On several different threads, the life and times of an expat lifestyle has been debated, pondered and romanticized. How much should you budget for housing, food, fun, etc. Here's a guy who has been at it for a long time, Andy, from the American midwest.
You may want to check out www.HoboTraveler.com and read up on this guy's adventures and opinions and philosophy about travel, the human condition, expat attitudes and whatever else that pops into his head.
Nearly a hundred countries in over 10 years of travel, and spends in the neighborhood of $500 a month. He just now happens to be in Sosua, Charimicos to be exact, at this very moment. He has a gorgeous view of the beach, probably has walked past Robert and the boys at the Black Box many times. You all will recognize some familiar expat hangouts in his photos.
Some interesting stuff...
