@@ganymeade515190% of the Thai women there will become your house nurse if you engage in a transactional relationship with them. This is why many Caucasian men retire there
You don't mention Belize. English is the national language. The Beliz currency is tied to the US Dollar at 2-1. You only need to show $1,000 per month into your Belize bank account. You also get tax free import of all your household items plus a marine vessel and a small airplane. You do have to stay in Belize for 30 days out of the year. Belize has several ecosystems from the Carribean Beach to jungle to mountains (basically jungles that are not as hot). You can live pretty comfortably in Belize for $1K to $2K per month. Housing can be a bit expensive right on the beach, but you can find very affordable places including a good amount of land for very reasonable prices.
Cambodia is very affordable. 1 year visa is $180 if you fill it out yourself. No bank account balance that you have to maintain. Apartments are $50-$160.
@@jerseyboy1791 No it's not. If you go through a travel agency it is $285, but if you go to the immigration office yourself instead, it is $180. It's in English, so easy for you to do it yourself at the office.
Retire where the health care is exceptional! YOU WILL NEED IT! So think carefully before walking away from Medicare. Especially if you have a low income.
In the Philippines. For property it has to be a condo, or a house where you lease the land from the owner. Normally you do a 25 year lease so the lease payment stays the same. You can no own land there unless you are a Philippine citizen. It takes 10 years of residency to become one. Retiring there is cheap. You can ger a 2 br, 2 ba apartment 20 meters from the ocean for 441.00 (USD) a month. Away from the ocean you can get a apartment for 120.00 a month.
I'd rather stay in the USA, I have an excellent pension no bills, I can live a good life so why should I want to live in a 3rd world like the Philippines.
I've lived in Costa Rica for the last 15 years, and unless you own a home and vehicle and are completely debt free, there is no way you can live here on $1000 a month! Even if your home and vehicle are paid for, $1000 is just scraping by, Costa Rica is not a cheap place to live.
I bought some forest/mountain land in rural Costa Rica, $100K USD. The plans are to build some small cabins to live in, build a farm, live off the land as much as possible.
I bought some forest/mountain land in rural Costa Rica, $100K USD. The plans are to build some small cabins to live in, build a farm, live off the land as much as possible.
@@Blueskies1180 building it all is the "easy part", friend. its...HOW CAN I MAKE IT ALL WORK OUT...that should have been planned for ahead of time. say...for 5-years ahead. buona fortuna! :-)))
Hi, thank you for your stunning video. I'm 51, from South Africa and was a senior offesier in their Police Service. I'm thinking of going to the Philippines as their nature is breathtaking. Happy 2023
@@joeblow9126 Thailand definitely has slum like living conditions in some places, but the difference is people are happier even living in tin shacks compared to other places.
Awesome content in this video. I would love to move to Mexico but is now too expensive. Too many Americans and Canadians there have pushed up the cost of living. I've been to Bangkok, Thailand and I might retire there in the future. It's an incredible place to live. Great research. Thank you!
Thailand has become deliberately difficult to retire to thanks to recent govt law changes and you now need a very high monthly income a lot of people are already moving on to Phillipines because of this
@@nikkster01 Not true according to statistics Thailand is ranked number 1 in tourist attraction in Asia, so I don't know where you got your false information from.
Hope you like smog during the winter months. Bangkok has been blanketed with smog for months from burning crop fields in Cambodia, Laos, and some from Thailand. The wind is blowing east to west now. Even Hua HIn is covered in smoky haze.
I lived 26 years in CR, I returned ethe U.S.. CR went from paradise to the highest crime against citizens and tourist. On line newspapers "am CostaRica" or "ticotimes"
I’m closing in on my retirement and I’d like to move from Minnesota to a warmer climate, but the prices on homes are stupidly ridiculous and Mortgage prices has been skyrocketing on a roll(currently over 7%) do I just invest my spare cash into stock and wait for a housing crash or should I go ahead to buy a home anyways
Most people are unable to handle a fall since they are accustomed to bull markets, but if you know where to look and how to get around, you can profit handsomely. It depends on your entry and exit strategy.
One of the primary reasons I utilise a portfolio coach to oversee my daily investing decisions is that their whole skill set is cantered on trading long and short at the same time, utilising profit-oriented techniques and minimising risk as a hedge against unforeseen events.
@@marcelrobert9569 Due to the significant falls, I need advice on how to rebuild my portfolio and develop more successful tactics. Where can I find this teacher?
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I retired to Bangkok three years ago and have zero regrets. Thailand is a 'no drama' place. There's not lot of spoken English but Google Translate will open many doors. Cost of living reminds me of the 1960s US prices and the country's motto is 'Supermarket to the World' so fresh food is amazing, accessable, and affordable. Crime is very low and you can walk about the big cities safely at night. Medical care is A1 and inexpensive, even in a private hospital. Taxis are among the cheapest in the world and there is lots of transportation infrastructure. Thai people are friendly and look you in the eye.
Yes agree and Bangkok and Phuket are also a bit expensive but for me it's just to bloody hot and humid otherwise I'd be there my Thai wife doesn't even like the heat anymore we live in Australia where the climate is very good but your right it's drama free and the government isn't controlling your whole life just on a lighter note don't know how long I could stay married with all those beautiful ladies at your door step 55566
That would drive me nuts. I've dated a number of Asian immigrants from various countries with average English capabilities and it got old. Having to use google translator everywhere I went...screw that.
There's been a regime change in Thailand recently. A pro-US party 'won' the election, so maybe things could change. It would be great to hear your opinion in a few months' time.
Excellent clear and to the point ..Thanks so much. Art Bell the radio host moved to the Philippines and said he should of chose Indonesia. Gov crime etc. I have a friend living in the Philippines and he will never move back to Canada gorgeous and cheap he lives in a small village
Interesting, I am a retired corporate pilot, and hold passports for just 3 countries now. I gave up my U.S. citizenship several years ago. Spend most of my time between The Southern Bahamas and Geneva, Switzerland. I have never had any trouble coming back to the United States to visit my family. Most of the time I uses my Swiss Passport.
@@NickDemski because of my age I can only fly myself and family & friends. I own several planes I lease out to a Aviation service in the Cayman Islands so I have a good income. Most of the time now I call the flight service tell them where I am and where I want to go or the same with family. I was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam & Morocco. I flew for Union Pacific Railroad for 20 years. LOL, the corporate executives don’t take trains to there destinations. My favorite aircraft is the Gulfstream G280. 10 people Comfortably for 4000 miles and can land and take off in 5000 feet all at 500+ MPH.
Portugal use to be my dream retirement location, but too many North Americans have ruined it as a destination, by overpaying for real estate and other goods/services, driving costs up dramatically. Portugal has ended their golden visa program because of this, and a lot of pressure from Portuguese natives. I can't blame them because they can no longer afford to live in their own country.
As of late Portugal has become too expensive to live in, plus new laws regarding taxes will get deep into retirees and peoples pockets, crazy taxes, rents are threw the roof, real estate getting sky high, how the heck are the locals dealing with this high cost of living now, because high cost locals seem getting fed up with foreigners living there now, truly crazy!! i remember the old Portugal!!
@@Joa-y4ysounds like the natives of Florida who are fed up with the northerners/ Yankees. They have destroyed Florida & DeSantis is mentally insane in mho
I noticed you didn't mention that in Mexico you can use your savings in lieu of pension or SS to qualify for temp visa. Its around 40K I believe. probably higher but still important to mention.
