Links promised in the above video are here: vagabondbuddha.com/cost-to-retire-on-southern-beaches-of-sri-lanka/ 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗘-𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞→ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/ 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲☆★☆ vagabondbuddha.com/ 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗥oad Map to Freedom Overseas (Retire Overseas Course)☆★☆ vagabondbuddha.com/courses/the-retire-overseas-course/ 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 $$$ 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀e vagabondbuddha.com/courses/the-hobby-income-course/ Health Insurance I Bought (Free ebook, Video, Agent, not affiliate link): vagabondbuddha.com/expat-health-insurance-ebook/ What kinds of risks are you taking if you move overseas? vagabondbuddha.com/our-liability-disclaimer-the-risk-is-on-you/
Great report Dan. Certainly a very viable alternative to the usual Asian retirement destinations such as Thailand and the Philippines. And they play Cricket in Sri Lanka.....a bonus for us aussies 😊
Ive watched your videos on and off for a couple of years now. Thank you for all you do. I've been living in the Philippines since September 2023, not really a low cost location, Tacloban. My costs are high here. I live in a two bedroom furnished apartment downtown. I'm now motivated to move to a better location. I saw Dumaguete (spelling) in this report. I'll investigate. I'd love to move to Boracay but I think it would be too expensive. I live on $2800/month. I also get a pension distribution once a year. I'll take a look at your report online. Thank you for all you do. You are the best stream on places to live.
If you have 2800 a month you can live almost anywhere outside of the US and certain places in Europe. How much do you think the locals make anyway? Try Colombia!
@@vijerodelmundo I'm well aware of the average filipino monthly salary. I do not live like a Filipino. $2800/month is not alot of money. I still have to choose wisely.
Hello Dan! Thanks for another great video. I really appreciate how concise you are while dispensing really important information. I enjoy going to bars so thank you for including places you went to. Happy Vagabonding!
I was just thinking about Sri Lanka. Ive already connected with a school there to potentially teach english. I just have to get use to a 500.00 USD salary a month
From what I have seen about Sri Lanka, It seems very similar to Kerala and Kanniyakumari in India. My ancestral village is in Kanniyakumari. The only concern for me is my background. I am of Indian Tamil background. I know there is a history, and there was some issue between India and Sri Lanka in the 1980s during the height of the LTTE conflict. That is the concern
400 dollars you will survive in philippines, just be frugal,eat healthy food,like vegetables. Rent from 100 to150 dollars, the remaining 250 dollars you can use for your monthly expenses.
Always superb and very informative videos. In 2024, please what are the top 3 cheapest SE Asian countries, in the provinces near the beach, to retire to on a budget?
Here are my top 15 in the world. Go to any of these countries and live off the beaten path and you are talking 20 to 30% cheaper if you are smart about it. th-cam.com/video/p3HowPfXmDc/w-d-xo.html
Nice video, it has been quite a while since you presented a new place that you haven't been to. One question, in your budget you had an amount for 'entertainment' what kind of entertain is there in these places besides going out to a bar, or a bar with live music? For an older retiree such as yourself. beaches can get boring after a period of time, so what exactly is there for entertainment? I know at these beach towns there is no 'theater' or music concerts other than music for the younger set. PS: Visa run can one make a two day run to India and return and keep doing that?
I became very intrigued with the cost of living and atmosphere. I am retired for 5 years now and living in Canada is bleeding me dry. My income is only about $3200/month. I am single 65 years old and looking to live my life the way I intended it should be after working 42 years in Ironworking. Hard and breaks your body. Anyway am I dreaming by wanting to move to southeast Asia or can I survive comfortably. I barely spend money but don't want to go broke by this government. Yes or no. I did live in Cuba for a year at 42 years old so I know what hot is but if I have air-conditioning, I will survive. Thank you for your insight.
This is a very informative video Dan! Glad to have found your channel. What do you think about the heat? I am Sri Lankan, but these days I feel like moving to Antarctica if that was an option! Still watching the video. You mentioned the temperature. But due to humidity it feels a few degrees more.
