Top 6 Locations Expats Can Build A Real Life Abroad
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- I love to visit new and exciting places that I believe my clients can move to and live a good life, a really good life. So every month, I actively search out countries that have great amenities with a great cost of living. I look at the real estate, the culture and the language, all with my clients in mind.
In this video, we will talk about the Top 6 Locations Expats Can Build A Real Life Abroad.
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Another bore.
I think the Philippines are a good choice. Ninety percent of the people speak English so there is no need to learn a foreign language.
The cost of living such as food and rent are much less even in a large city such as Manila. Parts of Manila are nicer than major cities here in the USA. Those are my thoughts. Anyone else have an opinion on the Philippines?
Have spent years on and off in Brazil..I love Bahia for the cost of living and Sao Paulo for quality of life..I have lived in over 18 countries and island nations but Brazil is my fav
One of my favourite countries in the world too. Especially the South of Brazil
I've heard safety as a major problem out there, sadly... Have you noticed this in your experience?
@@jamesm.9285 it depends where you go. I lived in Floripa and it is regarded as very safe. I also own property in the North of the country. The area I have my property is very safe but surrounding areas are not safe. It's such a big country it really depends
@@jamesm.9285 yes.. if you take the highway to the beach in the weekend is jammed for 5 hours to get out to the ocean from São Paulo and every weekend criminals with assault rifles will rob and attack people in the jammed traffic sneaking up on you and your family pointing guns, take all your things and if they can your car as well! and if you mange to get to the beach in the heat and traffic of thousands of families when the evening comes to the beach and all small shops closing the thugs will come looking for you to rob you in the dark along the beach! if you do not give them what they want they stab you, mostly African men! and every minute a woman is raped!
An average of 111 violent deaths per day. This is high, the equivalent of one out of every five homicides in the world occurring in Brazil.
The overall crime rate in Brazil is high, with an estimated 45.03 crimes per 100,000 residents
Brazil has the most murders of any country by total number (62,318) followed by India (29,000), the USA (25,000) and Mexico (24,576). In 2018, Brazil had a murder rate of 24.7 per 100,000 people.
on top of violence you got personal problems to deal with if you wanna stay healthy:
Constant stress and Crowding. ...
Pollution ...
Cultural Differences ...
Quality of Life ...
Lower Life Expectancy ...
Higher Unemployment Rate ...
Welcome to Brazil!
everything else you hear is people trying to cover up the truth due to not losing face!
@@jamesm.9285I'm in country #11 now, and will be in #13 or 14 by the end of the year. The countries to avoid are active war zones and those with terrible government situations - think Ukraine and North Korea. As for the rest of the world, if you go to the places, where you can get prostitutes and illicit drugs; then you've put yourself in a dangerous situation. If you stay in the places the locals consider "safe," then you're in a much better situation. Common sense (includes situational awareness) = safe travels/living
little tip on public speaking: try to pretend you're talking to the audience and not just reading from a script. your videos will be more engaging that way.
Amen
He sounds like A.I.
Problem with countries like Thailand you can't buy and legally own anything like a small piece of land, just overpriced condos and apartments
As an African and Digital Nomad, South Africa 🇿🇦 will do it for me. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Bali, Indonesia was my choice. Their long term visa KITAS is easy to get for only $2-$3k, and lasts for 2 years without any requirement to leave the country in that time... And if you marry an Indonesian, the marraige KITAS is very inexpensive and easy to get. It's also an amazing place, low cost of living, friengly people, warm weather, and your money goes way further out here. I used to live in Thailand, but came to Indonesia after getting hassled for doing too many visa runs. I've also had issues with getting 6 month visas in indonesia, but so far no issues with KITAS. As with anywhere, there are some downsides of course, but regardless, I highly recommend Indonesia for people looking to establish a foreign residence and have a source of location independent income.
'''AND''' > you don't need to learn Spanish either !!!
I’m a single mom with a preteen daughter. This information was really helpful. But what are your thoughts for single parents wanting to leave the West.
Is there an ease of establishing a small business for residual income?
What is schooling/education like for children?
3. Healthy eating options is a must😊.
Anyone who’s had experience in any of the mentioned countries in this video are more than welcome to chime in. I’m hopefully looking to make a move within a year.
