Comments on: Living on $5 a Day Is Possible in China http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/ Backpacking around the world on my income from the internet. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:02:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nerdy Nomad » Mobile Working in China Summary http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-10962 Nerdy Nomad » Mobile Working in China Summary Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:48:57 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-10962 [...] Cheap to live there - Sure, Beijing, Shanghai and other major cities are probably more expensive than they used to be and they’ll certainly be more expensive than small towns, but it’s still possible to live very cheaply in the big cities. The small towns are even better value for money and if you stick to villages you can live ridiculously cheaply. [...] [...] Cheap to live there – Sure, Beijing, Shanghai and other major cities are probably more expensive than they used to be and they’ll certainly be more expensive than small towns, but it’s still possible to live very cheaply in the big cities. The small towns are even better value for money and if you stick to villages you can live ridiculously cheaply. [...]

]]> By: Mathias http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-6416 Mathias Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:32:20 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-6416 Living on 5$ a day? I have traveled (on a budget) trough Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam the last couple of years but spent quite a bit more. I can't get rid of my western habits, I'm used to to much luxury I think. I could live on 5$ a day for a short while but not for longer periods. Living on 5$ a day? I have traveled (on a budget) trough Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam the last couple of years but spent quite a bit more. I can’t get rid of my western habits, I’m used to to much luxury I think. I could live on 5$ a day for a short while but not for longer periods.

]]> By: Suz http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-5548 Suz Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:42:37 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-5548 Thanks for the shout out that it's possible! One of these days we'll make the jump. Thanks for the shout out that it’s possible! One of these days we’ll make the jump.

]]> By: » Battling for More IncomeDividend Days http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-5318 » Battling for More IncomeDividend Days Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:14:38 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-5318 [...] Be Creative: When I left the comfort of my full time 9-5 job in financial services, a lot of people to go seek out another full time (hopefully better paying) job. I’ve gotten a lot of skepticism that my approach may not work, but how are we to know until you try? Don’t be afraid to try new things, and remember the worst case scenario is that you fail and you can return to the comfort of a regular job. If you don’t believe me, check out Kirsty’s site, Nerdy Nomad, or Almost Fearless. They’ve veered well off the traditional path, but they’ve found happiness (and enough money to keep themselves afloat) along the way. Thinking outside the box has allowed me to design my lifestyle the way I want it to be: portable, fulfilling, and fun! [...] [...] Be Creative: When I left the comfort of my full time 9-5 job in financial services, a lot of people to go seek out another full time (hopefully better paying) job. I’ve gotten a lot of skepticism that my approach may not work, but how are we to know until you try? Don’t be afraid to try new things, and remember the worst case scenario is that you fail and you can return to the comfort of a regular job. If you don’t believe me, check out Kirsty’s site, Nerdy Nomad, or Almost Fearless. They’ve veered well off the traditional path, but they’ve found happiness (and enough money to keep themselves afloat) along the way. Thinking outside the box has allowed me to design my lifestyle the way I want it to be: portable, fulfilling, and fun! [...]

]]> By: Stevo http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-5023 Stevo Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:59:30 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-5023 Great post. This is exactly why I live in China. If you get to Guangdong in your travels look me up. Great post. This is exactly why I live in China. If you get to Guangdong in your travels look me up.

]]> By: You Can’t See Paris for Cheap, But You Can Certainly Try | almostfearless.com http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-4976 You Can’t See Paris for Cheap, But You Can Certainly Try | almostfearless.com Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:47:52 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-4976 [...] Recently fellow blogger Nerdy Nomad, wrote about living on $5 a day in China.  I hate to break the news, but this is completely impossible in Paris.  While I spent four days in Paris, living as cheaply as possible I nearly broke 50 Euros a day.  If you consider that most travel websites feature articles on surviving for under $100, this is no easy feat.  Here’s what I did. [...] [...] Recently fellow blogger Nerdy Nomad, wrote about living on $5 a day in China.  I hate to break the news, but this is completely impossible in Paris.  While I spent four days in Paris, living as cheaply as possible I nearly broke 50 Euros a day.  If you consider that most travel websites feature articles on surviving for under $100, this is no easy feat.  Here’s what I did. [...]

