Big ups to everyone working effortlessly trying to earn a living while building wealth. I’m 40 and my husband 44 we are both retired with over $1 million in net worth and no debts. Currently living smart and frugal with our money. Saving and investing lifestyle in the made it possible for us this early even till now we earn monthly through passive income. We are currently in Greece enjoying our retirement...
Not quite long I started investing. I'm very curious and need help on how to enhance and increase my returns. Any good investment tips would be appreciated
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I'm from Belgium but the best place to retire in Europe is Portugal(just my opinion) Great climate,great food and a nice 2 bedroom appartement in the Porto region will only set you back about 350 euros a month
Look: I'm chilean. It's by far the best country in South América...but we are having some politics and security problems now, in 2022. My advice: wait a couple of years.
I have lived in Thailand for 25 years and have been retired for the last 9. It's more expensive than you mentioned, unless you really want to live like a native. Most expats never do because they want some creature comforts (like a/c) and don't necessarily always want to eat cheap Thai food. Outside of Bangkok and tourist areas, it's cheaper. But, you'll need to speak the language which is very difficult to learn. Expect to actually need at least $2,000 USD/month to even begin to have a comfortable lifestyle.
@@SmithFam2323 If your (net) retirement pension is $3400 per month you could live like ''a king'' in Greece (but i guess that goes for most countries on the list...).
Depends on the person .I lived 15 years in Thailand ,mostly up North in Chiang mai .The last year there i lived on about B20,000 $660 a month .I done without a/c and eat Thai food .Lived in a studio apartment with balcony .Had a motorcycle to get around .Long term Visas can be costly .Being married to a Thai lady at the time helped with that .
You missed the best of all: Paraguay. You make a temporary deposit of about $5,000 to prove solvency, and can apply directly for permanent residency without the help of an agent or lawyer. The cost is around $300 per person. The country is rapidly developing, has increasingly good infrastructure and relatively low crime. Lots of natural beauty, some of the best fishing in the world and a rapidly developing tourist industry. Coupled to friendly and helpful people, it is a sure winner. We moved here nearly 4 years ago and have no regrets at all, except that we should have moved earlier.
@@kerryberry5786 so far it is still illegal, and government is working hard to destroy the plantations. I am pro-legalising all drugs, and the free distribution of all drugs by governments worldwide. It is the only way to root out drug trade and abuse, as all those with an inclination toward drug use can then rid society of their problem by overdosing.
Yes what you said is exactly what I want in a country when it comes to quality of life living , so why is Mexico 4th on this list and ahead of Portugal lol what a joke .
I visited Panama with my wife. We enjoyed our time (4 weeks ) but didn’t think it was a bargain. Prices were in dollars and English was not spoken in many of the small towns we visited.
it depends on what part, there are parts of Panama, Like Bocas Del Toros where everyone speaks English. You have to get away from the city. but yes, you do need Spanish in most places.
@@cmjones222 yes I purposely avoided the heavy expat place. I was surprised by it because the US military was in Panama for so long I thought English would be more prevalent. I also noticed a heavy Chinese presence there which also surprised me. Even Pedasi had a Chinese market! Haha
Having spent many years in SE Asia, I would tell you that the Philippines is easily the best place for American's to retire in the pacific. Not only is their English proficiency the highest in the region, the people are extremely friendly, cost of living is cheaper than Thailand, and they have comparable amenities. Furthermore, there is even a VA clinic and office in Manila (the only foreign based one) making it that much more desirable for veterans.
At least for Americans, I'd agree the Phillippines is number #1, no competition. English speakers everywhere and friendly people who don't label or treat you different as a "farang" (the problem with Thailand).
@@circuitdesign In my opinion its just as safe as anywhere else and I've been everywhere in Asia with the exception of Myanmar. I'm a white American. I know people of all races who are US expats in the Philippines. Most are age appropriately retired. If they have had safety issues, they have never communicated them to me. The only place I would say that is 'dangerous' would be in the middle of mindanao - we drove through some military and police check points on the drive out of davao because there is supposedly some anti-government organizations that are 'dangerous'. I didn't have any issues in mindanao personally. Obviously that is anecdotal and I would advise you to follow the US State Department travel recommendations while in country, but if you stay near the main cities and the tourist locations you will have a great experience... unless you're a belligerent drunk.
As a French lawyer who has done her Erasmus program in Greece, I'll plan to retire in Greece. Beautiful country, and easy paperwork for me. Plus, I already speak and write fluent Greek!^^
@uta gordon ...''raging fires along the coast almost any time of the year...'' not really -not along the (whole) coastline (actually only a on a very tiny percentage) and definitely not any time of the year (mostly on extremely long lasting hot temperatures during summer).
Same here, German lawyer. Greece is my first choice. Kriti. With my Filipina wife. Beaches in Greece are better than Asian beaches. No need f any visa. Great.
I HAVE TRAVELED AND LIVED IN 5 COUNTRIES IN NICE CITIES AND TOWNS FOR A MIN 2 YEARS EACH, Medellin/ bogata Colombia Cebu city / bohol / manila/Philippines Cape haitian jacmel Haiti Puerta plata / gaspar hernandez Dominican Republic Buenos Aries Argentina Cheap ,safe, easy entry, if you are a traveler, Typical issues, Speak more than 2 languages Dress the culture Leave the delusional ideals of your mother country at the airport be humble and you can live peaceful with out issue,, Decent healthcare Cheap rent Great food Good honest people Easy transportation, Less than 1000 per month each,
Dominican Republic is a total waste of time, walking down the beach hand in hand with your Girlfriend, multiple guys asking you if you want a prostitute, Totally disrepecting the Woman, and dont eat the food unless you want food poisoning
Is it safe in Colombia? Visa easy? Im going to choose from Colombia, Peru, Argentina to retire but weighing up options health care, cheap homes, safety etc thanks
If you can put up with the corruption, air pollution and the many scams Thailand would be a good choice for retirement. But you could live there for a hundred years and you would still be considered a foreigner and treated as such, plus the fact it is getting way more expensive.
BS - No problem with scams and the people are VERY friendly and treat you well. Air pollution and corruption apply only to big cities (as in most of the world), plus the Thais respect the elders. Thailand is a beautiful place and I would recommend it highly to anyone - but then I've only lived here for 16 yrs . . .
TRY JAPAN NOW AS THE YEN HAS CRASHED !! Super clean, Not expensive compared to the countries like Thailand. Older apartments are dirt cheap even in a outer Tokyo suburb and A retirement visa is possible as long as you have NO criminal record. I believe Thailand and especially the Philippines do a criminal backround check with the US NCIC computer so even a minor record will exclude a very large portion of potential people.
Socialist crap, people are slaves -- most don't understand that working for food and shelter is still slavery -- heck most can't even afford that. They don't understand what's important in life and settle for too many restrictions, too much bureaucracy, cost of living too high -- typical Euro plantation to enrich the banks/elite, what's there to like?? More freedom and quality of life for the same money is the game.
Thailand is on the rise cost wise and also getting your visa, i wanted to retire there but after reading all this i hoped for either Philippines or malaysia
I’m a Canadian who has spent a lot of time in Malaysia over the past 20 years. They have sadly changed the Requirements for the My Second Home Visas. Some of the Fees are up close to 600% 😳 I have a Flat in Penang, and had planned for years to Retire there. But I will most likely being spending a lot less time there as places like the Philippines are easier to live long term.
Ecuador didn't make your list? Their Jubilado Visa (retiree visa) only requires $800 monthly income. Panamá and Ecuador are similar in some ways. Both are relatively close to the USA if you want to visit family or friends. Both use the US dollar as their national currency. Panama has more pronounced rainy and dry seasons. Ecuador has a slightly lower cost of living. These two countries, along with Mexico, are usually on the top of most retiree destination lists.
@@NoTaboos not really . the turkish are secular and dont really talk politics . there is a problem with the kurdish people , but normally the tourist never gets to see the friction .
Malaysia has a new requirement since middle of 2021. You must provide proof of an monthly income of 10k USD and a fixed deposit into an local Bank of est. 350k USD. The annual visa fees will be est. 150USD. In addition it will be not renewed after 10 years automatically and you must again apply for another 20years.
