Best Places to Retire Early in Paradise for Pennies in 2024
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When it comes to retirement for those of us over 60 it would be great to see videos that focus in on the actual day to day life of retirees in these places or others. Focusing on mobility, health and medical services, paying cash instead of high insurance premiums, accessible amenities without needing a car, adjusting to climate and weather without getting worn out or being confined to air conditioning 24/7, social life of the older crowd, which most TH-camrs never talk about, etc. as well as the honest Pros and Cons, including issues about social and political stability, etc.
Great ideas. Thanks so much. :-)
I live in Thailand. I lived in central Bangkok and did not own a car for 5 years. The public transportation is extensive and relatively inexpensive. I’m not sure what you mean by mobility but don’t expect Thailand to be wheelchair accessible. The healthcare is excellent, inexpensive and very accessible. I had no problems communicating in English. I do pay for catastrophic health insurance and pay for routine medical expenses in cash. Bangkok has pretty good cultural opportunities. There is the Bangkok Music & Dance festival in the fall featuring international dance companies. The Bangkok Symphony Orchestra just finished its concerts in the park series. There is a pretty lively art scene and then there are all the Thai festivals and dance.
I eventually found a terrific group of mostly retired expats to socialize with at a restaurant/bar complex in central Bangkok. There are activity groups you can join. There are all kinds of people here. You have to expend a little effort but you will make friends easily.
It is hot here. There is no getting around that. The condo building I lived in had a beautiful pool and I spent many afternoons there cooling off. Schedule social activities for the evenings. Wear appropriate hot weather clothing. Heat is just something you have to accept.
I’ve been here since 2017. It has been very politically stable. The only government you have to concern yourself about is the Immigration Department.
@@martypoll What type of health coverage were you able to obtain and at what rates for your age?
@@dovygoodguy1296 I bought a 10 million baht policy with a 40,000 baht deductible from Pacific Cross. I bought while in Thailand when I was 62. I am now 68. I’ve never spent as much as 40,000 baht for medical care. I recently spent 2 nights in a private hospital with Dengue fever and it came to 20,000 baht. If you buy into a new insurance company at a later age there are going to be exclusions for preexisting conditions. I have been pretty healthy in my old age but they won’t cover my kidney stones and probably not prostrate and cataracts. I have over $100,000 set aside for medical expenses that may not be covered by insurance.
My current rate is 78,000 baht per year and that is with no-claim discounts. I needed health insurance for my previous OA visa and now for my current 10 year LTR visa.
Great video thank you can you tell me the name of the area you stayed in Danang we are planning to stay in Danang one month and it sounds like our kind of area 😊
Pennies? I can’t wait…show me Mr. Dan
15. Antigua, Guatemala
14. Bangkok, Thailand
13. Boracay, Philippines
12. Puerto Morelos, Mexico
11. Penang, Malaysia
10. Oaxaca, Mexico
9. Baguio, Philippines
8. Dumaguete, Philippines
7. Queretaro, Mexico
6. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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5. Porto, Portugal
4. Nha Trang, Vietnam
3. Koh Samui, Thailand
2. Da Nang, Vietnam
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1. Ubud Bali, Indonesia
I was gonna do that...THANK YOU!
Wow, Ubud Bali #1. That’s awesome. The traffic is absolutely horrible with scooters and vehicle congestion. The sidewalks are not user friendly for those disabled. They have parts of the walkway missing where you could fall into a big hole. You definitely need to be mobile and not disabled because they don’t have elevators in majority of buildings as well. You absolutely need insurance otherwise they will not see you in a hospital.
@@elsienorback7689 soooo... don't pick that one. The list is still useful.
BTW I Agree with you, Ubud is definitely not for everyone.
pennies and 1200 USD per month lol
And surprise Taipei is ot o the list update ❤❤
These videos about living overseas are so fantastic
Thanks for your great info. Just retired and now living one month in Da Lat. For me are the most important things, value for money, weather and food. Thailand and Vietnam has the best food in the world and I will stay 6 months in Chiang Mai and 3 months Da Lat and side trips to Laos, Cambodia and other cities in Thailand and Vietnam.
Great to hear!
What do you think of Da Lat so far? I really want to come. I've heard the weather is great year round there. How much of an issue is the language barrier?
What a great plan!
You are living the dream. 🌅🛵⛱✈️🛟⚓️☀️🌈🌎
Filipino food is terrible, they mix old food with fresh food, Never eat street food, many times I got diarhea, and the meat comes from resturant dumpsters where Filipinos pick at night take the meat home wash it and sauetay it and sell it, this is called "PAG-PAG, many times I got stomach cramps.
