My company is very strict about work permit when working abroad. That rules out most countries for me. Also I find that remote work only makes sense in countrie

My company is very strict about work permit when working abroad. That rules out most countries for me. Also I find that remote work only makes sense in countries where cost of living is low. I did a bit of remote work in France/Italy, but it feels like throwing money away. Unless you want to rent an apartment on a long lease and cook, it boils down to spending tourist money while being locked in your hotel room. I considered the Thai visa which has crazy requirements. My income makes me eligible (I believe), but the visa costs $1000+ and you're not even sure to get it.