Greece is great if you are receiving an overseas pension. Life is certainly cheaper but make sure you have great health insurance. As a country it has great doctors but the public hospitals leave a lot to be desired. But I think there is some type of health cover that some overseas people are able to get. I wouldn't live in a remote village if I had health issues unless there is a large town close by. The smaller out of the way islands during the winter months don't have a regular boat service but the large ones like Rhodes,Crete and Kerkyra are fine. I shall be spending my time between Athens and where I am now as I already have a home there and a place in Western Greece. Best of both worlds!!
I immigrated to Turkey in 1990 and became a naturalized citizen. I worked 28 years in Turkey and 27 in the US. I now collect 2 retirements and live a comfortable life. Free national heath care and free pharmacy. In my retirement I have an education NGO to keep me busy.
I recently retired to the outskirts of Clacton-on-Sea Essex, and goodness me that's terribly expensive. But oh boy how I wish I could retire to another country!!
The things I would like to know but never heard addressed. I s their a feral animal problem and how is the pollution? We love animals& I have pretty bad asthma..
I live in Taiwan . Cost of living not as cheap as Vietnam or Philippines; but they have excellent free healthcare with Doctors and Surgeons educated In the U.S. and Europe. Prescription drugs a fraction of prices in USA and Europe. Its 79% cheaper than Singapore and the UK. Excellent beaches in the South with temperatures 19-42; white sand in Kenting, surfing. Taitung is excellent with 167 Kms of deserted beach, forests and mountains. Not many expats though and you'll need a smattering of Chinese. Easy to fly to Philippines for vacation and Hong Kong (1.5 hours)
Yes - I love the people there and very safe and wonderful place to live. However, I'd be very nervous at the moment - now that the big bully China has them in their sights.
@@philipsutton2316 if I get hypersonically nuked I won’t know much about it . I doubt the Mainland will want to be seen killing their fellow Chinese race again . But if it is planned it’s more likely to be 2049 , the 100 year anniversary so I have a few years left .
@@LinhHLe 70 years later same rhetoric . Yawn. The history of China is hundreds of wars and killing millions of its own people. Nothing to be proud of . 1 cent army . Meanwhile 11 million graduates jobless .
@@chrisnipper8573 I am retired on a pension, I provide proof of income, I go to a travel agency and supply the proper paperwork and $295 and I about 7 days I have a 1 year multi-entry visa. Simple.
I loved holidaying in Cambodia. My expat fried used to get a perpetually renewed business visa Having said that Phnom Penh has lost much of its charm, Sihanoukville has been trashed by Chinese developers Siem Reap has grown too quickly and health care is poor- my friend travels to BKK for any serious healthcare issues I kind of like Kampot though….
Thank you for the informative presentation. Very well put together. I am curious about Portugal though. You talk about "requirements" but do not mention what these are. You do mention the other countries' requirements though.
Finally someone thinks thing though. RUclips is full of retire here and there reviews like look at how cheap and nice is VietNam...As some one who lived there b4 covid it is very nice, however no RETIREMENT or LONG STAY VISAS available,duh!!!
Georgia is the best choice. Not expensive, English is a second language, very safe, food is delish, I know somebody who lives there , their expenses are very low. Basically 1k a month is a good amount
Because so many channels lose their credibility when they put Philippines on a list. They will look like a Filipino Baiter who use poor Filipinos gain more subscribers.
Yes - and if you say you live there as a single guy (I know in Australia anyway), people think you are a sleaze-bag who went there to hit on young, vulnerable girls!
Portugal is good for Europe. My grandparents retired to Israel and are over the moon. The health care is first class. The weather is great. The food out of this world. The facilities for pensioners are fantastic. You need about £1,000 a month though if you haven’t nobody goes without as they have a minimum income policy even if you haven’t paid a penny in!!!
@@sidkimuwallif4597 Good choice! I spent a weekend in Santa Marta a few years ago, wonderful city. Even gave some thought to moving there. I first moved to Cartagena as that is where my wife's family lives, but a few years later moved to Turbaco, a town just a little SW of Cartagena. To me, limited visit and all to Santa Marta, is it is very much like Cartagena but much cheaper. Wonderful people too! Yes, rent is cheaper, so is food, medicine and everything else.
@@rocambole93 That's sure not been my experience, in fact, I don't pay any taxes at all even though I do have to fill out all the forms each year. Maybe you are in a super rich crowd? Or someone is scamming you tax wise? Worth checking into. Mostly they want to make sure my income is legal and not tied to drugs, that's about it.
@@5ivestring average retirement for us citizen is $30000 a year if you dont declare it you may be ok here are the brackets: Over (USD) Below (USD) Rate (%) 0 12,000 0 12,000 18,000 19 18,000 43,000 28 43,000 92,000 33 92,000 200,000 35 200,000 330,000 37
Malaysia is always left out. Food is cheap, medical system is one of the best, low crime…meaning no shootings like in the USA, accommodation is cheap. Many foreigners love it here. It’s like Singapore but cheaper.
Malaysias new MM2H requirements are mostly impossible to meet as normal person. Monthly income at 10.000 USd, Fixed deposit at 236.000 USd. Plus annual Visa fees and Immigration processing fees at 1300 USd. + You must stay in MY min 90 days. And valid only for 2 year.
@@kippsguitar6539Mr hater. Suerte de los portugueses que no tienem que aguantar tu mala música y tu fea voz, mala suerte de nosotros que tenemos que escucharte por Cartagena. Desde Zaragoza, L. Aragonés.
Some very bad musician went to Portugal, played, and didnt have the most welcoming reaction...probably by some stupid kids, there are nice kids and stupid kids everywhere, even in Portugal...in this case, I aplaude whoever didnt treat you well, cause you clearly deserve that.
The list is a bit biased towards Asian/Spanish countries. I know there are several eastern European countries that have very low crime and the costs of everything is well below some of the countries on the list and the health care is on par with most of Europe Czech republic/Croatia/Serbia/Georgia/Romania are just a few and their path to citizenship is not as restrictive
@@Daniel-nt5gh I've been to many places on the list and the humidity alone can keep you inside every day. Not all retiree's want it hot and humid all the time some people enjoy the seasons because they grew up with them all their lives. The video makes claims about crime/medical and cost of living and so on not the weather and that's why i said it doesn't take eastern European countries into account when there are many that are cheaper to live and safer that the 10 he listed in the video not to mention the population of eastern European countries are very welcoming to any foreigner especially Americans
@@globaltransport7839 Do you know that Spain has also a desert right? We have a variety of weathers, like very few places on hearth. About medical Spain has been number one in the World for 26 years in a row for example with organ transplants, second best is really far away and they can get second only idf they copy our system. Spain is much safer than any eastern European country, that includes road safety. And the food is amazing which is not at eastern countries. About being very welcome, that is not always true, many eastern countries vote far right options which are the opposite of being welcome with the foreigners.
Not to retire there!!! The weather is horse shit!!! Don't get me fking started on those trashy continental winters! Nah, Greece would be a better alternative!
@@GUITARTIME2024 Sorry mate, but continental climate = continental climate! That's not something that's going to change anytime soon. People from Western Europe still largely prefer to retire in Spain and Greece over Bulgaria (???) or Romania!
Whatever country you choose to retire or just live, be sure to go with someone ie partner, or have family and/or a close circle of friends. (Although a small percentage of individuals are able to successfully do it without all of the above) It is difficult to do it without in a new foreign country.
As in any place, get away from the major tourist destinations and you will do fine. I have retired 1/2 the year in Greece. Was stationed there with the military. Brought a home. I eat out on a daily basis for less than $25.00 per day. Yes that is right! I dont need anything special. Just a nice basic meal.
I find it sadly amusing that every last one of these countries require proof that you can support yourself as a condition of migration, yet here in the U.S. if you even suggest this your labeled a racist along with other things.
Literally no one says that. Also the current immigration system is a disaster, just ask immigration lawyers. It also puts caps on many good people from different countries. There hasn’t been any new immigration legislation because congress is full of idiots who don’t care about research or evidence.
It's 2 different situations, the video is about retirees, not young people searching for a better life. Who would want to retire in the USA anyway?? Most emmigrants want to get a job there in order to be able to support themselves. If they could support themselves they wouldn't go to the USA.
