I Live Better In Tbilisi Than I Did In The US - Here’s How Much It Costs

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Mike Swigunski is a 33-year-old nomadic entrepreneur who moved to Tbilisi, Georgia from the U.S. He is able to take advantage of tax benefits from living abroad and a low cost of living that allows him to work as little or as often as he likes, and he still manages to make $275,000 a year. As a result he has traveled to 100 countries, can afford a two-story apartment, and has a private chef come six times a week to cook for him.
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@gsmoove222 Жыл бұрын

Why is every digital nomad’s job running a business that teaches other people to be a digital nomad?

@vladimirtalijan Жыл бұрын

Exactly, people selling courses earn 50 times more on those courses than on the actual thing they teach in them :) We are at the point where everyone wants to teach and no one wants to do an actual work, and that will change very soon.

@hubertcumberdale2651 Жыл бұрын

selling the dream is more profitable than the actual dream

@ellathepug Жыл бұрын

@@hubertcumberdale2651 Epic!

@enalo6261 Жыл бұрын

@@elebea868 pyramid scheme

@joeyanon2607 Жыл бұрын

U got that right. When he started the vid with "I identify as ..." Whoops sorry not gonna listen to this n skip to the comments section.

@Mr1wd 2 жыл бұрын

You can pretty much live a good life anywhere with $275k/year income.

@jasonl.5247 2 жыл бұрын

true that

@greekboi79 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe not nyc

@njnikusha 2 жыл бұрын

@@greekboi79 you can

@JerryMassey 2 жыл бұрын

I bet you're fun at parties. Georgia is awesome and their tax structure allows people to keep more of their money and not just give 40% of their money away in America for little to no return on investment.

@chltmdwp 2 жыл бұрын

Not in Cali You will lose half of your income with taxes...

@whereisyourtie 2 жыл бұрын

How to be a nomadic entrepreneur: Make a website and write a book about how to be a nomadic entrepreneur 😂

@kvgolfa 2 жыл бұрын

Lol it seems like that's what most of these people do, just sell dreams, not actually do anything

@hassanalinoo 2 жыл бұрын

So true

@MikeSwigunski 2 жыл бұрын

@@kvgolfa Mike here...I really appreciate the comments ;-) and yes, it can be pretty meta at some times! My intentions are to help inspire, impact and educate millions of people on a alternative path in life (period) and I'll be the first to admit its not for everyone. I've funded my travels with a variety of different physical, remote jobs and of course through my own businesses...and my book is only a tiny % of my 6 sources of income. Unfortunatley the 12 hours of shooting was trimmed down to 6-minutes so it doesn't tell the full story of working/traveling for a decade ;)

@candacedawn357 2 жыл бұрын

Simple, isn't it? 😂

@AnthonyPolanco 2 жыл бұрын

How to do nothing: criticize others

@mariami2670 Жыл бұрын

If your income is in dollars or euros, then Georgia is a good place to live but if your income is in GEL, then it is terribly difficult to live here. It is much more difficult for locals to live in Georgia than for foreigners. That is why Europe and America are full of Georgian immigrants.

@MsDasha1998 Жыл бұрын

I think the same is true for almost every country in the world except the US and some European countries. You can travel any Asian or African country and you will be rich with your salary. But locals don’t have your salary from developed country.

@farzana6676 Жыл бұрын

This is the case for most non Western countries. A Western European or American will be rich regardless whether they move to South America, Africa, or most places in Asia.

@waNErBOY Жыл бұрын

@@farzana6676 south america is western, i think you need to learn how a compass works.

@farzana6676 Жыл бұрын

@@waNErBOY en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_world

@farzana6676 Жыл бұрын

@@youknowkbbaby I'm not sure what you mean by personal freedom? People who are born and grew up in SEA have very little personal freedoms compared to American or Europeans.

@morriselee 2 жыл бұрын

This basically is a "free" advisement of his website and book.

@chiefenumclaw7960 2 жыл бұрын

Yeeeaaah. We ALL can become digital nomads... by telling others how to become digital nomads. Outside of software development and maybe some marketing or graphic design work, I just don't see this "trend" being a trend.

@copiouscat 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@all4fitz 2 жыл бұрын

@@chiefenumclaw7960 Ahhh yes. I'm watching "advertisement" videos a lot. And fortunately, I never go after the carrot.

@all4fitz 2 жыл бұрын

@@chiefenumclaw7960working remotely goes Way beyond software development and graphics. I've been working for 2.5 years remotely as an engineer.

@chiefenumclaw7960 2 жыл бұрын

@@all4fitz Do you work in tech? I work in software sales and while there are remote jobs - business development/inside sales - they're not the high paying or senior level jobs most people would want.

@elisabethhamilton1048 2 жыл бұрын

"if you don't build your dream someone else will hire you to help build theirs" - Tony Gaskins

@elisabethhamilton1048 2 жыл бұрын

Building wealth involves developing good habits like regularly putting money away in intervals for solid investments. The stock market has plenty of opportunities to earn which I myself took advantage of. I made my first million from going diverse, mainly ETFs(stocks, bonds etc), bitcoin , and gold. I'm also working on an investment plan that includes NFTs with my advisor, Katie Haun . It's been a year and half of steady growth.

@lanzeborille7518 2 жыл бұрын

@@elisabethhamilton1048 What actually the idea behind this bitcoin investment,I have been watching some videos and I was thinking about investing in bitcoin , but still don't know where to start from, any recommendation?

@daothai5056 2 жыл бұрын

@@lanzeborille7518 Same here ,It's strange how people talk about all the profits, they've been making through investing in bitcoin, while am here not making any profit at all. Please can Someone put me through on the right path.

