Need to find somewhere to live on $1000.per month.was thinking somewhere in the south pacific.?

Question

Im a disabled vet,who was in a bad accident a few years ago and lost my house and everything,now im geting ssi.It isn't enough to live on here,so I was thinking somewhere far away from all this snow.I like the idea of a rocking chair,a cold beer and the beach. I been doing alot of resurch on the english speaking islands in the south pacific. would like to hear from someone who has been there done that,or is still there now.

Answer 1

Why not just move to Oklahoma and share a house and bills with someone else that is disable?

Carolen

Answer 2

Thailand could be a good bet for you. $1000 a month is pretty low, but if you find a smaller beach community, it can be done if you live simply. Avoid Pattaya and Phuket as the are more expensive and just do a little research on other beaches there. You can take up residence in a guesthouse allowing you your own room, and eat cheap food from street stalls.

Visa laws are really tricky, but if you can work the "retirement" angle it would go a lot more smoothly.

I used to live on Phuket and loved it! -although I had more $ to work with. You may have to learn some thai, but it's not as hard as it looks and people are friendly and patient.

Many beach communities have a lot of expats, so you could easily make a friend or two at the local bars.

Good luck with your decision.