@@jmsmeier1113 You don't know anything, except what you hear on right wing echo chambers. You are so far removed from real life, you might as well retire on Mars with your friends Jeff and Elon!
@@antejl7925 If you go to Mykonos or Santorini , maybe , if you go to other places ,no way. It isnt only food. Rent is much cheaper, bus tickets are cheaper, services are cheaper
@@mst3896 yes that's true but food isn't cheap. The best part of Greece is the north becuase no one goes there and you can drive to Bulgaria, Edirne Turkey or Gevgelija and stock up there. Greek products like metaxa, olive oil and olives are half price in Bulgaria. Turkey is very cheap for clothes.
Spain now wants people to obtain a Spanish drivers license if you are from outside theEU. The test is in Spanish only! Puts lots of people off retiring there.
Retired mummies is last thing Spain needs......income requirements: 2500€/ per person plus another €700 for every added person. €3200 for a couple every month. Good luck
Didn't Mexico change their requirement for monthly income to $2600 USD? Seems like most countries are increasing their requirements for income...including Ecuador (4 times what it's minimum had been)!
Yea countries are closing up to those low rent roach bums (mostly “gelenial” asshats) who add nothing to the economy. It’s a beautiful thing, there are no shortcuts to life including paying your dues. These irresponsible expats (99% have less than $1500 a month to sustain themselves) are a scourge on these nations and they’ve grown tired of it. Vietnam which leads this vlog has led the way by purging out 100’s of thousands of low rent expat roaches and then essentially making it impossible to stay there long term any longer.
For Europeans, Morocco is the best cheapest option. 15 minutes flight or 30 minutes by ferry from spain, 2 hours flight from Brussels, Paris and London. Sunny most of the year and cost of living is way cheap.
@@angellosmalefakis1321 Assuming that you are Greek. In the eyes of the western European countries, Athens and Greece in general is very middle eastern. I come from the Netherlands and Dutch people are famous for beeing travel freaks. So i am not biased. Greek people are closer to the middle east when it comes to traditions, habits and religion. Even when talking about look and style, Athens doesn t look at all like European cities.
You showing all the beautiful sides of these countries but for the minimum amount needed to get a residency what kind of place do you live in and what is the area around it like. I'm sure on the beach is more than what you're saying probably have to live more in like the slums
'Best' is a subjective judgement. And 'cheapest' and 'easiest' doesn't necessarily mean 'best.' The 'easiest' country for you to retire in is your own country :) If you have a moderate/reasonable income use your home country as a base and travel to a variety of countries in your free time/retirement. If you live in any of these countries mentioned permanently you're going to get bored after a while and you'll always have visa headaches, tieing up a lot of cash in a local bank, medical costs/healthcare concerns, crime, different language and mentality, local bureaucracy etc. The grass is not always greener and there are pros and cons of living in any country. No country is a paradise. If you travel to another country as a tourist you leave the cons behind when you leave. Continue to live there and they stay with you.
I`m retiring in the UK as I treasure time with my son and daughter who live five minutes away. OK, we can get shitty weather but NOTHING....NOTHING can come close to the unique beauty of an English spring. A few months ago I had a detached retina, I was operated on the next day and its fully recovered, no language problems or asking for credit card or insurance details ( the NHS isn`t perfect but i suspect its a lot better than some hospitals in these "exotic" places). In all honesty if I retired to one of these places I`d feel I was living off their backs as I couldn`t afford the equivalent lifestyle at home
Its fairly clear that in more recent years Asian govts have become aware of the flood of retirees from the West looking for cheap retirement living . They have decided they don't want the ' cheap charlies ' . Thats the way I see it anyway . In the best retirement Asian countries the income amount needed has gone up , so only the really well off will qualify for retirement type visas .
@@Maverick0749 yes. Turkey is the best option. Watching you tubers about Turkey last 2 years, never found bad previews. Also for permanent residency not required to be 6 months in one year as in Portugal
Been to Panama twice. Friendly people. A lot of Expats. So English spoken in many areas. Panama City is expensive, but you can live on SS income anywhere else in Panama. If you choose to buy property there - you receive a 20 year tax exemption and free healthcare first 30 days as a visitor.
I’m from Argentina and I’ll be honest with you it’s a beautiful country and the dollar does go far but it’s very very insecure lots of Home invasion and street robberies in plain day, My mother got robbed at plain daylight and my aunt got broken into beat up and robbed at her own house and police is the worst agency I have ever seen I love my country what the hell happened.
Great video for overview. One probably needs to dig more for actual retirement but this video covers key basics (visa requirements, income requirements,etc.)
For people who are considering Turkey as their retirement option, i strongly advise moving to İzmir in particular. Nice weather, cheap and more in line with the European beliefs. You can thank me later.
One of the most horrid places I ever visited (Izmir). I was routinely mauled by men during short walks to the market-right in the street. They would surround me like a pack of dogs, and take turns pulling at my clothes and grabbing me. I was traveling alone so that seemed to be the reason they thought I was fair-game. There was zero tolerance for young women unaccompanied by a man. So if you want to retire there, be a man or change your gender to male. Also it’s filthy,canals are full of garbage, and the architecture is depressing. I’ll never return.
@@maria617 Seems like you had a bad experience, sad to hear that. It's not as bad as you make it sound though, it's mostly a foreigner friendly city and women can easily be drunk and alone while nothing bad happening to them, in many provinces of the city.
THE easiest is Cambodia. If you are 55 years old you don't have to show any income or saved money. You don't need to even go to immigration. You just get an ordinary visa on arrival and go to a travel agency to do a retirement extension. No questions asked. You just pay the price of the visa for a year.
For Thailand NOT easy as you think 25K must stay in your account 3 month before visa and 3 after + 1800$ a month income BUT you have to leave the country EVERY 3 month and appear to immigration on the way back EVEN if you are married to a Thai national ( my case ) Regards Andy
Srilanka is also a great country to retire though nowadays there are some shortages in the country. In terms of natural beauty, safety, health care and living cost sri lanka should be included in this list
Where to you is a reasonable location in Mexico? I live in San Diego and have been to Mexico dozens of times over the years. I have yet to find a town I could settle down in if I chose to retire outside the US. Granted, I'm only 45 and not terribly motivated, lol. But I'm curious where you would live.
@@kippsguitar6539 not necessarily, it depends where you go.I know several people that have been living there, for a number of years and say they feel safe and in no more danger than in their country of origin.
@@JxnTrader Wow , smoking is really filthy... the smell of someone s breath after smoking is so disgusting. I come from the Netherlands and people here are not allowed anymore to smoke near any shop, restaurant or at work. Just in specific places with a sign.
@@andrepereira744 he is from India, he dreams of coming to europe.. IT doesn t matter which country.. Portugal, poland, greece, sweden germany.. as long as it s in europe..
Brazil is one of the most retired residents of the world and a lot from the United States because the low cost of the living there to Most retirees moved to Brazil is of the most retired foreigner to live there. Brazil has beautiful beaches like the Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.🇧🇷
Thailand, and Argentina are good options from your list. Not every retired person can afford most of the countries you mentioned. Spain, Portugal and Greece are not that cheap. Chile is very expensive. Panama also is not cheap. The other options also not for everyone. Mexico made immigration harder and depending on where you want to go, it is not that cheap. Prices increased everywhere, specially good places that used to be perfect for retirees.
@W @W Poor retirees cant afford to live in a more affordable country. You are probably talking about people that are not rich but not poor eother and have a good amount of money saved up. Otherwise no way they will be able to afford the expenses that come with travelling and relocating.
I found Greece and Portugal more expensive. Spain is definitely cheaper out of those two. We have a place 40 mins south of Alicante Spain and it's cheap/ affordable But again if you're looking to retire in a major city, then different story. All comes down to where in each country and what your budget is
Argentina?? Are you serious? When you receive your pension in the bank with the official exchange rate (50% of the real one) you will see how cheap it is. After that, if you want to live in secure place, you will notice that it will not be for free.
