My father lives in Tavira in the eastern Algarve of Portugal (30+ years there as an expat) After spending last winter there, I can honestly say the people are the kindest I've met anywhere. English is spoken by practically everyone and the food & wine are inexpensive yet fabulous.
@@torontovoice1no inheritance tax though. Pros and cons. It’s a wonderful place to live although can be a bit cold in winter because the houses are built for warm weather and lack decent insulation. I’ve been in Southern Algarve for 23 years.
From today news brazil anounces a speacial visa for portuguese speaking countries citizens to set apart immigrants from portuguese speaking countries and the rest. After one year in brazil with a residence permit every citizen of portugal has right to brazilian citizenship.
@@torontovoice1I am in the same situation , I would love to move to Spain, but because of all kind of taxes , capital gain, inheritance tax . I will be poor .
@@torontovoice1 maybe you can have 2 different places , where portugal is just a secondary where you stay for fun. i am in LU tax resident. housing expensive and tax on regular income high although lower then surrounding countries. but no inheretance tax in straight line and no capital gains tax(holding>6mnths). Also looking for a second place , maybe italy. could work for us but everyones situation is different.
You have probably forgotten Estonia. We have no income tax on retained earnings. We have no property tax. We have no inheritance tax. In addition, the living environment in Estonia is ecologically clean and the living environment is safe, the locals know English and we are well connected to the rest of the world. Estonia has very low bureaucracy and relatively liberal regulation. The weather is the only downside.
I love this guy! Not only is Andrew smart, but he manages to be funny quite a bit and does a hilariously accurate Trump voice impression sometimes! But the real bottom line for me is: he’s got INTEGRITY and is at the very TOP of his game in serving his clientele and in educating those of us who aspire to be his clients.
At first he comes off as the typical insufferable libertarian but over time I've grown to like his style and would have no problem hanging out over a beer.
What an interesting fetish to have - the want to see a super model walking by. 🤔 Actually I have known a few models in Milan/NY and you’d be hard pressed to recognise them whence not strutting the catwalks nor appearing in the glossies. Minus layer, upon layer of makeup & the ritzy clothes
Perhaps things have changed but my own experience of the Milanese was far from grouchy. The service friendly & readily engaged in, & with, humour. Having admired a long shoe horn in one shop (minus the language in those days) I was presented it as a gift 💝// Re the ‘siesta takers’ - yes, it can initially present some inconvenience but one can adjust - it’s their country, their customs after all. When in Rome… 😊. And I’m sure that the Siesta Takers will attain a greater longevity than the non Siesta types caught up in the hustle and noisy bustle. I, for one, would much prefer to live well away from the glare & incessance of the 24hr open domains. Added to, I have never experienced “don’t toucha the clothes” either - thankfully - having always completed my shopping in Milano prior to moving on to my intended destination. Just putting in a word or two for Italy 😊 Obviously your personal experience differs, and as mentioned- perhaps times have changed. // People seem generally more grouchy and angry since the injectables….// All that aside, I love you, and your offerings. Keep being You. I, for one, always appreciated the chaps who wore scarves ; ))
My take on Geneva - it can be a viable option for some people. But it depends on the type of business you operate. For those that deal with international commodity type import/export activities, Geneva is one of the best places to have a base. I know a lot of traders are leaving Switzerland these days and going to Dubai, SIngapore etc. But the local network on the ground is very strong, still. In this business it's all about relationships and Geneva is pretty good for this. Monaco also has quite a few trading houses, but the network is not as deep as in Geneva.
After years in Asia I do like the organization of some European locations but the snobbery turns me away. Eastern Europe is great, Asia has it set backs, a balance of the two suits me. Also Buenos Aires in northern hemisphere winter is a great place.
@@lioneldemun6033 I lived there for months, never had my pocket pick, never knew anybody who did. That could happen anywhere. And who is stupid enough to put They're valuables in their back pocket
I understand the grumpy comments. We stayed in an Airbnb in Salzburg. The host/owner said she spent 2 months in California, and couldn't wait to get home because she said people were overly friendly.!! She didn't understand the customer service people at stores, or restaurants who tried to make conversation!!! We talked about how that in the US, employees are trained to do that. We found in the Czech Republic, Austria, and Germany--all local workers were grumpy (compared to US people). We joked that they must have a clause on a job description that in order to be employed there, you must have a grumpy face!!..One of the only friendly servers we had was in Rome, she was Italian, but had been trained with Carnival Cruise Lines in Miami!! So now I don't expect the same service in Europe that I do in the US. We are friendly, but we found that wasn't returned in many places. Different culture!!
