Our TRUE Cost of Living!! (first 6 months of slow travel in Europe)

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We kept track of every expense for our first 6 months of slow travel and we ran the numbers to see just how much this lifestyle costs.
These expenses are for two people and they include everything: lodging, restaurants, groceries, airfare, tour tickets...even Amelia's hair care and facials.
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@timmaloney6441 10 күн бұрын

Most people in the U.S. spend that much just sitting home watching T.V. you're Living Life and making memories . exciting way to live .

@JayandSarah 9 күн бұрын

Actually most don't. Average Americans do not make that kind of money net after tax. Spending that kind of money monthly to travel will break most people. I suspect this travel budget shown, comes to an end very fast. Her facial expression when it's totalled sums it up. This is not long term affordable.

@markreid7 9 күн бұрын

I wouldn’t say most but for 2 people in a 2 bedroom apt, most spend 3500 at least being very frugal.

@force10jc 8 күн бұрын

@@JayandSarah Based on the median household income in the U.S., it is if that is your lifestyle and you aren't maintaining a homestead elsewhere while doing so. That said, I wouldn't want to sustain that level of spending for 6 months for 2 people.

@rosaarodriguez9968 5 күн бұрын

If you have never decided coming to Ecuador you wont have the opportunity to live the life you are living! Im glad you came to Ecuador! A lot of BLESSINGS but still be careful, Ecuador is still dangerous with those mafias from Mexico and Colombia!! And that president! 😢

@rosaarodriguez9968 5 күн бұрын

AIR B&B IN USA is $99.00 per day!

@truesouth4784 8 күн бұрын

I am slow traveling around SE Asia and it is affordable. My annual circuit consists of Malaysia for 90 days, Vietnam for 90 days, Philippines for 30 days, Cambodia for 30 days, Bali for 30 days, Thailand for 60 days, Laos for 30 days, and a week or so in Singapore. Not necessarily in that order. My average monthly spend is around US$1500. This includes accommodation, three meals a day, transport, entertainment, visas, insurance and even onward airfares. I don't think I could afford the same in Europe.

@AmeliaAndJP 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Western Europe is expensive compared to Eastern Europe, but even that is more expensive than SE Asia.

@JohnSmith-SdTkt 9 күн бұрын

$2,100 for a months lodging while traveling is really reasonable. My daughter pays $3,100 a month for a dinky place in So Cal

@JayandSarah 9 күн бұрын

We are currently 250 feet from the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. We have an ocean view in a stunning apartment. It's $800 USD per month. In Albania we had an ocean view right at the sea in Saranda... $450 USD a month for an apartment. When vacationing you might pay $2100 USD a month for lodging but if you are travelling long term as retired, no way do you need to pay that unless you are staying in a very expensive country, or in a peak tourism town during peak summer. Our average monthly rent across an entire year is $450 USD a month.. and a total monthly spend for both of about $2600 and we live very, very well.

@nikkibaldwin384 7 күн бұрын

So true! Our last US rental (during Covid, 1 year lease) in Prescott AZ was $2500 a month plus utilities. We literally could not find anything smaller. We’d sold our home on Flagstaff and were downsizing for a year. Now we live in Mexico in upscale housing for less than half of that rent on a year lease - and it includes utilities and internet (and a gardener. And a community pool next door). Not cheap, but definitely cheaper.

@HannaRojas-eb2pg 6 күн бұрын

Could you share where you book such cheap stays. Just checked Airbnb for next year June/July and nothing sharper than $1100? Is there other places to look?

@JayandSarah 5 күн бұрын

@@HannaRojas-eb2pg you are way too early to be booking

@user-zm7ls2ip7z 10 күн бұрын

I live in Las Vegas and just paid over $5000 for laser cleaning, whitening, exam and filling. I asked about veneers and it would be be $10,000 for 4 teeth! My dental insurance paid $440. I thought hell no. I’ll wait and go to Turkey or elsewhere for less including the trip and save money. I can’t wait to move abroad but that’s 4 years away.

@judymckee5992 8 күн бұрын

I was in Playa de Coco in Costa Rica and it was a lady dentist, her work is amazing and reasonable .

@rosaarodriguez9968 5 күн бұрын

Go to Ecuador!

@rosaarodriguez9968 5 күн бұрын

Thats crazy!

@SamanthaSmith-tv1jl 5 күн бұрын

£320 UK NHS root filing and crown

@michaelsix9684 5 күн бұрын

don't do veneers, I did them cost me about 10K, after 6 yrs. they got cavities and had to be removed and replaced with crowns, wish I'd never done it, total cost for both jobs about 20K, crowns go bad too, and are costly to replace

@dollimelaine 7 күн бұрын

I had a 3 tooth crown done in Belgrade, Serbia (took over a month for all) pulling bad tooth ..cleaning... everything cost total: $430. The dentist was amazing!

