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Hey all, travel reminder that living abroad comfortably(rent, groceries, utilities, data/wifi) costs ~$500 a month in most countries and up to $1000 a month in the rest
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bitofarambler crazypeople.online bitofarambler@crazypeople.online
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hey there! Living abroad is a very attainable goal and comfortable lifestyle.

tldr is get a passport, get any remote job for 10-15 hours a week, move to one of the $500 countries, rest, recuperate, live.

Take it from there without financial pressure weighing you down; build up passive income, get access to better healthcare, great food, world wonders and innumerable other benefits.

If you are an English speaker, you have immediate access to thousands of teaching jobs that pay anywhere from $2000-10000 USD per month.

FAQs are in the community sidebar and feel free to ask any other questions about living abroad in the comments, messages, or this community.

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Zephyr sh.itjust.works Zephyr@sh.itjust.works
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Yup although one should understand they may be helping to gentrify the location for locals and one should definitely be aware of the culture and political conflicts in a country. Not so fun to show up and be met with extreme xenophobia or a political uprising. Like showing up in South Africa right now may be not good or like almost any country during elections / transitions of power.

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bitofarambler Moderator bitofarambler@crazypeople.online
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Yup although one should understand they may be helping to gentrify the location for locals and one should definitely be aware of the culture and political conflicts in a country. Not so fun to show up and be met with extreme xenophobia or a political uprising. Like showing up in South Africa right now may be not good or like almost any country during elections / transitions of power.

Good points.

Being respectful is important and it certainly pays not to move to dangerous areas, risks easily mitigated with research and awareness.

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RyanDownyJr lemmy.world RyanDownyJr@lemmy.world
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bitofarambler Moderator bitofarambler@crazypeople.online
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It is important to be mindful while traveling, not fearful.

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HootinNHollerin lemmy.dbzer0.com HootinNHollerin@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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bitofarambler Moderator bitofarambler@crazypeople.online
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Potential pitfalls shouldn't stop anyone from taking control of their life in the here and now.

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HootinNHollerin lemmy.dbzer0.com HootinNHollerin@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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Potential pitfalls shouldn't stop anyone from taking control of their life in the here and now.
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bitofarambler Moderator bitofarambler@crazypeople.online
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Private equity groups are already very damaging; a good reason to live in a country where civil and economic rights are better protected.

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HootinNHollerin lemmy.dbzer0.com HootinNHollerin@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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Private equity groups are already very damaging; a good reason to live in a country where civil and economic rights are better protected.
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bitofarambler Moderator bitofarambler@crazypeople.online
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I am strict about removing misinformation because this community is a valuable resource and will only remain so if the information provided continues to be accurate and correct.

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