@@matiasmanzato1419 Every country has pros and cons. Banks are not the best way to cash money from foreign account in Argentina. Currently Argentina is more expensive than Brazil but cheaper than some places in Mexico and many other countries that could be considered affordable options. There are some issues like safety and unstable economy. There is always an issue or something going on Everywhere you go. If it is not a problem w safety, unstable economy, you will have to deal w natural disasters, narco, bad weather or shitty people. Choosing to retired somewhere is tricky, but also has to do w someone's personal values, if you are alone or w family and the ability to deal w certain issues that may arise. I have been traveling the world and learning about my values. Argentinians are good people, very friendly. I like that. Of course there are other issues but I like it here. Would I retire here? Not sure. I want to check other places before deciding that.
Curious that every country on the list is in a warmer climate. There is more to retirement than lying on a beach all day. And very few countries will turn you away if you can prove income and self-sustainability.
Big ups to everyone working effortlessly trying to earn a living while building wealth. I’m 40 and my husband 44 we are both retired with over $1 million in net worth and no debts. Currently living smart and frugal with our money. Saving and investing lifestyle in the made it possible for us this early even till now we earn monthly through passive income. We are currently in Greece enjoying our retirement...
Not quite long I started investing. I'm very curious and need help on how to enhance and increase my returns. Any good investment tips would be appreciated
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I'm from Belgium but the best place to retire in Europe is Portugal(just my opinion) Great climate,great food and a nice 2 bedroom appartement in the Porto region will only set you back about 350 euros a month
Make sure you bring your belgium ladies friends with you, we will wait for you!! jk :) Greetings from Portugal
Curious about argentina and uruguay
Portugal 🇵🇹❤️🇵🇹❤️🇵🇹❤️
I’m in Portugal 🇵🇹 best place in the world 🥰
And no taxes on Crypto gains in Portugal.
Look: I'm chilean. It's by far the best country in South América...but we are having some politics and security problems now, in 2022. My advice: wait a couple of years.
I have lived in Thailand for 25 years and have been retired for the last 9. It's more expensive than you mentioned, unless you really want to live like a native. Most expats never do because they want some creature comforts (like a/c) and don't necessarily always want to eat cheap Thai food. Outside of Bangkok and tourist areas, it's cheaper. But, you'll need to speak the language which is very difficult to learn. Expect to actually need at least $2,000 USD/month to even begin to have a comfortable lifestyle.
My retirement pension is $3400 per month so looks like I could live comfortably in Thailand.
@@SmithFam2323 If you picture is actually you, I'd advise against Thailand. Thais are quite racist and do not like black people.
@@SmithFam2323 If your (net) retirement pension is $3400 per month you could live like ''a king'' in Greece (but i guess that goes for most countries on the list...).
Good info....thanks.
Depends on the person .I lived 15 years in Thailand ,mostly up North in Chiang mai .The last year there i lived on about B20,000 $660 a month .I done without a/c and eat Thai food .Lived in a studio apartment with balcony .Had a motorcycle to get around .Long term Visas can be costly .Being married to a Thai lady at the time helped with that .
You missed the best of all: Paraguay. You make a temporary deposit of about $5,000 to prove solvency, and can apply directly for permanent residency without the help of an agent or lawyer. The cost is around $300 per person. The country is rapidly developing, has increasingly good infrastructure and relatively low crime. Lots of natural beauty, some of the best fishing in the world and a rapidly developing tourist industry. Coupled to friendly and helpful people, it is a sure winner. We moved here nearly 4 years ago and have no regrets at all, except that we should have moved earlier.
Hummingbird
@@kerryberry5786 so far it is still illegal, and government is working hard to destroy the plantations. I am pro-legalising all drugs, and the free distribution of all drugs by governments worldwide. It is the only way to root out drug trade and abuse, as all those with an inclination toward drug use can then rid society of their problem by overdosing.
From Canada where would you recommend
Paraguay is landlocked
@@clauderosier9328 yes, and?
You need 0ver $2,500 USD a month in Mexico to get a retirement visa of any sort in Mexico now. Thailand is not super cheap anymore, not close.
When I consider retirement top of my list is healthcare, political stability, cost of living, security and personal safety.
Yes what you said is exactly what I want in a country when it comes to quality of life living , so why is Mexico 4th on this list and ahead of Portugal lol what a joke .
Sadly, the US is quickly eliminating all of those thanks to republicans.
So freedom is not an issue then?
Leaves out the US
@@paulm7448 I bet your definition of freedom is absolute license to do as you please without any regard to others.
If you are rich. Anyone saying Portugal is cheap doesnt live there. The prices are now much higher than Spain for everything.
I visited Panama with my wife. We enjoyed our time (4 weeks ) but didn’t think it was a bargain. Prices were in dollars and English was not spoken in many of the small towns we visited.
it depends on what part, there are parts of Panama, Like Bocas Del Toros where everyone speaks English. You have to get away from the city. but yes, you do need Spanish in most places.
@@cmjones222 yes I purposely avoided the heavy expat place. I was surprised by it because the US military was in Panama for so long I thought English would be more prevalent. I also noticed a heavy Chinese presence there which also surprised me. Even Pedasi had a Chinese market! Haha
I concur
If you are going to another country learn their lenguage . Why are you expecting them to know your lenguage?
@@annacastillo5804 learn the basics banos ., cervesa, , Comedia.
That works everywhere bath , beer, food .
Having spent many years in SE Asia, I would tell you that the Philippines is easily the best place for American's to retire in the pacific. Not only is their English proficiency the highest in the region, the people are extremely friendly, cost of living is cheaper than Thailand, and they have comparable amenities. Furthermore, there is even a VA clinic and office in Manila (the only foreign based one) making it that much more desirable for veterans.
MAURICE
At least for Americans, I'd agree the Phillippines is number #1, no competition. English speakers everywhere and friendly people who don't label or treat you different as a "farang" (the problem with Thailand).
I thought Rizal Park was amazing at night, but didn't like the food, and don't find most of the people attractive
What about safety for Americans in the Phillipines? Is it dangerous? Does it depend on the color of your skin?
@@circuitdesign In my opinion its just as safe as anywhere else and I've been everywhere in Asia with the exception of Myanmar. I'm a white American. I know people of all races who are US expats in the Philippines. Most are age appropriately retired. If they have had safety issues, they have never communicated them to me. The only place I would say that is 'dangerous' would be in the middle of mindanao - we drove through some military and police check points on the drive out of davao because there is supposedly some anti-government organizations that are 'dangerous'. I didn't have any issues in mindanao personally. Obviously that is anecdotal and I would advise you to follow the US State Department travel recommendations while in country, but if you stay near the main cities and the tourist locations you will have a great experience... unless you're a belligerent drunk.
I love you Portugal beautiful and clean rich country Portugal 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹
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As a French lawyer who has done her Erasmus program in Greece, I'll plan to retire in Greece. Beautiful country, and easy paperwork for me. Plus, I already speak and write fluent Greek!^^
Wow, really? So nice to hear, well done. Τε ελληνικά πως τα έμαθες; And which parts of Greece would you retire in?
@uta gordon ...''raging fires along the coast almost any time of the year...'' not really -not along the (whole) coastline (actually only a on a very tiny percentage) and definitely not any time of the year (mostly on extremely long lasting hot temperatures during summer).
''Easy paperwork'' !! in Greece?? Woh that's new...
Same here, German lawyer. Greece is my first choice. Kriti. With my Filipina wife. Beaches in Greece are better than Asian beaches. No need f any visa. Great.
...and I can work there as I like..I speak 6 languages. ..
I HAVE TRAVELED AND LIVED IN 5 COUNTRIES IN NICE CITIES AND TOWNS FOR A MIN 2 YEARS EACH,
Medellin/ bogata Colombia
Cebu city / bohol / manila/Philippines
Cape haitian jacmel Haiti
Puerta plata / gaspar hernandez Dominican Republic
Buenos Aries Argentina
Cheap ,safe, easy entry, if you are a traveler,
Typical issues,
Speak more than 2 languages
Dress the culture
Leave the delusional ideals of your mother country at the airport be humble and you can live peaceful with out issue,,
Decent healthcare
Cheap rent
Great food
Good honest people
Easy transportation,
Less than 1000 per month each,
Which did you enjoy the most? Which one has the best beach life aka salty life?