That’s because I was trying to give people the cheapest option available. But you’re right: a significant, liquid account is also a useful method to get residency
I just moved to Mexico and I’m finding 1800 mo isn’t going very far. Gas is about 5.00 gallon. Not helpful that where i am is not a growing area so fresh produce is expensive. Most everything is except housing. And my fault I’m buying pet food and can’t ignore the hungry neglected animals. So why am i in Mexico
@@NickDemski Nick is the age thing important to mention? They told me to apply as over 60 (mexico) and they waiver all the requirements. I will check more as I have an apt on the USA side, in CA. btw: I think on the USA side, it is possible to speak entirely in English without an attorney!!
@@soulshine8531 to find out if you are a wolf or not. at 1800 you spend more than 3x of me. Does that sound right to you? If you really want to stay in Mexico, talk to people who LIVE here, not expats or the like. Of course, if you aren't a wolf? You returned to usa in defeat.
Mauritius is the only one of those that I'd consider even Thailand would be kinda cool. How strict and how wild a place can be is top of my list. Costs are secondary.
Costa Rica land food rent and a car is by far the most expensive and is raising in crime Panama is the same as Florida Nicaragua is a bit harder but by far cheaper I lived in all 3 In Nicaragua 5 bedroom farmhouse away from the city 200 per month With electrical and water. Internet 55 per month Cheaper than buying or building
A big, big criteria to include would be good medical care available in these countries. If you don’t want to live in one of the large cities which usually is more expensive, has crime, and polluted, how far is a decent hospital? And most of these hospitals must be private which is more expensive.
Good point. Retirees should definitely be considering proximity to a nice hospital and what that means for them. Especially if they need some type of specialist.
Haha Boquete is not quiet! I lived there. And it’s not so cheap either. It IS BEAUTIFUL though. I visit yearly. CR is my favorite so far but is the most expensive Third World country. CR has the best vibes!! I’m still looking. I have no pension but thanks for the information. ✌🏼
@@byronrogers4489 Then you need to get out more. I work in the medical field so I see and hear about it all the time. People choosing not to go into the hospital due to high co insurances and deductibles. Chemo patients losing all due to on going chemotherapy treatments. Retirees coming out of retirement because the spouse has been diagnosed with a malignant tumor. You've been here 53 years? I'm 54, born and raised here. You need to do some research. It's hard to believe that you've been here for over half a century and you've never heard of healthcare reform.
I live in the US, I was born here and it has always been very expensive! My husband and I raised our children and we've been married for 40 years and we are still not able to buy a house! It's crazy!
Thanks for the video. I could not survive on my money in the US even as I was living alone. I moved to the Philippines now I live like a king and have a young beautiful kind wife who takes great care of me. All I do now is work on my YT channel and enjoy life!
I was in Argentina, Mexico, I lived for some years in Vietnam, Thailand and Philippines. The living cost in all these countries is not as low as you describe.
I ran a summer camp in Vietnam, I lived in Thailand several times. I got legal residency in Mexico. Are you sure the living cost isn't what I describe, or maybe you just have a different experience than me? Possibly I speak much better Spanish than you? Maybe I put in more effort to find great deals?
Nice video. I appreciate the info. More news about average living expenses and health care would be wonderful if that is possible in a future segment. Thanks!
It depends on you more than anything. Most all of the countries have populations who earn on average $6/$10 a day or less. If you want to live like a local you can also live on that much per day. HOWEVER, if you're coming from a western country you need to be aware that it's easy to move UP in lifestyle very difficult to move DOWN. You want cold showers and no ref in the kitchen? Can you sleep in tropical heat with nothing fan and no AC? How important are solid walls to you or is a bamboo structure ok? How do you feel about bugs, you cool with sharing a bed with them? Most of the time living like a westerner in these countries isn't much cheaper overall than living where you came from. So it's really all about what are you willing to live without. In the Philippines you can purchase a 6 pack of string cheese for the low low price of #13.95 if you get what I'm saying. Western style rentals will start around $1000/mo. That being said if you can get used to the wet markets you can get food relatively well priced. But don't think you're going to be purchasing meat in a package stored cold like you would back home in your local supermarket. You're going to get something that was (hopefully) killed this morning and has been sitting out since half covered in flies. All of that being said, you can live in most of these places in relative comfort for $1500/mo on your own or about $2000/mo with a local girl and no kids if you're super slick.
Nice video, lots of very useful information. Not sure what you meant by saying that the Philippines is the 5th largest country in the world. They are 64th largest by area, and 13th largest by population.
I lived in Manila for eleven years. They have a special law in the Philippines for expats. If you spend at least $55,000 on a condo to buy then you automatically get a permanent resident visa. I got it. I bought a condo and then a woman got me the visa. It’s called a ICR quota visa. You don’t need to marry a Filipino too. No. Just get a condo for at least $55,000. I have been all over Asia and the big advantage of living in the Philippines is how English is spoken everywhere. It’s also visible in everything. Like menus etc. The downsides of living there was the weather (hot or warm and humid) and seeing many poor people having to live in a country where corruption is rampant. Also if you are an animal lover (like me) it’s hard to see so many homeless street cats. Like everywhere. The government doesn’t really do anything about it. No neutering or spaying. It’s sad. I would try and help them when I could.
Condos in the Philippines are very expensive and very small, also the construction is sub standard, plumbing has issues, water and power outages are very common, no thanks I'll go to another country.
Power outages, scams, you marry the Filipina or date her you take the whole family, enormous financial burden you'll endure been there, driving is pure hell, most accidents are hit and run you never see a policeman they're all hanging out at the police station, if need medical care emergency you'll have to wait hours then you'll need a sown payment before your seen, infrastructure is Stone Age, dogs, animals who are killed in the street are left there for hours or days before they remove the Caracas when ever you buy anything outside the mall your paying double price too much poverty and garbage in the streets, at night dogs fighting, roosters making noise, karaoke is so loud and late at night you cannot sleep, more fun in the Philippines.
I was able to get a permanent SRRV visa for $3000 plus $400 for an agency to help me. This is because I did a three year stint in the army and could produce my DD214.
@@johntaylor4817 a friend did the same. He helped a family, got ripped off and in the end had to come back to USA for an operation to remove a tumor on his abs. He did not trust the doctors there he said.
@@williamkazak469 as anywhere there are good and bad experiences. My 7 years here have been mostly good including getting treatment for various minor health issues from local drs.
Between Philippines and Thailand , Philippines is better because they speaks English , no problem with Communication . You have 7640 Islands to choose to live.
You’re welcome! But be aware the some places have raised their levels, and expect most to do so over time so be sure to always double check the numbers when applying for a program
I agree. $1,000-$2,000 isn't cheap. How and where can people live for $5,000-$6,000 a year?. I heard UK,USA and Australia are the only remaining countries in the world providing financial support. How will people live in any other country if they can't find a job and the government doesn't provide financial support?.
Hey you can retire in Great Britain, turn up around Kent coast in a dingy , they will put you up in a nice warm hotel , feed you and clothe you , you get health care and you can retire from that point .
Couple corrections. Temporal visas in MX are available for 1 year, and for up to four years, and a Permanente visa is available as your first, (and only), visa. I know this because I obtained a permanente straight out of the USA. The main difference involves proving your financial capacity to MX immigration. Cheers.
Even if i had money, I'd be tempted to retire in some of these places partially for the views and a different scenery. I mean there are some very nice places in the US, but living abroad in retirement has its own appeal too, plus you could save money too if you don't mind moving out of the US.