Its nice for short term. Gets boring super fast. Bali is a village pretty much. Which is ok for some people as most of the people i met who lived there earned less than 2k
Top 6 Countries
1- Thailand
2- Portugal
3- Mexico
4- Brazil
5- Uruguay
6- Panama
US citizen immigrants in Mexico you must know this: Hello guys!! I love your video. But as a Mexican I must tell you something really important.
Referring to U.S. nationals living abroad as "expats" rather than "immigrants" can be problematic and fails to acknowledge important realities. The term "illegal immigrant" is often used to describe people who reside in a country without official authorization, and while this term carries significant stigma and legal implications, it is important to recognize that many U.S. nationals living abroad may also fall into this category. They often live in foreign countries without proper visas or work permits, benefiting from local infrastructure and services without paying taxes or contributing to the local economy.
At the end of the day, these individuals are indeed immigrants, as they have left their home country in search of a better life elsewhere. This pursuit of improved living conditions, economic opportunities, or personal experiences is fundamentally the same motivation that drives many other immigrants around the world, including those from Mexico.
Mexicans IN MEXICO are particularly politically aware and sensitive to patronizing attitudes that often accompany the term "expat." The implication that US citizens are different from or superior to other immigrants is not only inaccurate but also offensive. Mexicans abhor such double standards and expect a fair acknowledgment of the realities of migration.
It is crucial for U.S. nationals, even those with good intentions, to recognize these dynamics if they wish to be accepted and interact meaningfully with Mexicans. Acknowledging that they are immigrants who should respect local laws and contribute fairly to society is a step toward genuine integration and mutual respect. This awareness and humility can foster better relationships and greater acceptance within their host communities.
PS. By the way, many Mexicans avoid the word "American", we use the word US citizen. For Mexicans America is a whole continent.
Thank you for this! US arrogance in other people’s countries is real. I hope everyone reads your post before they leave the US. Although not accusing this influencer of anything intentional but as an American BW that kind of microagression is exactly why I am leaving.
@@ms.ednapost In Mexico, there isn’t such a thing like an American BW.. in Mexico, we’re just people.
Come to Mexico, we’re happy to welcome anyone who seeks equality. Mexico has changed so much in the last years.
I am disabled, forced retired and live on the budget. Is expat something I can do
In those Latin American countries, I am told Spanish is a necessity. Thailand is difficult for an English speaker I hear. I wonder why you did not discuss languages in this video.
We discuss languages in tons of my work, this video just scratches the surface. I suggest checking out the larger body of our work at ExpatMoney.com
I know it is not a good video when he recommends Mexico and Brazil. 2 unsafe countries. Waste of my time
Last time I checked no government in the world has an expat department but all countries have an immigration department
Exaptriates are for high skilled workers, immigrants are for low skilled workers. There is no need to politicize it
Good video thank you I'd be scared of Thailand I like Portugal and Brazil
4:49 Brazil looks pretty good to me! 😍
Any recommendations on the Covid lockdown policies, masks and mandated injections in any of those countries, should history repeat itself?
Facts
You can look it up. It’s readily available on the state departments website and each country has their own website you can look up
Hello from Panamá !!! 🇵🇦
How is Panama for immigrants ?
to make your money go further, Panama is def NOT the best country to move to. i see that youre trying to sell your business and i feel as thought that is why you pick Panama.
Thailand is definitely NOT the most visited country in the world.
You have not talked about security/safety in Mexico and Brazil.
Your healthcare quality points are also wrong.
Check on your team.
Portugal is the 6th safest country in the world not 17th….
portugal has become soooo expensive (lisboa, porto)
So which of those locations have the best Medical Care and most stable politics ?
Only USA
Portugal
@@ryandavis1979u not serious are u
I already had a house built in the Philippines
I am married to a Thai woman. So it turns out I live in Thailand. We have a house on the outskirts of Chonburi with an almost village-like location but just a few meters from the city. And Pattaya is only 65 km away
Good work . . . Info on the places that I know well: Brasil, Mexico, Portugal & Uruguay is spot-on. I am looking for a Southeast area addition to my portfolio so I am definitely going to seriously look into Thailand soon.
Where in brasil is safe and good?
@@keepcreationprocess safe and good are relative terms . . . What I think is good and where I am safe could be hell for you and you might be scared or worse yet not know that you should be scared when you should be . . . but I would start in the South
@@keepcreationprocess the departures section of the airport
I highly recommend Florianopolis.