Congrats on the 1k milestone, Dan. Always enjoy your input and insight.
Mr. Dan & Ms. Qiang Hui...You two do an excellent job with this channel. Thank you for another fine video and all the work you do to make your videos available to us!
Very thorough and complete top 15 places to retire. This past year I’ve traveled throughout Vietnam. Vietnam is now my top country to retire, but I’m still a slow traveler. I’ve checked each day for a couple of months for this report and am very appreciative you sent it out. Thank you for your effort 🙏🏼
You are welcome
What are the places you like most in Vietnam and why did it become your #1 place?
@@Chris-dw6cu I like Nha Trang best of all in Vietnam. It's a tourist city with all the facilities you can wish for: beaches, restaurants, hot springs (Suoi Nuoc Nong Thap Ba is best), big English language reference collection in the provincial library, a good climate for ten months of the year, sea breezes during the day and mountain breezes at night, mountain streams (Suoi Da Giang). I stayed for twelve years until my daughter needed an education in Australia. I don't like big cities, so Hanoi and Saigon were out. Dalat for me was too cold, wet and miserable. Danang was too hot.
@@user-vq1dj2lq8s thanks for telling me about nha Trang - sounds great! You've already got me wanting to go
Amazing video for retirement dreams on a budget! Shows paradise spots where your pennies go far. 2024 retirement planning just got exciting!
Great list Dan, I had fun guessing what was coming up, guessed about 2/3rds of them. Porto was a surprise. Great to see the 1000 videos, can't believe how many hours that means I've spent watching you guys! People who aren't yet members, just do it.
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Hi Dan and Qiang, been watching your videos for a while and congrats on your 1,000th! All your videos have been visually well crafted and full of worthwhile information. Thanks also for the discount on your membership bc I finally signed up.
Fabulous content. I can really tell you have so much passion for spreading this knowledge!, thank you so much. I'm going to binge your content this weekend from a rainy cold UK and plan my travels!
Dan, congratulations on your 1,000th youtube video creation 🥳
I have enjoyed many. Over time, my thoughts settle where I would enjoy most to live. Thanks always for the incredible insights you offer. The videos & info on each destination really help to understand what it would be like to visit there. You are living the dream & sharing a wealth of knowledge. Best wishes for 1,000 more ❤️
Wow, thank you!
Congratulations on your 1000th video, what a milestone!!! You guys are a real inspiration to so many people. My wife and I are planning a scouting trip this June (Mexico/Costa Rica/Panama/Portugal/Spain) to find our retirement home after retiring at 60. We would love to travel to Southeast Asia, but not sure we could live there. The USA is just too expensive especially the healthcare. We're still trying to navigate healthcare abroad (I emailed Alex the healthcare broker in your video) and think we're just going to purchase in-patient coverage and pay out-of-pocket for out-patient care since it's relatively inexpensive in the countries we're looking at. Wishing you both the best.
It always brings joy to hear Dan and his vlog.
Wow. Thank you JP. There is enough chaos in the world these days, so I try to create a place for peace of mind.
I’ve not watched all 1,000…but I’m close. CONGRATULATIONS
Wow, thanks. You have made our life possible. :-)
That clip at 6:03 was so good. I thought it was a professional clip taken from a commercial. Good job.
Congratulations on your 1000th video Dan!!!! Love your videos!
Thanks so much!!
Welcome to Australia have followed you from the start and what a fantastic adventure. You have done a great job navigating Triteia solo across the Pacific and takeing us with you. Cant wait to see what happens next. All the best from Les Rigby , Rockhampton Queensland.
Great and valuable info as usual. Congratulations on 1000 videos 🎉🎉🎉 We appreciate what you do!
Whoa! Great summary of overseas retirement opportunities!
Perfect Timing..planning our next trip. You are my modern day travel agent. I’m scouting for a 1/2 year retirement destination. Your list cuts to the chase. Thanks for doing the leg work.
You are welcome. :-)
Thanks for the update and quick rundown. Maybe add some comments about how the locals feel about long-term visitors, outside of the tourist areas and definitely safety factors.
Thanks for sharing! Just wishing it wasn't so hot and humid so it was great hearing some of the Cool-er places made the list. Aloha from Maui 🤙
Thanks for the ideas.
I don't want to contradict you, however Bali is no longer the value it once was. I have had a place here for over 27 years. New restrictive and expensive visa policies have been implemented - staying or retiring here long term is not as feasible as it used to be. I'm looking forward to following your suggestions for Vietnam as I am coming to explore this week.
Thanks for your thoughts
What are the new policies? I left in 2018 and I already thought the visa was too much of a hassle then
Great spots! Thanks for posting.Great pick me up.
