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Best Countries to Retire on a Small Pension or Social Security

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  • @AdamLevcross
    @AdamLevcross 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +236

    I can attest to cost of living in Malaysia I retired last year with my savings ($280k), nut due to the lifestyle i was planning on, $280k ,according to my advisor was going yo run out fast. So he advised me to sell my home in UK, add the s to my savings and gave me a list of countries with low cost of living. I and my wife settled for Malaysia. Best decision ever

    • @SeanJohns-ze8ie
      @SeanJohns-ze8ie 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Very informative video. It those make sense to face all those challenges with small pension. I was scared of that when I planned my retirement last year, until I was advised on getting help to use my savings at the time ($160k) to secure a financial plan and investment and in true a worry-free future

    • @GibsonJames-gr3on
      @GibsonJames-gr3on 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's true. All that's left at that mark is the right financial plans and investments. Sometimes professional guidance is also needed to achieve it

    • @RobertDamanii
      @RobertDamanii 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well said! My adviser guided me through retirement planning, ensuring my investments were strategically positioned for long-term rewards.

    • @ThomasColt
      @ThomasColt 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I have been advised on that for a
      while now, but finding one that understands what I'm looking for
      and can advise me to that accord is
      whom I'm in search of. Please, any recommendations?

    • @AdamLevcross
      @AdamLevcross 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I would recommend JOSEPH NICK CAHILL to you because I've been where you are and understand your need for an open ear.

  • @3hijos5nietos
    @3hijos5nietos 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +201

    Can someone explain to me why when a gringo, whether from North America or European, emigrates to a country where he can live more comfortably with his small retirement pension, they call themselves "expat" and not an immigrant, to this or that nation? But when someone emigrates from Latin America, Africa, from the Middle East to North America or Europe, they are call an immigrant, adding a certain oppressive and discriminatory tone to the qualification....? At the end of the day, no one leaves their country of origin because they are very comfortable there...Greetings from Chile.

    • @sheavelte2917
      @sheavelte2917 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

      In my opinion because developed countries have this attitude call: Racial Superiority/discrimination.

    • @NinaAgua
      @NinaAgua หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      I have lived all over the world as an expat but l now live in Spain permanently so consider myself an immigrant.

    • @melissaakey4631
      @melissaakey4631 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      When I live someplace temporarily I refer to myself as an expat. I live in Thailand now but my retirement visa is called a non immigrant type o visa so it is pretty clear the country does not want me to call myself an immigrant even though I hope this won’t be a temporary move. Hehe

    • @NinaAgua
      @NinaAgua หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@melissaakey4631 Yes that's how l see it.

    • @allananonimozeta9345
      @allananonimozeta9345 หลายเดือนก่อน

      People moving to the states from Latin America, Africa or middle east.... with their pensions or retirement funds are also known as expats .... what did you miss??

  • @mrc6182
    @mrc6182 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +211

    Living in Malaysia on $500/mo USD will have one sleeping on the floor of a closet with a bucket in the corner as a toilet. Secondly, the "Malaysia My Second Home" visa requires a significant financial investment of between $35,000 and $70,000 USD - not an amount someone attempting to live on $500, or even $1,000!, is likely to have readily available!
    WORD TO THE WISE: If anyone says you can live comfortably in any country for $500/month, do your research! A number of years ago, the Thai Government started DEporting indigent expats who were reduced to begging on the streets because they'd listened to pundits claiming they could live like royalty on $500 a month USD - and, again, that was YEARS ago!

    • @firstnationfall5451
      @firstnationfall5451 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Wow 😮

    • @courtneyl1424
      @courtneyl1424 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      Agreed regarding cost of living, however, the speaker or AI voice states incorrect information a few times in the video, and is not reading off of the obviously intended script. If you put on the closed captions, you will see that for Malaysia, it is actually $1,500, not $500.

    • @AmazeJourneys
      @AmazeJourneys หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      No matter where in the world, $500 a month cannot bring a comfortable life.

    • @jajohnson6905
      @jajohnson6905 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      You’d have to have closed captions on to know that he (it?) was to say $1,500. I saw a few of these amounts that were very different from what is mentioned.

    • @yannip2083
      @yannip2083 หลายเดือนก่อน

      US$500 = MYR$2,500 or so?

  • @nyerling5723
    @nyerling5723 หลายเดือนก่อน +92

    I settled in Costa Rica 5 years ago and stayed because my wife’s ex husband won’t sign for their child to leave the country.
    We live almost monthly pension to monthly pension and at $5,000 monthly it is not cheap here.
    Costa Rica is the second most expensive country in Latin America and is just as expensive as many places in the United States.
    Great to visit but expensive to retire in; The cost of living in Costa Rica is 45% more expensive than Mexico.
    My choices would be Nicaragua or Colombia.

    • @6648rome
      @6648rome หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hear Panama and el salvador are cheap

    • @6648rome
      @6648rome หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Is your pension from another country? Do they still send it if you don5 live there anymore? In Canada I believe you forfeit it after 6 months

    • @nyerling5723
      @nyerling5723 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@6648rome Your earned pension always remains with you.

    • @nyerling5723
      @nyerling5723 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@6648rome I have visited many times Nicaragua our border neighbor up North.
      The cost of living is 48% less than Costa Rica, crime is less, the people are just as friendly, their food is delicious, land wise is much bigger with two huge beautiful lakes, mountains, volcanoes and gorgeous beaches. Very good infrastructure and roads and far less tourist. You really feel like you’re experiencing an adventure. You will love it and for retirement is should be near the top of your list.
      I always say that you must go and visit any country you’re interested in retiring.
      If possible stay a month or more; You will never know the real country by just vacationing there.
      As far as my opinion of Nicaragua, Just stay out of local politics and you will love it there.

    • @nyerling5723
      @nyerling5723 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      @@6648rome Panama is similar in cost of living but El Salvador is 20% less than Costa Rica.
      I would recommend Nicaragua. It is 48% less than Costa Rica, less crime , wonderful people and gorgeous landscapes and beaches.Good infrastructures and less tourists.

