Back in the UK in 2009, living in my own paid off house with Brit wife and kids
total outgoings = 1,500gbp/month.
Here in Chiang Mai 2023, living in her mortgaged house with Thai wife and kids
total outgoings = 1,200gbp/month.
My life is better in Thailand, and as a bonus it's also cheaper (for the same living standard), warmer, and includes a lot more sex!