@donaldjason195 2 жыл бұрын

@@lanzeborille7518 Most time having knowledge or insight about a particular activity can as well be a pleasing exercise. I can boldly say that forex and crypto trading is one of the profitable money exchange services that elevates investors and their financial status.

@loganchloe7182 2 жыл бұрын

@@donaldjason195 That's true most people today have been having a lot of failures in bitcoin because of poor orientation or bad experts

@taryn.b Жыл бұрын

Even though I cringed every time he pronounced Tbilisi, seeing the city warms my heart, I taught English in Georgia some years ago. Tbilisi is fairly cosmopolitan city in a developing country but the people are wonderful the food is delicious. And as an African American woman I felt very safe living there. The only thing I don't miss about it is how cold it gets.

@megipapiashvili6742 Жыл бұрын

As a Georgian, it makes me so happy to read this. Hugs!

@taryn.b Жыл бұрын

@@megipapiashvili6742 👋 Hi there, I really hope to get back there sometime in the near future. 🙏

@kisamimi Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to hear this as a fellow African American woman!! Always been interested in the region and would love to travel or even live there

@megipapiashvili6742 Жыл бұрын

@David S. is this comment necessary? Am I exaggerating or are you trying to be rude? There are many great people in the so called “hoods”. Easy to oversimplify the situation that has been created by severe economic and racial problems.

@abbyferrari Жыл бұрын

as an Argentinian who lived there 4 months before the pandemic, I agree with everything you said! And here I am looking for videos like this one because I miss it!

@nicolasadrien5100 9 ай бұрын

If you wanna be successful, you most take responsibility for your emotions, not place the blame on others. In addition to make you feel more guilty about your faults, pointing the finger at others will only serve to increase your sense of personal accountability. There's always a risk in every investment, yet people still invest and succeed. You must look outward if you wanna be successful in life.

@charleskaren3948 9 ай бұрын

The first step to successful investing is figuring out your goals and risk tolerance either on your own or with the help of a financial professional but is very advisable you make use of a professional like I did. If you get the facts about saving and investing and follow through with an intelligent plan, you should be able to gain financial security over the years and enjoy the benefits of managing your money.

@guillaumeclement2363 9 ай бұрын

The stock market rally run is gone, but I'm not sure if equities will swiftly recover, keep falling, or fluctuate in a narrow range for a few weeks, or if things will quickly get worse. I'm under pressure to increase my $300k reserve.

@charlesasher7894 9 ай бұрын

Making touch with financial advisors like Kimberly Kent who can assist you restructure your portfolio, would be a very creative option. Personal financial management will be crucial to navigating the next difficult times.

@pierrelouis6841 9 ай бұрын

I agree with you! With her help, I diversified my 450k portfolio among different markets. During this bearish market period, I was able to produce a net profit of little over $1 million from high dividend yield stocks, ETFs and equity. However, the reality is that you cannot do it without a tried-and-true trading coach like Kimberly Kent

@Welch-miranda 9 ай бұрын

Her success story is everywhere. I keep on hearing expert Mrs Kimberly's name being mentioned here and other platforms, Does she really worth the credits and reviews?

@ericyuan9718 Жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ, CNBC, don't give away the secrets of Georgia. Don't wanna share this amazing country with everyone.

@olivetree9243 Жыл бұрын

I agree!!! Especially more Americans. UGH!!! 🙈 🙈

@dens3096 Жыл бұрын

It’s not a secret if you make $250k a year, I mean you don’t have to go to Georgia, you can live pretty well in Missouri and Florida 🤣🤣🤣 that guru is a scam artist

@ericyuan9718 Жыл бұрын

@@dens3096 LOL we're not talking about the US state Georgia.

@ericthuku9731 Жыл бұрын

I can see why.... 2:06 🤣🤣🤣

@costakeith9048 Жыл бұрын

Too late, it's overrun by Russians and Ukrainians now and prices are through the roof.

@jsebby2284 2 жыл бұрын

Moving to country where the currency is less powerful allows you to live better. YOU DONT SAY

@liizzset 2 жыл бұрын

Too funny 😂. I am not sure if to laugh at this but found this hilarious.

@jsebby2284 2 жыл бұрын

@@liizzset I would hope you laugh at it haha - that's what it's for. I'm tired of these videos on this channel that do this

@liizzset 2 жыл бұрын

@@jsebby2284 Yup. I did laugh. But people are just people. Maybe these type of videos about the value of money between countries. And the power difference it has between the countries. Maybe good for the algorithm? But same. I am definitely not a fan of it many times too. But who knows.

@romanzmlv1458 Жыл бұрын

It’s not about living better. It’s about harmony, spirit. I America it’s all about money, bills, credit.

@Fife178 Жыл бұрын

Was looking for this comment. I hate when "digital nomads" falsely mislead people into thinking life in x country is soo much better when they aren't actual citizens of that country or make the average wage of that country's citizens. All this, while making cost of living in that country more expensive for locals by "living" there with their high foreign salary/money; and not paying the full extent of taxes the citizens do. My friends in Spain can't even afford a place to live, other than with their parents, thanks to "digital nomads" and a host of other problems.

@cheng-tsohsieh9990 2 жыл бұрын

I left the US two decades ago and haven't looked back

@maxwellchibuike2723 2 жыл бұрын

Due to financial issues right that's why you need this great and honest woman below am also ready as well

@ketocutie2981 Жыл бұрын

Where did you go?

@meismax Жыл бұрын

Where are you now Cheng-Tso Hsieh?

@Ellary_Rosewood 2 жыл бұрын

I moved to Tbilisi in October and instantly fell in love. My income, however, is about $500 per month and I have a very different lifestyle than his. I love this beautiful country and it's been such an honor to experience and learn about this amazing culture its history. It's definitely been a huge inspiration for my art and filmmaking. ❤️

@whysunisyellow9286 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ellary i lived in usa for 24 yrs and now i came back to Tbilisi as well. Were you able to find good meaning reliable @ccountant?