Interesting options. I have been in the Philippines for 7 years primarily on a tourist visa that can be extended for 3 years but now on a work visa for 3 years. USA retired military have a special discount for the SRRV Retirement visa with only $1500 required to be deposited. I have heard that some retired military from other nations have used it also but I do not know the details. I use JRC Visa Consultancy.
Consider The 🇵🇭 Philippines where you can really stretch your hard-earned money. Others got side hustles in YT and the like affiliates for supplementary cash inflows. Or enjoy meaningful life much being a Certified voluteer in reputable charities.
If you are British, you have to be careful where you retire to, you must choose a country where you will be allowed to receive your annual pension rise. I live in the Philippines, no problem here, but you won't get it if you live in Thailand...
@@blacktara3936 I love India. It’s very cheap. Small villages come to a stand still when a White guy goes thru on a bicycle. LoL. Jan Feb good mild weather The rest of the year is hot. I want to go back and cycle from Chennai to the southern tip Up the west coast to Mumbai.
@@PInk77W1 Wow, sounds great! I have friends in various states but N India- Himalayan foothills is where I'd love to see, first. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
@@blacktara3936 yeah I rode from India into Nepal. The people immediately start yelling at me. NAMASTE. I tried to ride to Kathmandu But u miscalculated how far it was. So I turned back to the town of Hetuda
Que Bueno que se enteren Los gringos de otros paises donde se puedan retirar. En mexico esta sucediendo mucha gentrificacion y estan subiendo descaradamente las rentas
Si. Pienso que la gentrificación va pasar en todo el mundo en el futuro. Eso es por que es importante aprender como ganar más dinero en el presente y guardarlo 🙏
Can you produce a follow-up video, as how to move to a foreign country. What kind of moving company, the national regulations and laws for moving out of the United States. And into the specific country.
Technicaly speaking you just need to prove to both govt.s that u are not moving to recieve wellfare there - As in burdening the system. The rest depends from where exactly u are from and where you are headed. Some home countries for example require the exact adress and tax number of company you will work with, later also your tax number, but that is different if you want to retire. So in that case, they just need to make sure you have something and youre not about to beg on their streets. Also, u might want to consider wheter you are permanently moving or just for a couple years. If permanently, you might want to opt out of citizenship from the country you are from. That way you only owe taxes and such to one entity, not both. Which is not the case if you just keep the citizenship and go work abroad. Numerous cases in europe where people are now double taxed. Pay attention to that and or keep a financial or tax advisor on speed dial. Much luck.
@Nicky L there are ways that make it out of their jurisdiction if ur willing to go that far. but most likely involves loosing citizenship. At least in europe. If i proove i work and pay taxes elsewhere and provide a address i can literaly opt out of being a citizen of one country in favor of the other. Its like moving from state to state but again, in europe thats called a different country. With a bit different laws and or tax policies. hope this helps.
I'm confused ,does that mean you have to pay them that money each month or prove you are getting that money each month ? also is that the cost for a family or for each individual person?
It’s the money you get in pension, annuity, or retirement, etc… the requirements are to ensure you can afford to live there without burdening the system
Are you telling me that anyone who is over 50 years old can just up and move and get a retirement visa in Thailand, and the only requirement is that once a year you have to show that you have $24,500 in a Thai Bank Account? If so, that is one of the best and easier in the world I think.
Note on Panama, they are having food riots now after the government destroyed their economy with very harsh lockdowns. Might not be a great time to go, but who knows maybe it is for some.
@@rodsofgod6863 Really? What was the last war in mexico or costa rica? And there are different types of riots. A food riot with a starving population would probably be the world kind, especially when they decide to "eat the rich".
Had plans to retire there but colonials and their disregard for Panama's natives stopped me cold. Currently Panama relies on fossil fuels for their power supply and logically would like to switch to hydropower. Sadly where the dam is proposed and already started is on native property that their constitution is specified to protect those people's property. Construction of said hydro plant not only will flood the native land, but Panama's breadbasket is right there‼️ Flood that and where are your fruits, vegetables grains and meat coming from? Bad biz all the way around. Wishing I was a brilliant attorney fluent in Panamanian Spanish to go defend the locals and get that good idea placed somewhere else.
Thanks for all this information is gold., people needs to understand there is a huge world out there and do not need to work until die...or kept working at waltmart being a senior citizen retired..while politicians play the game..................
I’ve been to Costa Rica and it is NOT inexpensive. Sure the slummy areas are , but SanJose is not at all. The coastal cities are just as expensive as the northeast of the US. And the infrastructure is; at best, 3rd world.
I lived in Costa Rica twice and found plenty of ways to save money. Riding the bus, using grocery stores and eating like the locals eat, and staying hostels were great ways to live and travel cheaply. Granted: San Jose is a dump.
I am very surprised you have not included Vietnam and Cambodia. Both have lesser requirements to retire then does Thailand, and both have a cheaper cost of living and are certainly much more stable politically.
I can put them in my next video about this topic...I've spent lots more time in Thailand, personally, so that's why it's top of mind for me probably. I do love Vietnam and Cambodia though
@@gordonkistler916 Cambodia is not communist. Socialist yes, Communist no... Even Australia and UK are socialist. Do you not have any knowledge of Asian politics?
@@gordonkistler916 You obviously are an arm-chair political expert that knows a little about everything, but knows everything about nothing.... I think my degree in Political Science knocks you out of the ring.
What about Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, or Bosnia and Herzegovina? Portugal used to be cheap enough to meet your $1,600/month criteria, but I think it recently became too expensive.
@@MARIADaSilva-dw9cs That is sad. Another potential retirement destination becoming too expensive! Meanwhile, the citizens of that country face economic hardship.
Most of these places are being peddled on other web sites as well, and most of them are not safe. The only one that is interesting is Argentina. Does Argentina tax your pension income?
I've already thoroughly checked all these places out and to me they are just too dangerous, and getting more dangerous all the time. The only venue I would be comfortable retiring in at this time is Mauritius.
Great point! I was just looking at a school in Thailand for my daughter and asked about other children's nationalities...mostly Thai and Mixed Thai, Australian, English, and Russian, they said...not as many Americans or Canadians in South East Asia!
I really like the speed and summary nature of the video - really well done. One small correction - The Philippines is the 5th Largest ISLAND COUNTRY......You mentioned its the 5th largest country in the world which it isnt.... - Its about 64th by land mass, 13th by population, but is 5th Largest ISLAND COUNTRY....Other sources say its the 6th largest island country....so very contentious issue :) Well done - new subscriber
Thanks for watching and paying close attention to the details! I definitely made a mistake in regards to the size of the Philippines, and plan to correct myself in a future video. There are many countries that could fit this list that didn't make it, so a part 2 follow up with include that correction
Indeed they have! I'm working on a follow up video that will both update the income requirements where necessary and show other countries to retire in...thanks for watching, L B!
Their government is trying to prevent a wave of "gentrification" caused by some squatters who do not respect Mexican laws or taxation. Remind you, this happens to other countries also. Mexico has been very lenient and accommodating to these individuals. But things are changing. Like any government, it takes time to implement new laws.
but to apply for it which if you do in country you have to apply with 800,000 baht in the bank account. and then to renew it you can go with the monthly income into a thai bank account but it has to saw its from an international source and with the embassy wont give confirmation now you need a one year bank statement show the deposits.
It also has a horrific crime rate and getting worse by the day. Brazil is way safer (though that may change under Lula) and the people are much kinder.