Great video! Always look forward to these annual lists! Have you ever considered going to some European hotspots, like Bulgaria, Georgia, etc. Would love to get your take on these places! Keep up the good work!
Great vdo. My wife and I intend to retire in HH Thailand but I watched this to give us some ideas of where else to spend a few months of the year.
Living in México City I see that this nice vagabund couple has selected three places in my country to retire that I know and I agree with both; Querétaro, Oaxaca and Puerto Morelos. Very enjoyable video ❤❤
You continue to be an absolute professional. Nicely done. Qiang too!
Thank you very much!
Another great milestone that shows just how much work you both have put in. Congratulations
Great sale. I still haven't been able to go through all the reports. Definitely worth the full price. Now like a buy one get one for another family or friend that loves to travel. 😊👍🌞💪
Great idea. :-)
Looks great! Thank you for the video!
1,000th video...CONGRATS!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION!!!
Thank you too!
Currently watching some of your videos now. You are a great inspiration. I am retiring next year and can't wait to travel even though we're moving to Puerto Rico. My wife and I still want to travel the world and follow your recommendations will keep you posted please keep the videos coming
Puerto Rico is lovely. I drove around the island once.
Thanks for this comprehensive video!
My pleasure!
Thanks Dan for another great, educational, and inspirational video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Congrats Dan🎉
Congratulations on your 1000th Video! Please keep up the wonderful work.
Amazing! Thank you for sharing!
Great video, Dan !
Thanks Dan, and congratulations on 1000 vids! I spent time in Queretaro and Puerto Morelos in ‘22 based on your recommendations. Loved the towns, people, food, etc., but the sargassum in PM definitely puts a damper on beach life. Question: as someone who is a “mosquito magnet” 😢 would you suggest avoiding any of your listed places? Appreciate all you do for slow travelers.
Something that works for mosquitos is to eat a lot of fresh garlic and reduce sugar consumption. If you do, they won't be attracted to your blood..
Also, citronella essential oil (rubbed gently on the skin during dawn and dusk, when they are most active) keeps them away very effectively..
Hi guys. You haven't been to Puerto Morelos lately. Everything now is too expensive. Restaurants on sea side have USA prices. 2 years ago I have rented a condo en el Alborada for 10k pesos but this winter it was 15k. Same thing for Puerto Escondido which is not a hidden gem anymore. No more Mexico for me. Viva South East Asia.
Thanks for sharing!!
I love SE Asia. I am sorry to hear about Puerto Morelos. I am heading to Queretaro in August and hope it will be great to live.
@Hammocktraveller, Where are you now in South East Asia?
Now, no longer in SEA. Am in the US and I want to be gone. I am starting in Mexico, then heading to Ecuador and then to Panama. Only have a puppy and freedom.
@@dlwilliamson5644It is definitely a great place to live but getting more and more expensive each year
I feel so blessed to have lived in Bali for 2 years Dan. I recently visited Coron in the Philippines and still live in Puerto Galera (one of your former top 5,lol. You having thinking a lot about Viet Nam now and yes. I still need to visit Boracay. Loved Dumagueti and Siquior and Bohol was awesome.
Thanks Dan, was interesting to hear about the Mexican peso. Glad I lived in Playa Del Carmen while it was still affordable😂
Hey Robert!
Nailed it!
Great content, thanks. Lucky man, I’d follow her down the beach anytime.❤
Thanks for your valuable advice.
Always welcome
Great video guys, appreciate your work producing this for us........
Thanks for watching!
Well done Dan🎉
Great vid guys, thank you! I will be in Danang in a few weeks to see if my wife and I could live there for a while.
Hope you enjoy it!
I’m surprised that you did not picked Dominican Republic. Due to fact that l have two children, l decided to retire in Las Terrenas or Cabarete in Dominican Republic. Thanks to your video on Lass Terrenas , l visited Dominican Republic and love it.
Hi @QueensNY718, We have youtube playlists for each of our retire cheap in paradise countries. We have been to several places in DR and made videos. Evry country playlist is at this link. You will find that information on your requested country there:
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Thank you , Dan
Hi! So you live In DR? How do you like It? Is It safe? I am looking at Panama at the moment, never considered the DR but now i am curious. Thanks In avance
I've been bing watching your videos. You're living my ideal life! LOL
Thank you! Consider going the next step and getting my free eBook (if you haven't already). vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/
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Dan
I really appreciate this report and info. Very well done. Thank you.
Our pleasure!
Thanks Dan, I can see you put a lot of effort into this video. Another great place to retire is a place I have visited, Port Maria, Jamaica. This is where Ian Fleming and Noel Coward lived. This small town has not been affected by tourism. The views at this spot are breathtaking. This is my paradise! 😊 have a great day!