Mexico? Brazil? If you want to live in a dangerous crime infested nation with the constant daily risk of being robbed and shot. 🤣
Can you do something like this for pet friendly countries with good vets?
Good idea, let me see what we can come up with
Seriously??
@@ExpatMoneyShowOo did you end up doing this one?
I’m interested in learning more from you, subscribed
Scandinavia still tops everything
Well if u like cold and dark winters.
Quick things to mention you can not own land in the beach as an expat in mexico or in the border of mexico so no beach houses in mexico
there are ways to do it
@@ExpatMoneyShow true, you may try fidecomiso but they will charge you the same amount of money as you would spend in a property in your native country.
and the last one that expats usually do is just marry a Mexican girl.
@ExpatMoneyShow money?
List of Country
1. Thailand 🇹🇭
2. Portugal 🇵🇹
3. Mexico 🇲🇽
4. Brazil 🇧🇷
5. Uruguay 🇺🇾
6. Panama 🇵🇦
So do uou have to be rich already?
Coz im getting bored of teaching in China but i dont want to go back to England.
I could teach in most of these countries but then im paid in their Currency and outside of China paid not very much.
Costs have gone up a lot in most places since this video.....
language is not discussed Thai is well...weird but Spanish is super easy to learn fast, also flying from Thailand is painful if you make the trip back once a year it gets old after a few years....
Visit Bali and you will enjoy it with under USD 1.000/month dependly your lifestyle ❤
Hi, I am not a US citizen, I’m thinking about moving my family to Panama. I make a living from trading and investing in the US stock market, so every year I make money in the form of capital gains, dividends, and interest.
Would you be able to tell me what kind of taxes I would have to pay in Panama on each of those sources of income?
Thanks in advance 🙏
Hi, I am Bolivian Paraguayan guy, I will like to get in contact with you. Thank you.
@@edsoncrespogutierrez1367
I'm here...
Spot on brotha!
All of a sudden, I’m feeling like Butch Cassidy.
Excellent!
Portugal 💯🇵🇹
I want to move abroad. I want to know more please.
Thank you! Is Albania a consideration as well?
What do you consider a low cost of living ? Can you share more details on this and weather thanks
Panama is super hot but I do like it.
Thanks I would like you to explain the weather of each place instead of just saying good weather since we don’t all agree on the whats good weather hows weather year around what degrees whens rainy season I don’t like being too hot
Good is very subjective. He considers Panama City, Panama to have "good weather". It is hot and very humid there, oppressive in my opinion.
The Thai Tax Department announced yesterday that foreign pensions transferred into a Thai bank will be taxed!
I think you're wrong there!!!!
Future passport bro checking in.
Pics
Healthcare in Portugal is in a huge crisis ....for both the Portuguese and immigrants.
Philippines is amazing. I was treated like a God.
agree!
Thank you
Nice. Have do you have any similar styled videos for African countries?
I've not but I will consider doing it. I have travelled pretty extensively through Africa over the years so should be able to create something
@@ExpatMoneyShowhave u been to Mauritius 🇲🇺?
#1 Uruguay ♥
4:47 I'm sold
TUNISIA 🇹🇳❤
Don"t forget to tell them the new Tax for Epats take do not have the details figured out yet!! I lived for a full year..That is for Thailand.
It is said taxes for inmigrants
Yes!!! Thank you! 🪻Great info. Many South American countries seem do-able to retire if there is a calling👍.🌸
What about Mauritius 🇲🇺
Is it easy to meet other Americans in Thailand?
you able to advise on british and chinese nationals looking to move abroad from the Uk brother?
Anyone have personal experience spending time in Portugal that would like to share their opinion? I'm drawn to Europe. Tired of humid places, starving dogs and trash. I hear Portugal is no longer very popular and lot's of expats are leaving. Uruguay sounds wonderful but not logistically convenient for my travel goals.
Brazil??
Do you have content for those with mobility disabilities who look to move abroad to Europe
My guess is that you need to search for modern cities to avoid uneven surfaces.