  • @rosemiranda7300
    @rosemiranda7300 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +69

    Very good video! Just an update, I recently spent 1 year in Ecuador and it is now the most dangerous country in South America. I am now living in Spain and loving it. ❤

    • @knockknock1246
      @knockknock1246 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Seriously. Ecuador is the most dangerous in South America now? Even over Brazil? Hm. Wow

    • @chooyeoh8473
      @chooyeoh8473 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Which area of Spain are you residing in please? Thanx

    • @rosemiranda7300
      @rosemiranda7300 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @chooyeoh8473 Andalusia

    • @aquafina6544
      @aquafina6544 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It always was

    • @Blue_Dun
      @Blue_Dun 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Is there a country anywhere in Latin America that doesn't have a lot of crime? Some worse than others, but I'll pass on any of them.

  • @pozehnaniprotentoden540
    @pozehnaniprotentoden540 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +71

    I am Czech living in Prague. It is not possible to live here with 1200 dollars per month!!! You present old and untrue information.

    • @anthonylafayette4385
      @anthonylafayette4385 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      You can't live anywhere on this planet for $1200.00 per mo. other than the Darfur Region of the Sudan.

    • @robinsierra1029
      @robinsierra1029 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@anthonylafayette4385 I live in Mexico on my $1200 Social Security

    • @Suve35967
      @Suve35967 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@anthonylafayette4385 Vietnam?

    • @mygoogle1525
      @mygoogle1525 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ​@@anthonylafayette4385
      Paraguay,Colombia,Poland,many eatern european countries. What you on about?

  • @siegridthomas9674
    @siegridthomas9674 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    COSTA RICA IS NOT CHEAP !!!!!!!!! I LVED THERE FOR 5 YEARS ...BUT IT IS A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY

  • @toutlemonde5008
    @toutlemonde5008 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

    Comments are more valuable informationwise then the video itself

    • @jerryrussell2600
      @jerryrussell2600 วันที่ผ่านมา

      usually that is actually true, comments are more informative.

  • @johnsullivan6203
    @johnsullivan6203 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    I retired to the Philippines where the cost of living is very low and most of the natives here can speak English.

  • @JackReich
    @JackReich หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    "10 Best..." but they list 15: 1:07 North Cyprus, 2:50 Costa Rica, 4:34 Portugal. 6:14 Mexico, 7:53 Panama, 9:28 Spain, 10:51 Vietnam, 12:11 Colombia, 13:24 Ecuador, 14:45 Thailand, 16:04 Czech Republic, 18:07 Malaysia, 20:13 Italy, 22:31 Slovenia, 24:45 Greece

    • @loisaustin6200
      @loisaustin6200 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Portugal appeals to me the most of all these places and would be my choice if I ever decided to relocate from the United States. The language barrier would be my biggest problem as I am not interested at my advanced age in going through the stress of learning a new and complicated language thus communicating with the locals would be hard on both them and myself.

    • @ChelleLlewes
      @ChelleLlewes 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

      @@loisaustin6200 They speak English in Portugal. It is the international language of business, among other things, and most people in other countries are at least conversant, if not fluent.. North Americans are the only ones who resist learning new languages, and it has done us a great deal of damage.

    • @joseaugustomartins9271
      @joseaugustomartins9271 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Most portuguese speak English and Spanish😮..i myself speak 5 languages
      The healtcare is great​@@loisaustin6200

    • @n.e.c.6389
      @n.e.c.6389 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@loisaustin6200 Same here. Portugal seemed like the nicest if there is no large investment required that wasn't listed. I have several Filipino friends who tried to teach me tagalog & that did NOT go to well. I would have to take classes to learn the basics, b4 I would be able to pick up a new language. LOL

    • @hubertinasimon7098
      @hubertinasimon7098 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      @@loisaustin6200no problem. Almost everybody speaks English in Portugal . I live there for 24 years now.

  • @seguridadcorporativa2419
    @seguridadcorporativa2419 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    Costa Rica is by far the most expensive country in Central America ...

    • @malagasylisa1680
      @malagasylisa1680 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I live in Costa Rica, and I agree. Planning to move next year.

  • @greentea0302
    @greentea0302 หลายเดือนก่อน +125

    if your pension is 1500-2500$ come and live in Croatia. Adriatic coast is beautiful and with that money you will be rich person here. my pension is 500$. find me a country where I can live comfortably with that.

    • @millarodall
      @millarodall หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      ...I heard that every 6 months you have to move out from Croatia...!?!

    • @robertjsmith
      @robertjsmith หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      WV is cheap

    • @angelstar7656
      @angelstar7656 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      ​@@millarodall I don't know specifically about Croatia however I do know that most countries have short-term tourist visas where you can basically stay in the country for a three maybe six months and then you have to leave again even if it's just for a day and return and start the clock over. So Croatia really isn't any different. But that's with a certain type of visa the most basic tourist visa. For a more permanent residence visa it isn't the same.

    • @helengren9349
      @helengren9349 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@angelstar7656 & some countries will cut off Your retiremnet if You live more then 6 months abroad...so check that out first, so You don't lose Your income... Blessings 🙏🕊️🌟

    • @DİLEKAVAN-w2z
      @DİLEKAVAN-w2z หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Africa

  • @TylerMohn-g9l
    @TylerMohn-g9l 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +192

    I believe the retirement crisis will get even worse. Many struggle to save due to low wages, rising prices, and exorbitant rents. With homeownership becoming unattainable for middle-class Americans, they may not have a home to rely on for retirement either.

    • @LiamOlivia-4
      @LiamOlivia-4 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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    • @johnawara9719
      @johnawara9719 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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    • @LiamOlivia-4
      @LiamOlivia-4 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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    • @johnawara9719
      @johnawara9719 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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    • @LiamOlivia-4
      @LiamOlivia-4 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @evelynmead598
    @evelynmead598 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    Upon retirement live within your means and any places you go there is no problem just be in shape, no revolving debts and mortgage maybe? But it’s your life do what Is best for your sanity, mental clarity and happiness. Don’t worry for the things that is not happening yet just enjoy our moments because tomorrow is not a promise and at least you enjoy this temporary life that God gave us

    • @j.c.serranosanchez3190
      @j.c.serranosanchez3190 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero, as Horatio used to say

    • @lynnd.
      @lynnd. 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So just wait until they come for you and your property

    • @meredithcooper6925
      @meredithcooper6925 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I agree with this statement

  • @sverre371
    @sverre371 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    What you never consider is in the cost of living is taxes. I think it's worth taking a look at.

