I spent 30 months living in different countries. Coming back, I can't believe how expensive the US is.

Business Insider•Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 12:01 PM•2 min read

Bakari Akil shares his experience traveling to a new country each month while still spending less than his rent in New York.

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