Culture difference indeed. Many people in Europe are pretty introverted. When I was in the US I also often thought "leave me alone" 😂 For Europeans the customer service in the US often does not feel genuine. You can just be yourself 😂 Which can also turn into bad service, I agree.
Well, if the "you can be yourself" attitude prevails in Europe, maybe it shows what kind of people they are: grumpy and negative. I prefer the positive side of life, and the customer service I give is genuine because it makes my life and job more pleasurable..but to each his own! @@tomv7986
@@Firespirit233 I don’t always like to have a conversation with everyone in the store or restaurant, sometimes I like to just have a conversation with my friends and I agree with you. I’d rather just have the professional service, but I don’t need fake smiley greeting. , for example, have a nice day Of course, I believe being polite to the hard-working staff
I'm on a decent wage but I feel poor when I watch Andrews videos. Very enjoyable content. Also I'm Irish and after a lot of travel I concur that out little Island is a good place to be.
Poland might not be the best place for rich people, but for me it ticks my boxes. Still fairly affordable, not ultra bureaucratic, very safe, well connected.
The old residential buildings in Monaco were really nice, full of character & charm. Sadly most have been pulled to build soulless high rises. For me it has always felt like living in a goldfish bowl, probably why most who have residence there own villas in France or a short trip over the border to Italy. Each to their own. Toodle pip.
Great updates on suitable places. Depends on what your preference is to your level of lifestyle. I lived in Ireland then moved to Spain for more security & better weather, infrastructure, train & accessibility to cuisine & sun Beaches are fantastic. The Spanish culture is very similar to Irish . The Spanish are warm welcoming & very helpfully. Speaking is a bonus but there's lots of people who have bought their homes there. I love the diversity of the different life styles and almost have what's liked by everybody. Where I live small town beside Málaga & Marbella Where its so easy to walk to everywhere super markets etc . Lots of fresh organicly produced food & locally caught sea food. 300 days a year great weather . All in public transport is extreemly economic.
@@tameemmayet4454 depends on the salary. Ireland has excellent job opertunities & salaries are higher but the cost of living in Ireland is at least double . Travel car insurance heating are expensive
I completely agree about Malta and Milan - i personally will never return to these places. I dont get it either! Surprisingly Bergamo, not far from Milan is a hidden gem (dont tell anyone!)
If you liked Lucerne you should also have taken a look at Lausanne which is a small but somehow lively and youthful city with tons of startups (highest percentage relative to it's population), great universities, etc. -> I love it and it's close to Geneva but less bureaucratic and more open to good tax deals. Other nearby beautiful towns are Vevey, Montreux, Verbier, Gstaad, etc... PS: Also you can buy lakefront properties but of course they come at a higher price (I for example got one at 22m CHF).
Je suppose que vous parlez francais... I am thinking about relocating in Lugano with my American trader husband. I am retired. How is life in Lugano? Merci
@@stayfocused1041 Lugano is very beautiful but I never lived there so can't tell you much about it but from what I heard it is a great place to retire. If you are moving there please be aware that Lugano is not in the French but in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. In terms of languages I do speak French, Italian, German, Chinese, Thai and of course English.
Also Meggen a village a few kilometers outside of Luzern, on the lake is one of the lowest, if not lowest villages in Switzerland. Marc Rich (the trader Clinton pardoned) had his compound there.
Just remember, good healthcare, education and infrastructure is expensive. So don’t be too surprised when the low tax countries are also low scoring on these exact points.
You never mention Bulgaria, which I find rather strange. The tax is fixed on 10% or 7,5% for freelances. Costs for starting a business are very low only 2-300 euros. After living for many years in Austria, I must say that Bulgaria was much faster, cheaper and efficient and I'm aware of many other people that are moving their business there.
After watching "Where to live" videos for the last 20 yrs I finally decided to go "LIVE" in the place I am at already. Embrace it and be happy with what I have and travel for fun - HA (This philosophy will probably last a day and then I will find new videos on where to live).
lolz, I totally relate. I actually need about 3 places, one by the sea for ocean life, one in a city and one rural. Also trying to find a place that has low cost of living, no CGT on crypto, all the four seasons (not extreme heat or extreme cold), not humid. Idk if it exists
Switzerland is lovely actually.. great access to the outdoors if you are into hiking or mtn biking. A.d excellent skiing. Downside not mentioned with Ireland is the weather..wetter than the UK.