    • @LeslieLife3.0
      @LeslieLife3.0 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Many countries don't tax outside income from the US. I've already taken a scouting trip to Panama. I retired last year, at 62 and am collecting early ss benefits. The taxes I will incur on my pension and ss benefits are no different than if I was living in the US. And Panama offers a generous Pensanada Retirement Visa. It only requires that you show a thousand dollars a month of lifetime income. Next year i'm doing scouting trips to Mexico, Columbia, Portugal, Spain and South Asia.

  • @boomie54
    @boomie54 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Bulgaria is a better choice than most of these places. If you avoid tourist areas and cities, rent is cheap and cost of living is very low. Medical care is quite cheap and the doctors are very good.

    • @PieterGildenhuys
      @PieterGildenhuys หลายเดือนก่อน

      Language?

    • @xpsxps1339
      @xpsxps1339 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@PieterGildenhuys This is all probably pretty nonsensical. They tell you the country is affordable based on the rent and grocery prices somewhere in some small village in the middle of nowhere combined with "vibrant cultural life" and quality and affordable healthcare which is located in capitals or large cities that are no way that affordable.
      I lived in the Czech Republic. The population doesn't speak English, at least not on a daily basis. In small = affordable towns there is no reason for that unless you live in Prague, and possibly Brno. Both are large cities with great universities and (international) corporations residing there. But that means it's not affordable! Prague is expensive and so is Brno!
      Unless you are a wealthy American of Czech (Slovak) origin and you speak the language, it's not for you. It will be more expensive than you think and there will not be tons of expats like you, so you may feel very lonely.
      Most Americans living in Prague work for the US government or big international companies, so they are not retirees, but people busy with their professional and personal life. This info is misleading.
      Bulgaria may work since it's still significantly cheaper than other EU countries, but probably not in Sofia (the capital) and other things I mentioned here will possibly be as valid in Bulgaria as they are in the Czech Republic.

    • @PieterGildenhuys
      @PieterGildenhuys 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@xpsxps1339 interesting. Thanks for sharing

    • @PieterGildenhuys
      @PieterGildenhuys 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ where are you living now?

    • @xpsxps1339
      @xpsxps1339 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@PieterGildenhuys You're welcome.

  • @jeannedusud8756
    @jeannedusud8756 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Panama has become very expensive for a lot of expats, who moved there at a time when they could afford it, and can't anymore. I'm told it's much worse yet in Costa Rica where the cost of living is much higher yet.
    I just got back. I've seen it. Lots of expats are in trouble Abroad. Bear in mind medical costs!

  • @Fubar_The_WEF
    @Fubar_The_WEF 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    Saying the cost of health care is low compared to the US doesn't say anything! The US has the world's most expensive health care system. I was also surprised to see Costa Rica on the list, it is known as one of the most expensive countries in Latin America.

    • @jacquesahouansou
      @jacquesahouansou 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Yeah, I was surprised too. Costa Rica is now "Americanized" and has become so expensive.

    • @ozguroyuncu-o4u
      @ozguroyuncu-o4u 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ı can go buy medıcıne from pharmacy every 2 month ıt cost me less than 200 dollars yes husband gets 14 medıcıne a day ıts cheap

    • @bymonique4403
      @bymonique4403 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      the guy has not connection with the subject; also Italy, Spain, Czech republic are very expenses

    • @irinagaydayeva9453
      @irinagaydayeva9453 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I been to Costa Rico 15-17 years ago was so cheap and that time I saw many American family were buying houses for 50 K for retirement. 😊

    • @bymonique4403
      @bymonique4403 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@irinagaydayeva9453 I went to years ago; very expensive country; very beautiful but expensive even it is a Latin country

  • @Johnnie-p1j
    @Johnnie-p1j 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    this vlog is insane, there are many things the narrator not consider such taxes, security, language barrier, value of money and so forth😂

    • @endtheliesnow5906
      @endtheliesnow5906 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I agree. One point, to say that Italy and Spain is a good place with people on a limited income such as Social Security is insane.

    • @chenli4650
      @chenli4650 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Narrator

  • @pinoyhawaiifarmer8270
    @pinoyhawaiifarmer8270 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    When you rank countries for retirement and call it BEST. You must consider 3 important things. Number 1, Peace and order. Number 2, cost of living and number 3 English speaking country. For How can you live in a place when you cant even communicate to the police, doctor and to people whom to buy your food?

    • @MsLinda165
      @MsLinda165 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ugh, another person who wants other countries to cater to English. If you're moving to a non English speaking country, it's on you to learn their language, and adopt their customs. Otherwise, it's just rude. And cost of living; just by your being there, you're raising the cost of living for the locals, so stay home.

    • @sweeta17
      @sweeta17 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      quite but one needs to learn it and not always expect other nations to speak english when in their countries .

    • @markpyne8354
      @markpyne8354 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can learn the language. Doh!

    • @wahid-lg1kk
      @wahid-lg1kk หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Learn the language, dude, I have done this several times in different countries.

    • @emmsue1053
      @emmsue1053 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Learnthelanguage??

  • @nathanakintunde1391
    @nathanakintunde1391 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    The South western part of Nigeria is the best if you want to live cheap. You will like a king on $500.00 but make sure you travel within the Southwest region because you may disappear if you get too adventurous

  • @davidking2376
    @davidking2376 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    Nice! Well done.. Except you left out one thing. Health access for V.A. Benefits or V.A. Hospitals or Clinics in each of these Countries.

  • @lindadorman2869
    @lindadorman2869 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    Living in Malaysia is affordable. Getting a residency visa to stay longer than 90 days is not. You absolutely CANNOT live in KL on $500/mo including rent.

    • @gemcatgirl
      @gemcatgirl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      What’s KL?

    • @mrc6182
      @mrc6182 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@gemcatgirl"Kuala Lumpur" - and Ms. "2869" is absolutely correct!

    • @judithgrace9850
      @judithgrace9850 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Mexico

  • @bymonique4403
    @bymonique4403 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    non connection with the subject; Italy, Spain, Costa Rica Czech Republic are really expensive

    • @migsmigs2027
      @migsmigs2027 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      In Spain if you go to big cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia or tourist destination it will be expensive they are a lot of places in Spain very cheap

    • @roadrunnerwadi
      @roadrunnerwadi 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      india sri lanka

    • @stefanobio7045
      @stefanobio7045 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Southern Italy in the Calabria region is beautiful and cheap to live........