@sirgalahad1470 8 күн бұрын

By staying in an AirBnB for 1 month, I routinely get a 35%-50% discount on the rental. Even if I know I only want to be there for 3 weeks or so, I book the entire month to get the discount. Then, I just notify them that I am leaving early due to change of plans, and the host is all too happy to relist their property for those days that I left early on.

@AquarianConspiracy 3 күн бұрын

Oh! Thanks.Its true.

@dollimelaine 5 сағат бұрын

I always do the same. Many hosts have become my friends.

@denisefitzgerald7653 10 күн бұрын

I had a Dental implant in Boise, Idaho and paid $3,500 out of pocket with insurance. I had titanium (best you can get) crown done in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and it was $800. A regular crown was $500. I did not use insurance. The work was superb.

@janethiggins2725 10 күн бұрын

Zirconia implants are the best of the best. Do your research on it. They are ceremic and does not release any toxins in your body over a period if time like the ones you have.

@makeyourlifeeasier5794 10 күн бұрын

Nice! Maybe you can recommend a good dentist there?

@nomadjim 10 күн бұрын

@@makeyourlifeeasier5794 Would also be interested to hear what dentist @denisefitzgerald went to in Kuala Lumpur. However, a personal recommendation I can make is for Dr. Fauziah. Her clinic is located in Publika shopping center (Solaris Dutamas). I had my teeth cleaned there last month and it was superior to any cleaning I've ever received in the US. The cost was $65 USD out of pocket. I know that it is possible to get teeth cleanings even cheaper than that in KL, but the high quality of the cleaning and the excellent staff at the clinic made it worth the higher cost. It was such a great experience I'm actually looking forward to going back for my next cleaning!

@jgconnelly 9 күн бұрын

I traveled to Tirana, Albania in April for a chipped front tooth zirconia crown. $200 cash. Superb!

@jgconnelly 9 күн бұрын

Lela Dental, Tirana, Albania

@jwinters9974 10 күн бұрын

We tend to travel on the frugal side. I just crunched our monthly average numbers for travel for 2, over 6 months in Europe: Aug - Feb, to include 30 days ea. in Lisbon, Barcelona and Paris and came out to: Lodging: $1190, Grocery: $229, Eat Out: $109, Transportation (including one transatlantic flight): $344. The crazy thing is, out of all the places we've been, Costa Rica is probably the most expensive! Total surprise..

@thyslop1737 10 күн бұрын

That was the total cost for two for six months. So, this was approximately, 1500 tl 1800 a month?

@jwinters9974 10 күн бұрын

@@thyslop1737 Our total monthly expenses averaged $2580...

@jwinters9974 10 күн бұрын

@@thyslop1737 There were additional expenses. Our total monthly average came to approx. $2580..

@angepicillo2780 8 күн бұрын

@@jwinters9974 that’s awesome! May I ask what kind of lodging and how did you find it? We’re currently in Panama for a year for $1200/month.

@judymckee5992 8 күн бұрын

@@angepicillo2780 , I payed about $4k a month, booking through airbnb, around Europe.. This year I booked directly from owner to Lanzarote for 3 months about $1200 a month, nice lodging. Rental car $600 a month ( u don't need to) as the location is great but I like to have a car and visit different places everyday. Food , I eat in Mercadona , as they had fresh ,delicious food and they provide seating area with microwave. The food for 2 comes out $15 and I like real orange juice with it and salad.

@tidalcreeku2b 7 күн бұрын

Getting a crown (for a cracked enamel) in NYC costs $2,500.00. Your crown in Albania was a bargain! I'm probably going to get a crown... abroad! :)

@williamkelly7656 10 күн бұрын

I recently had a $6,000 quote from my dentist office in Tucson for a dental implant I opted to go with a dentist in Portugal For less than half

@tutornotepad 10 күн бұрын

I am staying in a private room (shared bathroom and kitchen) at the Banana Hostel in Bogata, Colombia for about $13.50 a night. It is quiet , and the internet is great!. Hostels are ideal if you want access to a kitchen. Hotels often do not provide the kitchen.

@pauladuncanadams1750 10 күн бұрын

Renting more than 28 days will reduce the cost for accommodations.

@BrentKelly5 4 күн бұрын

We just got back from being on the road full time for 4 years, including Europe - the most expensive of our travels. You can’t treat this way of travel like a vacation - it’s costly but I wouldn’t trade what we did for a minute. Planning our next travels as I watch this. Enjoy! ❤

@pauladuncanadams1750 10 күн бұрын

From other slow travel influencers that I've seen, yes, the initial expense for clothing can be high, depending on where you buy them. Europe is more expensive than Asia overall. Also, Influencers say that they buy high-quality clothing because living in a suitcase, there's only so much clothing, and you wear them over and over. Same for shoes, which see a lot of wear. As far as "seasonal" clothing, like jackets for fall and winter, they go to thrift stores to buy these and then re-donate them when they leave.

