(ConservativeJournal.org) – As prices climb, the need to find smart financial strategies that make it easier to stretch every dollar rises. Enter geoarbitrage, a money management method that helps people take advantage of reduced cost of living opportunities within the US and beyond. It’s all about packing up and moving on — and recognizing when doing so makes the most financial sense.
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In geoarbitrage, people regularly monitor cost of living changes across multiple domestic or international markets. They look for opportunities to reduce costs while preserving — or in some cases, even expanding — their current income, typically by moving to a new location.
The simplest example of this financial strategy occurs on a regular basis all across the country. University students, digital nomads, and remote workers will often relocate from an expensive city, like New York, to a more affordable location, such as Tulsa, Oklahoma. The monthly cost of living is nearly $5,000 lower in Tulsa, thanks to cheaper housing, groceries, and necessities, potentially saving the person who moves thousands of dollars per year.
Some geoarbitrage followers take the practice even further by emigrating to Low cost of living (LCOL) countries, such as Mexico, Argentina, Malaysia, or Taiwan. While the primary benefit of this strategy is still a reduction in overall monthly spending on survival, vast differences in exchange rates often mean that a US dollar income stretches much further, too.
Need an example? According to Wise.com, the average monthly cost of living for a single person in Kuala Lumpur was approximately $461.08 USD, or 2,039.31 Malaysian Ringgits (MYR), as of August 2022. That’s an exchange rate of approximately 4.46, which means that every US dollar is worth nearly five times as much.
Thousands of Americans have already started using geoarbitrage to achieve financial freedom faster. Whether your goal is only to pinch pennies or you also want to explore the world and experience new places first-hand, this strategy can be a great way to transform your financial life. Ask yourself: is it time for a change?
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