  • @victorleles1094
    @victorleles1094 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    All of the destinations you mentioned are very expensive.

    • @Thereminator101
      @Thereminator101 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They have huge import tax affecting food, cars ext...and retirees have to buy the state health insurance, wich is comprehensive but inefficient and overburdened. 💰

    • @magicalex21
      @magicalex21 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      incorrect, VN And Ecuador are cheap with housing, food, healthcare

    • @8_x_9.
      @8_x_9. หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@magicalex21
      Where is VN? THX.

    • @anthonylafayette4385
      @anthonylafayette4385 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Thereminator101 What country are you talking about?

    • @anthonylafayette4385
      @anthonylafayette4385 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@8_x_9. Vietnam.

  • @Alexa4Grace
    @Alexa4Grace 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    Your stats are so far off for residency in Mexico makes the rest of your video unreliable.

    • @rhondacosta160
      @rhondacosta160 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      especially Barcelona for Spain.

    • @davidking2376
      @davidking2376 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      These youtubers don't care as long as they get views & the more views the more money. That's why there are so many click bait B.S. youtubes out there. It just supports what a lack of common sense the people in America have.

  • @FromTheBiggining
    @FromTheBiggining 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Spain and Italy require €30,000 a year

    • @mrc6182
      @mrc6182 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It goes without saying these financial guidelines should be taken with a grain of salt - and hopefully those who believe them can't afford to travel there and get stranded!

    • @rufusreloaded1043
      @rufusreloaded1043 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Not sure about Italy but Spain is 28k. Italy is 23% income tax with no allowance.

    • @kierongowans3428
      @kierongowans3428 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Harder now that we’re out of EU

    • @kierongowans3428
      @kierongowans3428 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rufusreloaded1043 10k a year for Spain

  • @jjkk8974
    @jjkk8974 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Few important things: 1- Some of these figures are far from thr truth. 2- US$ 1500 - 2500 is not low by any means, how many US citizens' pension is even this much? Hundreds of thousands of US senior citizens are living in their cars or camper van, many of them professionals who worked hard n paid taxes, while battling with 1990s financial/economy/unemployment n more problems. My cousin, a teacher n mother doesn't even get $1,000.- A month, but at least has her Medicare. 3- The figures you give must be added to health care monthly payments, as they want proof of income and private health insurance, so much higher figures.
    4- Not every retiree has given up studying or working.
    We want to know about education, n working possibilities which we have in our countries.
    Your audience are not only US residents, but from everywhere. Yes, many things are more expensive in California, New York, or Auckland NZ, or Sydney Australia, but still we can live alright in other parts of the US, NZ, Australia, certainly, England, Canada.
    5- What about Peru, Turkey, Hungary, Cuba, Indonesia, India, or small Islands that even pay you to live there? UNTRUE TITLE OF YOUR CLIP SAYING...WITH NO MONEY!!!!

  • @Ian.549
    @Ian.549 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    It is a pity that most of these countries are usually so humid and hot. I have gone North to Georgia Europe to cool down in winter. But even there, the summers are now stinking hot and humid.

    • @ozguroyuncu-o4u
      @ozguroyuncu-o4u 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Weather ıs so nıce ıs ın North Cyprus We all have great AC UNIT . today 82 F. summer gets hot yes but we all have swımmıng pool

    • @LeslieLife3.0
      @LeslieLife3.0 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Agree. That is a big hesitation for me with a number of the countries on my top list. (Panama, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Belize.) I've been living in arizona almost 40 years. The dry heat does make a difference (I can't bear humidity), but even that degree oh heat is getting exhausting as I age. Family and friends are in Calif, where I grew up. I rethinking my retirement, and planning on a more "nomadic retirement life". (Spend hot summer months in Calif, Fall months in Az. and traveling and living in a different country each year or two- (Dec-May)

    • @gilly9430
      @gilly9430 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I agree, I just don’t like the heat. I think I just need to winter somewhere as ours is so cold and dark but I like the summer, long days and not too hot.

    • @Ian.549
      @Ian.549 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gilly9430 Sounds like Georgia would suit you well.

    • @gilly9430
      @gilly9430 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Ian.549 I went there once years ago briefly and thought it was wonderful, I’ll definitely look in to it!

  • @richieredw9218
    @richieredw9218 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I lived in Costa Rica, Limón province, i found it much cheaper than in San José or on the west coast where many expats chose to live..I learned to speak Spanish even though many people could speak English on the Caribbean coast, but it's much cheaper to live in Nicaragua or even Mexico in my opinion

    • @siegridthomas9674
      @siegridthomas9674 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Nicaragua would be fine WITHOUT ORTEGA !!!!!!!

  • @ai8438
    @ai8438 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    I think the most painful aspect of cost of living in US is our messed up Healthcare. Insurances are a total crock!

    • @loisaustin6200
      @loisaustin6200 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I think it's the insane cost of housing, both renting and buying. There are so many thousands of homeless people now in America living in their cars, trailers, in tents, under bridges in every major city and growing. Greed and avarice is running people out on the streets and they are not all druggies either, most just do not make enough money to pay the prices required to have a roof over their heads, even working two jobs.

    • @hasppl9005
      @hasppl9005 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      There is so many homeless people in USA not because housing is expensive but because so many people have mental problems.
      I lived in states for 40 years and all my friends who were immigrants from Poland like me we're doing good.
      Strong family and working is the key.
      Of course there are few families whose kids had drugs problems but that problems exist everywhere.
      So many people in USA are depending on social services and getting free ride.
      I knew some families from Porto Rico where 2 generations didn’t work.

    • @kirstenlandon3043
      @kirstenlandon3043 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hasppl9005 While many homeless people do have mental health problems, for many, the problems are caused by homelessness. I’m American, in my 50s, and I’ve been homeless. They aren’t lazy and most develop various issues as a result of their circumstances, not the other way around. Imagine you’re just trying to live your life but Congress hasn’t forced employers to pay you enough to live, and corporate greed has increased all the rates on everything. You were only one month behind on a payment, but one of those greedy pricks came after you and now your money is gone. You have no family (or you have family with crappy attitudes) so what’s left? Nothing. Because the wealthiest country in the world doesn’t care at all about anyone who isn’t wealthy, so corporations actually spend hundreds of millions to stop any programs that could help the average working person and take even the smallest fraction away from their billions in profits. That is the American reality and it’s been set up that way since the Founders. It’s only gotten worse as Congress and the Supreme Court have created legislation that favors the rich and screws over workers. Don’t talk about things you clearly don’t understand.