Sounds great. Never heard anyone mention it? What is the visa situation there?
@@Chris-dw6cu Hi Chris, thanks for your message. If you are in the UK you can go to Jamaica for 30 days without a Visa. Further information is available on the government website concerning the Visa requirements. Thanks Alan
Thanks for sharing Alan. :-)
Great video sir. Thank you so much for the info
Very lovely, interesting places. Thanks a lot for sharing this !
Thank you too!
NICE Dan 👍more great info
Glad you liked it!
Great job. :)
I left Haultulco MX last year to now live in HauHin Thailand...loving my life. Bangkok is too big for me.
Did Thailand change law ? Now you get taxed on money you bring into the country if you live there ?
Great insight! Grateful for your hands-on research! Is there any info on dealing with illnesses and parasites one may contract in tropical and warm climate countries, I seem to often run into gut issues and love tropical countries. Thank you!
@barbarab8182, here is how I stay safe from mosquitos:
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But we haven't seem many here so far.
Thanks for asking,
Dan
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Thank you so much 🤗
Then I guess my point was made 😉
Peace and happiness to you and good luck with your search.
Even though I'm about 20 years from retirement age, I find myself pondering this question as the cost of living in the US is spiraling out of control. I was surprised that you recommended Koh Samui. We were there in early April and I was completely miserable for most of the visit. The heat is pretty bad, but the humidity is off the charts. And most places are not air conditioned, not even the airport! I also found the sand (at least on the northern part of the island) extremely coarse and unpleasant to walk on. That's why I'm about to check out your cool weather locations video haha.
Congratulations for 1000 videos! We love watching them. They are so helpful as we look for places to retire abroad. Thanks so much for your work.
You are welcome Pamela! :-)
Paradise for Pennies. That's catchy 👌
I’ll have to swing by Koh Samui sometime to see if it can be my number third 😊
I haven’t been anywhere in Thailand that I haven’t enjoyed yet, so I’m sure that I will absolutely love it. 🙂👍🏻
Thanks Dan, as always it wets the appetite. 😊
Hopefully we will be in the same town and at the same time someday. :-)
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Thanks for listening
Well matched couple in paradise ^^ thanks for this guide.😄
You're welcome 😊
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great report!!!!!!!!!
Thank You for this info
You're welcome
Watching this video for the second time. 😃
I am going to include our current city ( Quetzaltenango, aka Xela, Guatemala ) in your number 15 spot.
Xela is the second largest city in Guatemala. Some advantages here are perfect cool weather at almost 8000 feet in elevation. Low 70s in the afternoon and 45-50 at night. We also don’t have to deal with throngs of tourists. There are 3 large modern malls and even a huge Walmart.
We expected something similar to Nicaragua, but immediately you see that Guatemala is much more prosperous.
We are spending about $1100-$1200/month without budgeting. We have a 3/1 house, 4 blocks from the main park, with a fantastic view. If someone likes cool temps and Mountain View’s, you should visit Xela.(Shay-La)
Interesting info. Thank you very much.
Our pleasure!
Always great content and plenty of shots of his model wife! Feed the cat Dan😆
I thought I was hearing cats behind my apartment during this video
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Great video
Your videos are very helpful. Thank you to the YT creator. Question: Are all of these cities safe? Where is the easiest place to get an extended long term visa to stay?
Tbilisi has a 1 year visa and allows visa runs at the end of the year. So far, each reentry allows another year from what I hear.
Wow! 1000th video that is some going, as its not like they're 5 minute videos. Surprised by Porto, not far from the UK for us. I think that we'd be tempted to do a bit of country hopping in South East Asia rather than the retirement visa for Thailand although it would be my primary choice as the wife is thai. Like you say, the government looking to tax your income might be less than helpful.
For sure. Thanks for watching. :-)
Thank Ted!
Ted? :-)
Great video Dan. Really appreciate this content, thank you.. Surprised number one on your list is Ubud, Bali. I need to watch that video. I always thought Vietnam was the cheapest (most bang for your buck for retirees). And KL overtaking Penang...are you sure?
Qiang prefers Penang over KL. :-)
Heya Dan, it would be cool if you did a vid about places that are cheap that have winter. Personally, I like the seasonal differences ... but I'm not sure where the cheap places are that have the heat of summer but also a cooling fall, snowy winter and a green spring ... and are safe and clean etc ...
Thank you for your feedback. Have you watched our highlands videos?
Great video, thank you!
YOOOO! Nice video!!! I’m a Small Struggling Travel Channel and you really inspire me to make better content 😌 Thank you!
