Best Countries to Live on $1,000/Month in Southeast Asia (2025)

This video breaks down the top 3 countries in Asia where you can actually live well on $1,000 a month, not just scrape by. I’ve lived in all three, and they’re some of the few places where you still get real value for your money in 2025.

► I’ll cover:

• Rent, utilities, and daily living costs in each country
• What kind of apartment $300–400 gets you (spoiler: it’s not a shack)
• Visa options for long stays — no constant border runs
• What life really feels like in each place — the pros, the trade-offs, the vibe
• And why $1,000 isn’t a struggle budget if you’re smart about how you live

This is for those of you who want more than just “cheap” — who want comfort, freedom, and maybe even the space to build something long-term. These countries aren’t the trendiest… but that’s why they still work.

📌 Featured:
0:00 – Intro
0:34 – #3: Malaysia 🇲🇾
2:14 – #2: Vietnam 🇻🇳
3:47 – #1: Cambodia 🇰🇭
5:47 - What Makes This Work...And What Doesn't

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