@@patricksweeney5132 Exactly.. first time I was in Joburg was 96 - bars in windows even in nice areas - walls around houses - I do believe I stayed in Sandton - been there a few times - now I’ve heard crime is extremely bad - Brazil - heard a lot of good about it - I grew up in Sydney ( Australia) but lived in America since I was a teenager 33 yard ago
Central California.Modesto home of the world largest winery. Bit of extreme weather here it's either very hot in the summer up to like 110°F then in the Winter it can get down to the high 30°F's for an older personer those temperatures can be uncomfortable.
Costa Rica is not cheap, and the quality is horrible. Stick to Panama, there is a much better cultural feeling there. If you are a bit more gamey, Ecuador is the life!
I live in pattaya Thailand now for 18 years l have have a retirement visa im from Canada and very happy living here.
it's nice to hear ❤I'm planning to visit thailand soon.
Hope they have good nursing homes to care for the elderly.
@@ganymeade515190% of the Thai women there will become your house nurse if you engage in a transactional relationship with them. This is why many Caucasian men retire there
You don't mention Belize. English is the national language. The Beliz currency is tied to the US Dollar at 2-1. You only need to show $1,000 per month into your Belize bank account. You also get tax free import of all your household items plus a marine vessel and a small airplane. You do have to stay in Belize for 30 days out of the year. Belize has several ecosystems from the Carribean Beach to jungle to mountains (basically jungles that are not as hot). You can live pretty comfortably in Belize for $1K to $2K per month. Housing can be a bit expensive right on the beach, but you can find very affordable places including a good amount of land for very reasonable prices.
Yes this would be my second choice...I left UK to live in Brasil..
One of the highest murder rates in the world
@@JamaicanCarioca Better off dead than poor and on the street..
You have to stay in Belize while your Visa is being approved for up to 11 months. Gas is costly, utilities, no health care to speak of.
What about couples income?
Cambodia is very affordable. 1 year visa is $180 if you fill it out yourself. No bank account balance that you have to maintain. Apartments are $50-$160.
A one year Visa in Cambodia is not $180 .. is now like $300 !!
@@jerseyboy1791 No it's not. If you go through a travel agency it is $285, but if you go to the immigration office yourself instead, it is $180. It's in English, so easy for you to do it yourself at the office.
Do they require Covid vax for the residents?
@@-.John.Doe.- I don't think so
@@mylifethaidiy7045 awesome. I'm gonna move from Indonesia for that very reason. Too much vax pressure from the government.
Retire where the health care is exceptional! YOU WILL NEED IT! So think carefully before walking away from Medicare. Especially if you have a low income.
Yeah, we all need doctors! This can be especially tricky for people who require specialists...
@@jeffmoodie6144 Everyone needs healthcare. Even healthy people.
Or eat healthy!!!
Thailand. There's a reason it's one of the biggest medical tourism countries in the world. It's not just the price of medical, it's also the quality
@@robfromvan If you get hit by a bus, the bus doesn't care about your diet.
In the Philippines. For property it has to be a condo, or a house where you lease the land from the owner. Normally you do a 25 year lease so the lease payment stays the same. You can no own land there unless you are a Philippine citizen. It takes 10 years of residency to become one. Retiring there is cheap. You can ger a 2 br, 2 ba apartment 20 meters from the ocean for 441.00 (USD) a month. Away from the ocean you can get a apartment for 120.00 a month.
Where R U currently staying here.. I'm Bacolod
I'd rather stay in the USA, I have an excellent pension no bills, I can live a good life so why should I want to live in a 3rd world like the Philippines.
@@eddieBoxer If you feel this way, why did you even bother to watch the video?
@@answerman9933 Because I like to watch stupidity on line, I learn from garbology.
@@eddieBoxer And you are also a wiling participant.
I've lived in Costa Rica for the last 15 years, and unless you own a home and vehicle and are completely debt free, there is no way you can live here on $1000 a month! Even if your home and vehicle are paid for, $1000 is just scraping by, Costa Rica is not a cheap place to live.
Completely agree. Getting more and more expensive
I bought some forest/mountain land in rural Costa Rica, $100K USD. The plans are to build some small cabins to live in, build a farm, live off the land as much as possible.
I bought some forest/mountain land in rural Costa Rica, $100K USD. The plans are to build some small cabins to live in, build a farm, live off the land as much as possible.
@@Blueskies1180 building it all is the "easy part", friend. its...HOW CAN I MAKE IT ALL WORK OUT...that should have been planned for ahead of time. say...for 5-years ahead. buona fortuna! :-)))
Can you keep posting and pasting that for the fools that keep thinking it is 1964 and not 2024??? Many thanks.
Hi, thank you for your stunning video. I'm 51, from South Africa and was a senior offesier in their Police Service. I'm thinking of going to the Philippines as their nature is breathtaking.
Happy 2023
Pay a visit and then decide if its the place for you.
But....no cricket !!!
Phillippines reportedly takes good care of elders in nursing homes.
Check out Thailand. People are friendly, food is yummy, weather is warm, medical is great! It’s a very beautiful country!
I agree
Lower crime
Few security guards
Lower poverty
Cleaner less expensive high quality
Why retire to a slum full of beggars?
I’d be broke spending my money on Thai bar girls and soapies 🙊
@@joeblow9126 Thailand definitely has slum like living conditions in some places, but the difference is people are happier even living in tin shacks compared to other places.
@@genericdeveloper3966 yes but nowhere near the Philippines level and it isn't grinding or filthy
@@Daoistify 😆
That's why I don't live there
I chose a place where it's cheap but girls are not friendly and are homely
Awesome content in this video. I would love to move to Mexico but is now too expensive. Too many Americans and Canadians there have pushed up the cost of living. I've been to Bangkok, Thailand and I might retire there in the future. It's an incredible place to live. Great research. Thank you!
My pleasure! Thanks for sharing your thoughts 😊
Depends where you want to live in Mexico or are you just wanting to rent vs buying property, better you rent in case you have to bail out.
Thailand has become deliberately difficult to retire to thanks to recent govt law changes and you now need a very high monthly income a lot of people are already moving on to Phillipines because of this
@@nikkster01 Not true according to statistics Thailand is ranked number 1 in tourist attraction in Asia, so I don't know where you got your false information from.
Hope you like smog during the winter months. Bangkok has been blanketed with smog for months from burning crop fields in Cambodia, Laos, and some from Thailand. The wind is blowing east to west now. Even Hua HIn is covered in smoky haze.
I am Costarican live in USA 🇺🇸 but going home as soon I can pura vida
pura vida mae...que le vaya bien
Way too expensive.
@@NickDemski y tu donde vives ?
Palm Beach island 🏝 Florida
Just down the road from Trump
I lived 26 years in CR, I returned ethe U.S.. CR went from paradise to the highest crime against citizens and tourist.
On line newspapers "am
CostaRica" or "ticotimes"
I’m closing in on my retirement and I’d like to move from Minnesota to a warmer climate, but the prices on homes are stupidly ridiculous and Mortgage prices has been skyrocketing on a roll(currently over 7%) do I just invest my spare cash into stock and wait for a housing crash or should I go ahead to buy a home anyways
Most people are unable to handle a fall since they are accustomed to bull markets, but if you know where to look and how to get around, you can profit handsomely. It depends on your entry and exit strategy.
One of the primary reasons I utilise a portfolio coach to oversee my daily investing decisions is that their whole skill set is cantered on trading long and short at the same time, utilising profit-oriented techniques and minimising risk as a hedge against unforeseen events.
@@marcelrobert9569 Due to the significant falls, I need advice on how to rebuild my portfolio and develop more successful tactics. Where can I find this teacher?