@msjannd4 10 күн бұрын

That's what I tried to do Bosnia & Herzegovina, but my literally three-week old winter jacket was refused because "the paperwork" hadn't been approved. Yes, there's paperwork that must be filled out; it's a government thing and the shop owner has no control over it. So, I had to leave my gorgeous jacket next to the garbage bins, hoping that someone who needed it would find it. That's what they told me to do. Same thing happened in Montenegro. Perhaps it's a Balkan thing, ha! Anyway, I was shocked!

@marcietownsend3635 9 күн бұрын

@@msjannd4 Wow. I just returned from the Balkans and saw a lot of discarded clothing around garbage bins. It was odd just as many things were odd in the Balkans. Thanks for the explanation.

@seashell4327 8 күн бұрын

I was visiting friends in Bulgaria and they left many things by the garbage bins and whatever they left wasn't there for long. (Dishes, linens, etc.)

@pauladuncanadams1750 8 күн бұрын

@msjannd4 Since it's happening to others, my guess is that it's a legal scam to aquire nice, unaffordable things from the decadent West. Best keep your jacket close to your vest! 😉

@grennglant 9 күн бұрын

My wife had a crown replaced in Valencia, Spain, it cost her 360 euros after her Sanitas insurance coverage. In NY a crown replacement she had in 2022 cost her $4,500, which she got reduced to $4,000. After her insurance coverage of 60%, she paid $1,600 dollars. Dental care in NYC is not cheap and insurance only covers a small portion of the price. In Spain the coverage expense is less, covers more and the out- of -pocket expense will not leave you destitute.

@MR-pr8tp 5 күн бұрын

Valencia Spain is where I have decided to move to and am 73 years old. I once attended the University of Valencia. I loved Spain way back when. So spending almost $3000 for my recent root canal and crown, it has pushed me out of the US. Done with this place so to speak. Loved Spain and have decided I will return to enjoy life as I should. Thanks for your comment.

@Livinglikealocal431 10 күн бұрын

You are going to love Argentina! We slow traveled Chile and Argentina and housing and dining out was very affordable.

@hideawayhomesllc5103 10 күн бұрын

Here in Breckenridge it's almost $40 per person per meal (burger and beer, tax and tip). It has gotten truly outrageous.

@lauras8674 9 күн бұрын

Colorado is out of control!!

@flutingaround 8 күн бұрын

One bar of Dr. Bronner's soap in a Colorado Walmart is $5.00. I just said no. Thankfully, some bargain staples can still be found at Big Lots.

@malcolmnicoll1165 5 сағат бұрын

Californicated.

@msjannd4 10 күн бұрын

Great video! I had a dental cleaning in Trebinje, Bosnia & Herzegovina for 40 KM (20 euro, $21.95) and a visit to a Dermatologist for 50 KM ($27.43 today). Both were very professional.

@jasonwatts_wattstraveling 9 күн бұрын

Cleaning and check up....$8.10cad, x-rays are $2.70cad. If you need dental work Vietnam is the place to go, we're currently in Da Nang.

@binkysteaver9880 5 күн бұрын

Ye, very affordable, I had a broken crown replaced in Da Nang 2 weeks ago for 170.00 US, the service was excellent, extremely modern equipment at the Australian Dental clinic in the Hai Chau district.

@friscoeddie3223 10 күн бұрын

Been to Europe a few times in the past, but nowadays it’s Latin America. The tourist crush in the more popular destinations has ruined the allure for me. I have lived in Cuenca for 15 years and travel all over SA, CA, and Mexico. Not even close to half way through my bucket list. I truly think slow travel through Latin America would be considerably cheaper. We have a great AirB&B here and offer a 40% discount for a month’s stay. Many Europeans have come through here for a month’s stay, or more. And the remote workers from the US make up a bunch more. And of course the lookie-loos US retirees. You two know about the dental costs here. Before it was always way cheaper to take a vacation down to Mexico and get my teeth done there as opposed to the US. Had 4 crowns done at one go in Merida. Can’t remember the price, but probably a $100 each. Still working after 30 years. When you two hit SE Asia you’re going to be shocked on how affordable it is! And that’s the place where you’re going to do a deep dive in to the street food scene. Probably better and cheaper than grocery shopping and pretty much veggie. You’ll love it there. Guaranteed.

@dlwilliamson5644 9 күн бұрын

Frisco Eddie, Have you spent considerable time in Viet Nam yet? Thailand?

@friscoeddie3223 9 күн бұрын

@@dlwilliamson5644 Yes. Did a trip for 3 months through Viet Nam, Laos, and Cambodia. Been to Thailand a few times for diving trips. Viet Nam and Cambodia were my favorites. The people, the food, and the culture were outstanding. Not to mention the costs of everything being so reasonable. Highly recommend SE Asia for traveling.

