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I spent 30 months living in different countries. Coming back, I can't believe how expensive the US is.
Bakari Akil, a New York private equity investor, spent 30 months traveling through 30 countries using Remote Year's program, spending $2,000 monthly on housing via platforms like Airbnb. He found international living significantly more affordable and offered a better quality of life compared to the U.S.
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