@@obodoaghahenry9297 Yeah, I have total faith in a financial advisor who is certified by the US SEC. In fact, I'm not sure whether I'm allowed to disclose this, but I'd suggest checking up "Julie Anne Hoover" because she was a huge issue in 2020. She is my mentor in addition to managing my investments.
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I retired to Bangkok three years ago and have zero regrets. Thailand is a 'no drama' place. There's not lot of spoken English but Google Translate will open many doors. Cost of living reminds me of the 1960s US prices and the country's motto is 'Supermarket to the World' so fresh food is amazing, accessable, and affordable. Crime is very low and you can walk about the big cities safely at night. Medical care is A1 and inexpensive, even in a private hospital. Taxis are among the cheapest in the world and there is lots of transportation infrastructure. Thai people are friendly and look you in the eye.
Yes agree and Bangkok and Phuket are also a bit expensive but for me it's just to bloody hot and humid otherwise I'd be there my Thai wife doesn't even like the heat anymore we live in Australia where the climate is very good but your right it's drama free and the government isn't controlling your whole life just on a lighter note don't know how long I could stay married with all those beautiful ladies at your door step 55566
Tell us more as to your experience with house buying and the living expenses, please.
Stop telling everybody i wont be able to afford it when i retire damnit
That would drive me nuts. I've dated a number of Asian immigrants from various countries with average English capabilities and it got old. Having to use google translator everywhere I went...screw that.
There's been a regime change in Thailand recently. A pro-US party 'won' the election, so maybe things could change. It would be great to hear your opinion in a few months' time.
Excellent clear and to the point ..Thanks so much. Art Bell the radio host moved to the Philippines and said he should of chose Indonesia. Gov crime etc. I have a friend living in the Philippines and he will never move back to Canada gorgeous and cheap he lives in a small village
Yes why live your life style when simplicity is best. If been here 3.5 years in Philippines.
indonesia is nicer Nature and culture, but terrible Language problems, visa etc PH certain easier, food is nicer in Bali , hahaha
@@harryeisermann2784 I hear the hottest curries are in Jogjakarta....
@@davidnobular9220 Curry in indo
called Sambals, very yummy, Bali has a good Javanese cuisine, Balinese is very hot spice too ....yummy
Interesting, I am a retired corporate pilot, and hold passports for just 3 countries now. I gave up my U.S. citizenship several years ago. Spend most of my time between The Southern Bahamas and Geneva, Switzerland. I have never had any trouble coming back to the United States to visit my family. Most of the time I uses my Swiss Passport.
living the dream! do you still fly at all?
@@NickDemski because of my age I can only fly myself and family & friends. I own several planes I lease out to a Aviation service in the Cayman Islands so I have a good income. Most of the time now I call the flight service tell them where I am and where I want to go or the same with family. I was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam & Morocco. I flew for Union Pacific Railroad for 20 years. LOL, the corporate executives don’t take trains to there destinations. My favorite aircraft is the Gulfstream G280. 10 people Comfortably for 4000 miles and can land and take off in 5000 feet all at 500+ MPH.
And I was, uh, ruler of Britannica, along with my wife, Morgan Fairchild - yeah, that's the ticket! (sorry,Jon...)
Portugal use to be my dream retirement location, but too many North Americans have ruined it as a destination, by overpaying for real estate and other goods/services, driving costs up dramatically. Portugal has ended their golden visa program because of this, and a lot of pressure from Portuguese natives. I can't blame them because they can no longer afford to live in their own country.
As of late Portugal has become too expensive to live in, plus new laws regarding taxes will get deep into retirees and peoples pockets, crazy taxes, rents are threw the roof, real estate getting sky high, how the heck are the locals dealing with this high cost of living now, because high cost locals seem getting fed up with foreigners living there now, truly crazy!! i remember the old Portugal!!
Correct over paying and selling also the tourists excepting high for products, food and other stuff!
@@Joa-y4ysounds like the natives of Florida who are fed up with the northerners/ Yankees. They have destroyed Florida & DeSantis is mentally insane in mho
Costa Rica is a great option. Really safe country, very English-friendly... great people.
And very costly!!
Can a single person make it there on $2K a month?
If your a rich west coast American, lol
@@josephwest9915 no
But expensive I have a small pension.
I noticed you didn't mention that in Mexico you can use your savings in lieu of pension or SS to qualify for temp visa. Its around 40K I believe. probably higher but still important to mention.
Great point, thank you.
That’s because I was trying to give people the cheapest option available. But you’re right: a significant, liquid account is also a useful method to get residency
I just moved to Mexico and I’m finding 1800 mo isn’t going very far. Gas is about 5.00 gallon. Not helpful that where i am is not a growing area so fresh produce is expensive. Most everything is except housing. And my fault I’m buying pet food and can’t ignore the hungry neglected animals. So why am i in Mexico
@@NickDemski Nick is the age thing important to mention? They told me to apply as over 60 (mexico) and they waiver all the requirements. I will check more as I have an apt on the USA side, in CA. btw: I think on the USA side, it is possible to speak entirely in English without an attorney!!
@@soulshine8531 to find out if you are a wolf or not. at 1800 you spend more than 3x of me. Does that sound right to you? If you really want to stay in Mexico, talk to people who LIVE here, not expats or the like. Of course, if you aren't a wolf? You returned to usa in defeat.
Mauritius is the only one of those that I'd consider even Thailand would be kinda cool. How strict and how wild a place can be is top of my list. Costs are secondary.
I love Thailand. It's the perfect amount of wild.
@@NickDemski nice. That's what I'm talking about.
I'm curious; what do you mean by "how strict and how wild..." and why Mauritius?
Costa Rica land food rent and a car is by far the most expensive and is raising in crime
Panama is the same as Florida
Nicaragua is a bit harder but by far cheaper
I lived in all 3
In Nicaragua 5 bedroom farmhouse away from the city 200 per month With electrical and water. Internet 55 per month
Cheaper than buying or building
I like Nicaragua too… Ometepe is one of my favorite places in the world
A big, big criteria to include would be good medical care available in these countries. If you don’t want to live in one of the large cities which usually is more expensive, has crime, and polluted, how far is a decent hospital? And most of these hospitals must be private which is more expensive.
Good point. Retirees should definitely be considering proximity to a nice hospital and what that means for them. Especially if they need some type of specialist.
I agree, that would be a major decision factor.
Malaysia has great medical care
Haha Boquete is not quiet! I lived there. And it’s not so cheap either. It IS BEAUTIFUL though. I visit yearly. CR is my favorite so far but is the most expensive Third World country. CR has the best vibes!! I’m still looking. I have no pension but thanks for the information. ✌🏼
thanks for sharing! im gonna scold my friend who lived in Boquete and promised me it was super quiet
The USA is very expensive. You're gonna have to choose between food and medicine, so these videos are very helpful.
I've never known anyone in America who had to make that choice, but I've only been here 53 years
@@byronrogers4489 Then you need to get out more. I work in the medical field so I see and hear about it all the time. People choosing not to go into the hospital due to high co insurances and deductibles. Chemo patients losing all due to on going chemotherapy treatments. Retirees coming out of retirement because the spouse has been diagnosed with a malignant tumor. You've been here 53 years? I'm 54, born and raised here. You need to do some research. It's hard to believe that you've been here for over half a century and you've never heard of healthcare reform.
I live in the US, I was born here and it has always been very expensive! My husband and I raised our children and we've been married for 40 years and we are still not able to buy a house! It's crazy!
Videos like this are great! It shows people there are options out here!
Thanks for the video. I could not survive on my money in the US even as I was living alone. I moved to the Philippines now I live like a king and have a young beautiful kind wife who takes great care of me. All I do now is work on my YT channel and enjoy life!
