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I spent 2 years working from cafes in Bali before a local friend pointed out the real cost
I was always so proud of my $3 a day coffee shop routine, thinking I was saving money on an office. My friend Wayan in Ubud sat me down and showed me how much I was actually spending on transport, extra food, and the time lost finding a spot with good wifi. Now I'm debating if a proper co-working space for $150 a month is smarter, or if the cafe vibe is worth the hidden price. What's your take on budgeting for a workspace?
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lisaf206mo ago
Wait, you were spending $3 a day just on coffee? That's wild... @grant.kevin is right, the little costs really do sneak up on you.
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grant.kevin6mo ago
My month in Chiang Mai was the same... I was so happy with my $1.50 iced coffees until I added up the three motorbike taxis a day and the overpriced lunch I always ended up buying. The math was brutal. That cafe vibe is a real trap. I switched to a co-working spot and the reliable power and wifi alone saved my sanity. The fixed cost actually made me more careful with my other spending too.
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tyler8225mo ago
You're right about the cafe vibe being a trap, and @grant.kevin hit the nail on the head about the fixed cost making you more careful. I did the same math in Mexico and found the co-working space saved money and stress in the long run. The reliable desk and internet just made work easier.
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