The Move Abroad Coach Podcast
You didn’t start your business to stay stuck in the same city, the same routine, and the same life you’ve outgrown. You built it for freedom — and now you’re ready to take that freedom overseas. The Move Abroad Coach Podcast is your space for real, unfiltered conversations about building a business and a life you love overseas. Hosted by Richelle Gamlam, founder of Move Abroad Coach who has been living abroad for twelve years, this show blends strategy, mindset, and identity work to help you create a step-by-step freedom plan and finally make your move. Here, we don’t do generic how-to lists or heavily edited episodes. Instead, Richelle shares the coaching, stories, and practical frameworks that help coaches, freelancers, and entrepreneurs move abroad with confidence and alignment. If you’re craving deeper conversations, personalized insight, and the real behind-the-scenes of creating a freedom life, you’ll feel right at home. Come learn how to build a business that supports your freedom, create a concrete plan you can actually implement, and step into the version of you who lives a life you don’t need a vacation from.
The Move Abroad Coach Podcast
#89 Budgeting for Your Move Abroad: How Much Do You Really Need?
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One of the biggest questions I hear is, “How much money do I need to save to move abroad?” Unfortunately, you're probably going to hate the answer —it depends!
But today, I’m breaking it down for you with tips to DIY your budget, inspired by a recent workshop with my Freedom Life clients.
Whether you’re planning your move months in advance or trying to figure it all out last-minute, this episode will help you create a realistic budget for pre-departure costs, first-month expenses, and monthly living costs so you know EXACTLY how much you need to save before you move (and how much you need to make to have a good quality of life abroad).
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Pre-Departure Costs: Flights, visas, shipping, pet expenses, and more—what to include and how to estimate.
- Monthly Cost of Living: How to research and calculate expenses like housing, food, and transportation in your dream destination.
- First-Month Budget: Unique expenses like deposits, Airbnb stays, and setting up your home abroad.
- How to Save Faster: Simple tips for cutting costs, travel hacking, and selling belongings to build your savings.
I’ll also show you how creating a clear budget can reduce anxiety, help you make better decisions, and even show you how much you’ll save by living abroad.
Resources Mentioned:
- Move Abroad Budget Calculator: Get the tool I use with my clients to calculate pre-departure costs, monthly expenses, and savings. Grab it here.
Final Thoughts:
Budgeting isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about creating clarity and confidence in your move abroad plan. Tune in to learn how to take control of your finances and start planning your dream move today!
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All the Links You Need:
→ Grab the Move Abroad Budget Calculator
→ My favorite travel-hacking credit card
→ Check flights on Skyscanner
Love this Episode? What to Listen to Next:
- #15 No you DON'T have to have a ton of money saved up to move abroad
- #77 Procrastination is pricey - why waiting to move abroad is costing you
- #81 Moving abroad won't fix everything but it sure solves a lot
- #32 No you DON'T have to wait 2+ years to move abroad