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by jamornh 4635 days ago
I think that number is only if you're living very very comfortably. Personally, on a normal standard of living, I can get by with around $500 USD a month, and that's normal 3 meals a day with internet, phone, apartment (no pool or facilities.) Street food, normal portions are going around $1 to $1.5 USD so it's pretty cheap.

Now of course, you might be able to only afford to go to socialize at bars and restaurants once a month or else you'll blow that budget, but it's possible.
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RomanPushkin 4635 days ago
Would you please tell more? Country/city? Weather, visas, etc? Thanks!
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jamornh 4635 days ago
Oh, my above post is referring to living in Bangkok City in Thailand. Here are some visa information:

http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/123/15388-Non-Immigran...

I believe you will need a business visa to legally work here (I am a Thai national so I do not have that issue) and getting one isn't a trivial task, unfortunately.

I suspect that the OP is most likely working using a tourist visa. IANAL but it is likely not legal if caught, but if you can get away with it, more power to you.

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