@Gypsie1963 Жыл бұрын

U can live off $500 a month? I need to move there :)

@filmbuff4 9 ай бұрын

@@Gypsie1963 same

@Gmx92 5 ай бұрын

I had an average American salary living there and found it to be expensive

@danielmedina4953 Жыл бұрын

Every family has that one person who will break the family financial struggles, I hope you become the one 🙏

@andreajueal8243 Жыл бұрын

Assets that can make you wealthy Crypto Stock Real estate Gold

@greggeorge6711 Жыл бұрын

Your businesses will make you rich but your investments will make you wealthy. We all deserve to be rich and have financial freedom. I pray everyone here becomes extremely successful.

@christianajoe8563 Жыл бұрын

Most people venture into crypto to be millionaires, meanwhile i just want to be debt free

@kingbush9328 Жыл бұрын

Now is the best time to purchase and invest in bitcoin, stop procastinating

@popsarah7805 Жыл бұрын

I'm enjoying working under a platform that brings good returns in my life and I've been making my weekly returns without stress all in crypto

@wilsonjudson1650 2 жыл бұрын

You might not have a hundred million dollars to invest, but that doesn’t mean your money can’t share in the same opportunities available to others. You work hard for your money; make sure your money works hard for you.

@jamesmaduabuchi6100 2 жыл бұрын

The wealth you pass to the next generation can have a profound impact on your heirs, providing educational opportunities, the capital to start a business, or financial support to your grandchildren.

@wilsonjudson1650 2 жыл бұрын

To manage investment risk, consider maintaining a broad diversification of your investments that reflects your personal risk tolerance, time horizon, and the nature of your financial goal. Remember, diversification is an approach to help manage investment risk. It does not eliminate the risk of loss if security prices decline.Because investing can be complicated, consider working with a financial professional to help guide you on your wealth-building journey.

@henryclinton9317 2 жыл бұрын

can you endorse any ?

@wilsonjudson1650 2 жыл бұрын

TERESA JENSEN WHITE does a perfect job. look her up on the web

@henryclinton9317 2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot . Found her website and it impressive

@fy4729 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly leaving the states is a real option I’m thinking about. The US is just too costly.

@stevenpadilla4294 2 жыл бұрын

So a friend of mine in north Austin gets a letter saying their home was now appraised at. 900 k from 450 k last yr. She's retired on a fixed income. This new evaluation bumps her property tax to. 21 k a yr after the homestead act which lowered the over tax bill to. 750k. She is shiitake a brick right now. This is how governments are treating it's citizens. They are running us our of this country. I have been looking elsewhere, maybe uraguay, Asia, eastern Europe. In the u.s they are pushing those who aren't high income earners into either tornado alley or the desert, American southwest in coming years.

@top-secret 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the video! Lots of great information about working and living abroad. So sorry about the loss of your mother Mike!

@alibc8877 Жыл бұрын

Having a job that pays 275K$ a year in USA and living there also makes one’s life easier but with that amount of salary (income) and living in Tibilisi of course makes one living in a heaven :)

@user-hr1uw4cj2z Жыл бұрын

You could buy a 2 houses in a year with that salary lmao

@jakenake3401 Жыл бұрын

In Georgia if you have 500$ income a month you will live very well but there is not much to do compared to US or other developed country

@dchoyas Жыл бұрын

Georgian cuisine is absolutely mind-blowing, simply unparalleled

@davidpolott1250 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I have a sense you are correct. I tried Georgian food in Estonia recently.

@janetphoung4876 2 жыл бұрын

The wisest thing that should be on everyone's mind currently should be. To invest in different streams of income that doesn't depend on government, especially with the current especially with the current economic crises around the world.

@binagital5665 2 жыл бұрын

His trade execution quality and profiting is well structured with great financial features.

@lindalily6924 2 жыл бұрын

Working with Romero pieto is the best thing that can happen to a beginner trader who is aspiring to be fruitful out of the market he is trustworthy and straightforward we surely need more men like him in trading world.

@jasonthomas269 2 жыл бұрын

Good good content.

@abscottcoleman400 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I'm a living testimony of Romero pieto his platform has also done a great thing for me.

@katlinmicheal8121 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen so many review about this man called Romero pieto who is he ?

@christinapeebles361 2 жыл бұрын

So I’ve lived in Georgia for a total of 6 years, coming in and out since 2010. Anyone considering moving here should know Georgians consider foreigners to either be tourists/guests or citizens, and you’re only a citizen of you’re married to a Georgian. Georgians do not consider foreigners as residents. Even though I am fluent in Georgian, have worked in Georgian companies, and visited every region here, ok still a “guest” after 6 years. In other words, don’t expect to integrate as it’s a closed society, and I actually understand and agree with Georgians about this.

@archiehickox6518 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most pointless thing I've read all day.

@anitam5773 2 жыл бұрын

I actually don't see a problem with this. As long as you have money, you can live a great life in Georgia, not sure why it would matter to "integrate". you can always have friends from your own country

@Rhadamistus5 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think it would be any different for any foreigner in say, Norway, Sweden, Germany, China, Saudi Arabia, Israel...etc? They're exactly the same.

@noworldfortheweak 2 жыл бұрын

Georgians was a 3.5 million in country and 15% of this 3.5 million was Azeri or Armenian. Most Georgians lives in other countrys because of historic pacts. Now imagine if we accept all foreiginers as a georgian. If we did this georgians can destroy their own identity. Only in china's one street lives more people than in all Georgia. We don't can accept everyone in this globalization era.