One interesting and important aspect of a country is the ability to order things online. So it would be very good to include this in future country comparisons. Can you order from amazon? What are the import taxes like if you order expensive items from overseas should there be no local amazon? Is the delivery service reliable, fast and convenient? What is the process like should you be required to pay import duties? Do you waste a day physically going to a customs office opening your parcel in front of the officers or can you pay online? Can you order groceries online, is there Uber, Grab, etc. It makes a difference. Thanks for your work.
Agreed @good. The day to day living is important to me as well. Dont want to live in a country that has ridiculous rules for trivial things. I definitely want freedom to purchase what I want without interference such as import tax.
I agree. Important also is the possibility to order medicine, especially natural remedies. E.U countries used to be a lot better but now have forbidden certain plants or substances.
Nearly all of Asia is humid. Since I'm not a "city person" there are less offerings for me in that part of the world. China releases their nuclear waste directly into the ocean, so not sure how safe it is to be eating seafood in that region of the world.
It is indeed great 😅 Especially when you develop skin condition due to deteriorating immune system from living in cold country, like in my case. I used to have severe eczema, at one point i sleep sitting up with kitchen towelette wrapped around my neck for the weeping. Now? Not even a rash even when i no longer practice GAP diet for years, or do things that required me to sweat more than one hour. Living in countries with 4 seasons is extremely taxing to the body and mind, and you'll grow an absolute appreciation to weathers like Malaysian when you've gone through bad mitochondrial health phase. As for the bugs, why let it even bother you? You are an apex predator, your brain is the mightiest. Just put on your electric mosquito mat and be done with it. At least electricity in Malaysia is cheap and subsidized.
@@shinachikudidnthappen..mov9196 Clearly it worked in your case, but its not an either/or. If one looks at either regions in the world, one can get a better balance IMO.
Andrew, agree with you totally about Istanbul, love the city but not for permanency. A month or two per year is ideal and I miss it if I don’t travel there for a long time.
I get the sense that, subconsciously, Andrew is applying Malaysian metrics for comparison to all these locales because this serves as his home base. So one will need to bear this in mind.
Born and raised in Poland . I have 2 appointments there ~ one in my small town when I was born and second in Warsaw . ❤love the country and me and my husband will move there once we pull the plug to retire .
Very beautiful country, but also very corrupt and unfriendly (vestige of the communist era). They distrust everybody and they have the most vile scams you can imagine.
Serbia is great for people that come from other countries and for people that work from Serbia for outside companies, but for the regular citizens it's super poor :/
I like how your definition of "personal freedoms" is being rich and living in underdeveloped quasi-dictatorships like Serbia that have rule of law based on government whims. A strange concept...
We just left Kl and loved it, and will be back, but now in Japan. But here is the question, after getting a second citizenship in an EU country, which eu country would you live in and work in on a part-time basis.
Love your content....not sure how far a pension and social security will get me though in 2035 considering I just went through Chapter 7 and am starting over at 58 years old! 😮 I lived in Mexico twice as a kid when my dad was trafficking Marijuana in the late 60's, early 70's. Up and down the west coast of the US and BC. Lived and backpacked Europe three weeks in '91 and for seven months in '98! I loved Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland. All of which are probably out of my price range?
I lived in Luzern for 13 yrs, was married to a Swiss guy so i understand the culture well. I much prefer the Ticino, swiss organization with a bit of Italian culture. Its farming and tourism so also a bit cheaper for full time living. Theres also Champione de Italia a bit like Andorra, i believe it tax free but expensive and difficult to get into. Lots of casinos, also in the Ticino area. The German-Swiss are a very closed culture and its very difficult to get a swiss passport. It my Austrian FIL 30 yrs! I miss Switzerland and have permant residency and have considered it for retirement but I dont like thats its landlocked by Europe. I'm considering Argentina if Milei wins.
Could you recommend a "best" place just outside of Lugano to live full time? Franco-American couple decided to retire in Ticino. Will get first reconnaissance trip soon. I have not been in Switzerland since ages. Thank you
I love both Switzerland and Ireland. But I think I would personally choose Switzerland. Zurich is my favorite so if I was reasonably nearby I would be one happy fella.