I was in Argentina, Mexico, I lived for some years in Vietnam, Thailand and Philippines. The living cost in all these countries is not as low as you describe.
I ran a summer camp in Vietnam, I lived in Thailand several times. I got legal residency in Mexico. Are you sure the living cost isn't what I describe, or maybe you just have a different experience than me? Possibly I speak much better Spanish than you? Maybe I put in more effort to find great deals?
Nice video. I appreciate the info. More news about average living expenses and health care would be wonderful if that is possible in a future segment. Thanks!
It depends on you more than anything. Most all of the countries have populations who earn on average $6/$10 a day or less. If you want to live like a local you can also live on that much per day. HOWEVER, if you're coming from a western country you need to be aware that it's easy to move UP in lifestyle very difficult to move DOWN. You want cold showers and no ref in the kitchen? Can you sleep in tropical heat with nothing fan and no AC? How important are solid walls to you or is a bamboo structure ok? How do you feel about bugs, you cool with sharing a bed with them? Most of the time living like a westerner in these countries isn't much cheaper overall than living where you came from. So it's really all about what are you willing to live without. In the Philippines you can purchase a 6 pack of string cheese for the low low price of #13.95 if you get what I'm saying. Western style rentals will start around $1000/mo. That being said if you can get used to the wet markets you can get food relatively well priced. But don't think you're going to be purchasing meat in a package stored cold like you would back home in your local supermarket. You're going to get something that was (hopefully) killed this morning and has been sitting out since half covered in flies.
All of that being said, you can live in most of these places in relative comfort for $1500/mo on your own or about $2000/mo with a local girl and no kids if you're super slick.
Because he is so young. LoL
Nice video, lots of very useful information. Not sure what you meant by saying that the Philippines is the 5th largest country in the world. They are 64th largest by area, and 13th largest by population.
You can’t trust all the stuff you see on RUclips. Many don’t fact check and then say things like they are facts haha
Probably the 5th largest English speaking country?
I lived in Manila for eleven years. They have a special law in the Philippines for expats. If you spend at least $55,000 on a condo to buy then you automatically get a permanent resident visa. I got it. I bought a condo and then a woman got me the visa. It’s called a ICR quota visa. You don’t need to marry a Filipino too. No. Just get a condo for at least $55,000. I have been all over Asia and the big advantage of living in the Philippines is how English is spoken everywhere. It’s also visible in everything. Like menus etc. The downsides of living there was the weather (hot or warm and humid) and seeing many poor people having to live in a country where corruption is rampant. Also if you are an animal lover (like me) it’s hard to see so many homeless street cats. Like everywhere. The government doesn’t really do anything about it. No neutering or spaying. It’s sad. I would try and help them when I could.
Condos in the Philippines are very expensive and very small, also the construction is sub standard, plumbing has issues, water and power outages are very common, no thanks I'll go to another country.
Power outages, scams, you marry the Filipina or date her you take the whole family, enormous financial burden you'll endure been there, driving is pure hell, most accidents are hit and run you never see a policeman they're all hanging out at the police station, if need medical care emergency you'll have to wait hours then you'll need a sown payment before your seen, infrastructure is Stone Age, dogs, animals who are killed in the street are left there for hours or days before they remove the Caracas when ever you buy anything outside the mall your paying double price too much poverty and garbage in the streets, at night dogs fighting, roosters making noise, karaoke is so loud and late at night you cannot sleep, more fun in the Philippines.
I was able to get a permanent SRRV visa for $3000 plus $400 for an agency to help me. This is because I did a three year stint in the army and could produce my DD214.
@@johntaylor4817 a friend did the same. He helped a family, got ripped off and in the end had to come back to USA for an operation to remove a tumor on his abs. He did not trust the doctors there he said.
@@williamkazak469 as anywhere there are good and bad experiences. My 7 years here have been mostly good including getting treatment for various minor health issues from local drs.
Between Philippines and Thailand , Philippines is better because they speaks English , no problem with Communication . You have 7640 Islands to choose to live.
I've been looking at Costa Rica.Thank you for the info.😊
Excellent vid! You save us research time when you mention how much pension income required, well done, thank you!
You’re welcome! But be aware the some places have raised their levels, and expect most to do so over time so be sure to always double check the numbers when applying for a program
Paraguay, even cheaper for Americans with regards to requirements.
look for it in part 2 of this video, upcoming!
And, in spite of my Thailand rant, thank you for the rest of your video, a lot of good, useful info there...
Funny how people think 1000- 2000$ per month is cheap, when sustainable non debter can live for 5,000 - 6,000$ per year
I agree. $1,000-$2,000 isn't cheap. How and where can people live for $5,000-$6,000 a year?. I heard UK,USA and Australia are the only remaining countries in the world providing financial support. How will people live in any other country if they can't find a job and the government doesn't provide financial support?.
@@fishmongerama you need to comprehend the meaning and how to of being and not taking part , aka non debtor sustainable way of life
@@fishmongerama knowledge and self creation
@@andrewbowlgarte4738 Explain it in a clear,straightforward and simplified way for a layman like myself to fully understand.
How about Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam???
Hey you can retire in Great Britain, turn up around Kent coast in a dingy , they will put you up in a nice warm hotel , feed you and clothe you , you get health care and you can retire from that point .
I think you're confusing retiring with being a refugee.
@@NickDemski not at all , come to Britain and retire on British tax payers money - it’s a farce
Do you have to be a POC?
Really Great! (And I watch a lot of these videos!). Well organized and answered my questions. Thank you!
My pleasure!
Thank you for this video, it was very informative ❤
Couple corrections.
Temporal visas in MX are available for 1 year, and for up to four years, and a Permanente visa is available as your first, (and only), visa. I know this because I obtained a permanente straight out of the USA.
The main difference involves proving your financial capacity to MX immigration. Cheers.
What did I say that was incorrect?
Greetings from Switzerland. Nicely presented video.
Hey thanks! I hope to visit your country some day 🙌
The Ecuador retirement visa income requirement has been raised to $1275 in 2022
Is a very dangerous country kidnapped and drugs
Go to China and visit Mr. Ping aka baby Panda he'll give you a good place to live, Wuhan lab.
Even if i had money, I'd be tempted to retire in some of these places partially for the views and a different scenery. I mean there are some very nice places in the US, but living abroad in retirement has its own appeal too, plus you could save money too if you don't mind moving out of the US.
Interesting options. I have been in the Philippines for 7 years primarily on a tourist visa that can be extended for 3 years but now on a work visa for 3 years. USA retired military have a special discount for the SRRV Retirement visa with only $1500 required to be deposited. I have heard that some retired military from other nations have used it also but I do not know the details. I use JRC Visa Consultancy.
R U on SRRV now?
Costa Rico raised limit of income to $2500
yeah i think we're talking about different programs here...but always double check because prices and programs can change rapidly
this hasn't aged well - Ecuador is quite a bit different and Mexico is different, too
ill update the info in future vids and then insert cards where needed, thank u!
Consider The 🇵🇭 Philippines where you can really stretch your hard-earned money. Others got side hustles in YT and the like affiliates for supplementary cash inflows.
Or enjoy meaningful life much being a Certified voluteer in reputable charities.
Your $800 monthly makes you live like, a princely 😊
Although I'm a man of 27 figures(in my dreams) I appreciate this video! 🙂 Please update this video if need be
Definitely needs updated
Count me in for the Philippines. I have been eye balling that Visa for a while now.
I hope you can get there! It seems like such a pleasant place to retire
Way too hot and humid. That’s why we chose Ecuador!