@Rhadamistus5 2 жыл бұрын

@@noworldfortheweak Too many for Kartvelians, we've been too kind. Also, many Kartvelian cities are in modern day Turkey as well. Lazica and Meskheti will be returned to Sakartvelo.

@DestinationJapan95 Жыл бұрын

Lmao this guy is a fraud. He doesn't make $275k profit, he doesn't even make this much as a gross income. He is a guru, someone who tells others how to be an "entrepreneur" then takes their money while he doesn't even do any of this. He gets paid from sponsorships on IG and wherever else. Not an entrepreneur, a guru. Just look up his IG and then google him, you'll see where all of his $40k/year salary comes from and his "business" failings from other guru scams.

@glassofmyopinion Жыл бұрын

More then that. In Georgia 1% tax applies only if you make 150k a year, after that it’s 20% tax

@Saila36 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@dens3096 Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@YuktiBelwal Жыл бұрын

I dont understand why the term Guru is being used as it means Scammer…Guru is sanskrit/hindi word and it means ‘mentor’ and its a very respectful term.

@mikexstad1121 Жыл бұрын

@@YuktiBelwal guru in modern terms means lifestyle coach, and these people are the biggest scam artists

@troooooper100 2 жыл бұрын

local tax rate doesn't matter if you make over 100k because US citizens gotta pay to IRS no matter where they live

@olg06 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's true that's why savy wealthy entrepreneurs are renouncing their American citizenship (look it up on youtube)

@troooooper100 Жыл бұрын

@@olg06 there are so many loopholes for capital gain based income. Hold shares never sell and then pass it on to children as inheritance... borrow against shares paying 1% interest or lower than borrow from other bank and pay it back

@oooonnn7050 Жыл бұрын

@@sperlongatours Boso pay yourself 1 dollar like elon spend rest from your company expenses whatever you want what they will do they ain’t coming to check your outside of usa business expenses

@mindibear 2 жыл бұрын

You can live in the US on 275k quite nicely too.

@poundtrader1414 2 жыл бұрын

a lot of people are leaving the U.S. for a reason, I'm pretty sure he knows how to live in the U.S. for 275k

@monkeynator1234 2 жыл бұрын

not with the tax😂😂

@tolgahangultekin8250 2 жыл бұрын

@@poundtrader1414 the us is a sinking ship

@mindibear 2 жыл бұрын

@@poundtrader1414 He said he left because the US is too expensive and he would have to work a lot more.

@waterairfire 2 жыл бұрын

@@tolgahangultekin8250 if we fail everyone fails. The US holds the world currency so not likely

@pabis6817 2 жыл бұрын

Tbilisi rent prices went up like 2.5x after the invasion and subsequent sanctions in Russia and the following swift banking shut down. Nevertheless, Tbilisi Georgia seems like an absolutely beautiful city. Sincerely hope Russia does not start claiming all the citizens are WW2 Bad guys and try to destroy it.

@RM360CR 2 жыл бұрын

But what is an ugly city if you have a rain forest for example in some central american countries the cities are not so nice but the nature and everything else blows tiblisi completely out of the water I mean if wanted to live in city i live in london berlin tokyo not tiblisi. But if you have money you can live well in afghanistan..

@Anonimka338 Жыл бұрын

@@RM360CR you got to check Tbilisi in more details.

@minniemi9170 Жыл бұрын

Try to destroy it for what?

@therealdababycovertible9503 Жыл бұрын

@@RM360CR if you wanted to live? You mean if you had the power to live

@alexnezhynsky9707 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, when he said a 2 bdr costs him $600, no it doesn't... not anymore. Today it's going for $1000-1500 esp. in downtown.

@vladimirtalijan Жыл бұрын

Too many people want to manage other people doing stuff for them and then taking a cut. That kind of business thinking will lead to everyone wanting to manage and no one wanting to work, it's already hard to find people with actual skills.

@digitsandfidgets 2 жыл бұрын

Yay so glad to see some coverage of Georgia! Lived there in 2012-2014 for Peace Corps and had intended to live there afterwards but had to move back to the US for personal reasons. Georgians are incredible people and I absolutely fell in love with the culture.

@mitp2514 Жыл бұрын

Life outside of USA ia so much better, so much more life has to offer.. I moved to Georgia 2 years ago and love it..

@dens3096 Жыл бұрын

Of course if you make $250k a year your life would be good everywhere in a developing country! You ll be the king!🤣🤣🤣

@mitp2514 Жыл бұрын

@@dens3096 i don't make 250k a year and you don't need to make so much to eb9a good life out of the USA.. Go do some research and you may get more common sense.

@anthonymanderson7671 21 күн бұрын

@@mitp2514The user doesn't realise that they are developing countries that are doing better and progressing.

@djkarma6904 2 жыл бұрын

I am from Georgia and I approve this message. Also I've never met any foreigner yet who can properly pronounce the capital name.

@gabyd5662 2 жыл бұрын

Tblisi

@caiseran 2 жыл бұрын

Why they say Tibilisi if it’s Tbilisi, I also do not understand

@Banom7a 2 жыл бұрын

þbilisi

@djkarma6904 2 жыл бұрын

@@caiseran no idea

@djkarma6904 2 жыл бұрын

@@gabyd5662 no theres still the (ee) sound after B

@bekanaveriani1145 Жыл бұрын

I agree. As the SDE from Georgia, I receive a lot of offers to relocate to different countries and I always reject such offers because, living in my country is very cheap and taxes are also very low, so I'm able to collect money easily. Anyway, Georgia has one of the best nature in the world, so come and see it.

@raphaelverde4571 Жыл бұрын

best nature? have you ever been to nature?

