This is the first in a series of posts of my nomadic cost of living. Categorized and tallied on a per month basis. Currency is converted into US Dollars.
“Going everywhere, sleeping anywhere and living nowhere as you please sounds as exciting as it does expensive. Actually? Sometimes exciting but hardly expensive… -John Cain
My lifestyle as a nomad had an estimated total cost of $1,429 for the entire month of February 2019. The locations were Hanoi in Vietnam as well as Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Vientiane in Laos. [visual]
Nomadic Cost of Living:
Accommodations
– airbnb, hostels, hotels
$523
Food & Drink
– all sustenance
$248
Transportation
– buses, tuktuks, taxis
$87
Laundry
– 3 washes
$4
Meds & Toiletries
– migraine, contacts
$15
Entertainment
– going out, alcohol
$165
Cellular Service
– 2 sim cards
$11
Motorbike
– used yamaha nuovo
$250
Gasoline
– 2 full tanks
$6
Travel Visas
– vietnam, laos
$120
Total $1,429 USD
This month was particularly expensive as I had to do a visa run, buy a motorbike and partied a bit too much.
[Gear: Triple Aught Design Transport Sleeve.]
2 Comments
Wow that’s still pretty cheap! In Los Angeles where I live is about $2500, but that’s just work and barely any play.
Hi John.
Travel=Freedom !!!Requires more than just Money???It’s a mind set,desire,can do ,get out of the way attitude.
When I was working in London and traveling frequently,mostly to the US,my work mates could not believe that I could afford to travel so much and so frequently,especially the US guys!!!
I just set very stringent goals for myself,saved hard,worked out ,ate well,worked two jobs -whatever it took.Also,this was at a time when Frequent Flier Miles were actually usable for flights !!!
I once flew from London to the US WITH 4USD on my person for four days and had a great time(i’ve also flown with large sums of cash).Point is ,it can be done-set goals -attain them-simple no (not so easy-ha ha !!)One down side to this life style that I warn other people about is the fact that you will have to be somewhat anti -social in orded to attain these goals-you will see,it can alienate
one from ones peers if myou let it.
Take care,love.
TOMMY27