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See my comment below: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39230623 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39230623 As travelling(!) nomad with an effective tax
by herbst 3y ago
See my comment below:
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39230623 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39230623
As travelling(!) nomad with an effective tax residency in Switzerland other than living cost and food there aren't as many actual saving options.
Vs being stational in a country with low tax and a cheap long term rental. For ME the difference isn't very high.
- csomar 3y agoI don’t get it. Most of my expenses are “living costs” and food. You also said you have the same tax residency. May we know what other expenses in Thailand that matches Switzerland (I’d guess some electronics, but these are casual expenses that you can pick up from the duty free). The other possibility is that you are simply spending more in Thailand. I’ve seen some DN who have the same expenses because they get used to going out ever night. But this is an apples to oranges comparison.
- herbst 3y agoBrand electronics and branded imported food is more expensive in Thailand than Switzerland. I went out drinking maybe once a month if at all. However: I eat good and healthy if possible. I love the street food there, but not 2-3 times a day. I am a coffee junkie, coffee to go is generally more expensive as there are no or only expensive imported options in 7/11 and coffee shops are oriented at tourists. I definitely didn't waste money, didn't have any money to waste. All I am telling is that Travelling(!) In a cheap country can be just as expensive than staying(!) Long term in a expensive country
- ametrau 3y ago> Travelling(!) In a cheap country can be just as expensive than staying(!) Long term in a expensive country QED. That is bloody true.