@dlwilliamson5644 9 күн бұрын

@@friscoeddie3223 Thank you so much for your response. After living in Shanghai, China for a little over 5 years I came to love love love SE Asia. I have been to Thailand several times and Viet Nam once but only on a cycling trip. Yes, the people were lovely. Ultimately, I would love to find a school that needs a not so young (read: retired) Chemistry / Physics teacher and sports coach. I am fortunate enough to be free to find a teaching situation that resonates. I loved living in Spain and China and want to explore more cultures.

@morganstubie 8 күн бұрын

Thrift stores for me!!! Globally. Bought a great coat for $2 in Asia and I still use it!

@jaimegarmendia3590 10 күн бұрын

Dental work in the States is expensive and continuously increasing. We live in Tucson, Arizona, where a crown can go from ~$600 to $1500, depending of the practice and the specific tooth. However, many Tucsonians go to Nogales, Mexico for that type of services, usually paying 30% or less of the US cost.

@traveler65 10 күн бұрын

We are in Costa Rica right now and I am currently having dental work done. The crown I am having done is $600.

@user-ti3vp9mt3z 8 күн бұрын

Dental care is a total racket in the US. Dentists earn more on average than doctors do.

@dagmarvandoren9364 8 күн бұрын

But we. Allow this....therefore? They can. And do....its,a skandal

@nikkibaldwin384 7 күн бұрын

We’re from AZ (Tucson-Flagstaff-Prescott-back to Tucson) and now live in Jalisco. A surgical (“reverse”) root canal cost me $1000 out of pocket for the dentist, 3-d X-rays, oral surgeon). US estimate was over $7500 with insurance

@kriserts 4 күн бұрын

I live in NYC. Sounds like I should fly out to Tucson for my dental. ;)

@peggyfritschle4848 10 күн бұрын

We took the subway in Rome for 3 days in 2016 & had no problems--just watch out for pickpockets & you'll be fine🤓🙏

@Zoltanthemystical 10 күн бұрын

I prefer a condo or room with kitchenette as meals really add up fast. Also if I buy groceries and prep/eat most meals at “home”, I plan ahead for groceries and grab items like protein bars, drinks, etc. to have handy when I am short of time, and am heading out. That is much cheaper than buying stuff in corner shops on the go. I also do as JP mentioned and book cheaper places a bit away from tourist areas, and walk, rent a bike or use the local transit system as needed, and I save a lot. For example, when visiting Venice I managed to originally to book an Airbnb outside of Venice and just took public transit which meant that I could significantly say versus getting a hotel inside Venice. It was also quieter and larger than spaces inside Venice and it was kind of nice to get away at the end of the day. On the flipside sometimes it’s a hassle if you miss a bus or something and have to wait because you lose time visiting those tourist attractions. So it’s kind of a balancing act finding a place that’s not too far but which is a little bit cheaper because of distance.

@thyslop1737 10 күн бұрын

Grocerys, as you know, Stateside are now obscenely expensive.

@NomadicRootsJourney 7 күн бұрын

We (fam of 6) slow travel, usually go to places where we can stay at least 3 months spend about $1500 a month

@MR-pr8tp 5 күн бұрын

I just had dental work done. Had a root canal, tooth broke off and will have a crown: $2906.00. A cleaning cost $139.00. I could have taken a vacation in Mexico and had dental work done. I live in central Georgia in a small town . When you shared your expense, it really frustrated me. I continue to question why am I putting up with the US and the cost of living and all other problems. So I imagine returning to Spain and being able to sit in a nice park vs cooped up in my house to avoid the heat and humidity of central GA. As I speak it is 100 degrees. Thanks for the push to make changes! Perhaps your video is the kick in the butt that I needed to make changes.

@AmeliaAndJP 4 күн бұрын

You can do it! 🥳

@ronnie9187 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing, very interesting figures. We also mostly stay out of larger cities. Not only due to costs, but also much easier for parking. Just look at the possibility for train connections. 2. If you book a week or even a month, you find better deals. Many B&B's are offering discounts for longer stays. A good example is in Italy Verde. It is in between Venice and Trieste, you stay at a lovely beach site and you have good connections to both cities and one week is not to long. Another tipp. In a lot of countries in europe people eat their main meal at Lunchtime. Many restaurants offer special lunch deals. Even here in Switzerland you can eat often for 20 Euros.

@AmeliaAndJP 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@findingmiriam581 10 күн бұрын

I think under $5000/month is very respectable for Europe. I agree that when you travel full-time, you do need to be careful not to act like you are on vacation all the time if you are trying to maintain a budget. However, I do think you should budget a "vacation" a couple of times a year if possible. It is good when you are visiting a bucket list location and you want to really enjoy it.

@johnnytx45 9 күн бұрын

Teeth cleaning and cavity filled costs me $18 each in the Philippines.

