[csomar]

That's Apple and Oranges. We are comparing same lifestyles in different countries. Otherwise the comparison will not hold.

Collecting Government stipend from a wealthy country, living in a rural area, and using nothing but free government services will make life less expensive even for the minimalist lifestyle.

But that's not the point here. The point is, is it cheaper? The answer is obviously: No!. If it was, people will move to "arbitrage" out there money/lifestyle. That's what happened with Thailand. That's what is happening with Cambodia.