@bekanaveriani1145 Жыл бұрын

@@raphaelverde4571 Are you kidding me ? Most of my vacation I spend my time in Georgian nature. I'm from Svaneti, you can Google what is Svaneti :)

@MYZTICTRAVLER Жыл бұрын

Also, every picture I see of the "Good Life" in Georgia shows the sun drenched beaches, with cool looking people in lounge chairs chilling. But they never show the real chill days when it snow there. It gets stupid cold in Georgia!

@gloria84073 Жыл бұрын

That's the exact reason I will visit and live few months yearly. Thank you for sharing for positive notes

@lifeclue. 2 жыл бұрын

As a content creator who lives in Tbilisi, I'm so proud to see this 😊😊

@Squintillions 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you, Mike!

@jackyun9386 Жыл бұрын

I have never been there but know from soviet times here in Uzbekistan from people who have been there. Georgia is a beautiful unique country, climatewise , nature, food and great culture! You made a great choice!

@alwaysabondgirl1301 Жыл бұрын

I want to go there so badly!! My older sister and her husband has visited there and they say it's AMAZING!! I am hoping to go next year. 😌💕

@kamsable Жыл бұрын

Yeah, right... An old lady from the next door becomes your private chef, and you become the richest prince of Georgia. All this with one self-promo book on Amazon.

@olg06 2 жыл бұрын

Anywhere is better then living in the US at this point

@GUITARTIME2024 Жыл бұрын

Lol. Calm down.

@BolshoyZloyDed Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry haven't u heard anything about Russia?

@frenchcookerysnob8251 Жыл бұрын

So this type of people outsource their income from already wealthy people in wealthy countries, come to countries where taxes are low, contribute very little to the local economy and local social life as they don't integrate, speak only english. Meanwhile because they have so much money and don't know better they overpay for real estate and rents so that drives up the price for everyone and pushes out locals because they can't afford it anymore. Digital nomads are a pain, if you want to move to another country you gotta bring something for the place, not just take from it

@geoseason5800 Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right

@chi11estpanda Жыл бұрын

Wow, I can't believe this vide ocame out just last month , which was around the time I started asking myself, can I really upend my life and move abroad? Since then it's kind of been on the backburner of a thought and watching this video was actually really inspiring and re-assuring. I'll have to revisit that idea again....it's either Georgia or Latvia is what I'm looking at....

@JuliaSochnikova Жыл бұрын

look at Croatia

@tobiasmadigan6000 Жыл бұрын

then be ready to be in the new Russia also?

@ishastrega6851 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Mike. I'm planning my trip to Turkey and Georgia and the other Balkans.

@kristiankhrystenko2199 2 жыл бұрын

Visited Tbilisi last year and, as someone who was born in Ukraine, I have never been to a country that felt so close to home. The people were also incredibly welcoming. Also, the mountains in Georgia are among the most beautiful I have seen. If I had to move, Tbilisi is probably one of my top destinations.

@SandroKartozia 2 жыл бұрын

🇺🇦❤🇬🇪

@geoseason5800 Жыл бұрын

🇺🇦❤🇬🇪💙

@chithanhphung7302 2 жыл бұрын

Be honestly , I have never seen an entrepreneur who wake up , having coffee ,reading book , doing yoga and have a gym , all are done in morning. It sounds like a retired rich person to me.

@hamishcarter8982 2 жыл бұрын

This guy just sounds like a boring monotone speaking version of Eat, Pray, Love

@mikamusarde6495 Жыл бұрын

He is just an instagram influencer

@cheguevara5560 Жыл бұрын

I never see " enterpreuner " posting self promoting videos on Youtbe 🤣🤣

@shellieclark7120 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome info thanks!

@user-dn6ht6bo7r Жыл бұрын

I don't know why people are obsessed with being a nomadic entrepreneur. It feels like a pyramid scheme. To be a nomadic entrepreneur you need to teach other how to be... This is stupid and has no longevity. The only people that could follow the nomadic lifestyle are software developers and marketing people. Others need to show up. Try fixing your life and stop thinking that all problem go away once you leave far away and hide from them. Solve them, don't run.

@kokodeez5772 Жыл бұрын

Probably one of the rarest and most useful comment I have seen for long in youtube relating this nomadic lifestyle!

@user-dn6ht6bo7r Жыл бұрын

@Mr.Beant I just explained why it's not sustainable. Why do you respond with "everyone is different" like it's an argument? People can't do this. It doesn't matter if they like it and are different compared to me. It's still a scam. And I never forced anyone to do anything. Why tell me to "let people follow what they want to". I criticized how it's unlikely that they'll follow this since being a nomadic entrepreneur is not sustainable, done the way that is presented in this video.

@Evy-1988 Жыл бұрын

@@user-dn6ht6bo7r yeah but, getting rich without actually providing any value to society, who wouldn't want that?

@joe-vl3nd 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats from St Louis Missouri I am living in Cali Colombia But still head back occasional to to St louis Let's go Blues

@andybarr6751 2 жыл бұрын

I did this in Turkey - life is great!

@jaybarnett1164 2 жыл бұрын

Well done. Turkey sounds great. Are you noticing any changes there due to inflation?

@AllAboutLifeInThailand Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. You just cemented my decision to stay in Thailand.

@ftrumble1 2 жыл бұрын

Inspiring story, thanks 😊 for sharing

@oco987 2 жыл бұрын

For 275K you can be semi-retired living in the US

@gidd 2 жыл бұрын

These people are the reason locals can barely afford housing

@crystallight328 2 жыл бұрын

Wow i didn’t think of it like that. Kinda of sad now that I’m realizing it

@Googleuser33 2 жыл бұрын

Keyboard warrior

@magic_fruit_bat5003 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t hate the player, hate the game.