@chasingtheAmericanDream 9 күн бұрын

Great price!

@elizabethfajardo9655 10 күн бұрын

Great job guys. I have been retired in Europe ( Budapest) since last August. Since COVID the prices got doubled. Many KZfaqrs claim that they can live on 2000 USD/months in Europe. It is simple impossible (saying politely). However, not using public transportation in Europe all the time (except emergency) is a big and costly mistake. Buying food on markets is fun and cheaper. South America and South East Asia are much cheaper, but can not be tolerated between May and October. Last winter we were in South America for 5 months, and this winter will go SE Asia for six months. Comparing prices is a fun experience, but salaries in the US are higher than in Europe. So earning in USD and paying in local currency is a good way to live ( I do not know how long this will last). Wish you great time and good luck. Cheers!

@mtngrl5859 9 күн бұрын

Yes, salaries are 55% higher in US compared to Europe. When the comment was made regarding prices in Denver, that is a major tech hub with high incomes. So, clearly costs are going to be much higher. If one compares costs of many medical procedures & what incomes are in a given area that gives a more realistic comparison. For example, a nurse in Mexico City will make about $1000 a month. So, if she spends $350.00 for a crown compare that to a nurse in California who makes 120k a year & pays $2,000 for a crown, the California nurse pays a much smaller percentage of her income. Thus, it can be less expensive for many services in the US based on incomes. Here in California I go to a community dentist and pay $49.00 for a cleaning, that is inline with what the going rate in Mexico and Central America is.

@elizabethfajardo9655 9 күн бұрын

@@mtngrl5859 Agree 100%. Here in Budapest i have a big and nice condo in the centrum of the city. I pay no real estate tax, the insurance is much cheaper, HOA is about USD 120/month. This makes our life much cheaper. than ib the US. Again, my income in USD. Short rent using Airbnb got quite expensive lately. I used to be an MD in the US, therefore I have a pretty good view of the medical system both site of the Atlantic. The major problem in Europe is the excessive wait time for non emergency services,

@brianferguson6278 10 күн бұрын

The one thing you forgot to state... Cost of living to just stay at home, I would guess your Ecuador costs at $2,500/month. So subtract this figure from your expenses of $4,700.00 and you are spending an extra $ $2,200 per month or $36.00 a day per person to live your dreams. That's is pretty inexpensive in the Grand Game of Life. We only get to go around once and you can not take it with you after the end of the Game. My travel cost are about $2,500.00 a month extra as I travel and that will allow an endless adventure if I wish. I recall going back to work after a two year slow travel adventure, I received my first return to work professional scale pay check, a BIG check and I never felt so poor, I am back in the working class! Enjoy your Adventure and stay safe!

@AmeliaAndJP 10 күн бұрын

Great perspective!

@JonnieShipbaugh-dc9wk 9 күн бұрын

I have travelled all over the world multiple years and have never eaten in restaurants. I always get Airbnbs with a kitchen so I can buy food at the local grocery stores where the locals buy food. I am vegan and you save a ton of money and eat healthier by skipping flesh and flesh by products. Also I shoot for and stay pretty close to $50 per night for lodging. You are living very large with the money you are spending. My biggest expense was always transportation but I don’t stay at places more than a week or so. 😮 Your overall costs were very reasonable. 👍

@HGills 7 күн бұрын

Ok so I’m actually so glad you did this video as your lifestyle and way of travel probably aligns most closely to how we would compared to the other channels we follows who are slow traveling for under $3000 pm. Your numbers really help give a realistic view of what it’s like for us who actually do go out for meals and explore the areas as a tourist, get your hair done, buy clothes etc… I get the concept of slow travel, budget traveling, holidaying and tourist mode. We are a mix of all of those with the exception of slow travel in that we probably don’t want to spend a month in one place at a time all the time - sure I could easily spend a month in London, but I don’t want to spend a month in Madrid for example. BTW I’m an Aussie and had a crown done last year for AU$1500 of which my health insurance covered $600

@pauladuncanadams1750 10 күн бұрын

I really liked your idea of staying in Dijon and taking the train to Paris. Even going to and from, day trips to Paris are probably a lot cheaper than staying in Paris. You can pack a lunch and see some sights before heading home. Maybe splurge and stay a night or two if you want the Paris nightlife vibe? Otherwise, it's very expensive. As you said, you can explore Lion, and ( I believe you said Stuttgart?) part of Germany. If at all possible, using public transit is the way to go!

@ParisianThinker 10 күн бұрын

France: Dental cleaning 25 euros. To repair a chipped lower front tooth due to cracking a pistachio: 40 euros

@brianshay6836 10 күн бұрын

My wife just had two crowns replaced. After insurance, the cost was $1200 total (about $600 each). We live in Washington state on the east side.