    • @KittyS-gg5gd
      @KittyS-gg5gd หลายเดือนก่อน

      But they call all the benefits the EU had for its citizens 'communist' and America would rather just let us die.

  • @alanharrison694
    @alanharrison694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    I am retired and living in Thailand, but Vietnam still doesn’t have a retirement visa available.

    • @sverre371
      @sverre371 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can buy a 5-year visa in Vietnam, which is affordable. How much do you pay in Thailand per year? Do you pay tax on your income in Thailand?

    • @alanharrison694
      @alanharrison694 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@sverre371 I have not seen anything about the 5-year Vietnam visa…retirement?
      I pay 1,900฿ ($50) annually, but of course the financial requirements of 800k฿ kept in a Thai bank.
      Taxes are still only a proposal at this point, but there is a lot of misinformation on TH-cam channels.

    • @Resmith18SR
      @Resmith18SR 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​@@alanharrison694About 30,000 USD in a Thai bank that you can't touch and could be in a High Yield Savings account in the US. And still have to report to Immigration every 90 days. And stiff fines and possible prison if you overstay.

    • @evaadams8298
      @evaadams8298 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I couldn’t live there because it is way too hot and humid. I went for a visit and couldn’t breathe because of the heavy air…

    • @Resmith18SR
      @Resmith18SR 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@evaadams8298 I know, me too. And there's no let up it doesn't cool down at night. Its 80 degrees with 80 or 90 percent humidity even at midnight. Not enjoyable to sit outside for hours and a have a coffee or a nice meal, or walk long distances. It took me about a month there in Thailand to get acclimated so I didn't just sweat as to where my shirt was just soaked.

  • @TylerSmith98
    @TylerSmith98 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I would choose either Greece or Thailand!

    • @ngsocal
      @ngsocal หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Greece is a little on the high side, and Thailand has become more difficult.

    • @TylerSmith98
      @TylerSmith98 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ngsocal
      Thank you for the heads up!

    • @Lulu-d7g
      @Lulu-d7g หลายเดือนก่อน

      Et le Sri Lanka ??

    • @annavsmith1
      @annavsmith1 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Greece isn't cheap. Just came back, anddd a square meter for an apartment is 2x more expensive than Paris!!
      Greece is more expensive than the US or equal prices in groceries! Greeks are being priced out by RICH Israelis + Rich Arabs,buying Real Estate.
      Also, Swedes, Danish, French, and Brits have bought tons of Expensive properties in Rhodes, Peloponnese, and Paros, Naxos. Thessaloniki, too, has been captured by GoldenVisa holders...
      One needs 3,000 dollars/ month to live comfortably in Greece

    • @TylerSmith98
      @TylerSmith98 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@annavsmith1 Thank you for informing about the situation and mentioning Paris!

  • @ПавелЛ-т1ю
    @ПавелЛ-т1ю หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Without any mention of downsides and comparison it looks like advertising and had low value unfortunately

  • @ngsocal
    @ngsocal หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    One of the best country in my mind are the Philippines. Cost of living is low, English is widely spoken, health care system is ok, people are friendly, no taxes on foreign SS, no need to pensioner visa. Get a 30 day tourist visa, renew every month (easy process) for a small fee. This can be done for up to 3 years, then leave the country for a few days, come back and start all over again.

    • @Homeschoolsucceed
      @Homeschoolsucceed หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      A friend of mine visited and told it is expensive and no english even in Manila. People not as friendly

    • @roadrunnerwadi
      @roadrunnerwadi 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Homeschoolsucceed you're well informed congratulations.

  • @Jayapullani
    @Jayapullani หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    UK Social Security Pension would not cover any of these because on leaving the UK Pension Credit is cancelled, any disability payment is cancelled although I remember Portugal is one country where it can continue to be claimed? Leaving £884.80 basic pension is not going to pay the monthly rent/rates health insurance and other living expenses.

    • @mrmensa1096
      @mrmensa1096 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I thought they still paid the state pension, but the rate is stopped at the level when you leave - ie. you don't get any future increases in regards to the tripple lock.

    • @janeslater8004
      @janeslater8004 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Just go and stay abroad at 3 months at a time. You only have to come back for a week and then you can go for another 3 months.😊

    • @airla-sophia
      @airla-sophia 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Same with America. You are only allowed to travel abroad for 30 days without losing your Social Security.

  • @soniarose1387
    @soniarose1387 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    Costa Rica is known for being expensive….

  • @willflor7412
    @willflor7412 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I can see that you’ve never lived in Costa Rica! The cost of living there is only low if you give up a lot. It’s a beautiful country, but not cheap, mostly because of very high import duties. For many things, the cost in CR will be much higher than in North America. Would you lime to buy a car? It will cost twice as much in CR. I think the cost of living there is comparable to the US or Canada.

    • @willflor7412
      @willflor7412 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      What I said about a car is also the case for almost everything imported. A smartphone? A washing machine? Yep, also very expensive compared to Norteamerica.

    • @cassandrareed3257
      @cassandrareed3257 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      This is free information! If someone is seriously considering moving out of the country. I believe they should be smart even to do their own research and even visit first!!

    • @СветланаМулл
      @СветланаМулл 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      💯

    • @ih7924
      @ih7924 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I am from Panama and.libe in the USA but Costa Rica is way expensive

    • @coucoubrandy1079
      @coucoubrandy1079 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Suppose that a murican wants to go and live in CR. He ships his car, washing machine, TV etc all the stuff he had over there. Surely he can live well because he only has his medical bills to pay ? It's the daily expenses that have not been spoken about.

  • @cherylreaves253
    @cherylreaves253 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Thank you. This gave me a much better idea of what it would cost to live on retirement income in these countries.

    • @BetterTravelled
      @BetterTravelled  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @afrikanheritage99
      @afrikanheritage99 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Do your own thorough research.

  • @eyesup9542
    @eyesup9542 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    One of my neighbors recently told me that some of his friends opted to live full time on cruise ships, upon retirement. Apparently this is not uncommon.