@lexbor3511 2 жыл бұрын

Actually housing prices doubled in Georgia since the war started with all these Russians coming escaping from Russia.

@MikeSwigunski 2 жыл бұрын

@giddy - Georgia has some of the highest home ownership for any country...this isn't really a problem (source: many local friends). And you have to consider a tourist/expat like myself is 1. hiring locals (providing jobs) 2. Spending 3-5x more into the local economy than the average local. It's truly a win-win and one of the many a reason they are VERY welcoming here (especially to Americans!)

@christineferreira6779 2 жыл бұрын

An interesting, insightful and motivating video.

@andrewmagic7014 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your experience Mike. I recently moved here and I'd love to go to the next business meet-up of yours. How can I get there?

@SatChaser Жыл бұрын

I’m also an American who lives in Tbilisi, and yeah I live much better here for sure. Been here almost a year. I love it.

@tobiasmadigan6000 Жыл бұрын

Haven't prices gone up like crazy since the invasion of Ukraine?

@SatChaser Жыл бұрын

@@tobiasmadigan6000 no. Nothing has changed here. The government is no involved in the whole ordeal. Everything is great here, I’ve noticed no price changes.

@geoseason5800 Жыл бұрын

@@SatChaser You are saying that because your income is not in Gel, in general prices went much higher than it was before.

@SatChaser Жыл бұрын

@@geoseason5800 Well it’s funny you say that, because the GEL has risen strongly over the dollar in the last year, and my income is in dollar, so yes for me things have gotten more expensive, but for those making GEL they are actually making more dollars than they were a year ago.

@SatChaser Жыл бұрын

@@geoseason5800 but as far as price in jail I haven’t noticed much difference. Definitely nothing compared to the inflation in the USA. I think the Georgian economy is holding quite well despite being so close to all the problems going on.

@edyann 2 жыл бұрын

So many Americans leaving their country, wow! At last count there are over 40,000 Americans living in my state, Baja California, México. I guess it's just too expensive to live in their country.

@birdstwin1186 2 жыл бұрын

Just certain Americans wanting to move to cheaper countries to make their wealth last longer. These are often the same people who vote for higher taxes only to leave to red states or poorer countries because of high taxes. Would be interesting to see his voting record. With Baja Cali its understandable, close to home, sunny weather, resort like locations, cheaper currency Peso compared to Dollar meaning you can buy more things etc.

@ESELIJAH 2 жыл бұрын

It really is, I’m in Houston paying 1,225$ for a 1 bedroom 1,000 sq apt only equipped with marble counters.

@CesarM780 2 жыл бұрын

I'm near Sacramento and apts go for $1500-2k

@gidd 2 жыл бұрын

@@ESELIJAH Atleast you can afford that Locals in the countries these people are moving into can't afford housing because of them

@MrThelovechannel 2 жыл бұрын

@edye Ann The wealth gap in our country is getting worse. I am moving back to San Diego this summer and have thought about looking in Tiajuana for rentals. Many working class people in California spend approximately 1/3 to 1/2 their income on just rent which is why many live in Baja California and drive to the US for work

@YasinNabi 2 жыл бұрын

this is a great channel and worth watching and SUBBING ... thanks for the share :)--------------

@StevenGrahamHypnotherapist Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Very compelling.

@dmitrybutakov1 2 жыл бұрын

I want to stay in Georgia... I came to home in Israel yesterday from Tbilisi, i travelled around a week , i looked this country more slowed that Israel. Now I'm learn frontend development, and my big dream - to came for remote work in Tbilisi. Thnks!

@dollimelaine 2 жыл бұрын

thank you! I am moving to Tbilisi in a weeks time....budding digital nomad here! I got stuck in Belgrade during the pandemic and it turned out to be a happy chance location.

@willa4256 2 жыл бұрын

I'm moving to Tbilisi on June 28th! Got a spot in the Vake area. About to sell my car and get rid of all my things. Good luck on your journey!

@dollimelaine 2 жыл бұрын

@@willa4256 Hey William that's awesome! I am so curious to explore Tbilisi...here we go!

@temurtopuria6808 2 жыл бұрын

@@dollimelaine you two realize that you need to be full vaccinated to travel to Georgia right? My apologies for assuming but y'all don't look like the type who go by the "liberal agenda" 🤣 anyway, have fun in Georgia, I haven't been back in 22 years and I miss it much!

@dollimelaine 2 жыл бұрын

@@temurtopuria6808 Thanks Temur* I got the whole vaccine story end of 2021 so I can go anywhere. Lucky I was in Belgrade where they gave vaccines to foreigners. Arrived in Tbilisi last night. I don't really identify as any political leaning. All the best!

@singinglion82 2 жыл бұрын

I’m moving to Tbilisi in June

@-ScreenScene- 8 ай бұрын

Used to live there for my dad’s work, loved the city sm it’s beautiful

@davidpolott1250 Жыл бұрын

I met a handful of people from Georgia while in Estonia six weeks ago. That inspired me to put Georgia on my bucket list as a destination to visit. Plus I tried Georgian food while in Tallinn, too; how nice and delicious that was.

@ramjam6934 Жыл бұрын

You know that Russia is illegally occupying Georgia.😢. Lots of Russian fleeing there too

@caseymuni4097 10 ай бұрын

I ate in Georgian restaurant In Tallinn as well. But live in Estonia is so much better then in Georgia - NATO. 1/3 of Georgia is devastated by Russian occupation. There is always threat of another war. 20% Georgian are below poverty level

@georgem7195 3 ай бұрын

ქართველები ევროპის და ამერიკის ქალაქებში გარბიან რო თავს უშველონ და ამასობაში ესენი საქართველოთი ტკბებიან…არ ვიცი რაღქც ძალიან უსიამოვნო განცდა დამრჩა ამის ყურების შემდეგ

@bananabonzai 2 жыл бұрын

These videos aren't empowering or motivating! It's just exposing how expensive it is to live in the United States and how Americans are moving to foreign countries and driving up prices for the locals! American global gentrification at its finest.