I loved your tour experience even that is has nothing to do with my personal situation. You got like for that. When will you visit and discuss Slovenia or better Croatia? They are both EU and Croatia has amazing coast. Kind of same deal as Montenegro that you like,
I would look into talking to whichever parent's grandfather that is and try to talk them into getting citizenship, then getting it through them after. My sister is waiting on her mom to get her Italian citizenship finalized so she can get it through her
@@dragolax Your sister is waiting on "her" mom? Do you mean a half-sibling? Also, as far as I know, Italian citizenship by iure sanguinis does not have a generational limit like other countries, so your sister shouldn't have to wait on her mother because there should have already been an unbroken chain that extends to her. I think the real situation is that there are certain difficulties with women passing down citizenship if they were born before a certain year, is what I read.
@@rebeccabaxterbard8073 I've never had a bad meal in Amsterdam and while weird, the weather was reasonable. I would choose elsewhere because I like warmer weather but it has 4 seasons and very nice people.
The Netherlands has one of the highest taxes in the world. Just get the f0ck out of there. I'm from The Netherlands and going to move to a more tax friendly country with warmer / better weather..
@@pinetworkminer8377 so many reasons I did not see while visiting before that I can not list here. Buying a house and living there has really put me off the country. To many negatives to list which outweigh the positives. 1 tax law for example the wealth tax seems dishonest and evil. 2. Lack of community social cohesion. I noticed a comment on a forum someone wrote; people are friendly and welcoming.( I experienced that in maybe 30% of cases I met some sweet people there.) Another person commented that not true; 'Dutch are well know for being arrogant cold hearted and unmannered' with 20 likes below that statement. From my personal experience the people in the Netherlands are not all Dutch as many immigrants are there also. But from my experience people and government tax authority are generally money grabbing cold hearted and without manners. For me it seems like an unfriendly place hard to do business too many strict rules. With modern architecture and perfect infrastructure. Also I guess the economy is looking shaky a bit like germany. With high oil and gas import costs as a lot of high value exports require imported gas and oil. My quality of life was much higher in england. And when you consider England is going down the toilet that's not saying much! I fell in love with the netheleands because of the efficiency and excellent cycling. Having lived there I now cannot wait to sell my house and leave. I will miss the quality supermarket food and efficiency also the cycling. But honestly I'm desperate to sell my house and leave now. People in other countries like Philippines ieland uk Canada etc are 100x more freindly on AVERAGE. It's not what I though it was and made me depressed. I now realise what a great culture other English speaking western countries have and miss the connections with warm freindly mannered unselfish people from those countries on average balance. The Netherlands is now officially in recession. However I still believe the economy is strong. If a bit overpriced for real estate etc. Yet what ever future I still can not justify living in a country that makes me feel depressed. Where other places make me feel good happy and more free.
Hi thanks for your commitment in bringing us the information to save tax and find the best country to live. Can you please re do Dubai /UAE update. Thank you!
Germany you spend 5 years on work visa but you gotta stay there for 5 years every day, You can become citizen. You could stay there for a year build a bussiness then hire a local skilled german person to be your manager of the company.
I’m a Hungarian citizen, therefore an EU citizen, for now… however I moved to Zürich and I would like to settle up my GmbH. The company would not only operate in Zurich, but in other Swiss cantons as well. Would you suggest that Luzern would be a better option to have my company registered?
The problem with European countries is ...the EU. I am French living in the US, and multilingual. France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, etc, all these countries have high taxes, some very high like France, a lot of immigration problems that become more and more difficult to avoid, even when you live in the most expensive neighbourhoods, and some serious economic problems that have consequences on your daily life. None of these countries have any sovereignty left. They are under the mighty ruling EU and have not much to say anymore, in fact, nothing at all. Switzerland has become very crowded, especially for Americans used to a lot of space. You will need to learn fluent German and/or French. You might feel claustrophobic very fast. The danger is the crazy EU and the even more crazy European Commission. Especially with the second plandemic around the corner. The restrictions in the EU were absolutely insane, and might be again very soon.
Portugal , particularly the Algarve ? It’s (happily) unpopulated! 100km wide by 40km deep. Only 400,000 population. No traffic jams, no aggression or stress. Allmost zero crime, the world’s best climate, efficient police (making it unpopular with Somalian/other thugs ) breathtaking seafood, very clear air. Add in; incredible hill trails for cycling/dirt motorcycles/horseriding…Superb golf courses and Warm water sports on the coast. No litter on the beaches and lovely friendly (if a little shy) locals. You can have a fabulously diverse group of friends with Dutch, Canadian, German, French, South African and American friends here. If you are 55 or over I’d strongly recommend it. Under 50? I’d say stay away ! It’s too unsophisticated and too slow !
