Doing it in Thailand (have been for almost 5 years):
rent: 90 euro, car: 65 euro, food/drinks: 300 euro, visa: 10 euro, health insurance: 15 euro, other: 50 euro
Me and my girlfriend life a very comfortable lifestyle and we really don't cut back that much; eating out here is cheap (as long as you stay away from tourist spots) and we take regular short trips around Thailand and other parts of south east asia.
Nope, no tourist visa. I am staying on one-year non-immigrant visa's (multiple entry, usually type O). This requires me to go back home (The Netherlands) at least once a year and get a new one.
Getting a work permit is a bit tricky since I am not employed by a Thai company (requirement). The only other option is to setup my own company here which right away brings loads of administrative headaches with it (been down that road and got out rather quick).
rent: 90 euro, car: 65 euro, food/drinks: 300 euro, visa: 10 euro, health insurance: 15 euro, other: 50 euro
Me and my girlfriend life a very comfortable lifestyle and we really don't cut back that much; eating out here is cheap (as long as you stay away from tourist spots) and we take regular short trips around Thailand and other parts of south east asia.