I Live Better In Thailand Than I Did In The U.S. – Here’s How Much It Costs | Relocated

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Jesse Schoberg, 41, relocated to Bangkok, Thailand at the beginning of 2022. He has been living and working abroad since 2008. He currently makes about $230,000 a year as the co-founder and CEO of a blogging software company.

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I Live Better In Thailand Than I Did In The U.S. – Here’s How Much It Costs | Relocated

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35 COMMENTS

  1. He'd spend less with the same lifestyle in Berlin…
    This guy is probably getting ripped off left and right, on top of buying a lot of imported food and drinks. Why live in Thailand if you're not going to eat the local food.

  2. This man is rich af, he could basically live anywhere. I need a video of a normal person moving to Thailand, not mr six figure income talking about how luxurious and cheap it is there. lol

  3. It's a lovely country. But it's hot. Really hot. Keep that in mind you like winter or cool temperatures. If you're American you must realize that it is a very different legal system. You do not have all of our constitutional protections. Sure, you think you're law abiding and avoid trouble but you never know what can happen. Make sure you're acquainted with Thailand's criminal and civil laws.

  4. 41 myself, have visited Thailand twice myself and countless other countries outside of North America and Europe, and so ready to retire early and live abroad on what I have saved in 401k, Roth IRA, stocks, crypto, and liquid. Jesse is engaging in 'extravagant' means based on his figures and cost, I promise you a life abroad is achievable for much less, and is close to as enjoyable as he's described it. Now that my kids are moved out of my home (one college and one in assisted living), I'm constantly pushing my wife to consider doing something similar to this, as I am too over the 'stresses' of living in the United States. Congrats to you Jesse, and all those that have achieved such a desired life (domestic or abroad, I'm no hater).

  5. People need to realize that you can do this on far less and it'll feel like earning as much as he actually makes. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if you save up what he makes in a few years being over there because it's that cheap to live there.

  6. Haha no single guy needs $8000 a month to live here. If you have $3000 you are better than fine. I have a big pension and large rental income from years as a corporate attorney – about $15000 a month. We live in Hua Hin and live large on about $5000 as a family of 3 and owning 3 pool villas outright. I can’t possibly spend anything close to what I make here.

  7. Living off $8K USD a month and eating street food is overkill in Thailand! $8K USD in Thailand is similar to living off $15K USD per month in the US because it's 45% cheaper in Thailand compared to the US. One can live very well with only $3K USD per month in Bangkok! You will not suffer with that amount.

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