First of all, great content! One suggestion: you could clarify points such as the unique status of Switzerland. While it's not an EU member, Switzerland does have special onboarding procedures for EU member countries ; and noting their neutrality.
Being a Polish citizen you can get plenty of financial benefits, 800 zlotych for every child, get money for holidays... You can practically not working live out of state benefits...
I lived in Canton Vaud in Switzerland for 2 years. I found it very difficult. Also, if you are looking at Italy, and not worried about being near a big city, Sicily is beautiful and reasonably priced.
Could you do a video on tax optimization for 6 figure entrepreneurs. Agency owners like myself who work online and are free to move to places where treated best ?
Great video Do you think ireland is probably the best country to move and work as a South African citizen? Would like to move to middle east too afterwards maybe
While the Nordic countries are full of taxes, if you live long enough to go on pension, you really cash in on all the taxes you paid: Last visiting the pharmacy, was one of the expensive visits, as some of the tablets I resupply 4 times a year are really expensive. My total purchase was, in US$, 290. I paid.... 11. So I know where my retirement address is.... then we experience all the rest in the camper.
the only thing that matters to this guy is where he can avoid paying more taxes...Hence he loves Asia (terrible weather in my opinion, hot as hell and so humid your face is always shinning)
@@dsansilyes hes just disgusting i really start to feel ill when i hear the guy. As fat as i can say this is the kind of people we don't want at all in the Nordic countries at least. Im pretty sure sbout the mayority of the population in the rest of the EU despise him to.
A person who could only stem from an Anglo-Saxon country. All that matters is money. Why? There are no cultural, moral, spiritual values. Prefers 'multicultural' countries, those had almost lost any local touch. Considers all people who care for their home and society 'indigenous'.
Andrew, I think you looked at the wrong end of Lake Geneva/Lac Léman. At the eastern end you have Montreux and Vevey, both attractive waterside towns with some beautiful properties for sale (I saw a castle for sale recently!). You are right in the mountains at that end of the lake, with fabulous views across the lake to the French Alps and a lot of English speaking expats, including some famous people. If Montreux and Vevey are too small (both about 25,000 citizens) then Lausanne just the other side of the beautiful vineyards of the Lavaux is in my view a more attractive place than Geneva. I don't know if it still exists, but Ireland has/had a tax law that enabled creative people such as authors, film directors, composers etc to come and live permanently in Ireland free of income tax. My father, who was a writer, spent the last years of his life living in Cork. I can't spell it, let alone pronounce it, but the Art History Museum in Vienna is the finest art museum in the world. Even better than the Louvre. Whereas other top art galleries might have a single Breughel, the Art History Museum has an entire room full of them!
living in SEA, every time i hear great weather in SEA i want to dig a hole. There are certain parts (Bali as an example) that 3-4 months a year have great weather. KL weather is horrible, same as Singapore. Bangkok a bit better... but i do miss seasons every year i spend here.
They have seasons - wet and dry. And if you live in KL the Cameron Highlands are close by for cool weather although it can be misty. And finally Japan or South Korea is a few hours flying time for autumn and winter.
Zug is really nice. I would consider living there. Though Switzerland was disappointing with how crowded it was. There is nowhere to get away from people when you want to be alone
@@stayfocused1041 I haven't been all over the country, but where I did go, from Zurich, to Zug, to Luzerne, felt like one big megalopolis. There was no space between cities, and the farms, if you can call them that, were miniscule in size, with numerous houses. In Canada we have suburbs less densely populated than the countryside I saw in Switzerland.
Thank you, It has been a while since I have been to Switzerland. It was already too crowded to my taste, but spacious in the mountains, looks like it has changed. Everyone wants to go to Switzerland....safety I guess@@MarkRose1337
@@MarkRose1337That's was my impression travelling in 🚆 through Central Switzerland too and it was 25 years ago ! I ve learnt that since the population has still increased 2 million !
American here. I’ve been living in the Swiss alps for 15 years. Incredibly beautiful but I find Switzerland cost of living to be through the roof. Also…. Swiss are not friendly or open - xenophobic in fact. In General the whole country is now extremely overpopulated accompanied by severe traffic issues in all the cities. Very clausterphobic landlocked country. Of all the places. Ireland is clearly the best option.