@Strongholdex 2 жыл бұрын

Gentrification is good overall.

@chihirostargazer6573 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you... you understand the problem. This is not something to be glamorised or encouraged. And all these pretentious "digital nomads" and crypto bros etc that basically do nothing for society are ruining so many nice affordable places.

@chihirostargazer6573 2 жыл бұрын

@@Strongholdex it's really not.

@Strongholdex 2 жыл бұрын

@@chihirostargazer6573 It is. It is an improvement overall.

@chihirostargazer6573 2 жыл бұрын

@@Strongholdex It depends on what you consider an "improvement". If you think local people getting pushed out of their own hometowns because they can't afford it anymore an improvement... and if you think only catering to the rich and saying f**k everyone else is an improvement... not sure what to say to that. I don't think that's an improvement... sounds like a greedy capitalist nightmare.

@tbilisilocalguide-Teona Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video Mike but let me share as a local, that living in Tbilisi can be tough if the income is in GEL only...

@annastayziaa 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for this video!!

@okeleaojoshua4933 2 жыл бұрын

I've come to realise that there's no secured job in NY, you get employed today and get sacked the next month.

@missalexandrawilliams5077 2 жыл бұрын

This was exactly the point I was trying to make with my friend, there's no good paying jobs, that was why I rushed into crypto and I see crypto as a safe heaven

@lukmanmuhammad5124 2 жыл бұрын

That's 100% true because the jobs I saw was just less than $1000 weekly which is very bad for a short widow with 3 kids

@lukmanmuhammad5124 2 жыл бұрын

That was why I got involved in crypto 2020, now I know l can pay my bills without depending on any good pay job

@davidscott8151 2 жыл бұрын

Investing in crypto is not as difficult most people say, I've been in crypto for the past 4 years now

@jameshenry6978 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really interested in this forex/crypto business but I'm scared

@julian-gen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video and info. How do you manage your healthcare? Do you buy insurance there? If so, how much is it ?

@AellaWW Жыл бұрын

What insurance) dude makes 275k a year. The most expensive doctor appointment in Georgia is 50$ per visit. Whole mouth full of teeth to fix from scratch with implants will cost about 5k

@julian-gen Жыл бұрын

@@AellaWW what about if you need surgery, or hospitalization. I was asking a general question.

@meismax Жыл бұрын

Health insurance is somewhat an American concept. Most countries you can just pay as you go when you need it, most countries have affordable healthcare.

@Officialvvalentino Жыл бұрын

All the babes in his classes. Congrats bud 👏

@lexbor3511 2 жыл бұрын

People dont realize that Georgia is not only cheaper but also much safer than US or most of Europe. The only downside is low salaries. So looking for a job here is a bad idea.

@AnI-dz5fp 2 жыл бұрын

@@ILubBLOfficial 😑 if war will start noone will tell you to go in war zone... You just leave 😂 its really easy b

@zuuzuuka 2 жыл бұрын

@@ILubBLOfficial its one of the safest countries according to official safety ranking metrics.

@davidnebadze5891 Жыл бұрын

@@ILubBLOfficial but you do not have some psychos killing peoples in moves or in the streets.maybe chek some statitics how many people dies in usa in a day

@Zmeyuka1 Жыл бұрын

Russia wants to recreate USSR and Georgia is one of the former republics of this communist state. Putin invaded Ukraine and is destroying our buildings and killing our people(including civilians). And the pretext for this invasion was to call us nazis(bad guys from WW2), though our president is jew. And depending on the results in Ukraine, he will decide weather to invade other country of the former USSR and which. That is why Ukraine heavily needs any support. (You can donate to save life foundation ukraine) Ukraine is protecting democratic way of life, life of freedom, life without borders.(russians banned youtube among other services in Kherson and other regions that they took)

@Mmmmkaaay Жыл бұрын

Safe like Moldova? 😂🙄

@karlabritfeld7104 2 жыл бұрын

You're doing what to make money? Very non specific. Vague. Shady sounding. Telling others to do the same? And who is paying you $275,000 a year? Or does it just materialize out of thin air?

@yogerblogger 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered your book 👍👍 very inspiring

@MikeSwigunski 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support, hope you enjoy it! 🙏🏻

@yogerblogger 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeSwigunski I am also from USA and start learning SE.. It’s very inspiring to me

@fozziedabear4782 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video bro because of it and what I heard you say about your mother made me come visit Tbilisi to see for myself. You're spot on about everything. It's a wonderful city. I'm going to be moving there in June 2023. It would be wonderful if you and I can connect. Please let me know if that's possible..

@asnboy1084 2 жыл бұрын

Making money off teaching other people to be successful, then advertising how successful you are on cnbc lol. That’s what’s wrong with today’s world. No real value brought here.

@alp.9672 2 жыл бұрын

The thing is, you think people like him care? They don't work hard and they live cushy. This is why I am not a hater, you cannot find 1 millennial who would not do this if they could. I do not care if they are a fast food worker of if they went to law school or if they are a Nurse.

@viralmessagelab 2 жыл бұрын

...and 5 other sources of income.

@dens3096 Жыл бұрын

With $250k a year you can live good in Missouri, even in Florida and you don’t have to move to a still developing country.

@feralfraulein Жыл бұрын

Tbilisi is way cooler though

@GUITARTIME2024 Жыл бұрын

Lol. Missouri, or a cool hip city with hot women. Hmmm. So tough.

