costofliving

Destination Report: Koh Samui (Thailand) – Part Two: Cost of Nomad Living

Our month-long retreat on the serene island of Koh Samui in Thailand was an incredible experience. It’s hard to believe that we were able to revel in the splendor of this tropical paradise for a mere $1,750 USD! We are thrilled to divulge all the details of our expenses and insider tips for maximizing the benefits of slow travel. With a daily budget of just $30 per person, this destination is truly a steal. So, are you ready to explore the depths of our adventure and discover the true cost of living the island life on Koh Samui?

By Mr. Nomad Numbers, ago

Destination Report: Ubud Bali – Part 2: Cost of Nomad Living

Get ready to be blown away by our incredible 4-week adventure in the stunning town of Ubud, Bali. You won’t believe how we managed to soak up all the magic of this paradise for just $1,636 USD! We’re spilling all our secrets, including how we scored amazing deals on accommodation with Airbnb and how we tracked every penny with the ultimate budget tracking app for travelers, Nomad Purse. From mouth-watering food to unforgettable experiences, we’ve got you covered with our budget breakdown and travel tips. With a daily budget of only $28.22 per person, you can’t afford to miss out on this amazing destination. Get ready to pack your bags and start your own incredible adventure in Ubud!

By Mr. Nomad Numbers, ago

Destination Report: Costa Brava (Spain) – Part Two: Cost of Nomad Living

In this post we are taking a deep dive into our budget and how the two of us spent about $2,600 USD for a 4-week stay in Costa Brava, Spain in May of 2022. We picked Costa Brava for the food, the hiking and the proximity to the beach and we had a blast! This is definitely on the higher end of our usual spend but for such a beautiful and popular European holiday destination, it was not bad at all. Are you ready to see our numbers and find out what surprised us the most in Costa Brava?

By Mr. Nomad Numbers, ago

9 months Stuck in Taiwan during the pandemic – Did we break the bank?

We are very grateful for the outstanding work that Taiwan has done to keep all its residents safe during this unprecedented global pandemic and we are also grateful that we as nomads can choose where we want to stay.

In this article, we won’t go over all the wonders of Taiwan that we already covered at length. Instead we will be digging into our expenses in Taiwan – during the pandemic for the past 9 months!

By Mr. Nomad Numbers, ago

Cost of Nomad Living in Taipei during the coronavirus

In this post, we will take a look at our past month of expenses and share what our cost of living in Taipei has been during this pandemic so far. We will also check to see how we are doing towards our new yearly budget goal for 2020 that we recently decreased from $30K to $20K. Are you ready to escape the day to day and take an early look at the cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan?

By Mr. Nomad Numbers, ago

Destination Report: Chiang Mai – Part Two: Cost of Nomad Living

In this week’s blog post, we are now taking a deep dive into our budget and how the two of us spent $1,445 USD during our 34 day stay in Chiang Mai, Thailand in the fall. We picked Chiang Mai as our first stop in our 6 month journey to South East Asia for the food, the festivals, the weather, the culture, the large digital nomad community and of course we knew it was also very affordable.

By Mr. Nomad Numbers, ago