelasaco wrote: post #139

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With 850 euros, you don't live well in Portugal.. you survive. Disclosure: I live part-time there and I love it.

Do you have a family, by any chance? I've been thinking about moving to Portugal, some smaller town but not too far from Porto or Lisbon, but I don't really know how much a family would need. (I have a wife and 2 kids)

I have family, but they are based in Germany, but everything depends IMO if your kids are able to speak Portuguese or not. That for sure would impact your budget for education. Living in Setubal/Almada, you can plan a 700-800 euro/month rent, 300-500 for supermarket, 100-300 transportation and then education in case your kids need a private school. The costs with transport may vary if you have to commute daily to Lisbon, if you use car or not and etc.

Re: Ask HN: Where can I live off 1k USD per month?

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Post by Dracophoenix »

koilke wrote: post #287

Tokyo, you can find a decent apartment for around $600(cheaper alternatives exist) in the centre. Then maybe around $100 for utilities and the rest for food and entertainment(considering that you cook on your own). For housing market: https://www.homes.co.jp/chintai/tokyo/map/

How decent is "decent"? 80sqm?
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