@soupdrinker Жыл бұрын

Missouri sound lame

@lexibathory4819 Жыл бұрын

@@soupdrinker Missouri is very lame

@Mmmmkaaay Жыл бұрын

Um,a single guy in NYC or San Fran can live well on 275k a year. 🙄

@Rallosz Жыл бұрын

Some people be hating in the comments because they think this is the perspective of a rich guy living in Europe. BUT this can be done easily with the average person with a normal income in the US that can also work remotely.

@cotyrodriguez9937 2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for the Nomad Capital ad to pop up during this video.

@JerryMassey 2 жыл бұрын

Tbilisi is awesome. People are so warm and caring which is a nice change from the people in the Northern Virginia and Washington DC area. I went for a week last year and I will be visiting for a few weeks this July while looking at real estate in the process. Georgia is such a wonderful country!

@mihadalzayat6957 2 жыл бұрын

People in Nova are insufferable

@singinglion82 2 жыл бұрын

I’m moving there in June

@Zmeyuka1 Жыл бұрын

Georgia is not safe considering long term. Russia wants to recreate USSR and Georgia is one of the former republics of this communist state. Putin invaded Ukraine and is destroying our buildings and killing our people(including civilians). And the pretext for this invasion was to call us nazis(bad guys from WW2), though our president is jew. And depending on the results in Ukraine, he will decide weather to invade other country of the former USSR and which. That is why Ukraine heavily needs any support. (You can donate to save life foundation ukraine) Ukraine is protecting democratic way of life, life of freedom, life without borders.(russians banned youtube among other services in Kherson and other regions that they took)

@JerryMassey Жыл бұрын

@@Zmeyuka1 I will not send any additional donations to Ukraine as enough of my tax dollars have went to them already.

@Zmeyuka1 Жыл бұрын

@@JerryMassey Jerry, thank you for the tax dollars, ukrainians really appreciate your help. And we are working hard too, to defend our country and preventing from USSR recreation. Because in case of USSR happens again, it is much more to pay for USA and all civilized world(and not only with money). It is not an exaggeration. I have heard Russian officials and propahandists fresh talks about Kazakhstan, Baltic republics and other former USSR states. I also saw fotos of commi symbols on ocuppied territories, made by people I rode a bike with

@lamaalza1666 2 жыл бұрын

This makes me think of moving too!!!

@jessicalist7916 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you!

@temisanpopo8036 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible! I did not know about that tax benefits.

@MrRobcher 2 жыл бұрын

For americans who live abroad and work remote and have an american salary is so easy to relocate.The avarage american salary is ok for a decent life in Europe,unless you want to live in the bigger capital.

@laceybrooks9244 2 жыл бұрын

That’s my plan!

@bendtfender2894 2 жыл бұрын

You just have to get a job that's not location dependent.

@alp.9672 2 жыл бұрын

@@bendtfender2894 Get a job or create your own job

@bendtfender2894 2 жыл бұрын

@@alp.9672 I didn't specialize in IT. :(

@natchakornjengnoi4820 Жыл бұрын

Mike hope to meet you in Tbilisi 🤩🤩🤩😍😍 I been there before I watched ur video cx

@lerryperry Жыл бұрын

Mike, in Tbilisi Georgia, how do you compare the Vera neighbourhood to the Saburtalo neaighbourhood? I have asked this question because I have heard that Saburtalo is more expat friendly.

@CroisMoi Жыл бұрын

If he were really wealthy, he would live where he wanted. It is really cheap there because the people are not paid well.

@deeznuttzz7627 Жыл бұрын

Living the dream by selling the dream, Nice!

@giganadiradze Ай бұрын

As a Georgian, Thanks for this video

@Bu11dog_Actual Жыл бұрын

Congrats, man. I'm surprised you managed to stay in shape after tons of Khinkalis and khachapuris.

@Xx-po1fu 2 жыл бұрын

I would like for CNBC to show the other side of the picture. How about showing some people who moved back to the U.S. because living abroad was not better than living in the U.S. Showing both sides of the picture is better to me.

@alp.9672 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with your statement, there is no perfect place imo. I have no desire to live in that little poor Euro town. I would be bored.

@dollimelaine 2 жыл бұрын

find them and enjoy watching and feeling the balance you need. I live in Europe for over 20 years and for me there is no comparison. I love the less stressful life.

@alp.9672 2 жыл бұрын

@@dollimelaine Sounds like it works out great for you, would you say you are more of a minimalist?

@dollimelaine 2 жыл бұрын

@@alp.9672 I am a minimalist. it is not the life for everyone...i am good with it.

@kevinstfort 2 жыл бұрын

@@alp.9672 but the thing about Europe is you can visit different countries every weekend as they are a train ride away.

@astritdestani7982 2 жыл бұрын

with that salary you can live very good life anywher in europ

@HostileTakeover555 2 жыл бұрын

Or the US

@chltmdwp 2 жыл бұрын

If you ever see comments staying to invest in something for multiple incomes, or something helped them invest, it's fake. DON'T FALL FOR IT!

@mbalimasuku3523 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this. So inspiring as someone going towards the same route!!! 👏🏾

@MikeSwigunski 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment and support! 🙏🏻

@mikamusarde6495 Жыл бұрын

@@MikeSwigunski You are a joke

@scienceoffinance1778 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Nomad Capitalist with Andrew Henderson

@kevinstfort 2 жыл бұрын

There are others who do similar who aren’t as smug and take an elitist attitude like him.

@hubertcumberdale2651 Жыл бұрын

@@kevinstfort Andrew Henderson looks and acts like the guy who spent half his middle and high school career getting swirlies in the boys bathroom. He's just such a friggin' what I call "dork nerd".