@@rvdareyet7201 Yes, much cooler on the equator
@@southbound1969 we were very pleasantly surprised by how pleasant it is here!
If you are British, you have to be careful where you retire to, you must choose a country where you will be allowed to receive your annual pension rise. I live in the Philippines, no problem here, but you won't get it if you live in Thailand...
I love Ahmedabad India.
Cheap. But u have to leave the country every six months for a day
Would love to hear more about your experiences in India! It's where I dream of relocating to. I'd prefer a much smaller town, tho!
@@blacktara3936 I love India. It’s very cheap.
Small villages come to a stand still when a
White guy goes thru on a bicycle. LoL.
Jan Feb good mild weather
The rest of the year is hot. I want to go back and cycle from Chennai to the southern tip
Up the west coast to Mumbai.
@@PInk77W1 Wow, sounds great! I have friends in various states but N India- Himalayan foothills is where I'd love to see, first. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
@@blacktara3936 yeah I rode from India into
Nepal. The people immediately start yelling at me. NAMASTE. I tried to ride to Kathmandu
But u miscalculated how far it was. So I turned back to the town of Hetuda
@@PInk77W1 So incredible that you're living your dream whilst the rest of us, sit back and wish! Hope you have a blast!
Great job on your video and Thanks from another Michigander ( Upper Peninsula ) ......
Visit places first before planning a big move.
If you like where you are but it’s expensive, try working part-time in a fun environment.
Que Bueno que se enteren Los gringos de otros paises donde se puedan retirar. En mexico esta sucediendo mucha gentrificacion y estan subiendo descaradamente las rentas
Si. Pienso que la gentrificación va pasar en todo el mundo en el futuro. Eso es por que es importante aprender como ganar más dinero en el presente y guardarlo 🙏
Any thoughts on Uruguay?
Seems like a really cool place, I'll probably add it to part 2 of this video 😁
Doug Casey loves living in Uruguay
@@frederickmuhlbauer9477 I didn’t know that’s where he is living.
Thank You Frederick.
Wow..... my brain is swimming in thoughts of warmth and happiness! Thank you!
I live in Argentina and only the rent is800 to 900dolar por studio. So please don't miss late people. September 10, 2022
Sounds great! I will add Argentina to my follow-up video regarding retirement abroad
Expensive
You can rent a one bedroom appartment in Palermo (one of the best neighboorhoods) in local currency which means half this price.
Excellent video. I’ve seen many Expats choosing Ecuador.
Thanks! Yeah it seems like a smart choice
Ecuador’s income requirement has changed. It’s almost double now.
Yes, thank you! A few of these places have updated their financial requirements since I made this video. I will update in part 2 😊
They can keep it…
Can you produce a follow-up video, as how to move to a foreign country. What kind of moving company, the national regulations and laws for moving out of the United States. And into the specific country.
You can do your own research through their website for each country requirements with local embassy of your citizenship. Each country is different!
@@KhmerMinnesnowta
Yes, that is true. I can do my own research. I was the one that gave a thumbs up. Thank you anyway.
Technicaly speaking you just need to prove to both govt.s that u are not moving to recieve wellfare there - As in burdening the system. The rest depends from where exactly u are from and where you are headed. Some home countries for example require the exact adress and tax number of company you will work with, later also your tax number, but that is different if you want to retire. So in that case, they just need to make sure you have something and youre not about to beg on their streets. Also, u might want to consider wheter you are permanently moving or just for a couple years. If permanently, you might want to opt out of citizenship from the country you are from. That way you only owe taxes and such to one entity, not both. Which is not the case if you just keep the citizenship and go work abroad. Numerous cases in europe where people are now double taxed. Pay attention to that and or keep a financial or tax advisor on speed dial. Much luck.
@@teknastyk
Ahh, understood. Thank you for the heads up, and yes I have my own money.
@Nicky L there are ways that make it out of their jurisdiction if ur willing to go that far. but most likely involves loosing citizenship. At least in europe. If i proove i work and pay taxes elsewhere and provide a address i can literaly opt out of being a citizen of one country in favor of the other. Its like moving from state to state but again, in europe thats called a different country. With a bit different laws and or tax policies. hope this helps.
I'm confused ,does that mean you have to pay them that money each month or prove you are getting that money each month ? also is that the cost for a family or for each individual person?
You would just need to prove it. The money is yours to spend.
And it is for an individual person
It’s the money you get in pension, annuity, or retirement, etc… the requirements are to ensure you can afford to live there without burdening the system
It's the amount of income required for a single person. If it's a couple, it's frequently more, maybe around 25% more but it varies
@@NickDemski Unlike the US. 😡
Are you telling me that anyone who is over 50 years old can just up and move and get a retirement visa in Thailand, and the only requirement is that once a year you have to show that you have $24,500 in a Thai Bank Account? If so, that is one of the best and easier in the world I think.
Don't forget health insurance.
Note on Panama, they are having food riots now after the government destroyed their economy with very harsh lockdowns. Might not be a great time to go, but who knows maybe it is for some.
Always good to watch current events and avoid any difficult situations, stay safe out there!
Any of previous mentiined countrues or once that he didnt mentioned are prone to riots or war..
@@rodsofgod6863 Really? What was the last war in mexico or costa rica? And there are different types of riots. A food riot with a starving population would probably be the world kind, especially when they decide to "eat the rich".
Had plans to retire there but colonials and their disregard for Panama's natives stopped me cold. Currently Panama relies on fossil fuels for their power supply and logically would like to switch to hydropower. Sadly where the dam is proposed and already started is on native property that their constitution is specified to protect those people's property. Construction of said hydro plant not only will flood the native land, but Panama's breadbasket is right there‼️ Flood that and where are your fruits, vegetables grains and meat coming from?
Bad biz all the way around. Wishing I was a brilliant attorney fluent in Panamanian Spanish to go defend the locals and get that good idea placed somewhere else.
@@rodsofgod6863 has any of these countries a loser president inciting a riot to disrupt the election results?
Need to update Equadors amount. Recently has surged.
So has Mexico's 😭😭😭
@@NickDemski Mexico's is absurd. It pisses me off. I'm not even going to vacation there any more.
I prefer Bolivia, Ecuador, Uruguay and Paraguay,
That's a nice short list!
Awesome stuff!
Thanks for all this information is gold., people needs to understand there is a huge world out there and do not need to work until die...or kept working at waltmart being a senior citizen retired..while politicians play the game..................
I’ve been to Costa Rica and it is NOT inexpensive. Sure the slummy areas are , but SanJose is not at all. The coastal cities are just as expensive as the northeast of the US. And the infrastructure is; at best, 3rd world.
I lived in Costa Rica twice and found plenty of ways to save money. Riding the bus, using grocery stores and eating like the locals eat, and staying hostels were great ways to live and travel cheaply. Granted: San Jose is a dump.
Exactly land very expensive
I am very surprised you have not included Vietnam and Cambodia. Both have lesser requirements to retire then does Thailand, and both have a cheaper cost of living and are certainly much more stable politically.
I can put them in my next video about this topic...I've spent lots more time in Thailand, personally, so that's why it's top of mind for me probably. I do love Vietnam and Cambodia though
Why would you want to live in a communist country?
@@gordonkistler916 Cambodia is not communist. Socialist yes, Communist no... Even Australia and UK are socialist. Do you not have any knowledge of Asian politics?
@@Kangawallapossumbat the only difference between a socialist and a communist is, socialist are soft core collectivist and communist are hard core!