I have been to most European countries he mentioned in this video. If I could ever afford Italy, Switzerland or Spain! And at 54 it is hard to escape the rat race not having a fortune. There is a couple from Portland on RUclips “Beneath the surface”, who sold everything, moved to France and started all over. Fun to watch their beautiful house and remodeling plans. That can only happens when there are money. Great content though.
If you're earning a US salary, Italy and Spain are relatively affordable. Heck, Oklahoma City is more expensive than many cities in Western Europe, and people aren't exactly scrambling to live in Oklahoma City! The monthly rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in the city center of Madrid is a bit over $1000 USD--more or less half of the average rent in many places in the US (normal, medium-sized cities). Combined with the cost you'd save not having to own a car like in the US, cheaper health insurance, and everything comes out to be a good amount cheaper than in the US. Really, the only major factor is if you're making US wages or local wages, because obviously, local wages can be quite poor.
These countries are buying very rich people which is bettering their economies and keeping out the poor which will cost to keep them up. The USA takes in the poor which cost alot to keep up by taxes on the citizens...
Disagree. At least not in the US case. The US doesn't have a universal benefits system, so poor people either sink or swim unless they can show a genuine need. Second, the EB 5 program, which is nearly $1M now, is in very high demand and is backlogged. There is also extremely high demand for H1B visas.
@saiyedakhtar3931 degree also. In the USA we have plenty of give away programs. We have Social Security, disability programs, food coupon programs, low or no cost government housing, feed the hungry programs and low income or no income give away things (like free gov phones) and some others. They government is giving cash cards and housing to the illegals who have contributed nothing to this country when these assets could be spent on our own people.
I would probably choose Switzerland since like cooler weather, and my second language is German, although I am not European. I’d like the idea of Ireland also but I don’t know if they have a good residency permit anymore.
@@nobodymister5435 Geographically we have always been in Europe. Of course we know that. We voted to leave the organisation fomented as the second Nazi contingency plan, the EU Superstate but to remain in the single market European Economic Union. We have been betrayed again by central banker/royal related politicians. Brexit has been sabotaged. We still are tied to the worst aspects of it, and thus aren't nearly as better of than we would be if we had come out properly and entirely. Remember that the EEC and the EU are only relatively recent mid twentieth century organisations. The UK (including Northern Irelan) did not belong to the EEC until 1972 and we were dragged into the sinister EU decades later, without a referendum.
I need a great location to retire outside US to live on low six figure income and have decent weather. Unfortunately my husband requires a great golf course 🙄 Suggestions?
Portugal is a good country only for tourists, retired elderly and poor people from third world countries like India or Nepal who come to Portugal to work as slaves for 5 years in exchange for a passport. Not even young Portuguese (20 to 50 years old) want to stay in Portugal. Each country has a different soul, some countries are only good for investing, others for a 2 week vacation, others are good for finding a wife/husband, (...) but you need to go and live in these places. **There is a bonus if you obtain Portuguese citizenship. You can obtain Brazilian citizenship after living 1 year in Brazil and Spanish citizenship after living 2 years in Spain. Good luck.
@@tatywork9126 Yes, it´s 1 year for the Brazilian Citizenship if you are Portuguese. For other nationalities i think it´s 10 years. After you get the Brazilian Citizenship you can travel and live in all the countries of the Mercosul only with your Brazilian citizen card. You don´t need the passport. Good Luck.
Hiked the Ring of Kerry when I was a lot younger and was impressed by the overall friendliness of the Irish people. Nix the Northern Ireland visit and stay south. 1 day in Belfast for me I am good for life. This was many many years ago however so don’t take that opinion as gospel of course.
I prefer islands in southern asia or islands like Mauritius. Several languages, CAPITALISM (SO IMPORTANT, IT MEANS HOPE AND FREEDOM) and tropical wearher.
Mauritius truly is a hidden treasure of Africa. We have a video about it on our R&D channel, you can see it here: ruclips.net/video/kD4wrRWHuzI/видео.html
My father lives in Tavira in the eastern Algarve of Portugal (30+ years there as an expat) After spending last winter there, I can honestly say the people are the kindest I've met anywhere. English is spoken by practically everyone and the food & wine are inexpensive yet fabulous.
@@torontovoice1no inheritance tax though. Pros and cons. It’s a wonderful place to live although can be a bit cold in winter because the houses are built for warm weather and lack decent insulation. I’ve been in Southern Algarve for 23 years.
