I moved from the US to Argentina for the lower cost of living. It helped me pay down student debt, but living abroad had its dark side.

Ferguson moved to Tirana, Albania, in April 2025.

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• Moving to Argentina in 2022 helped Greyson Ferguson pay down his student loans.
• But his costs started to increase after the 2023 election, so he had to look for greener pastures.
• He's moved to Albania, where he hopes his financial situation and mental well-being will improve.

I'm from America, but I couldn't achieve the American dream if I stayed in the States.