One area you don't cover on the visas for the countries you review is a marriage visa. In some countries if you marry a local you are in, others like Thailand you still need to show proof of income at the same rate if you were not married, or the local must prove a certain level of income. Reply
We spent 30 days researching Sri Lanka. We picked 3 places that we would find suitable for long term. Here is out Sri Lanka playlist: th-cam.com/video/JOqmH0jjwFE/w-d-xo.html
Great question @keithprinn720, I have one report where I explain what I do about health care and another where I show you how I search for health insurance, and a third report sharing which one I decided to finally buy. What I do about health care: vagabondbuddha.com/two-biggest-risks-of-retiring-early-overseas/ Report where I search for health insurance: vagabondbuddha.com/best-health-insurance-for-ex-pats-in-philippines/ Here is the Health Insurance I bought (and scams to avoid): th-cam.com/video/0leF_BCLVKw/w-d-xo.html By the way, once you search for health care you will start seeing more offers for health insurance and travelers insurance when you are online. Health insurance is one of the most dynamic or changing industries in the travel world because so many people around the world are deciding to live or retire outside their home country. So do a search every year before you renew to make sure you have the best available for your personal circumstances because new ones come out every few months. Thanks for asking so I could answer this for many people! Dan
Hi dAN, gREAT CHANNEL INFORMATIVE. What countries can i move to away from UK as I hate it. I'm 55 now and would love your insight a nice hot sunny country would be great. Can I get a nice girlfriend like you have too.
Hi @parenteseswebdev, I do a report every year on the top 15 places in the entire world to retire cheap in paradise, Here is my most recent report and video on that topic: vagabondbuddha.com/best-places-to-retire-early-in-paradise-for-pennies-in-2024/ Subscribe so you will know when our update comes out. Thanks for watching and commenting, Dan
The thing about retiring in an Asian country is that one might possibly have to give up their Christian faith, no? I'm Catholic and very devout. I would love to move to a paradise island where the sea is blue and sand white, but I will never forfeit my faith for such a lifestyle where you are not allowed to practice your faith. Christianity is being persecuted mercilessly in so many countries now. Is there a possibility you could mention what religion is practiced, or if Christianity is persecuted in the countries you visit? Thank you for your work
@@ScooterOnHisWay2024 - I would rather practice my faith and be sure my soul is going to a good place eternally, than to spend time in a temporary place, just to live a hedonistic lifestyle without my faith. I couldn't go a single hour without my Catholic faith You must be a person who lives without God in your life, and only enjoys the temporal things this world offers. When all is said and done, your soul could possibly end up in a pretty terrifying place. Go watch the videos of people who died and went to hell, like Dominic Morrow, who was a gang member in Chicago and was shot twice and died, went to hell for 3:47 minutes. I'm sure once you watch his testimony, you'll think differently about your hedonistic lifestyle.
Check your sources friend. Vey few countries require you to give up Christianity. And I don't go to any of those countries. If that is what you are reading online somewhere you need to consider more reliable sources. Because someone you are listening to is talking shit just for clicks.
Sri Lanka is predominantly a Buddhist country. Buddhists 70% Hindus about 12% Muslims about 9% Christians 7.6% of which 6.2% are Catholic. They all coexist peacefully. However if you go to Negombo, west coast of Sri Lanka (resort town), they are predominantly Catholic.
All religion is a curse upon humanity which fortunately we are evolving beyond. Gods are a human construct designed to enslave us. Not that difficult to give up your imaginary friend and free your mind and make the world a better place for all of us.
@@VagabondAwake it's not about what I'd prefer. In México, there's been a shift, and locals are calling us immigrants. They say we move there because we can't afford to retire in our own countries.
