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In this episode of The Cost of Living Abroad Pod with @moxyapproved we compare the best affordable places to live and retire early in SE Asia, including a full monthly budget breakdown and discussion of the pros and cons of living in Vietnam.
0:00 why did you leave new york for bangkok thailand
2:20 i was making ten grand a month, the amount of anxiety
Is Thailand or Vietnam Safer for American Expats
12:45 motorbike xe om scam explained
15:00 nyc vs Bangkok cost of living
19:30 Monthly Cost of Living in Bangkok in 2025
22:00 I got arrested in Bangkok (passport)
24:00 Cost of living in new york city
24:28 “business wise, the amount of money I'm making, it makes more sense to be out here”
26:00 ancestors and privileges quote & racism in Thailand and Vietnam
34:00 How Living Overseas Changed You as an American Expat
40:00 Restaurant Scams in Vietnam and Apartment Scams in Thailand
48:00 On Being a Comedian & Youtuber in Thailand
53:00 Why Americans Should LIve Abroad Overseas
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