Dominican Republic is a total waste of time, walking down the beach hand in hand with your Girlfriend, multiple guys asking you if you want a prostitute, Totally disrepecting the Woman, and dont eat the food unless you want food poisoning
I have a house and exwife there, love the food the beaches the people, but i left it all and went back to bogata nice there
Is it safe in Colombia? Visa easy? Im going to choose from Colombia, Peru, Argentina to retire but weighing up options health care, cheap homes, safety etc thanks
“Leave the delusional ideals of your mother country at the airport “ - I whole heartedly agree !
I’m Filipino and my husband is Portuguese. We can retire in both. Just got back from Algarve. I can see us there soon!!!
Kamusta ka. Greetings from Australia.
If you can put up with the corruption, air pollution and the many scams Thailand would be a good choice for retirement. But you could live there for a hundred years and you would still be considered a foreigner and treated as such, plus the fact it is getting way more expensive.
You’ll be treated as a foreigner in any non-native country.
BS - No problem with scams and the people are VERY friendly and treat you well. Air pollution and corruption apply only to big cities (as in most of the world), plus the Thais respect the elders. Thailand is a beautiful place and I would recommend it highly to anyone - but then I've only lived here for 16 yrs . . .
TRY JAPAN NOW AS THE YEN HAS CRASHED !! Super clean, Not expensive compared to the countries like Thailand. Older apartments are dirt cheap even in a outer Tokyo suburb and A retirement visa is possible as long as you have NO criminal record. I believe Thailand and especially the Philippines do a criminal backround check with the US NCIC computer so even a minor record will exclude a very large portion of potential people.
Portugal is still the best option to retire, 3rd safest in the world. 🇵🇹
Já vamos em terceiro?! É sempre a descer...
Socialist crap, people are slaves -- most don't understand that working for food and shelter is still slavery -- heck most can't even afford that.
They don't understand what's important in life and settle for too many restrictions, too much bureaucracy, cost of living too high -- typical Euro plantation to enrich the banks/elite, what's there to like??
More freedom and quality of life for the same money is the game.
Californians are ruining it, like they did california.
Era o primeiro ou segundo mais seguro do mundo mas entre de 2015 e 2018 piorou, graças á Merkel.
@@sunu84 é sempre os políticos que causam miséria num país, ao fim do dia eles nunca são afetados!!
Thailand is on the rise cost wise and also getting your visa, i wanted to retire there but after reading all this i hoped for either Philippines or malaysia
I’m a Canadian who has spent a lot of time in Malaysia over the past 20 years. They have sadly changed the Requirements for the My Second Home Visas.
Some of the Fees are up close to 600% 😳
I have a Flat in Penang, and had planned for years to Retire there. But I will most likely being spending a lot less time there as places like the Philippines are easier to live long term.
Ecuador didn't make your list? Their Jubilado Visa (retiree visa) only requires $800 monthly income. Panamá and Ecuador are similar in some ways. Both are relatively close to the USA if you want to visit family or friends. Both use the US dollar as their national currency. Panama has more pronounced rainy and dry seasons. Ecuador has a slightly lower cost of living. These two countries, along with Mexico, are usually on the top of most retiree destination lists.
Cheap for good reason and dangerous
Retirement visa is only one item for picking a country., they need to speak English. Thailand is a good choice. Panama is expensive.
I would chose Greece. Maybe Thailan, but not Panamá
Albania my favourite
You could always learn the language
Been to TH. English not great outside tourist situations. Malaysia better.
Turkey is also a great place to retire and thousands of British citizens live there. I am surprised that it is not on your list.
It's a religious nightmare.
@@NoTaboos actually it's secular
@@kippsguitar6539 Crap.
turkey is very cheap and a good standard of living . i am going next week to icmeler . you can get an apartment for about
£60 to £70 per week .
Religious nightmare.
@@NoTaboos not really . the turkish are secular and dont really talk politics . there is a problem with the kurdish people , but normally the tourist never gets to see the friction .
North Cyrpus is like Turkey in the 80s completely secular and better weather.
I’m from Chile but right now is so insecure, a lot of robberies
There's just too many darned people in the world now so none of these places are gonna be much different.
@@taroman7100 hahahahahahah, true.
I love Chile it’s top of my list to retire..
Just be born in the E.U. You get access to 27 countries relatively hassle free. Perfect.
And just make sure you're white. Skin colour is very important in these racist countries, lol.
Yes and all are getting expensive, all have varying levels of English, etc.
I love Europe
Spain is the best. Great prices, delicious food, friendly people, impressive arquitecture, many beautiful beaches and cities, four season climate.
Yes but not many retirees have a constant €25000 stream annually.
sure right
Spain is racist
Is Spain better than Portugal?
@@a88888888a the food is horrible...
But spain is great. Portugal too...
Is similar but food are better in Portugal.
Where the hell is Philippines?
-Affordable
-Hospitable people
-Best beaches
-People can speak English
Lots of poor, food not great, healthcare below standards of other SE Asian countries, worst air pollution in major areas due to jeepneys and such.
@@GUITARTIME2024 I respect ur opinion.
Malaysia has a new requirement since middle of 2021. You must provide proof of an monthly income of 10k USD and a fixed deposit into an local Bank of est. 350k USD. The annual visa fees will be est. 150USD. In addition it will be not renewed after 10 years automatically and you must again apply for another 20years.
Monthly income of 10 k per month??? If I had that why the hell would I choose there lol
@@mikemaryniuk571 Don't worry about Malaysia, their politicians are brainless.
I think Malaysia will be in for a shock! Too many other options, with much less hassle!
Unless, of course, it doesn't WANT foreign residents!
10k per month! Please tell me that was a typo
It is a typo. Monthly income needs to be RM10,000 per month, approx. $2,350USD.
Greece is great if you are receiving an overseas pension. Life is certainly cheaper but make sure you have great health insurance. As a country it has great doctors but the public hospitals leave a lot to be desired. But I think there is some type of health cover that some overseas people are able to get. I wouldn't live in a remote village if I had health issues unless there is a large town close by. The smaller out of the way islands during the winter months don't have a regular boat service but the large ones like Rhodes,Crete and Kerkyra are fine. I shall be spending my time between Athens and where I am now as I already have a home there and a place in Western Greece. Best of both worlds!!
I'd prefer México or Ecuador, but I only receive less than less than $1,200 USD.
San Francisco has a nice homeless encampment for people like you who failed in life……
@@donjohnson5123 and I gather your failings will never be cured. Have a "nice" existence bozo. 😊
@@donjohnson5123 😂🤣😂💀
@@sb8404 Sad life form 😏
I'm living in Mombasa, Kenya: Rent/electric/wifi...$285.00 a month...I bought a 2/3lb T-bone steak at the supermarket for $1.98
Uk requirements be able to sail about an hour in a dingy. USA be able to walk across the southern border, the only requirements needed!
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Portugal 🇵🇹 is with lots of Americans and Canadians renters, therefore houses and living cost are getting higher every year.
Yes, I know this because I was there recently for my 4th time.. its getting really bad.. I don't recommend anyone live in Lisbon, Porto, or Algarve..
very well compiled
I immigrated to Turkey in 1990 and became a naturalized citizen. I worked 28 years in Turkey and 27 in the US. I now collect 2 retirements and live a comfortable life. Free national heath care and free pharmacy. In my retirement I have an education NGO to keep me busy.
what about the security and social life? and also politics very unstable
@@silentminority2074 thats what the media tells
@Read A book yes if you are citizen its free
@@silentminority2074 trust me safer than uk
@@silentminority2074 I feel very safe here.
I recently retired to the outskirts of Clacton-on-Sea Essex, and goodness me that's terribly expensive. But oh boy how I wish I could retire to another country!!
Portugal and Spain are beautiful but not cheap .
For the Batman?! everything you wanted, boss
They are building a new resort, the Scandic Hurghada. Its almost finished, and you can buy an appartment in the building.
The things I would like to know but never heard addressed. I s their a feral animal problem and how is the pollution? We love animals& I have pretty bad asthma..