Too much of a good thing. Vagabond has always promoted to remain humble and respect the locals. I am sure many Americans in Mexico are just the opposite like they are in their homeland. All of these TH-cam slow travel and digital nomad content creators need to form an association and work together to emphasize values to maintain while being a visitor in other countries similar to “Jante Law” - Nordic values of not acting like you are something special. Don’t be showy or brag. Remember, you are a guest in their home, remember this and be respectful of this fact.
I spent over 30 years in Finland as a foreigner and I've been called many things, but as an Italian I've never had the honour of being referred to as an expat. Despite a university degree and a career in the Finnish government I have always been called an immigrant, among other things 😅
Love your channel Dan, to further grow your channel i respectfully suggest you work on your narration. I can tell you are reading from a script, its too wooden. Thanks again sir!
The script is also available on a link in the description of the video. I for one like it, his voice is soothing and steady timing. Goes to show everyone has different preferences
![EP 03: ALL SIDES OF GALLE, SRI LANKA 🇱🇰 (exactly what we needed!) [Galle Sri Lanka Travel Vlog]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/GdAoHJOAF0M/mqdefault.jpg)
Links promised in the above video are here:
vagabondbuddha.com/cost-to-retire-on-southern-beaches-of-sri-lanka/
𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗘-𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞→ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱
vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/
𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲☆★☆
vagabondbuddha.com/
𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗥oad Map to Freedom Overseas (Retire Overseas Course)☆★☆
vagabondbuddha.com/courses/the-retire-overseas-course/
𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 $$$ 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀e
vagabondbuddha.com/courses/the-hobby-income-course/
Health Insurance I Bought (Free ebook, Video, Agent, not affiliate link):
vagabondbuddha.com/expat-health-insurance-ebook/
What kinds of risks are you taking if you move overseas?
vagabondbuddha.com/our-liability-disclaimer-the-risk-is-on-you/
I've worked with people from Sri Lanka, and they are the nicest people in the world! Lovely people & culture.
There is now a new evisa. Prices have changed. You can now get a 2 year/3 year/year visa etc. Also multiple entry 6 month visa.
Great report Dan. Certainly a very viable alternative to the usual Asian retirement destinations such as Thailand and the Philippines. And they play Cricket in Sri Lanka.....a bonus for us aussies 😊
Solid information here - thanks
Ive watched your videos on and off for a couple of years now. Thank you for all you do. I've been living in the Philippines since September 2023, not really a low cost location, Tacloban. My costs are high here. I live in a two bedroom furnished apartment downtown. I'm now motivated to move to a better location. I saw Dumaguete (spelling) in this report. I'll investigate. I'd love to move to Boracay but I think it would be too expensive. I live on $2800/month. I also get a pension distribution once a year. I'll take a look at your report online. Thank you for all you do. You are the best stream on places to live.
If you have 2800 a month you can live almost anywhere outside of the US and certain places in Europe. How much do you think the locals make anyway? Try Colombia!
@@vijerodelmundo I'm well aware of the average filipino monthly salary. I do not live like a Filipino. $2800/month is not alot of money. I still have to choose wisely.
Hello Dan! Thanks for another great video. I really appreciate how concise you are while dispensing really important information. I enjoy going to bars so thank you for including places you went to. Happy Vagabonding!
I was there before the civil war got bad, and it was lovely. Kandy has a wonderful climate.
I was just thinking about Sri Lanka. Ive already connected with a school there to potentially teach english. I just have to get use to a 500.00 USD salary a month
Thanks for another great report. Let’s get to country 69
That sounds really nice🤣🤣🤣
Great channel!!👍
From what I have seen about Sri Lanka, It seems very similar to Kerala and Kanniyakumari in India. My ancestral village is in Kanniyakumari.
The only concern for me is my background. I am of Indian Tamil background. I know there is a history, and there was some issue between India and Sri Lanka in the 1980s during the height of the LTTE conflict. That is the concern
Very nice . Still don’t think it’s on my to go list yet . Maybe one day
400 dollars you will survive in philippines, just be frugal,eat healthy food,like vegetables. Rent from 100 to150 dollars, the remaining 250 dollars you can use for your monthly expenses.
