Curious about the cost of living as a retired nomad or slow traveler?
In this video, we’re sharing a detailed breakdown of our monthly travel budget while living in Chiang Mai, Thailand, as a retired nomadic couple. With a $5,000 a month budget, we explore how to live comfortably in one of Southeast Asia’s most affordable and vibrant cities, traveling full-time and managing our expenses.
Join us as we dive into the specifics of our nomadic budget for Chiang Mai, covering:
Accommodation: A tour of our Airbnb and insights into finding comfortable short-term rentals in Chiang Mai
Food & Dining: Our experience eating out for all meals—what’s cheap, delicious, and easy to find in Chiang Mai?
Transportation: How we navigate the city on foot, with occasional use of Grab, songthaews (red trucks), and tuk-tuks
Healthcare: Our out-of-pocket expenses for dental and dermatological visits in Chiang Mai
Insurance & Subscriptions: An overview of our recurring costs, including health insurance, life insurance, and various subscriptions
Miscellaneous: Unexpected costs and the realities of living abroad as a retiree
While we strive to stay within budget, there are always surprises. In this video, we share both the wins and the challenges of embracing the slow travel lifestyle in Chiang Mai.
Whether you’re considering a digital nomad lifestyle, retiring abroad, or simply curious about the cost of living in Thailand, this video offers practical insights for managing finances while exploring a new city each month.
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Elephant Sanctuary Tour through Viator: https://www.viator.com/tours/Chiang-Mai/Care-elephant-ethical-reliable-place-at-elephant-pride-sanctuary/d5267-141046P2?medium=link&pid=P00221003&mcid=42383
Viator Cooking Class: https://www.viator.com/tours/Chiang-Mai/Morning-Course/d5267-211561P1?medium=link&pid=P00221003&mcid=42383
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What we packed for 5 months of International Travel in South East Asia Carry On Only Video: https://youtu.be/Xa68ZLvFy04?si=v735NDMnJJ-eiJpm
Who Are We? Our Journey to Retired Nomad Travel: https://youtu.be/Rv2YnVbfCYg?si=chHD9lyRFpbvJ1oB
Credit Cards We Use:
Chase IHG Card: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/210f/EUBVWO1OYV
American Express Platinum: https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/platinum-card?ref=DAPHNdbKuH&xl=cp01
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