I live in Taiwan . Cost of living not as cheap as Vietnam or Philippines; but they have excellent free healthcare with Doctors and Surgeons educated In the U.S. and Europe. Prescription drugs a fraction of prices in USA and Europe. Its 79% cheaper than Singapore and the UK. Excellent beaches in the South with temperatures 19-42; white sand in Kenting, surfing. Taitung is excellent with 167 Kms of deserted beach, forests and mountains. Not many expats though and you'll need a smattering of Chinese. Easy to fly to Philippines for vacation and Hong Kong (1.5 hours)
Yes - I love the people there and very safe and wonderful place to live. However, I'd be very nervous at the moment - now that the big bully China has them in their sights.
@@philipsutton2316 if I get hypersonically nuked I won’t know much about it . I doubt the Mainland will want to be seen killing their fellow Chinese race again . But if it is planned it’s more likely to be 2049 , the 100 year anniversary so I have a few years left .
Nothing to do with China being a big bully, it’s the US deep state meddling around the world once again, Taiwan will be next after Ukraine
China would invade it soon
@@LinhHLe 70 years later same rhetoric . Yawn. The history of China is hundreds of wars and killing millions of its own people. Nothing to be proud of . 1 cent army . Meanwhile 11 million graduates jobless .
Cambodia 100%. $290 per year Retirement visa with no issues.
Ed, nice comment, can you please offer cities and details?
@@chrisnipper8573 I am retired on a pension, I provide proof of income, I go to a travel agency and supply the proper paperwork and $295 and I about 7 days I have a 1 year multi-entry visa. Simple.
Cambodia very hot weather? Any cool places to live is by the coast better?
I loved holidaying in Cambodia. My expat fried used to get a perpetually renewed business visa
Having said that Phnom Penh has lost much of its charm, Sihanoukville has been trashed by Chinese developers Siem Reap has grown too quickly and health care is poor- my friend travels to BKK for any serious healthcare issues
I kind of like Kampot though….
@@bornufree dead Kennedys sang that song holiday in Cambodia its a classic
Thank you for the informative presentation. Very well put together. I am curious about Portugal though. You talk about "requirements" but do not mention what these are. You do mention the other countries' requirements though.
Finally someone thinks thing though. RUclips is full of retire here and there reviews like look at how cheap and nice is VietNam...As some one who lived there b4 covid it is very nice, however no RETIREMENT or LONG STAY VISAS available,duh!!!
Georgia is the best choice. Not expensive, English is a second language, very safe, food is delish, I know somebody who lives there , their expenses are very low. Basically 1k a month is a good amount
@Read A book Tbilisi Georgia
@Read A book tbilisi republic of Georgia
Georgia will eventually go the way of Ukraine. Moldova too.
@Domhnall Ó Dubhlainn I guess Im confused by this thread 😂
@Domhnall Ó Dubhlainn Georgia is also a country in Europe 🙄
Philippines is much easier than many think and very surprised you didn't include it.
Because so many channels lose their credibility when they put Philippines on a list. They will look like a Filipino Baiter who use poor Filipinos gain more subscribers.
I think he did
@@eduardochavacano ?? Filipino Baiter...what is that?
Yes - and if you say you live there as a single guy (I know in Australia anyway), people think you are a sleaze-bag who went there to hit on young, vulnerable girls!
@@tablescissors click baits. a lot of Filipinos are suckers for it.
Portugal is good for Europe. My grandparents retired to Israel and are over the moon. The health care is first class. The weather is great. The food out of this world. The facilities for pensioners are fantastic. You need about £1,000 a month though if you haven’t nobody goes without as they have a minimum income policy even if you haven’t paid a penny in!!!
Do they walk around with bullet proof vests? Israel would be nice except for the Palestinian mess.
Why were they tired of the moon?
I moved to Colombia about 12 years ago and love it. I'd live in poverty in the States, but live like a king here.
but they tax heavily foreign income and it may get worse with the new president
I moved to Santa Marta in 2018 and my rent was $900.00 less than Atlanta where I moved from.
@@sidkimuwallif4597 Good choice! I spent a weekend in Santa Marta a few years ago, wonderful city. Even gave some thought to moving there. I first moved to Cartagena as that is where my wife's family lives, but a few years later moved to Turbaco, a town just a little SW of Cartagena. To me, limited visit and all to Santa Marta, is it is very much like Cartagena but much cheaper. Wonderful people too! Yes, rent is cheaper, so is food, medicine and everything else.
@@rocambole93 That's sure not been my experience, in fact, I don't pay any taxes at all even though I do have to fill out all the forms each year. Maybe you are in a super rich crowd? Or someone is scamming you tax wise? Worth checking into. Mostly they want to make sure my income is legal and not tied to drugs, that's about it.
@@5ivestring average retirement for us citizen is $30000 a year
if you dont declare it you may be ok
here are the brackets:
Over (USD) Below (USD) Rate (%)
0 12,000 0
12,000 18,000 19
18,000 43,000 28
43,000 92,000 33
92,000 200,000 35
200,000 330,000 37
I had the best seafood in Porto. Love Portugal. 💕
Malaysia is always left out. Food is cheap, medical system is one of the best, low crime…meaning no shootings like in the USA, accommodation is cheap. Many foreigners love it here. It’s like Singapore but cheaper.
Malaysia like Singapore? Are you joking? You are comparing first and third world country.Besides cost of living increased recently.
It's also one of the most boring countries on earth and it's muslim. With all that entails.
@@rafaljankowski2807 Malaysia is modern not third world, not so cheap anymore as you said
Portugal is the Top Pick on this list
Malaysia has new MM2H requirements. I believe you need to transfer more money than what you mentioned.
Correct
Malaysias new MM2H requirements are mostly impossible to meet as normal person. Monthly income at 10.000 USd, Fixed deposit at 236.000 USd. Plus annual Visa fees and Immigration processing fees at 1300 USd. + You must stay in MY min 90 days. And valid only for 2 year.
@@chowd.a.d.8309
Why such a radical change in requirements?
Monthly income is RM10,000, or approx. $2,350 USD per month.
Check out the Sarawak mm2h visa.. Sarawak is part of Malaysia but it's in Borneo. I read it's more flexible than the mm2h
Great video. Thanks for the upload!
Shabba
Portugal is so friendly ♥️
Miserable people
@@kippsguitar6539Mr hater. Suerte de los portugueses que no tienem que aguantar tu mala música y tu fea voz, mala suerte de nosotros que tenemos que escucharte por Cartagena. Desde Zaragoza, L. Aragonés.
Some very bad musician went to Portugal, played, and didnt have the most welcoming reaction...probably by some stupid kids, there are nice kids and stupid kids everywhere, even in Portugal...in this case, I aplaude whoever didnt treat you well, cause you clearly deserve that.
@@kippsguitar6539 Obviously if you said that, it's because you met all the people in Portugal. They're not as miserable as you for sure.
@@levyaragones6082 Thanks for your support Levy! Respect from Portugal, brother
Very informative ..
The list is a bit biased towards Asian/Spanish countries. I know there are several eastern European countries that have very low crime and the costs of everything is well below some of the countries on the list and the health care is on par with most of Europe Czech republic/Croatia/Serbia/Georgia/Romania are just a few and their path to citizenship is not as restrictive
But the weather is shit, and the older you get the best weather you need to be happy and healthy.
@@Daniel-nt5gh I've been to many places on the list and the humidity alone can keep you inside every day. Not all retiree's want it hot and humid all the time some people enjoy the seasons because they grew up with them all their lives. The video makes claims about crime/medical and cost of living and so on not the weather and that's why i said it doesn't take eastern European countries into account when there are many that are cheaper to live and safer that the 10 he listed in the video not to mention the population of eastern European countries are very welcoming to any foreigner especially Americans
@@globaltransport7839 Do you know that Spain has also a desert right?
We have a variety of weathers, like very few places on hearth.
About medical Spain has been number one in the World for 26 years in a row for example with organ transplants, second best is really far away and they can get second only idf they copy our system.
Spain is much safer than any eastern European country, that includes road safety.
And the food is amazing which is not at eastern countries.
About being very welcome, that is not always true, many eastern countries vote far right options which are the opposite of being welcome with the foreigners.
@@Daniel-nt5gh Different people like different weather!
Too close to Russia.
Excellent vidéo. 👍
Chile is beautiful but expensive and public health is not the best ( putting it mildly)
The taxi drivers are scamming Aholes.