@@gordonkistler916 You obviously are an arm-chair political expert that knows a little about everything, but knows everything about nothing.... I think my degree in Political Science knocks you out of the ring.
Don't put a red frame around the thumbnail. It appears like it has been watched already.
Thank you, that’s a good advice 🙌🙌❤️
It’s been two years since you made this video. Quite a bit has changed since then. Would you please update this video? Thank you
That’s doable
What about Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, or Bosnia and Herzegovina? Portugal used to be cheap enough to meet your $1,600/month criteria, but I think it recently became too expensive.
I'll be posting a part 2 to this video soon...you may see some of those on the list 😉
@@NickDemski Excellent! Thank you!
Yw! Thanks for letting me know you'd like to hear about more 😊
Portugal has increased exponentially. Food has quadrupled. Real estate, construction, etc. Salaries remain the same.
@@MARIADaSilva-dw9cs That is sad. Another potential retirement destination becoming too expensive! Meanwhile, the citizens of that country face economic hardship.
Most of these places are being peddled on other web sites as well, and most of them are not safe. The only one that is interesting is Argentina. Does Argentina tax your pension income?
I've already thoroughly checked all these places out and to me they are just too dangerous, and getting more dangerous all the time. The only venue I would be comfortable retiring in at this time is Mauritius.
What do you mean by “thoroughly checked out”? Did you actually visit them? Because if you did, I’m not sure you’d maintain that opinion.
Thanks for the video, I'm currently looking for a country to retire. Anywhere but the DSA!
Keep in mind the type of people you would like to live around- for example Mexico is full of Americans and Canadians in all the major expat cities
Great point! I was just looking at a school in Thailand for my daughter and asked about other children's nationalities...mostly Thai and Mixed Thai, Australian, English, and Russian, they said...not as many Americans or Canadians in South East Asia!
I live in New England Massachusetts,run from this place ...
Invaluable information.Thank you so much.😊
Can you do a video on places to retire that speak English? Or where there are large areas of English speakers.
yes i can do that...give me a month or so to create a part 2 to this video and ill try to get that out ASAP
@@NickDemski Thanks! Looking forward to it.
Philippines can speak english..even in the remote area they knew to speak english.
great video good information
Costa Rica has the most polluted river in central America, the Tarcoles.
Yeah it’s pretty gross but the crocodiles are awesome! Hopefully the clean up efforts can restore the river’s integrity
I really like the speed and summary nature of the video - really well done. One small correction - The Philippines is the 5th Largest ISLAND COUNTRY......You mentioned its the 5th largest country in the world which it isnt.... - Its about 64th by land mass, 13th by population, but is 5th Largest ISLAND COUNTRY....Other sources say its the 6th largest island country....so very contentious issue :) Well done - new subscriber
Thanks for watching and paying close attention to the details! I definitely made a mistake in regards to the size of the Philippines, and plan to correct myself in a future video. There are many countries that could fit this list that didn't make it, so a part 2 follow up with include that correction
I have heard that if you apply for Argentina citizenship and receive it, you can never renounce it.
U forgot many places like Cambodia Vietnam Indonesia very cheap as well.
Fair enough, add them to the list!
Great info, however, I'm pretty sure the income requirements in some of the countries has increased.
Indeed they have! I'm working on a follow up video that will both update the income requirements where necessary and show other countries to retire in...thanks for watching, L B!
Yes 100% correct Mexico is one and now Ecuador
Mexico varia en costos de ciudad en ciudad! Hay ciudades mas baratas, como donde vivo, y es muy segura, limpia y con todo lo que se necesita.
Siii! El pais es muy grande y hay muchas oportunidades explorar. Gracias por comentar!
Por mi parte bienvenidos quienes traiga paz, progreso, multiculturalidad! Bienvenidos a mexico!
Need to update retirement minimums for Ecuador.
ok, I will do that then insert a card in this video to redirect to updated info, thank u!
$1275/ Month for 1st person + $250 for a 2nd person (a spouse) on 1 visa
wow I met your first your second and your third personage on here don't harm me I come in peace don't bug me or put tech in my head
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Mexico has recently popped up its income requirements quite a bit.
Yeah they have! I'm gonna update it in part 2 of this video soon 🙏
@@NickDemski Yes, I wonder what the new amount is.
at the consulate I use, the temporary residency requirement is now up to about $2,500/month and/or over $40,000 in the bank
Their government is trying to prevent a wave of "gentrification" caused by some squatters who do not respect Mexican laws or taxation. Remind you, this happens to other countries also.
Mexico has been very lenient and accommodating to these
individuals. But things are changing. Like any government, it takes time to implement new laws.
@@NickDemski Thank you.
65,000 Baht income for retirement at Thailand ( middle life )
but to apply for it which if you do in country you have to apply with 800,000 baht in the bank account. and then to renew it you can go with the monthly income into a thai bank account but it has to saw its from an international source and with the embassy wont give confirmation now you need a one year bank statement show the deposits.
South Africa is a hidden gem. You get treated very well if you're a US expat. Plus, it's a lot like the West and English is given.
South African English is very understandable, as well! Lovely accent
South Africa - hell No - I’ve spent time there -
It also has a horrific crime rate and getting worse by the day. Brazil is way safer (though that may change under Lula) and the people are much kinder.
@@patricksweeney5132 Exactly.. first time I was in Joburg was 96 - bars in windows even in nice areas - walls around houses - I do believe I stayed in Sandton - been there a few times - now I’ve heard crime is extremely bad - Brazil - heard a lot of good about it - I grew up in Sydney ( Australia) but lived in America since I was a teenager 33 yard ago
@@larazeesk7080 what was your experience....please advise ...i was thinking of south Africa
Nice video, can you do Bhutan?
Sure, I'm going to make a part 2 and 3 to this video so Bhutan will end up in there for you!
How do you figure out where to live in Costa Rica, what websites for finding rental properties?
I always start with an Airbnb for a few days then do ground work after that. I also check facebook groups for rentals in the area.
Very helpful hadn't even really thought of it .Looking for a place that has warmer climate .
Where are you living now?
Central California.Modesto home of the world largest winery. Bit of extreme weather here it's either very hot in the summer up to like 110°F then in the Winter it can get down to the high 30°F's for an older personer those temperatures can be uncomfortable.
I hear ya, I’m from Michigan and not a huge fan of cold weather either. Or the super hot weather either.
I'll stop griping you're got it a lot colder where you are than me.
Information is not up to date...
:( if u can correct me more specifically, I can update in a future video and it will help people who watch this video
@@NickDemski Ecuador now requires $1,275 for the 1st person + $250 for a spouse or another dependant
@@steveg6512 learn to volunteer. It can't hurt? Geez. If you don't have anything good to say. Please zip it!
he's banned lol...thank you, al rent
Forget the Philippines! It’s hot and cost like $3K to fly from the states and long flights.
@@MariE-go7ol the good news is: no one will force you to go there 😁 Where are you interested in instead?
I wounder, if you have done any video about Portugal?
Must open a bank account in the country with a large deposit
Mexico and Panama costs more than a few years ago
Go to Nicaragua instead
Phuket is mega expensive compared to Bangkok, i lived there for 4.5 years, a taxi is 6 times the cost of one in Bkk!!
Price of paradise 😅
Please can you do Morocco, Tunisia, Brunei, Krygistan Uzbekistan, Turkey and Russia. And please advise how its done from South Africa 🇿🇦. Thanks!
Costa Rica is not cheap, and the quality is horrible. Stick to Panama, there is a much better cultural feeling there. If you are a bit more gamey, Ecuador is the life!
Love hearing people's perspectives! Thanks for commenting!