@richardzelinka9411 8 күн бұрын

Growing up in NYC, taking public transportation was a given, so I have taken public transportation, mostly subways, everywhere I've traveled, from Bucharest to Tokyo. And that includes from the airport into the city. Far cheaper than private rides. Never had a problem. Looking forward to taking the metro in Delhi in a few months.

@kevinhobbs3543 10 күн бұрын

$1800 per crown in Atlanta.. Costa Rica $500 per Crown/Veneer.

@LawrenceStevens01 10 күн бұрын

I had 2 crowns in the Asheville area of North Carolina. Each about $1,100 to $1,200. I needed 3 implants. Getting that done in Costa Rica for about $4,000.

@dlwilliamson5644 9 күн бұрын

Fox Dental just past Biltmore Village is super expensive and good. Who did you use in AVL? (to be fair, I broke a molar in a bike race so that is probably why the price is more than $5000?)

@LawrenceStevens01 9 күн бұрын

@@dlwilliamson5644 I use Fletcher Great Smiles locally. Great staff.

@dawna197 9 күн бұрын

I haven't yet done it myself, but some other budget conscious solo women travelers recommend staying in a simple but safe room in one of the many monasteries and convents around the world. Some also provide light meals. You aren't expected to participate in the religious activities.

@AmeliaAndJP 8 күн бұрын

Very interesting!

@godisallaroundus 10 күн бұрын

First comment you guys are the best keep it coming. Thank you.

@AmeliaAndJP 10 күн бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@bltanner69 9 күн бұрын

Hey guys, I'm in Gulf Breeze, Florida. I got a crown replaced last year, and it cost me a little over $1400. Big difference in the cost you paid. By the way, enjoy the channel.

@deebee2603 7 күн бұрын

I know from a previous video, you talked about finding a European city to make your home while away from Ecuador. I get you have to travel around before you find where you want to be, but if you do settle down someplace with occasional train (or inexpensive plane) travels to other countries, costs will go down. I was reading last night that rent in Italy is about 151% cheaper than renting in the U.S., with an overall cost of living that is around 45% less. I am sure these cheaper rents do not include Rome or Milan however!

@Auf_dem_Sonnendeck 5 күн бұрын

Unfortunately, Europe has become very expensive since Corona. In particular, of course, the accommodations in the big, well-known cities and hotspots. That's why many Europeans are now traveling to Southeast Asia.

@robinpettit7827 10 күн бұрын

My wife needs to cook as she has a lot of food allergies. So that saves us money when we travel.

@TeresaCook-de6jo 3 күн бұрын

Good to know it is possible. I have so many food sensativities!

@makeyourlifeeasier5794 10 күн бұрын

My brother moved to the West Coast of Mexico a few years ago. His total budget is about $1500 a month...but he is very frugal!

@TheDeadbone1961 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for the informative video! Much more detailed than other slow-travel youtubers - we appreciate the realistic breakdown in the numbers :)

@HereThereInbetween 10 күн бұрын

Another fantastic video! As someone who is considering doing slow full time travel with a reluctant partner, this was super informative! Wait to you get to Asia-particularly SE Asia. You’ll be able to keep to your budget and then some.

@sbkpilot1 8 күн бұрын

This is actually pretty good for Europe... now if you stay the other 6 months of the year in a lower cost region like SE Asia or South/Central America that could be half what you spent in Europe so for the year the averages would be quite reasonable I think.

@AmeliaAndJP 7 күн бұрын

Exactly!

@bobk381 10 күн бұрын

You are learning and passing along your actual costs of slow travel in Europe. My guess is that you will become more proficient as you go. Wondering if renting furnished apartments by the month will be less expensive than hotels. Also, living in an apartment will help reduce food costs.

@WendyWilliamsLiving 7 күн бұрын

Seems like a bargain considering the rent on our average home in SoCal is almost $4,000! Love your videos, keep 'em coming! 🙂

@DestinationRetirement 9 күн бұрын

Thank you for the honest accounting of costs. I have a house in Mérida Mexico and the restaurant scene is booming. People complain of the higher costs of dining out there now but It is all relative. My house is in the historic Centro and there are options. The market in the morning for fresh juice and produce is amazing and there is an "economic kitchen" two blocks from my house where I can pop in for the meal of the day and a beverage for around 6USD.

@web3tel 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing these real life numbers. Now we need to work another couple year before starting travelling :)

@kristinaexpat3843 3 күн бұрын

I hear you about eating out too often when traveling, but I think it’s justified because for me having food new to me cooked so perfectly is a very large part of the joys of travel!!!

@laurelwetzork5822 8 күн бұрын

Yea for sharing that you’re plant based - we are too - so happy to soak in your travels and the wonderful foods and markets!