Always superb and very informative videos.
In 2024, please what are the top 3 cheapest SE Asian countries, in the provinces near the beach, to retire to on a budget?
Here are my top 15 in the world. Go to any of these countries and live off the beaten path and you are talking 20 to 30% cheaper if you are smart about it. th-cam.com/video/p3HowPfXmDc/w-d-xo.html
Awesome
Nice video, it has been quite a while since you presented a new place that you haven't been to. One question, in your budget you had an amount for 'entertainment' what kind of entertain is there in these places besides going out to a bar, or a bar with live music? For an older retiree such as yourself. beaches can get boring after a period of time, so what exactly is there for entertainment? I know at these beach towns there is no 'theater' or music concerts other than music for the younger set. PS: Visa run can one make a two day run to India and return and keep doing that?
Trips, tours, excursions, unexpected invitations.
I became very intrigued with the cost of living and atmosphere. I am retired for 5 years now and living in Canada is bleeding me dry. My income is only about $3200/month. I am single 65 years old and looking to live my life the way I intended it should be after working 42 years in Ironworking. Hard and breaks your body. Anyway am I dreaming by wanting to move to southeast Asia or can I survive comfortably. I barely spend money but don't want to go broke by this government. Yes or no. I did live in Cuba for a year at 42 years old so I know what hot is but if I have air-conditioning, I will survive. Thank you for your insight.
keep in mind $3200 Cdn is $2330 in u.s funds
This is a very informative video Dan! Glad to have found your channel. What do you think about the heat? I am Sri Lankan, but these days I feel like moving to Antarctica if that was an option!
Still watching the video. You mentioned the temperature. But due to humidity it feels a few degrees more.
True.
Is it just about a beach?..more the people in my own humble opinion..thank you🎉🎉
One area you don't cover on the visas for the countries you review is a marriage visa. In some countries if you marry a local you are in, others like Thailand you still need to show proof of income at the same rate if you were not married, or the local must prove a certain level of income.
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We focus more on new comers.
'chill'... anybody count how many times 😀..
Too chill to count. lol.
Is mainland india a lot cheaper?
Not really. Its more about large city versus small town or rural.
It sounds more expensive to live there than Thailand or Malaysia.
Costs are similar. But the lifestyle is different. Make sure to spend time in each considered city before making a final decision. :-)
How many days you plan for staying?
We spent 30 days researching Sri Lanka. We picked 3 places that we would find suitable for long term. Here is out Sri Lanka playlist: th-cam.com/video/JOqmH0jjwFE/w-d-xo.html
what if you need medical support facilities insurance and prescriptions?
Great question @keithprinn720, I have one report where I explain what I do about health care and another where I show you how I search for health insurance, and a third report sharing which one I decided to finally buy.
What I do about health care: vagabondbuddha.com/two-biggest-risks-of-retiring-early-overseas/
Report where I search for health insurance: vagabondbuddha.com/best-health-insurance-for-ex-pats-in-philippines/
Here is the Health Insurance I bought (and scams to avoid): th-cam.com/video/0leF_BCLVKw/w-d-xo.html
By the way, once you search for health care you will start seeing more offers for health insurance and travelers insurance when you are online. Health insurance is one of the most dynamic or changing industries in the travel world because so many people around the world are deciding to live or retire outside their home country. So do a search every year before you renew to make sure you have the best available for your personal circumstances because new ones come out every few months. Thanks for asking so I could answer this for many people! Dan
Looks like one big holiday tourist resort not really suitable or desirable to live full time in....imho.
It's a big country. Not just beaches. Stay tuned
@@VagabondAwake Will do....looking forward to more information and hopefully a different perspective
Dan are these prices for 2
These are for us 2. You Must visit to learn your cost of living.
Hi dAN, gREAT CHANNEL INFORMATIVE. What countries can i move to away from UK as I hate it. I'm 55 now and would love your insight a nice hot sunny country would be great. Can I get a nice girlfriend like you have too.