From today news brazil anounces a speacial visa for portuguese speaking countries citizens to set apart immigrants from portuguese speaking countries and the rest. After one year in brazil with a residence permit every citizen of portugal has right to brazilian citizenship.
@@torontovoice1I am in the same situation , I would love to move to Spain, but because of all kind of taxes , capital gain, inheritance tax . I will be poor .
Funny, portuguese are rude and stressed. Makes me wonder if you came from Hell, only then they'd look as you described.
@@torontovoice1 maybe you can have 2 different places , where portugal is just a secondary where you stay for fun. i am in LU tax resident. housing expensive and tax on regular income high although lower then surrounding countries. but no inheretance tax in straight line and no capital gains tax(holding>6mnths). Also looking for a second place , maybe italy. could work for us but everyones situation is different.
You have probably forgotten Estonia. We have no income tax on retained earnings. We have no property tax. We have no inheritance tax. In addition, the living environment in Estonia is ecologically clean and the living environment is safe, the locals know English and we are well connected to the rest of the world. Estonia has very low bureaucracy and relatively liberal regulation. The weather is the only downside.
What about CBDC?
Weather being the only downside? What about being so close to the big neighbour?
I visited Talinn, it's city center is lovely.
You suffer a bad virus though and it's called Russophobia....
He has forgotten much of Europe, not just Estonia. Only touristy rich people places and capitals. I would not recommend many of them.
@@EskiZagraI agree. I wish he would mention other options for the majority of people who are not super rich.
Is this one of the greatest episodes you had!?
Wow!
I was thinking the same exact thing!!
I love this guy! Not only is Andrew smart, but he manages to be funny quite a bit and does a hilariously accurate Trump voice impression sometimes! But the real bottom line for me is: he’s got INTEGRITY and is at the very TOP of his game in serving his clientele and in educating those of us who aspire to be his clients.
At first he comes off as the typical insufferable libertarian but over time I've grown to like his style and would have no problem hanging out over a beer.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate it!
What an interesting fetish to have - the want to see a super model walking by. 🤔 Actually I have known a few models in Milan/NY and you’d be hard pressed to recognise them whence not strutting the catwalks nor appearing in the glossies. Minus layer, upon layer of makeup & the ritzy clothes
Perhaps things have changed but my own experience of the Milanese was far from grouchy. The service friendly & readily engaged in, & with, humour. Having admired a long shoe horn in one shop (minus the language in those days) I was presented it as a gift 💝// Re the ‘siesta takers’ - yes, it can initially present some inconvenience but one can adjust - it’s their country, their customs after all. When in Rome… 😊. And I’m sure that the Siesta Takers will attain a greater longevity than the non Siesta types caught up in the hustle and noisy bustle. I, for one, would much prefer to live well away from the glare & incessance of the 24hr open domains. Added to, I have never experienced “don’t toucha the clothes” either - thankfully - having always completed my shopping in Milano prior to moving on to my intended destination. Just putting in a word or two for Italy 😊 Obviously your personal experience differs, and as mentioned- perhaps times have changed. // People seem generally more grouchy and angry since the injectables….// All that aside, I love you, and your offerings. Keep being You. I, for one, always appreciated the chaps who wore scarves ; ))
Totally agree about Milan, was quite disappointed
My take on Geneva - it can be a viable option for some people. But it depends on the type of business you operate. For those that deal with international commodity type import/export activities, Geneva is one of the best places to have a base. I know a lot of traders are leaving Switzerland these days and going to Dubai, SIngapore etc. But the local network on the ground is very strong, still. In this business it's all about relationships and Geneva is pretty good for this. Monaco also has quite a few trading houses, but the network is not as deep as in Geneva.
After years in Asia I do like the organization of some European locations but the snobbery turns me away. Eastern Europe is great, Asia has it set backs, a balance of the two suits me. Also Buenos Aires in northern hemisphere winter is a great place.
BA = Pickpocket Central ( like Barcelona and Naples)
@@lioneldemun6033 I lived there for months, never had my pocket pick, never knew anybody who did. That could happen anywhere. And who is stupid enough to put They're valuables in their back pocket
@@pg618 Pickpocketed and carjacked in Barcelona. Never again.