@AmeliaAndJP 8 күн бұрын

Great! 🥳

@anitamendez116 10 күн бұрын

Great Content as always. This really helps with my travels. I’ve been traveling through Mexico and I really had to budget with the different areas. Prices very a lot throughout Mexico so I had to be mindful of where I was all the time so not to over spend. Thank You for all your hard work in compiling this information for us. 😊

@DenLD 10 күн бұрын

I had a crown replaced in Mérida, México for about $250 US, and I have to say it fit like a dream. I love the idea of Slow Travel, but I have pets, and I own a home in México so I don’t have rent. I don’t think those costs are crazy and you’re making memories and a business from it.

@AmeliaAndJP 9 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@johnwakefield9378 10 күн бұрын

Excellent video, clear and fun to hear you two banter about it.

@bradj6985 10 күн бұрын

From an Aussie's perspective $21 per person to eat in a restaurant is completely awesome - especially when you see the quality of the food you're eating. WOW.

@cee_bee_creates 8 күн бұрын

Agreed! Plus the exchange rate kills us in Europe (I say as I'm planning a France trip for next year 👀)

@w_w_whitey 10 күн бұрын

Thanks guys, really enjoyed your breakdown and analysis. Always fun to compare our expenses to others.

@timanderson2376 10 күн бұрын

I’m never a fan of stuff but I really like you guys. Authentic. And it really inspires us to do this. Keep up the great work!

@AmeliaAndJP 10 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@NNI4262 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for the review! Great information!

@kennethkilpatrick3758 10 күн бұрын

Found a nice room in Oaxaca, MX. Private entrance, private bath, everything included for a little less than $150 a month. Good wifi. I can see the attraction of visiting some of the places you've been but on a limited budget I'd gravitate towards the bargain countries.

@user-hb5kw1me1w 8 күн бұрын

Vancouver Canada - dental cleaning - 2 visits per year (X-rays every other visit) total cost is a little over $700cad which is currently around US$520-$540 per year. Getting crazy. US$42 (Albania iirc) for a cleaning would be a major relief!

@bruce6641 6 күн бұрын

Just had mine and my wife's done last week in Vancouver for Cdn. $565. Too much.

@dpporlando 10 күн бұрын

Tip. If you buy some high quality walking shoes not only will they last longer but you can also buy relatively cheap adhesive sole plates to make the bottoms wear longer. My favorites are New Balance 993s.

@AmeliaAndJP 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation!

@VolcanoGroupie 10 күн бұрын

I also recommend the New Balance 990.

@chriskasprzyk6235 9 күн бұрын

@@AmeliaAndJP After two injuries to one of my feet that was so bad that they both required surgeries that were classed as reconstructions, I can basically wear almost nothing except New Balance 928 walking shoes. Thing about the higher end New Balance is they expect you to remove the flimsy insole they have and put in a better orthotic insole, which is something else I do. Aetrex makes the best price/performance I have been able to find for my specific needs. The 928's and the Aetrex insoles are not cheap but they are comfortable and they last a long time which makes them cheaper over the long haul.

@Bigd0gg 9 күн бұрын

Great update and travelogue for slow-travel itinerary! Thanks!!

@amberallen7809 7 күн бұрын

A cleaning at my dentist in Thailand is about $22 per cleaning. They also do it the 'old school' way, in that the dentist still does the actual cleaning, which I kinda like. Also, a word about eating out. Idk about Europe, but in some places, like here in Thailand, eating out at local street food vendors often is cheaper than cooking at home- especially if you're single. I can go down the road and get a plate of pad thai or pad see ewe for about $1.50, and its still decent, home cooked quality. That said, eating street food is not advisable if you have any serious dietary restrictions or allergies. But if you're someone traveling alone with no food restrictions, street food is a great choice! I often can't get through all the groceries I buy before they go off if I try to cook everything at home. So I keep a few staples at home (rice, oats, coffee, milk, eggs, various types of fruit) and go out for the rest.

@Zoltanthemystical 10 күн бұрын

I really like this video guys, and in particular I’d like the fact that you’re using software to display things on screen as a supplement to your explanations and the video of yourselves. I find that really informative and it helps maintain interest for myself at least. This is also wonderful information because it allows us to look at the places you’ve been in the experiences you’ve had in past videos and then see how much it all cost. For myself that’s wonderful because it helps me determine if I can afford to go to certain places and then I can use the numbers to plug into a Draft budget. I realize I have to adjust season and so forth but really you guys are in high season and a lot of those places so that means that it might be cheaper if I plan to go in the fall or early spring and the weather is OK. I’m curious though, if JP included tips in the meal calculations? Tips add up quickly and I find they are often forgotten when holding up expenses later on.

@AmeliaAndJP 10 күн бұрын

The restaurants included tips, but most countries don't expect them or add them into the bill automatically.

@danielreigada1542 5 күн бұрын

Just my 2 cents. . . I really liked the gray hair on Amelia! Enjoy the videos!

@irvinwilson3245 9 күн бұрын

Great job on the video. Very informative!

@LifewithTinaMarie 10 күн бұрын

Thank you! Great information!