Awesome! Thank you!
Great Video
Glad you enjoyed it
I hope you get a chance to try Ubatuba Brazil. I think it would make this list easily.
GREAT: VIEDO DAN AND QIANG ‼️🌴🇮🇩
Hey Dan, I was hoping to see the Dominican Republic in your top 15 destination. I go every year for the past 10 years. Will be moving to Samaná beach. I will first rent then buy a two bedroom apartment or even villa. I think the money goes a long way in the DR and its still cheap compare to the USA. Also, I find Samaná to be expats/tourist-friendly and very safe. Thanks for sharing.
Google Vagabond awake Dominican Republic. We have videos there.
Interesting list...should include Kota Kinabalu in Borneo Island as number 16 and Ubud is very touristy better to choose Surabaya or Bandung.😊
Have you seen our reports on Borneo?
I just turned 21 and I simply can't wait to explore and live in all these places especially your TOP 5 but before that I need to find a way to earn atleast $3-5k/month online to live mindfree❤️
Thanks for this video. It would be helpful to know how much it costs to retire at each place (for accommodation, food, entertainment etc).
I saw a video of an Australian who retired in Sri Lanka for Aust $400 per month.
Yes. He is on my channel. Hi @jimmylee1776, We have youtube playlists for each of our retire cheap in paradise countries. You will find that information on your requested country there:
th-cam.com/users/VagabondAwakeplaylists
Whereas all our reports on each city in those countries are in our membership catalog here:
vagabondbuddha.com/
Thank you , Dan
IHAVE LIVED INABOUT 12countries and likedanang beach as number 1 too was there dec to april 2020 my an beach yea !!!!
El Salvador is the new place to go safe ,cheap , and tourism visas last 180 days up from 90..
Congrats on your 1000th video on TH-cam! You guys rock. I wish you would have talked about Indonesia's Visa requirements. Or their health care system. Or locals understanding/speaking English. It's okay though, I have the internet. I can look that stuff up myself.
Thanks for your thoughts!
I’ve lived on this world for 73 years. I’ve traveled more than the average person and have made friends with people in many of the places I visited. There are so many places worth visiting but when it comes to living there that is a whole different thing. It’s also we are all different in our likes, desires, tolerances and so on. So stick to basics. You know yourself best just be realistic and put your absolutes and then at least you can eliminate most of the world. I don’t want to live on a beach for instance but ChangMai was a favorite but not perfect for instance. Good luck in your search!
Great advice
If your an American, the best and cheapest place to retire is the Philippines, they speak english, have great food, great islands and beaches, the people are so friendly and easy to talk to. All the other places on your list would just be vacation destinations. Over all, if your american, head to the Philippines, no Hassel visa program and no visa runs, great medical services too.
Those all seem like great plus points but I've heard in the Philippines there is more violent crime than other Asian countries?
@@Chris-dw6cu don't think so, go for a visit and see, crime is in every country
We also love the Philippines. In fact, this top 15 list includes 3 places there. But people like choices so I share my top 15 in the world. Thanks for your thoughts. :-)
@@VagabondAwake did you feel safe there? Why are there so many stories about kidnapping and so on? Are travelers and expats ever targeted for this kind of thing or is it related to local politics?
Agreed. I would want to retire where I can communicate to people easily. It would be hard to live by sign language every day.
Hi Dan...love your vids. Could yo tell me where you stayed in Dumaguete . I'm going next month to visit a few Islands. Also, could you beat the new Thai Tax by living on CC's and just paying them off each month.
That would be a question for your Thai accountant. :-)
Great video, but on Bali (which is lovely), alcoholic wine and spirits are extortionate (extremely expensive)
Are talking local or imported? And what area? We didn't see that.
Great video, very informative, thank you! Question: Did you consider safety (from a crime against you perspective) in these places? For example: I have felt very unsafe when visiting some cities/areas in Mexico. Not due to the Mex people (they're mostly wonderful and I am fluent in Spanish), but more so due to the cartel activities. This bad element couldn't care any less about your life. They see you more like cattle and if they're hungry or need your hide for a belt, they won't hesitate to kill you in an instant.
Yes, I have spent years in Mexico. There are dangerous areas no doubt, but we don't go there.
Great video. I was wondering why the Dominican Republic is not on your list?
It is. Just not in the top 15 in the world. We have youtube playlists for each of our retire cheap in paradise countries. You will find that information on your requested country there:
th-cam.com/users/VagabondAwakeplaylists
Whereas all our reports on each city in those countries are in our membership catalog here:
vagabondbuddha.com/
Thank you , Dan