Early Retirement Budget Friendly Countries

Our early retirement budget thoughts are shared along with some retirement tips. We give our list of the best budget friendly countries to retire in and what our budget is for each country when we visit.
The List:
0:00 Intro
1:04 Colombia
5:57 Thailand
9:08 Vietnam
10:11 Italy
13:36 Canada
15:29 Cruise Ship
16:44 USA
If you are looking into doing an early retirement or travelling full time while you work, this list of countries can help you work out a budget for the year.

[@CJ-Photo]

I don't know if I should even suggest it but if someone is planning long term overseas retirement, France is an excellent option because (outside of Paris) living is very affordable and they don't tax any US pension income or social security, etc

[@GroundedLifeFinances]

We are hoping to spend more time there in the coming years! We've only done week long stays so far. Good suggestion!

[@Nyhiker]

Great video! I can’t believe we were on the Venezia for two weeks together and didn’t have a conversation as we have so much in common. Really enjoying your channel.

[@GroundedLifeFinances]

Thanks! Did you enjoy the cruise?

[@laura_and_shanman]

Recently found your channel and LOVE it! Thanks for being out there!!

[@GroundedLifeFinances]

Wow, awesome, thanks!

[@bettyc6045]

I loved this video and my heart leaps thinking about living this way! Wow!!! I love it!!!

[@GroundedLifeFinances]

Thanks!

[@pb26]

Hello, I'm a new subscriber. I love your videos! Very informative. We're retiring to Thailand next year.

[@MikeTerry1969]

Pizza in Napoli is the best you'll ever find. I lived in Italy for a couple years and really loved the food and the people.

[@GroundedLifeFinances]

We need to check that out, thanks!

[@mayleelim5515]

You may wish to consider Malaysia in Asia
Situated sandwich between Thailand & Singapore
Affordable cost of living
Great & affordable healthcare with western qualified doctors & English speaking
English is generally spoken

[@GroundedLifeFinances]

Thank you

[@markkuahlamaa770]

Hello From Finland / Helsinki.
I can Retired in Finland 55 age.
Now I am 58 age , I have Best Time My Life.
Better Go Retired if You can Go ASAP.
Later I want Retired in Thailand , then I am 65 age.
Thanks this Good Video.
Retired 4 You.

[@GroundedLifeFinances]

Thank you!

[@markkuahlamaa770]

@@GroundedLifeFinances Thank You & all the Best to You ! Hello from Helsinki !

[@edroyster797]

Enjoyed
Think about adding your channels to the community tab
Thank you

[@GroundedLifeFinances]

Thanks and thanks for the suggestion

[@tayliztube]

Staying in many countries long term sounds wonderful. Curious regarding medical seeing your doctor medical emergency etc.

[@GroundedLifeFinances]

There are really good medical facilities in Asia, we use those.

[@cowtownfinds]

Hello, I love your new channel and the great information! I'm curious about how you handle cell phones & data. Do you have a traditional international plan with a US carrier & supplement with sim cards in some countries? Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@simonsuperstar]

Great question. I'm also curious about this.

[@GroundedLifeFinances]

Yes, it is what we do. The only reason we keep our US # is because so many purchases made overseas need to be verified by a text to your US #. In each country you can get a sim card for $15-20 a month really easy. So for a couple from the US I would bring 2 unlocked cell phones, and 1 US sim card, then buy local sims to go with it.

[@cowtownfinds]

@@GroundedLifeFinances Thanks!

[@chrismccarty3738]

What would be a decent sightseeing budget for Thailand? For say a month going twice a week to somewhere?

[@ambongiorno]

Interested in see what you could get for $4000 in Norway in comparison.

[@GroundedLifeFinances]

Oooh, that would be a fun challenge. Norway is quite expensive.

[@markkuahlamaa770]

Best Time to Retired is ASAP . I can Retired in Finland 55 age.
The Best & Happy Time of my Life.
Later I Retired in Thailand.
Retired 4 You.

[@GroundedLifeFinances]

Awesome!

[@markkuahlamaa770]

@@GroundedLifeFinances Thank You , from Helsinki.

[@mrbushlied7742]

How about making a video on Argentina?

[@GroundedLifeFinances]

We haven't been yet! One of the few countries we've missed.

[@Susan_on_the_Coast]

What countries would be best for seniors?

[@sharronacker3331]

Can you suggest the area in Thailand you stay and best time of year to visit? Thank you

[@GroundedLifeFinances]

The best time is winter. Many people like Hua Hin or Chaing Mai, but we love the big city so we go to Bangkok.

[@sharronacker3331]

@@GroundedLifeFinances Thank you

[@michelleulishney9524]

What do you do for health insurance?

[@GroundedLifeFinances]

We will probably do a whole video on that, but you need to find one that covers you overseas. It's really dependant on the country you'll be in

[@louis20122]

Why isn't Malaysia mentioned at all?

[@GroundedLifeFinances]

It probably would have been next on the list.

[@mississippiapple1078]

Thailand, Canada, Thailand, Canada...hmmmm

[@sbkpilot1]

$3000 for Colombia is ridiculous... must have been a real high roller lifestyle.

[@samuelmateo9386]

Keep in mind they're not living like regular locals!

[@Cenlalowell]

He wont say it but the women are beautiful!! Colombia