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title: "Our Geoarbitrage Experience: Thrive in Singapore, Chiang Mai, KL [Chills 212 ft ‪Shao Chun‬, 9 to 5 millionaire mindset]"
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# [Our Geoarbitrage Experience: Thrive in Singapore, Chiang Mai, KL \[Chills 212 ft ‪Shao Chun‬, 9 to 5 millionaire mindset\]](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-212)

 Written by [The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/author/the-financial-coconut) | Apr 3, 2025 1:52:01 AM

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What happens when you climb the corporate ladder, hit financial freedom… and then walk away from it all?

Joining us is Shao, ex-Googler turned full-time YouTuber, who made headlines (and stirred the comments section) when he left Singapore and relocated to Chiang Mai. Was it burnout? Was it strategy? Or just a rebellious sabbatical? Tune in as we explore:

- Why some Singaporeans are quietly “rebasing” overseas
- The hidden cost of working in Singapore
- What freedom really looks like after a layoff
- How geo-arbitrage could be the next smart money move
- And... is it really betrayal to leave Singapore?

 Shao doesn’t hold back—whether he’s laughing off the haters or revealing how a monthly lease and Grab rides replaced his CBD commute.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Could I leave Singapore too?” —this episode will make you rethink what’s possible. Subscribe now and join the conversation: Is rebasing a betrayal or a smart financial play?

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**What We Discuss:**

- [03:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKK8mC4thlE&t=212s) - Do you still like Singapore?
- [11:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKK8mC4thlE&t=660s) - Why did you choose this destination over others?
- [18:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKK8mC4thlE&t=1093s) - How can Singaporeans leverage their advantages when considering life abroad?
- [23:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKK8mC4thlE&t=1384s) - You’ve shared cost comparisons, but what’s your full monthly expense?
- [33:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKK8mC4thlE&t=2014s) - How has your view of freedom evolved since leaving corporate life?

**Episode Resources:**

- [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sXwyoUe1L6mwWlFOKvC3d?si=pAaEkbucR-WVt8UiSRIjjA)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKK8mC4thlE)
- [Apple podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/the-financial-coconut-podcast/id1487004505)

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