I heard that Panama has trash everywhere on the streets and people just dump it.
nah that's not true at all
@@ExpatMoneyShow Two different groups of expats said that it’s a problem
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For African Americans I saw a video that said Portugal & Brazil are prejudiced countries. But if we can survive America we can survive anything. Also he said he & his wife gave birth. News flash. Only his wife gave birth. Other than that seems like an amazing video! 👍💕
I don't know about Portugal, but Brazil is a much more racist country than the US, depending on where you are. They had slavery far later and race relations feel extremely tense
What can you suggest for those who do not want to spend the rest of their lives lying on a beach(too boring) and generally hate heat waves and mosquitoes ? And who do not think carnival in Brazil is culture?? All your suggestions are all so one-sided, as if life is reduced to only lying on sand and eating.
You need lessons on reading auto-cue
Not even mentioning the UAE? Life is great here and completely safe compared to Brazil + everyone speaks English.
Isn’t it pretty expensive?
@ha5541 same as the US really
Lived there for 8 years, very familiar with the UAE
Mexico is gaining on America though. The Mexican pace of rises 20% every year and at the way that US government is crashing our economy, they’ll be passing us soon. I wanted to move to Merida Mexico in a few years. It’s getting harder and harder with everything. The US put this expense through it again to the point where nobody really wants us. I’m self-employed so I don’t have to worry about job placement; oh but wait, you can’t even find a job because no company wants to get involved with the US government. Is unconstitutional the way they treat US ex-pats.
Not expat... IMMIGRANTS.. you know, like the ones people complain about in England
Which one is more diversity and safe for a POC (single mom with a child)?
Hey Mikkel, does your team have information on laws to practice medicine in these countries? I am a Chiropractor considering moving outside of the US and practicing Chiropractic Medicine. Thanks
Hi there, that would be something I would work with private clients on. I have other Chiropractors who are clients, so I understand the challenges. Feel free to reach out to me on the website
You are not allowed to in Panama
What about homeschooling in Uruguay ?
Brazil? Mexico? really? 🤣
Why is nobody talking about Baku Azerbaijan? Beautiful,peaceful and cheap.
Correction: your wife gave birth, you were present
Immigrant. Its called immigrant, not expat. Why does it scare you to ba called that?
Americans get a special word because we are better than you.
Immigrant is associated with being 80 IQ and poor. So expat is the rich good version of immigrant. I love how people are seething when people use a different term.
Well, I’ve always thought an immigrant is seeking long-term citizenship & employment in their new country of choice & to fully assimilate into that new culture, but expats are typically retired people seeking temporary/retirement residency in a country (shorter term) & funding themselves (& in fact, many countries REQUIRE IT): so not seeking employment. Difference in motivation/intent.
@@lgempet2869 L take. Takes a lot for granted if you think there isnt a lot of people who dont want to assimilate. Assimilation is harder for groups that are more different. Like Black Americans have never assimilated into the rest of the population of the US or Native Americans.
@@daybyday3840redneck spotted 🤡
It surprises me that I see more and more often list of TOP COUNTRIES TO GO, many 3rd world countries, with dangerous streets, low quality infrastructure and with the particularity that The citizens of those countries/cities want to Flee their own country... Not sure about that.
Per se, I only lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina all my life until now although I travelled at least twice a year, ranging from South Korea to France, Spain, Germany, etc... and across the US. I'm currently in Berlin. I'll see what place calls me next but I can tell you something, living in a SAFE place, where you don't have to be scared of being in a dark street, and violence is around the corner IS IMPORTANT.
People watching videos like this are generally looking for a lower cost of living than the US to finance travel or stretch scanty retirement dollars.
bro is reading straight off of Chatgpt lmaooo
Did he just say Mexico is number 2 on the happiest planet index? Cartel literally makes that place a warzone.
I’m confused about this too. I saw another list that put Mexico number 1. But people are leaving in droves, it seems.
@@jessicaparsons9283 yah Mexico is like 170 something in safety. Which is bad.
@@jessicaparsons9283 USE GOOGLE TRANSLATOR Los migrantes estadounidenses aumentaron 85% tras la pandemia de COVID-19... Su destino favorito: CDMX Gringos ‘invaden’ México: Migración de estadounidenses rompe récord tras COVID
Mexican rural/country side is not the same as large Mexican cities . People are leaving the country/rural areas in droves.
Where are you getting that information from? Did you personally experience this, or are you relying on American propaganda?
what about crime and work?
Not 1 - English speaking country among them ! -- Why is 'that' not important to you when many may have it as priority 1 ? -- Makes for a significant degree of difficulty !