    • @rowan7658
      @rowan7658 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My idea of hell

  • @WondersUnveiled-t5k
    @WondersUnveiled-t5k 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Malaysia truly is a gem for retirees. My spouse and I relocated here last year, and the combination of affordable living, friendly locals, and amazing food has made it the best decision we’ve ever made!

  • @Tef1563
    @Tef1563 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    What about Srilanka. Its such a beautifull Nature and I heard that there is special residents visa for people on pension.

    • @sweeta17
      @sweeta17 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      i mentioned sl too further up and we would love to live there or at least spend winters there . and their food so tasty and very reasonable prices unless people go to unnecessary expensive places .

    • @rosiehayatta2619
      @rosiehayatta2619 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Mh! What about tamir tiger

    • @Tef1563
      @Tef1563 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rosiehayatta2619 . Go to the very West end of Srilanka where there are many residents’ from other countrys and beautifull Beach. You can search on Google and TH-cam to find out more.

  • @anthonylafayette4385
    @anthonylafayette4385 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Costa Rica is without a doubt the most expensive country in Central America and one of the most expensive countries in Latin America.

  • @danieldehaan
    @danieldehaan หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I currently live in Costa Rica and spend well over $10'000 a month for a family of 3 in a gated community close to the pacific ocean. Nothing is cheap here and the price does not match what you get for it. Beware, when I came people said 2k was all you need lol, sure i can live cheaper but for the same money my standard of living would be much higher in the US or Canada or any other country for that matter.

  • @nala3038
    @nala3038 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    My question would be what’s the quality of healthcare? How much does it cost? Can healthcare treat serious illnesses such as heart issues or cancer?

    • @mrc6182
      @mrc6182 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Check it on a country-by-country basis. Also, see if the country has a two-tier healthcare system. Vietnam, for example, has both public and private healthcare facilities. If you have significant issues like cardiovascular challenges, you'll want to pony up extra dollars for private insurance coverage. That amount MAY change your mind on making that country your new home.

    • @cassandrareed3257
      @cassandrareed3257 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Do your own research!!!

    • @anthonylafayette4385
      @anthonylafayette4385 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Costa Rica has very good healthcare if you use private hospitals as opposed to the public (Caja) social security system.

  • @svitlanatextoris3528
    @svitlanatextoris3528 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I live in Prague and I know for sure you cannot live with $1200 here. The rent of the smallest 1 room flat here is $800. Maybe it is possible to live far away from Prague somewhere in the rural area. But in most cases very few people speak English in small towns and villages. You definitely need more money to live a decent life in Prague

  • @pinoyhawaiifarmer8270
    @pinoyhawaiifarmer8270 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    You missed to mention the cheapest to leave, most welcoming and friendliest people, most beautiful beaches and English speaking people..... THE PHILIPPINES.

    • @MsLinda165
      @MsLinda165 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Land of earthquakes, floods, cockroaches and mosquitoes. Yes!!

    • @sweeta17
      @sweeta17 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      or sri lanka it is a lovely country and the people .

    • @sweeta17
      @sweeta17 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@MsLinda165 i take it you have never visited asia due to it . floods mozzis even quakes have and can happen anywhere . i find your thinking a bit strange but each to their own .

    • @Vladimirleninputin
      @Vladimirleninputin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Philippines make me sick , more dishonest people is hard to find.

    • @Vladimirleninputin
      @Vladimirleninputin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Philippines make me sick , more dishonest people is hard to find.

  • @Zivnah
    @Zivnah หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I'm living in Portugal, Algarve and it's expensive, the healthcare here in Portugal is the worst ever......I've lived in Cyprus and it's also expensive there but the healthcare is better. This video is a bit misleading.....I came back to Portugal 5 years ago before that I was here from 2014 to 2017 the change is big and the expenses are very high.....it's not normal.......I'm planning to move to Spain.....or Greece I've lived also in Greece and it's dueble....the healthcare is goooodddd.....and also the renting and monthly expenses are cheaper

  • @janeyurina
    @janeyurina หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    After two major hurricanes within a month, I will love to retire different location for sure 😢

  • @Joao_133
    @Joao_133 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Forget Portugal....way too expensive these days

  • @constancegignoux
    @constancegignoux 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I' m French 68 and doesn't want to stay in Paris. I Certainly wouldn't chhose Thailand and Europe is a bit frightening😮

    • @Doggolovelolo
      @Doggolovelolo หลายเดือนก่อน

      Come to the Philippines and I’ll look after you 🤗

  • @MsLinda165
    @MsLinda165 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    This is out of date. The influx of retirees to these countries have resulted in the costs going up considerably, to the point that they are ruining the economy of these locals for the local people. Greedy retirees who didn't manage their money properly when they were working, are now wanting 'something for nothing' and exploiting the low cost of living and good health care, making it unaffordable for locals. I say, stay home, and visit these countries for 3 months at a time, but let the people keep their low cost of living and health care. Many of these countries have wizened up to retirees' exploitation, and have changed the visa rules, and have also changed the length of time they can stay. Smart. Western countries should learn from them.

    • @marywagner9927
      @marywagner9927 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And that has happened in the US, too. We live in a beautiful area. But in the last 5 years the influx from other states has ruined it. Cost of housing has quadrupled!

  • @grant5059
    @grant5059 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Using US healthcare costs as a comparison is useless: we all know it's one of the most expensive in the world! Also, saying private healthcare is affordable is meaningless: what is affordable, exactly?

  • @NPavlovaV
    @NPavlovaV หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Bulgaria is a very cheap country and beautiful nature. warm climate on the Black Sea. 600-800 euros per month per person

    • @classics39
      @classics39 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Fantastic food!

    • @evelynmead598
      @evelynmead598 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@NPavlovaV I went to Bulgaria it’s very mellow and I think people are nice, I consider Bulgaria if I am going to retire overseas

    • @וניהברטובנובה
      @וניהברטובנובה 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      it is not cheap at all - food is more expensive then it is in western Europe, the cost of the rent is very high, the climate is - wery cold in winter, and very hot in summer, people are unfriendly and rude.

  • @exploreSwedenswestcoast
    @exploreSwedenswestcoast หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    👍👍. What’s up, That video was really cool! Appreciate you sharing it. Gave it a like! Looking forward to more awesome content! 🙂

  • @myway2869
    @myway2869 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Portugal 😂? No affordable houses now due to massive immigration

  • @davidwhyman1189
    @davidwhyman1189 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    For me, either Malta or maybe Cyprus (the south, western, Greek half). I am British, and fortunately also have a European Union passport - meaning any EU country is open to me (thank God!).