]]> By: Audrey http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-4945 Audrey Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:00:13 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-4945 We were backpacking around Guizhou about a month ago - this (and your other posts) brought back good memories. Plates of delicious dumplings for less than $1, fantastic Sichuan hot pot (in Kaili) where we were both stuffed to the brim with food and beer for $4 each, noodles on the street...I could go on. We're back in Europe for a spell and missing this style of eating (and missing the prices!). And, the villages and weekly markets throughout Guizhou are fantastic - one of the highlights of our trip to China. We were backpacking around Guizhou about a month ago – this (and your other posts) brought back good memories. Plates of delicious dumplings for less than $1, fantastic Sichuan hot pot (in Kaili) where we were both stuffed to the brim with food and beer for $4 each, noodles on the street…I could go on. We’re back in Europe for a spell and missing this style of eating (and missing the prices!).

And, the villages and weekly markets throughout Guizhou are fantastic – one of the highlights of our trip to China.

]]> By: Marc http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-4925 Marc Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:48:57 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-4925 Christine, in 2005 I was able to live in Barcelona on $14 a day which included my own room in shared flat. The year before that I managed about $24 a day in Oxford for the same lifestyle. Not living like a king, but not a pauper either. I realize prices have increased a bit since then though. Christine, in 2005 I was able to live in Barcelona on $14 a day which included my own room in shared flat. The year before that I managed about $24 a day in Oxford for the same lifestyle. Not living like a king, but not a pauper either. I realize prices have increased a bit since then though.

]]> By: Marc http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-4924 Marc Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:43:45 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-4924 OK, I'll admit it. I'm jealous too. OK, I’ll admit it. I’m jealous too.

]]> By: Mike http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-4921 Mike Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:55:27 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-4921 You are making me jealous too! Sounds like a great place. Nice picture. You are making me jealous too! Sounds like a great place. Nice picture.

]]> By: Christine Gilbert http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-4916 Christine Gilbert Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:45:29 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-4916 Wow, I'm jealous. In Europe $5 will buy you a coke and a bag of chips. Wow, I’m jealous. In Europe $5 will buy you a coke and a bag of chips.

]]> By: AustinHikeandBike http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-4903 AustinHikeandBike Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:52:12 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-4903 I so wish I could live on $5 a day. That would be great. It did try an experiment a few years back that I called, "Experiment 20". I lived on $20 a week. Not quite as good as $5 a day. And that $20 didnt include my recurring expenses, such as rent, utilities, etc. It just included food, entertainment, toiletries, etc. It did however, allow me to save a lot of money. Your site is great! I really enjoy hearing of your adventures. -Jib I so wish I could live on $5 a day. That would be great.

It did try an experiment a few years back that I called, “Experiment 20″. I lived on $20 a week. Not quite as good as $5 a day. And that $20 didnt include my recurring expenses, such as rent, utilities, etc. It just included food, entertainment, toiletries, etc. It did however, allow me to save a lot of money.

Your site is great! I really enjoy hearing of your adventures.

-Jib

]]> By: theaffiliatepost http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-4898 theaffiliatepost Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:09:38 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2008/07/17/living-on-5-a-day-is-possible-in-china/#comment-4898 Ok Kirsty.....you are definitely making me really jealous with your recent posts. you are making want to pack my bags and get back on the travelling again. $5 days and lots of quiet time sounds perfect to me. Keep these posts up and I may well become a nomadic affiliate poster once again. More stories please!!!! Ok Kirsty…..you are definitely making me really jealous with your recent posts. you are making want to pack my bags and get back on the travelling again. $5 days and lots of quiet time sounds perfect to me. Keep these posts up and I may well become a nomadic affiliate poster once again.

More stories please!!!!

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