What Does It Cost To Live In
This is a collection of guest posts from people living in various places around the world describing what it costs to live in the places they call home:
Africa
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Asia
What Does it Cost to Live on Boracay Island, Philippines for a Month?
I often see cost on Boracay Island being mentioned as expensive by people online. But they're they're mostly misinformed. Because yes, you can spend a lot if you want, but the island doesn't have to be expensive at all - Boracay caters to every budget. And to prove it...
Visiting Tips for Hong Kong
Why Visit Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of my favourite places in the world and if I could afford to live here (have you seen the cost of rent here? ) then I would but, alas that's just a pipe dream but there are ways to stay here and enjoy everything that's on offer and...
What Does it Cost to Live for a Month in Penang
We recently made the big plunge – our family of 4 relocated from Melbourne, Australia to Penang, Malaysia. Our primary motivation for this move was lifestyle – we wanted more free time. We basically hoped that by living somewhere substantially cheaper than Australia...
What does it Cost to Live in Chiang Mai, Thailand for a Month
I get a lot of people asking me to be more specific about the cost of living in Chiang Mai and what is the average monthly cost being in Chiang Mai as a retired expat. Again, as I pointed out in post about how I afford my life, the way I do things may seem...
Australia
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Europe
Monthly Cost of Living in Spain
Why We Chose To Live in Spain Why We Love Living In Almunecar San Cristobal It Isn't Just About the Cost of Living in Spain - It Is The Lifestyle Almuñécar is located on the southern coast of Spain in the Granada province. It is a small city with a population of about...
Cost of Living in Wroclaw Poland
Perhaps Wroclaw most accurately reflects the average cost of living in Poland. More affordable than Kraków or Warsaw, see what Wroclaw has to offer!
What does it Cost to Live for a Month on Sardinia
Sunset Over Cagliari Sardinia Why Move To Sardinia I love traveling, but I believe that there is no such place as home. I am from Cagliari, the beautiful capital of Sardinia, the second biggest island in the Mediterranean. It is a lovely historic city, where the...
Cost of Living in Antwerp, Belgium
Thinking about making a move to Belgium but unsure about the cost of living in Antwerp? Look here to get a rundown of it all by a local!
Cost of Living in Portugal
Cost of Housing in Portugal Our Home In Portugal Naturally, housing is a major factor in the cost of living in Portugal. We are retired and live in a four-bedroom house near the sea on Portugal’s Silver Coast, just a one-hour drive north of Lisbon. For us, having...
Cost of Living in Romania
Bucharest - Smârdan Street - (CC) Stefan Jurcă What is the cost of living in Romania? I was born and raised in Bucharest, so living here was more a natural consequence of my life than a real choice. I just chose not to move! I got so used to staying here so that...
Cost of Living in Leeds Per Month
Leeds is a vibrant city packed full of culture and history in West Yorkshire. It's a Mecca for Art, music, and theatregoers and has a wealth of museums to cater for all. Luckily, the cost of living in Leeds is much more affordable than London or other cultural...
Cost of Living in Cardiff, Wales
Cardiff Bay - Photo by Andrius Arbaciauskas Croeso i Caerdydd! (Welcome to Cardiff!) Cardiff – the second smallest capital city in the UK is the most multicultural, modern and vibrant city in Wales. Despite only having 357 thousand residents (not even top 10 in the...
What Does it Cost to Live for a Month in Dublin, Ireland (2022)
Why We Live in Dublin Honestly, if you ask a Dubliner what does it cost for a month to live in Dublin, they will more than likely say it’s too expensive. Yet, even though it’s expensive, it’s hard not to love it. It’s a fun, vibrant, multicultural city and, no doubt...
Cost to Live in Timisoara, One of the Cheapest Places to Live in Europe
Timișoara, Romania Park (Photo Courtesy of Jay Meistrich) What is it Like to Live in Timișoara, Romania Romania is famous for Transylvania, for Dracula, and not much else, but this is one Eastern European country that deserves a little more consideration....
North America
What Does it Cost to Live for a Month in Honolulu
The unreal view over Makapu’u Beach on the windward side of Oahu, Hawaii When people found out that I work and live in Honolulu, Hawaii, they usually say, “Wow…I wish I could do that! Must be great to constantly be around the beaches, surf, hikes, and beautiful things...
What Does it Cost to Live for a Month in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is definitely famous for its Pacific Coast, not its Caribbean one. Why is that? Because one is more know and touristy than the other one. Puerto Viejo has developed a lot in the last decade and it’s now a place you don’t want to miss. The beaches are...
What Does it Cost to Live for a Month in Hanalei, Hawaii
Cost to Live for a Month in Hanalei, Hawaii Hanalei Bay Rainbow The first time we visited Hanalei, we were smitten. This infatuation led to scheming about how we were going to manage to live full time on the beautiful North Shore of Kaua'i. What would be the cost to...
What Does it Cost to Live for a Month in Anchorage, Alaska
To be honest: I only live in Alaska during the summer months. Even I am sure Alaska has its beauty during the winter and the Northern Lights are one of the most magical things I have seen, I move to warmer areas in the winter. I absolutely enjoy the almost 24 hours of...
South America
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Random Thoughts
We should come home from adventures, and perils, and discoveries every day with new experience and character.
– Henry David Thoreau