Myles Simms-Aur, 26, moved to Thailand from Maryland in 2023.Courtesy of Myles Simms-AurMyles Simms-Aur, 26, moved to Bangkok from Maryland in December 2023.He left his job, where he was earning $70,000 annually, to live as a student in Thailand.He said the low cost of living abroad helps him save money and travel.Myles Simms-Aur had a $70,000 salary, a nice car, and a stable routine living in Maryland.But he wanted to experience the world and felt financially restrained by the cost of living in the US.After trips to Mexico, Brazil, Portugal, and other countries, Simms-Aur was convinced he could adapt to life abroad.