Earning $200 per month can require different levels of effort depending on the method you choose. Here’s a breakdown of options with approximate effort levels:
1. Freelancing (writing, design, programming, etc.)
- Effort: Medium to high (depends on skill level)
- Time: 5–20 hours/month if you have in-demand skills
- How: Use platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer
2. Online Tutoring / Teaching
- Effort: Medium
- Time: 10–15 hours/month
- How: Sites like Preply, Cambly, or teaching your native language
3. Selling Digital Products (eBooks, templates, etc.)
- Effort: High upfront, low later
- Time: Initial setup can take weeks, then passive income
- How: Sell on Gumroad, Etsy, or your own site
4. Content Creation (YouTube, blogging, etc.)
- Effort: High upfront, slow growth
- Time: Hours per week, might take months to earn
- How: Monetize through ads, affiliate marketing
5. Remote Part-Time Jobs / Microtasks
- Effort: Low to medium
- Time: 20–40 hours/month
- How: Amazon MTurk, Clickworker, Appen
6. Affiliate Marketing
- Effort: Medium to high (requires traffic)
- Time: Variable
- How: Promote products via blog, YouTube, or social media
Quickest way: Freelancing or tutoring if you already have skills.
Lowest effort long-term: Selling digital products or content creation, but these take time to build.