OMG,! People love to hate your video. Julius Caesar said of Cassius, “I would prefer that he were fatter.” Maybe you are just naturally skinny, but food restaurant advice from a skinny man, it just doesn’t work. My wife and I want to retire abroad. Clearly, you have to address the safety problems in MX and Brazil. A video that has 2 pluses and one minus for each country would be better…
Thailand was a terrible place to be during the Covid lockdowns. What about Uruguay, Brasil and Panama? There are still many places in Asia that the people are voluntarily wearing masks. The fear is very great there. What about those countries.
Those countries are good to live, but you have to pay high fees in foreign income.
Those are all countries I am a big fan of.
Ay querido !!!!!!!!
He doesnt mention that thai elite visa is like $18k and brazil did a deal with china sooo now your dollar will be eorth nothing in brazil
If $18k is expensive for you this is the wrong channel to watch
I live in Brasil and the US$ has taken a tiny hit within the norm range over the 2 years prior to the BRIC publicly stating that they would not use US$ as the currency of transactions not including the USA. So clearly you know nothing of how currency exchanges function.
The Elite visa is about to get a lot more expensive after September, it’s been announced already
Lol expat😂
IMMIGRANT, is the right word
among all these brasil residency and citizenship is on top and most valueable
🛫🇲🇽🏖️
I want to speak English ! -- Too old to learn a new language. -- You must like Spanish ? Old people need a different 'perspective' I suppose. -- Malaysia even has ENGLISH SPEAKERS and so does the PHILIPPINES !!! -- Both are inexpensive as well.
damn modern colonizing
Mexico has it's people trying to get out of Mexico illegally.
When you said Mexico, I knew not to trust you.
yeah for retired n trust fund folks....
😂EXPAT? = immigrant who does not pay taxes😢😂
amazing
Nearly all immigrants pay taxes if not more. My Indian friend payes doube the tax of me a native. And hes a hard working phd scientist
I know you are only joking but thought I'd say xx😊
Immigrants who get scammed.
*Emigrants
I just returned from 3-weeks in Mexico. I agree with everything you said. My wife & I are retired and are considering a move out of the US. Brazil was on our list, we have family in Rio, but we feel Rio is too dangerous. We like Mexico, but they are facing a water crisis, not to mention the 2” sewer pipe issue. Portugal is next on our list, however I see a strong possibility Russia might roll across Europe if he is not stopped. Honestly, between our ORANGE DICTOR, safety concerns and water…..we might as well stay in Asheville until after the next election 😢
Thailand is a good option -= been going and living there for years.
Not expats, Immigrants!
sometimes yes, sometimes no. An expat can also be a temporary resident while not fully integrating as a permanent immigrant, but the terms do often crossover.
Bad video. Nothing new or letting you make a decision.
How about Nicaragua 🇳🇮
amazing place! it didn't make this particular but it's fairly high as an expat location for me.
Expat…
You are an inmigrant.
I see economic stability and violence don't factor into your list...and that's fine. It should at the VERY LEASY earn a mention or you aren't being transparent. And you aren't. FAIL.
*least*
Where my 30M felons at
FUNNY .......Here in the US we use the word MIGRANTS.......not expats....Funny dude
They are different things
@@jacobhollen991 agreed
Migrants are people who plans on leaving their native country for a new country’s and living their permanently. An expat is usually some who tours a country or multiple countries for a certain period of time. Historically, the difference between a migrant and expat is that a migrant is looking to start a new life somewhere else, usually fleeing their homeland for persecution, seeking refuge from war, and other economic and societal hardships of their home country. An expat is someone going to other countries to explore one’s culture and way of living, shortly assimilating like them so they can have a better understanding of different peoples lives and cultural values other than what they are told in their homeland.
Kind of like when, in the US, black people move into historically white neighborhoods, the powers-that-be call it "diversification" and a good thing. However, when white people move into historically black neighborhoods, the powers-that-be call it "gentrification" and a bad thing.
i think it comes down to your source of income. If you still derive an income from a business or job in your home country, but live abroad, you're technically an expat and also will need to keep your passport/citizenship and still pay taxes in your home country. But if you derive an income from that country you are living in, you do have the choice of renouncing citizenship of your home country and then (in the case of the USA) won't be required to pay taxes there anymore. It really varies depending on someones situation and source of income, relationships, family, friends, hobbies/interests, etc.