    • @annavsmith1
      @annavsmith1 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Greece isn't cheap. Just came back, anddd a square meter for an apartment is 2x more expensive than Paris!!
      Greece is more expensive than the US or equal prices in groceries! Greeks are being priced out by RICH Israelis + Rich Arabs,buying Real Estate.
      Also, Swedes, Danish, French, and Brits have bought tons of Expensive properties in Rhodes, Peloponnese, and Paros, Naxos. Thessaloniki, too, has been captured by GoldenVisa holders...
      One needs 3,000 dollars/ month to live comfortably in Greece

  • @KB3TLE
    @KB3TLE 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    #1 -- Well ? What is the proof of income amount (?) & health insurance cost ?

  • @davidparrish3538
    @davidparrish3538 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    I didn't see the Philippines on this.

    • @shayscott7498
      @shayscott7498 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank God!

  • @robinsierra1029
    @robinsierra1029 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I’ve been living in Mexico for the past four years and it’s not true that good insurance is affordable.

  • @ES24chantal
    @ES24chantal หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    For Europe everybody knows that Portugal (rural, not Lisbon) is the best place and the cheapest. Montenegro, Albania are way cheaper than Slovenia (half of the costs - apartment as of 400 EUR). Spain is very good - but you need to know where. Senegal - nice beach, we have a 2 room apartment there, fully furnished for 150 EUR month (and keep it for vacation) it's just at the border to Guinea Bissau and Cap Skirring. Flights to Europe are therefore (without luggage, only a trolley and PC, cheap - 260 EUR direct from Madrid. Cost of living in Spain per month, all included for 2 persons: 1.500 EUR, cost of living Senegal, all included 2 persons month: from min. 750 to 1.500 - depending what you want to do during vacation. to live in Ziguinchor only - 1.000 and you live good, if you move a lot and include a lot of beach, restaurants etc. its 1500 (including some nights in guest house, restaurants etc,). Advantage: Senegal no problem with visa. 1 year will cost a 100 EUR.

  • @eliasfrias9830
    @eliasfrias9830 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Great 👏

  • @tjamieson7238
    @tjamieson7238 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    The financial requirements mentioned for most of these countries is Much Much Higher than what is stated!!! DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK !!!

  • @Danceswithfishes
    @Danceswithfishes วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    My husband fretted about retirement. Despite working all his life his pension was small. He lost sleep over it, and argued about it. Bitterly.
    Then the UK government raised the retirement age from 65yo to 66yo.
    Hubby died 4 months before his 66th birthday.
    My advice?
    If you have a small pension, find a place within your means. Look forward to it. Don't cry over spilled milk.

  • @ai8438
    @ai8438 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Visited Malaysia this summer. $500 for a week is doable, but not for a month. It totally depends on your lifestyle.

    • @afrikanheritage99
      @afrikanheritage99 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Visiting is totally different from living.

    • @ai8438
      @ai8438 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @afrikanheritage99
      Agreed, but did some research while there, and could not find a decent place under $1.5 to $2k per month. Now things could be different after living a year there and learning local negotiations techniques, etc. But still don't see it that low.

  • @user-kb5fi1hm3u
    @user-kb5fi1hm3u หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    The Philippines 🇵🇭 is excellent 😅

    • @roadrunnerwadi
      @roadrunnerwadi 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      don't go here

    • @corazon2608
      @corazon2608 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      A lot of retirees are here in the Philippines especially in the central location of the Philippines.

  • @cdg1111
    @cdg1111 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Panama. It is absolutely fantastic and close to the US🎉

    • @angelstar7656
      @angelstar7656 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do you live in Panama currently? I am seriously considering moving there within the next 6 months but I need to find an affordable place to live on my budget.

    • @LeslieLife3.0
      @LeslieLife3.0 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm doing my second scouting trip in Panama in February ( coronado Beach and Boquete. Also, having some dental work done in Costa Rica while visiting for a month. Then, on to the Yucatan area of Mexico.

    • @DİLEKAVAN-w2z
      @DİLEKAVAN-w2z หลายเดือนก่อน

      İs t dangerous

    • @LeslieLife3.0
      @LeslieLife3.0 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is what dangerous?​@@DİLEKAVAN-w2z

    • @rowesheila9652
      @rowesheila9652 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      How much living wage needed and health care amount needed.

  • @doloreszielinski1774
    @doloreszielinski1774 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have lived in Costa Rica for several years. It is not cheep to live there! Cost of living is equal to where I live in Pennsylvania. If you live in New York City yes it is less expensive. I will say the Tico’s are very friendly. A lot of English is spoken. If you have a major medical problem you will have to wait for treatment on the public system.

    • @jeffmccrea9347
      @jeffmccrea9347 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So tell us. What does it cost in Rica?

  • @Fredi-m6l
    @Fredi-m6l 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    one of the most musleading videos I have seen about that topic. most information are simply wrong.

    • @hevigo50
      @hevigo50 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      A piece of advice before you leave, do your own research. When I did the research myself, I found that with US$500 in Northern Cyprus, you can't even live on the grass of Nicosia Municipal Park.😢

  • @kamipersonal2687
    @kamipersonal2687 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    North Cyprus
    Costa Rica
    Portugal
    Mexico
    Panama
    Spain
    Vietnam
    Colombia
    Ecuador
    Thailand
    Check Rep.
    Malasya
    Italy
    Slovenia
    Greece
    Why Romania missing here??

  • @dilipsathe1765
    @dilipsathe1765 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Living in rural India could be much cheaper than most countries you mentioned here.Italy,Spain,Czec Ruplic n Costa Rica can't be affordable post retirement. Thanks

    • @satchitananda77
      @satchitananda77 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Always visa problems as a foreigner in India. Even with a business.

    • @AffectionateInstantCamer-jm7te
      @AffectionateInstantCamer-jm7te 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      India is a better and cheapest choice

  • @rickgolden2396
    @rickgolden2396 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I've lived in NZL-very expensive now in Costa Rica 8 years. I don't think it is so expensive as others say,local fruits and veg save a lot.National Healthcare for my wife and I runs $35/mo,our 5 br house $400/mo food $200 m/mo. See, you can live cheaper here!

