Tag: the nomad life costs how much

Mexico, Money, My Spending, Travel

Spending Breakdown for My First Month Living in Mexico: I Spent $2,367

by Julie B. Rose6 Comments on Spending Breakdown for My First Month Living in Mexico: I Spent $2,367

I’ve never believed in living a life of restriction and deferred enjoyment, of saving up your money for a luxurious retirement that may never come. It’s just not me, nor is it what this blog is about. I’m ok without designer purses, new cars, and brand name clothes. I don’t stay or eat at the [...]

Money, My Spending, Travel, USA

My 2021 Budget Breakdown as a Solo Nomad in the U.S.

by Julie B. Rose7 Comments on My 2021 Budget Breakdown as a Solo Nomad in the U.S.

As you all know if you’re reading this blog, 2021 was my first full year of full-time nomadic living. And since there are a lot of you who tell me, “Julie, I wish I could do what you’re doing!” and cite cost as a factor, I want to bare my actual spending to you so you can: - See what I chose to spend money on and compare to your own spending - See where you could cut or make adjustments - See where you could share costs with a friend or partner and how that could significantly affect the numbers - See how I plan to cut in 2022, since as of mid-December 2021 I don’t have a job and will be in Mexico starting January. Read on...