Hi @parenteseswebdev, I do a report every year on the top 15 places in the entire world to retire cheap in paradise, Here is my most recent report and video on that topic:
vagabondbuddha.com/best-places-to-retire-early-in-paradise-for-pennies-in-2024/
Subscribe so you will know when our update comes out.
Thanks for watching and commenting,
Dan
The thing about retiring in an Asian country is that one might possibly have to give up their Christian faith, no?
I'm Catholic and very devout. I would love to move to a paradise island where the sea is blue and sand white, but I will never forfeit my faith for such a lifestyle where you are not allowed to practice your faith. Christianity is being persecuted mercilessly in so many countries now.
Is there a possibility you could mention what religion is practiced, or if Christianity is persecuted in the countries you visit?
Thank you for your work
@@ScooterOnHisWay2024 -
I would rather practice my faith and be sure my soul is going to a good place eternally, than to spend time in a temporary place, just to live a hedonistic lifestyle without my faith. I couldn't go a single hour without my Catholic faith
You must be a person who lives without God in your life, and only enjoys the temporal things this world offers. When all is said and done, your soul could possibly end up in a pretty terrifying place.
Go watch the videos of people who died and went to hell, like Dominic Morrow, who was a gang member in Chicago and was shot twice and died, went to hell for 3:47 minutes.
I'm sure once you watch his testimony, you'll think differently about your hedonistic lifestyle.
Check your sources friend. Vey few countries require you to give up Christianity. And I don't go to any of those countries. If that is what you are reading online somewhere you need to consider more reliable sources. Because someone you are listening to is talking shit just for clicks.
Sri Lanka is predominantly a Buddhist country. Buddhists 70% Hindus about 12% Muslims about 9% Christians 7.6% of which 6.2% are Catholic. They all coexist peacefully. However if you go to Negombo, west coast of Sri Lanka (resort town), they are predominantly Catholic.
Err... try the Philippines!
All religion is a curse upon humanity which fortunately we are evolving beyond. Gods are a human construct designed to enslave us. Not that difficult to give up your imaginary friend and free your mind and make the world a better place for all of us.
Great content, but are we still calling ourselves expats? The world doesn't seem to appreciate this anymore.
What word do you prefer?
@@VagabondAwake it's not about what I'd prefer. In México, there's been a shift, and locals are calling us immigrants. They say we move there because we can't afford to retire in our own countries.
Too much of a good thing. Vagabond has always promoted to remain humble and respect the locals. I am sure many Americans in Mexico are just the opposite like they are in their homeland. All of these TH-cam slow travel and digital nomad content creators need to form an association and work together to emphasize values to maintain while being a visitor in other countries similar to “Jante Law” - Nordic values of not acting like you are something special. Don’t be showy or brag. Remember, you are a guest in their home, remember this and be respectful of this fact.
I spent over 30 years in Finland as a foreigner and I've been called many things, but as an Italian I've never had the honour of being referred to as an expat. Despite a university degree and a career in the Finnish government I have always been called an immigrant, among other things 😅
Love your channel Dan, to further grow your channel i respectfully suggest you work on your narration. I can tell you are reading from a script, its too wooden.
Thanks again sir!
Thanks for your thoughts. I do research and share specific infromation. I don't wing it. Not sure how to pretend I am winging it. Do people do that?
I think people just practice what they are going to say enough times so that it appears natural, it's like acting 😊
*ffs, don't be such a fussy pants Jeff*
The script is also available on a link in the description of the video. I for one like it, his voice is soothing and steady timing.
Goes to show everyone has different preferences
Sri Lanka? That's a no bro
Thanks for sharing. :-)
Any reasons?
Whats the reasoning?
Why?
Usually enjoy your videos, however your narration is poor, go back to interviews
I do both. 7 years so far. Sorry.
Nothing wrong with the video or audio.....great information as always
I think it was great!
150k subscribers can’t be wrong. Keep it up!
🙏👌
Nice info Dan!