@Oceanofsand1981 10 күн бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks for your your info!!

@thyslop1737 10 күн бұрын

The Courtyard in San Antonio for $200 a nite was probably a dump, too.

@AmeliaAndJP 9 күн бұрын

It was a total dump!!! Dated and in serious need of a renovation!

@user-gj1zs3xi6g 9 күн бұрын

Fantastic video - thanks for sharing all the cost breakdowns. As for a crown, my husband is just getting one done this week and it will cost $1450 Canadian - we live in Ottawa. Dental care in Europe is affordable and highly recommend that anyone travelling to Europe to get procedures, cleanings etc. done there. I’ve had dental experiences in Portugal, Spain and Greece and all great experiences and super affordable.

@alpinerpeter1 10 күн бұрын

Well done on your monthly expenses. As a Brit living in CA, I return to the UK every year on my own. With the flight included in my expense figure, with a good hotel in Stratford upon Avon plus food, intenal flights to Scotland, and ground travel I expect for to be at least $4000. plus. Great videos thanks

@monkeysue2442 9 күн бұрын

I spend $130.00 on athlete shoes every 3 months. We pay$100.00 every month for dental insurance in Florida but we’re old so… I think you’re doing great on your budget.

@jom.6075 9 күн бұрын

Awesome, thanks JP!

@BlindSquirrel425 9 күн бұрын

Thanks! This was fun to watch. 👍

@JMK-r8s 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for this detailed summary and sharing again on your website. I don’t usually post but wanted to say thank you for all your valuable information and transparency. Enjoying following you both as we get inspired and consider a similar journey. Best wishes! Thanks!!!

@AmeliaAndJP 6 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

@andybert9138 10 күн бұрын

Invaluable information - thanks for sharing!

@DaleOsmun-zm9tu 10 күн бұрын

Thank you guys for the finance aspect of Slow Travel! Have started to build our National Lampoon's style European vacation. We've decided to try Riverboat tours. I mean then we don't need a car , and our room and board is set for the whole trip, plus transfers, and such.

@AmeliaAndJP 10 күн бұрын

That would be fun!

@KylaandAlexJordan 5 күн бұрын

Love the video! In Bangkok my replacement crown and all work equated to $490 USD. And that was 2 weeks ago.

@jamiercollyer 10 күн бұрын

Yaaay! Loved this video, thanks!

@lisas44 9 күн бұрын

Wow that must have taken a lot of time to put all those numbers together. Thank you very much.

@photopro100 10 күн бұрын

Very enlightening!

@ronvincent5645 10 күн бұрын

Great overview. These are very realistic numbers and jive with my travels. Also, these are much more realistic if you are there to enjoy the place. Some KZfaqrs come in with lower costs but they aren't realistic. So, I applaud your realism.

@AmeliaAndJP 10 күн бұрын

Cool, thanks!

@Crissy_Renee 3 сағат бұрын

When he said New York City, I thought the same thing! “Get the rope!” 😂

@ParisianThinker 10 күн бұрын

When Europeans travel to other countries they often stay in student dorms with kitchens. Very cheap.

@pauladuncanadams1750 10 күн бұрын

i'm American and learning about slow travel. I hope to do this with my husband as soon as our obligations in the US are done. How do you do the student dorm thing? I would love to know! Thanks.

@karenweaver8957 9 күн бұрын

I stayed in student housing in downtown Chicago, which included a full daily breakfast. It was close to all the sites but had a shared bathroom, luckily I was there during the week, so no one rented the room next door. It was much cheaper than a hotel and they had a security guard at the entrance making sure, only people renting a room there got inside.

@pauladuncanadams1750 9 күн бұрын

@karenweaver8957 Yeah, but how? How do you find these? How do you reserve these? I have no idea how to go about that?

@connieholloway3601 9 күн бұрын

You both look healthy and happy. Stay well!!❤

@malcolmnicoll1165 5 сағат бұрын

As a single guy who only gets just barely $1000 in social security this video is most inspiring and gives me hope. I just pray that these jewels you visited don’t become californicated and thus only affordable to the wealthy elite.

@pedrozatravel 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing the costs, it is good to have real numbers

@kimsadowski4058 7 күн бұрын

You're speaking my favorite language..."cost per"...thank for the peek inside your travel!

@deant007 10 күн бұрын

Good job Amelia & JP 💃🏃🏼‍♂️👍 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@arielacosta2421 10 күн бұрын

Great job. Very informative 👌 thanks

@MamaLlama007 10 күн бұрын

Wonderful video!

@fastmph 10 күн бұрын

Very informative video guys! Thank you, and let us know if you discover some great wines there!

@moebeing1190 9 күн бұрын

Algodones Mexico by Yuma AZ : 320 dollars for a root canal , then 200 for a crown on that tooth. 110 for an extraction and x-ray 800 for an implant , plus 500 to crown that implant