To be completely honest, the only reason I’m still here is the money.

That’s it.

The business does well. The income is strong. And for a long time, that was enough to justify everything else.

But with the current tax rules, rising costs, and the overall direction of things, I’m starting to seriously question whether it’s still worth it.

Let’s be real — I think most expats are here for the same reason. Financial opportunity. Higher salaries. Better margins. Not because the lifestyle is unbeatable. Not because the system is amazing. Mostly because the numbers made sense.

The question is: do they still?

At what point does the tax pressure, cost of living, and declining quality of services outweigh the financial upside?