  • @code-52
    @code-52 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Why? There are many states you can move to, that sre very inexpensive.
    I live in a lovely town, where the median home price is 220,000.

  • @mamajudah7269
    @mamajudah7269 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Which one of these countries diverse to blacks though ? Thank you ?

    • @LeslieLife3.0
      @LeslieLife3.0 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😅

    • @anthonylafayette4385
      @anthonylafayette4385 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Costa Rica is Black friendly, particularly on the Caribbean Coast.

    • @loisaustin6200
      @loisaustin6200 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have heard that Mexico is friendly and welcoming.

    • @maxinerichardson1493
      @maxinerichardson1493 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Jamaica, St Kitts...

  • @barbarabrentani1269
    @barbarabrentani1269 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Südindien,Kerala ein Haus mit 3 Zimmern,Küche,Bad,Garten 100 Euro Strom und Gas 30 Euro.Ich gehe seit 15 Jahren nach indien und kenne Inder die genau soviel bezahlen für ihr Haus.

    • @mariaisabelsalazarramirez
      @mariaisabelsalazarramirez หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi. Yes I lived in Kerala Ft Cochin. Impossible to get residential status

    • @satchitananda77
      @satchitananda77 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Erzähl mal von deinem Trick für Indien eine Aufenthaltsgenehmigung zu bekommen 😉?

  • @amelitadeska
    @amelitadeska 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    1)North cyprus 2)Costa Rica 3)Portugal 4)México 5)Panama 6)Spain 7)Vietnam 8)Colombia 9)Equador 10)Thailand 11)Tchech Republik 12)Malaysia 13)Italy 14)Slowenia 15)Greece

  • @nataliemercier2031
    @nataliemercier2031 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Large pink glasses here…..

  • @doesntmatter3068
    @doesntmatter3068 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You can also retire with no money in Fort Leavenworth too!

  • @Rammmer
    @Rammmer 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Most countries economies are based on U.S., British or Euro dollars.
    Canada as an example has a current exchange rate of +/- $1.40. This means to buy $1,000 u.s. it will cost you $1,400 Canadian. Similar rates apply to the pound and Euro. The only people that benefit are those that do not have to convert their own currency to any of the fore mentioned.
    100 Mex pesos will cost you approximately $6.89 Canadian.
    100 Mex pesos will cost you approx $4.94 u.s.
    Basic math that I hope you all understand

  • @scottishsamba
    @scottishsamba 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    No, the rents/ property in Spain are super expensive now. Not affordable at all 😢 unless you are in a very isolated area _ Trust me , I’ve been living here for 22 years

  • @pdragovic08
    @pdragovic08 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Long story short everywhere is cheaper than Western Europe and USA

  • @elizabethgrimshaw344
    @elizabethgrimshaw344 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Can you include relative safety of the areas, especially for women.

  • @eleanorwittering3126
    @eleanorwittering3126 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Medical Care & Dental Care are two different things. I didn't hear anything about dental care in any of these descriptions. Do you have any information on that? Thank you.

  • @toygirl46
    @toygirl46 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Most of these countries are expensive.

  • @adinadin6222
    @adinadin6222 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Alot of this countries suffer from high crime rate

  • @lennycirrcle9102
    @lennycirrcle9102 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This may not belong here but,,l don't get enough to move abroad. I'm in the states in NE Indiana. We get our fair share of inclimate weather, high humidity and the occasional tornado. What l don't get is, sometimes when ppl retire, they think it's ideal to retire to a place in Tornado Alley or a state where there's constant wildfires, earthquakes or landslides. Or states with constant hurricanes and flooding. Do ppl not know insurance companies are opting out of those places? See? Even some US capitalists catch on, sooner or later, to a bad investment.
    😅

  • @peacefullman2667
    @peacefullman2667 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    These countries maybe cheap but are they safe, what is the pro and cons to take into consideration.

    • @PlayOfFeathers
      @PlayOfFeathers 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Is the EU safe? No!

  • @leotatem4879
    @leotatem4879 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Well, the video was interesting. I didn’t cover any of the issues related to taxes.

  • @freemarketjoe9869
    @freemarketjoe9869 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You can go to rural maine and buy a house for 15,000.00. Montana, Idaho also have cheap living, but, also much poorer hospital care. Going overseas also mea s you are at the mercy of another country's government.

  • @tinaduncan72
    @tinaduncan72 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    With so many fleeing some countries for USA opportunities, what are the problems there ?

  • @eldarkadymov5323
    @eldarkadymov5323 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    It is very misleading post. Most leaving costs are not accounted for

  • @leonardtownpl4081
    @leonardtownpl4081 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Great information thank you

  • @scruffidogg
    @scruffidogg หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Wow! With some of these countries only wanting people whovan prove they have enough money to support themselves for the duration of stay, perhaps if the US made the same requirements of anyone coming to our country we too would only have the cream of the crop & this video would just be for entertainment and not for research on how we can live better somewhere other than our natural country, the USA 😢

  • @zevc3591
    @zevc3591 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    And after this your advisor is still alive?! You are a very kind man!🙄

  • @crisb.8781
    @crisb.8781 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Are you kidding me? Algarve is VERY expensivE!!!!!

  • @donsland1610
    @donsland1610 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    There is some incorrect/out of date information in this video. For example, there is no path to residency in Malaysia from the MM2H visa programme.

  • @JaneNewAuthor
    @JaneNewAuthor 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Vietnam is no longer affordable to someone on an Australian pension, which is relatively generous.

  • @dilipsathe1765
    @dilipsathe1765 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Nepal is worth consideration?

  • @LaurieValdez-zk3dy
    @LaurieValdez-zk3dy หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I'll never leave the USA 🇺🇸

    • @tarotbyamber7233
      @tarotbyamber7233 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Have you visited other countries? I live in Spain, where I live is reasonable cost of living, yes if you go to Madrid it will be expensive

    • @jaengen
      @jaengen 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Once Trump destroys Social Security, you won’t be able to afford to retire anyway.

  • @Pattybluehayes
    @Pattybluehayes 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I live in Panama 🇵🇦 A lot of info on life here are in my videos. For the budget he mentioned, you’d have to be out of expat areas.

    • @xpsxps1339
      @xpsxps1339 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Exactly! They combine the cost of living somewhere in the middle of nowhere with "vibrant" cultural/social life in an expensive capital or some other large city!