You should mention Eastern Europe too. It's much cheaper than the countries you mention here.
Not to retire there!!! The weather is horse shit!!! Don't get me fking started on those trashy continental winters!
Nah, Greece would be a better alternative!
Maybe in the past but that's changing
@@GUITARTIME2024 Sorry mate, but continental climate = continental climate! That's not something that's going to change anytime soon. People from Western Europe still largely prefer to retire in Spain and Greece over Bulgaria (???) or Romania!
Whatever country you choose to retire or just live, be sure to go with someone ie partner, or have family and/or a close circle of friends. (Although a small percentage of individuals are able to successfully do it without all of the above) It is difficult to do it without in a new foreign country.
Chile sounds good to me!!
As in any place, get away from the major tourist destinations and you will do fine. I have retired 1/2 the year in Greece. Was stationed there with the military. Brought a home. I eat out on a daily basis for less than $25.00 per day. Yes that is right! I dont need anything special. Just a nice basic meal.
I just bought a home in Plakoti Village on the island of Crete Greece. I’d love to get your perspective
That's an expensive amount to pay every day for retirees so don't boast about it.
Portugal is a great option . Brazil not ( way more expensive and noisy ). Would Also consider southern italy.
They should start doing the same thing in the U.S. You can come if you can support yourself. Must show you can afford to live here..
You know that won't happen 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
With Biden as President??🤦♂️🤣🤣
Even Americans can't afford to live there.
I find it sadly amusing that every last one of these countries require proof that you can support yourself as a condition of migration, yet here in the U.S. if you even suggest this your labeled a racist along with other things.
Literally no one says that. Also the current immigration system is a disaster, just ask immigration lawyers. It also puts caps on many good people from different countries. There hasn’t been any new immigration legislation because congress is full of idiots who don’t care about research or evidence.
It's 2 different situations, the video is about retirees, not young people searching for a better life. Who would want to retire in the USA anyway?? Most emmigrants want to get a job there in order to be able to support themselves. If they could support themselves they wouldn't go to the USA.
@@bellycurious I really wish that was the case, but I know better.
@@jmsmeier1113 You don't know anything, except what you hear on right wing echo chambers. You are so far removed from real life, you might as well retire on Mars with your friends Jeff and Elon!
The U.S. has lost the plot.
Portugal, Greece and Croatia for me :)
It is good in Croatia if you have a foreign pension. Unfortunately it is difficult to survive with a Croatian pension without some other income. 😕
@@V8AmericanMuscleCar this is about retiring in a foreign country...meaning foreigners generally don't have anything to do with Croatian pension
@@V8AmericanMuscleCar same everywhere no matter what people may say to the contrary
Yes, same for me.
Croatia 🤣🤣🤣, I'd say Croazuela, literally no one wants to live here.🤣🤣🤣
The healthinsurance for expats on Thailand is extremely expensive if you are over 65!
Lots of great options there! We're making our way overland towards Greece at the moment. Looking forward to seeing it for ourselves! :D
Greece is beautiful, cheap , has great weather & good food.
It aint that cheap.
Food prices are no different from London. And I would say more than Paris.
@@antejl7925 If you go to Mykonos or Santorini , maybe , if you go to other places ,no way. It isnt only food. Rent is much cheaper, bus tickets are cheaper, services are cheaper
@@mst3896 yes that's true but food isn't cheap. The best part of Greece is the north becuase no one goes there and you can drive to Bulgaria, Edirne Turkey or Gevgelija and stock up there. Greek products like metaxa, olive oil and olives are half price in Bulgaria. Turkey is very cheap for clothes.
Terrible winters
Spain now wants people to obtain a Spanish drivers license if you are from outside theEU. The test is in Spanish only! Puts lots of people off retiring there.
In the USA you can hire your own interpreter to take the driver's license test. Can people do that in Spain?
@@happycook6737 I don’t think so. It’s causing a problem. For many brits living there.
I lived in Spain for 6 years and never once felt the need to drive.
Public transport is awesome.
You mean the only thing that puts Brits off retiring in Spain is having to learn a bit of Spanish? Absolutely pathetic. Says a lot about them.
Retired mummies is last thing Spain needs......income requirements: 2500€/ per person plus another €700 for every added person. €3200 for a couple every month. Good luck
Great information!!!
Thanks!
Thàt be my brother he goes the there three times a year.
Maruirs). Portugal seems okay. Mexico good be nice to live on the beach front
Morocco is a great place too you can rent for 250 dollars and relatively safe and close to Europe.
Thanks buddy nice video
Appreciate your work 🙏
Awesome video I enjoyed the content of the vlog.. MORE🤭
Didn't Mexico change their requirement for monthly income to $2600 USD? Seems like most countries are increasing their requirements for income...including Ecuador (4 times what it's minimum had been)!
Yes, they want retirees who inject cash into their economies not destitute retirees.
I'm glad their keeping the riffraff out.
Yea countries are closing up to those low rent roach bums (mostly “gelenial” asshats) who add nothing to the economy. It’s a beautiful thing, there are no shortcuts to life including paying your dues. These irresponsible expats (99% have less than $1500 a month to sustain themselves) are a scourge on these nations and they’ve grown tired of it. Vietnam which leads this vlog has led the way by purging out 100’s of thousands of low rent expat roaches and then essentially making it impossible to stay there long term any longer.
Mexico has a nerve. They freely let half their population into our country then pose as a Democracy.
@@taroman7100 agreed. But most those border crosses are central American and others, these days.
For Europeans, Morocco is the best cheapest option. 15 minutes flight or 30 minutes by ferry from spain, 2 hours flight from Brussels, Paris and London. Sunny most of the year and cost of living is way cheap.
But it's Morocco. Healthcare? Safety? Sorry but no.
Who wants to live in a Moslem country???
@@angellosmalefakis1321 Assuming that you are Greek. In the eyes of the western European countries, Athens and Greece in general is very middle eastern. I come from the Netherlands and Dutch people are famous for beeing travel freaks. So i am not biased. Greek people are closer to the middle east when it comes to traditions, habits and religion. Even when talking about look and style, Athens doesn t look at all like European cities.
Morocco is the WORST country I’ve ever visited. That’s a hard no.
@@Tom-zk2sg as a portuguese, I agree
Nice video, Dominican Republic is also friendly for retirees, easy on the visas and only couple of hours from the States
Is it affordable though...
And not safe.
That's living on a prison island. If you wonder over to Haiti you're just asking for trouble.
@@GUITARTIME2024 Dominican Republic isn't dangerous, Haiti is
A couple of hours from the states should put most people off
You showing all the beautiful sides of these countries but for the minimum amount needed to get a residency what kind of place do you live in and what is the area around it like. I'm sure on the beach is more than what you're saying probably have to live more in like the slums
'Best' is a subjective judgement. And 'cheapest' and 'easiest' doesn't necessarily mean 'best.' The 'easiest' country for you to retire in is your own country :)
If you have a moderate/reasonable income use your home country as a base and travel to a variety of countries in your free time/retirement. If you live in any of these countries mentioned permanently you're going to get bored after a while and you'll always have visa headaches, tieing up a lot of cash in a local bank, medical costs/healthcare concerns, crime, different language and mentality, local bureaucracy etc. The grass is not always greener and there are pros and cons of living in any country. No country is a paradise. If you travel to another country as a tourist you leave the cons behind when you leave. Continue to live there and they stay with you.
I`m retiring in the UK as I treasure time with my son and daughter who live five minutes away. OK, we can get shitty weather but NOTHING....NOTHING can come close to the unique beauty of an English spring. A few months ago I had a detached retina, I was operated on the next day and its fully recovered, no language problems or asking for credit card or insurance details ( the NHS isn`t perfect but i suspect its a lot better than some hospitals in these "exotic" places). In all honesty if I retired to one of these places I`d feel I was living off their backs as I couldn`t afford the equivalent lifestyle at home
Most rational comment. Perhaps live until visa expires. Return to USA than plan the next country.
What about the Philippines
Its fairly clear that in more recent years Asian govts have become aware of the flood of retirees from the West looking for cheap retirement living . They have decided they don't want the ' cheap charlies ' . Thats the way I see it anyway . In the best retirement Asian countries the income amount needed has gone up , so only the really well off will qualify for retirement type visas .
And one might as well stay put then, huh? 🤷🏿♂️
Asian countries are hardly charities. Retirees contribute significantly to their economies.
Can I retire without a source of income in any of these countries? What if I have around $500k in my bank?
I'm torn between Georgia, Turkey, Albania, and possibly Serbia.... :)
I would love to know wt hv u decided on & why?
Tnkx 🌹
Plz note i am looking into some of those countries 😀
Turkey es la mejor opción
@@Maverick0749 English 🤔
@@Maverick0749 yes. Turkey is the best option. Watching you tubers about Turkey last 2 years, never found bad previews. Also for permanent residency not required to be 6 months in one year as in Portugal
Been to Panama twice. Friendly people. A lot of Expats. So English spoken in many areas. Panama City is expensive, but you can live on SS income anywhere else in Panama. If you choose to buy property there - you receive a 20 year tax exemption and free healthcare first 30 days as a visitor.
Dan, like your comment, can you name any of the other cities that you reccomend? especially if they are close to water and Ocean Fishing?
Also you only pay taxes if you earn in Panama for example if you earn in Europe but live in Panama you will not pay taxes
What do you consider expensive?
Except you're in Panama and if you take buses up into the country and back you may be ambushed.
@@taroman7100 hahahahahahah
Malawi is gorgeous, right on the lake and rent is dirt cheap.
Could you be more specific as I am considering it as an option. What are the visa options?
Thank you
I’m from Argentina and I’ll be honest with you it’s a beautiful country and the dollar does go far but it’s very very insecure lots of Home invasion and street robberies in plain day,
My mother got robbed at plain daylight and my aunt got broken into beat up and robbed at her own house and police is the worst agency I have ever seen I love my country what the hell happened.
Isn’t the inflation out of control their right now?
@@sconri2 not if you save in dollars or euros, inflation hits you if you save in pesos
@@sconri2 Their what?
SO SAD...I WANT TO RETIRE IN MAR DEL PLATA...WANTED TO RETIRE IN COLOMBIA BUT GOT TOO BAD....
@@sconri2 yes
Panama changed their program. need to update. not so easy
Still easy.
@@MrAmhara No it's not,, need to purchase a property for 225,000 for residency not easy on a budget
@@msmargiek48 Property purchase is not needed for the Pensionado Visa, the one retired folks are most likely to get.
Great video for overview. One probably needs to dig more for actual retirement but this video covers key basics (visa requirements, income requirements,etc.)
For people who are considering Turkey as their retirement option, i strongly advise moving to İzmir in particular. Nice weather, cheap and more in line with the European beliefs. You can thank me later.
One of the most horrid places I ever visited (Izmir). I was routinely mauled by men during short walks to the market-right in the street. They would surround me like a pack of dogs, and take turns pulling at my clothes and grabbing me. I was traveling alone so that seemed to be the reason they thought I was fair-game. There was zero tolerance for young women unaccompanied by a man. So if you want to retire there, be a man or change your gender to male. Also it’s filthy,canals are full of garbage, and the architecture is depressing. I’ll never return.
@@maria617 Seems like you had a bad experience, sad to hear that. It's not as bad as you make it sound though, it's mostly a foreigner friendly city and women can easily be drunk and alone while nothing bad happening to them, in many provinces of the city.
Izmir is nice. However I don't find it value for money.
thku thku!!!
It's all islam. Never.
THE easiest is Cambodia. If you are 55 years old you don't have to show any income or saved money. You don't need to even go to immigration. You just get an ordinary visa on arrival and go to a travel agency to do a retirement extension. No questions asked. You just pay the price of the visa for a year.
Is it for American passport holders or any passport holders?
For Thailand NOT easy as you think 25K must stay in your account 3 month before visa and 3 after + 1800$ a month income BUT you have to leave the country EVERY 3 month and appear to immigration on the way back EVEN if you are married to a Thai national ( my case ) Regards Andy
You do not need to leave the country every three months. You have to check in with Immigration every three months.
It is 25K in bank OR 1800mo, not both.
Srilanka is also a great country to retire though nowadays there are some shortages in the country. In terms of natural beauty, safety, health care and living cost sri lanka should be included in this list
Sri Lanka is bankrupt, the locals are rioting, the government is corrupt and it is unstable. Pretty, but pretty awful.
@@davidjma7226 it won't last long I'm sure
Got my Plan B going on in Mexico but I'm still looking at Greece.
Where to you is a reasonable location in Mexico? I live in San Diego and have been to Mexico dozens of times over the years. I have yet to find a town I could settle down in if I chose to retire outside the US. Granted, I'm only 45 and not terribly motivated, lol. But I'm curious where you would live.
México is deadly, way too dangerous
@@robwithrbk Merida, but México is a powder Keg and way too dangerous
@@kippsguitar6539 not necessarily, it depends where you go.I know several people that have been living there, for a number of years and say they feel safe and in no more danger than in their country of origin.
@@robwithrbk Mazatlan is where I would go.
Why not the Philippines ??????
Why do they all focus on the sea? Plenty of people want to retire in the mountains. Cooler & less humid.
Don't go to Malaysia; it's far too islamic.
when you old, mountain not good
This is assuming everyone puts a beach high on ones list of priorities
I love you Greece natural beautiful and clean rich country Greece 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
Athens is nice, so long as you can handle constant cigarrette smoke.
@@JxnTrader Wow , smoking is really filthy... the smell of someone s breath after smoking is so disgusting. I come from the Netherlands and people here are not allowed anymore to smoke near any shop, restaurant or at work. Just in specific places with a sign.
Greece is not rich country by any means......it has nice beaches for sure so does Turkey-Croatia-Albania
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@@andrepereira744 he is from India, he dreams of coming to europe.. IT doesn t matter which country.. Portugal, poland, greece, sweden germany.. as long as it s in europe..
Brazil is one of the most retired residents of the world and a lot from the United States because the low cost of the living there to Most retirees moved to Brazil is of the most retired foreigner to live there. Brazil has beautiful beaches like the Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.🇧🇷
One word: crime.
Thailand, and Argentina are good options from your list. Not every retired person can afford most of the countries you mentioned. Spain, Portugal and Greece are not that cheap. Chile is very expensive. Panama also is not cheap. The other options also not for everyone. Mexico made immigration harder and depending on where you want to go, it is not that cheap. Prices increased everywhere, specially good places that used to be perfect for retirees.
@W @W Poor retirees cant afford to live in a more affordable country. You are probably talking about people that are not rich but not poor eother and have a good amount of money saved up. Otherwise no way they will be able to afford the expenses that come with travelling and relocating.
I found Greece and Portugal more expensive. Spain is definitely cheaper out of those two. We have a place 40 mins south of Alicante Spain and it's cheap/ affordable But again if you're looking to retire in a major city, then different story.
All comes down to where in each country and what your budget is
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Argentina?? Are you serious? When you receive your pension in the bank with the official exchange rate (50% of the real one) you will see how cheap it is. After that, if you want to live in secure place, you will notice that it will not be for free.
@@matiasmanzato1419 Every country has pros and cons. Banks are not the best way to cash money from foreign account in Argentina. Currently Argentina is more expensive than Brazil but cheaper than some places in Mexico and many other countries that could be considered affordable options. There are some issues like safety and unstable economy. There is always an issue or something going on Everywhere you go. If it is not a problem w safety, unstable economy, you will have to deal w natural disasters, narco, bad weather or shitty people. Choosing to retired somewhere is tricky, but also has to do w someone's personal values, if you are alone or w family and the ability to deal w certain issues that may arise. I have been traveling the world and learning about my values. Argentinians are good people, very friendly. I like that. Of course there are other issues but I like it here. Would I retire here? Not sure. I want to check other places before deciding that.
Thailand is looking good. Marijuana to be legalized too. Can't wait!
Lol 😂
@john wayne And I think you're still right! As far as I know they only reduce some of the sentences.
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Thailand changes the rules more times than folk change their underwear, so I wouldn't rely on that one.
Curious that every country on the list is in a warmer climate. There is more to retirement than lying on a beach all day. And very few countries will turn you away if you can prove income and self-sustainability.
Ok you go, most of us like sun, enjoy the TV