I understand the grumpy comments. We stayed in an Airbnb in Salzburg. The host/owner said she spent 2 months in California, and couldn't wait to get home because she said people were overly friendly.!! She didn't understand the customer service people at stores, or restaurants who tried to make conversation!!! We talked about how that in the US, employees are trained to do that. We found in the Czech Republic, Austria, and Germany--all local workers were grumpy (compared to US people). We joked that they must have a clause on a job description that in order to be employed there, you must have a grumpy face!!..One of the only friendly servers we had was in Rome, she was Italian, but had been trained with Carnival Cruise Lines in Miami!! So now I don't expect the same service in Europe that I do in the US. We are friendly, but we found that wasn't returned in many places. Different culture!!
Culture difference indeed. Many people in Europe are pretty introverted. When I was in the US I also often thought "leave me alone" 😂 For Europeans the customer service in the US often does not feel genuine. You can just be yourself 😂 Which can also turn into bad service, I agree.
Well, if the "you can be yourself" attitude prevails in Europe, maybe it shows what kind of people they are: grumpy and negative. I prefer the positive side of life, and the customer service I give is genuine because it makes my life and job more pleasurable..but to each his own! @@tomv7986
Hahaha, funny. I found they were excited to speak with me 🤷🏾♀️
We don’t like fake in Europe. I see a lot of people smiling but this smile is sincere
@@Firespirit233 I don’t always like to have a conversation with everyone in the store or restaurant, sometimes I like to just have a conversation with my friends and I agree with you. I’d rather just have the professional service, but I don’t need fake smiley greeting. , for example, have a nice day
Of course, I believe being polite to the hard-working staff
I'm on a decent wage but I feel poor when I watch Andrews videos. Very enjoyable content.
Also I'm Irish and after a lot of travel I concur that out little Island is a good place to be.
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No it isn't. Not by any metric. Ireland is on a downward spiral.
The illegal migrants think so too.
So lucky to have your citizenship and the island. As an American looking to get to Europe you are in the green.
Can you expand on this bullsh*t theory@@keitho77
Poland might not be the best place for rich people, but for me it ticks my boxes. Still fairly affordable, not ultra bureaucratic, very safe, well connected.
Thank you for this very comprehensive video.
You're very welcome!
Listen to Andrew! And- Hello from Medellin! 🇨🇴💃🏾💃🏾🕺🏾
Most of the countries have cold winters, not for me.
Malta has great warm weather throughout the year
Good vid, tks! I have no plans for any long-term stay in Austria after they went full fascist on Covid.
The same, for the same reason.
The old residential buildings in Monaco were really nice, full of character & charm. Sadly most have been pulled to build soulless high rises. For me it has always felt like living in a goldfish bowl, probably why most who have residence there own villas in France or a short trip over the border to Italy. Each to their own. Toodle pip.
Ireland 🇮🇪
Horrible Health Care
being invaded by that 'religiion of peace', like many other european countries....unfortunately
Great updates on suitable places. Depends on what your preference is to your level of lifestyle.
I lived in Ireland then moved to Spain for more security & better weather, infrastructure, train & accessibility to cuisine & sun Beaches are fantastic.
The Spanish culture is very similar to Irish .
The Spanish are warm welcoming & very helpfully.
Speaking is a bonus but there's lots of people who have bought their homes there.
I love the diversity of the different life styles and almost have what's liked by everybody.
Where I live small town beside Málaga & Marbella
Where its so easy to walk to everywhere super markets etc . Lots of fresh organicly produced food & locally caught sea food.
300 days a year great weather .
All in public transport is extreemly economic.
Hey ,I am from South Africa and in tech.
Would you recommend Spain over Ireland for me in terms of working living there?
@@tameemmayet4454 depends on the salary.
Ireland has excellent job opertunities & salaries are higher but the cost of living in Ireland is at least double .
Travel car insurance heating are expensive
@roger55es What about Spain and its opportunities? It seems you enjoy Spain more because of its lifestyle. Is it very safe?
@@tameemmayet4454 lived here 20 years without any problems TG
How different is Spanish culture from Latin American culture in terms of mentally?
*I didn’t realise we had to take a Berlitz class to come for 5 days* 😂😂😂
Love your compelling humour Andrew.
that made me chuckle too...as he says it in a straight face..
Note that is a French thing. Other European countries don't say that.
Una persona culta y rica debe hablar francés nivel B3.
Just like no one needs to know any English just to spend 5 days in New York.
@@anacasanova7350 tambiėn hay personas pobres que hablan francės ( con acento en la ė)🤗
Great content as usual. Fascinating perspective. You can’t find this on YT on any other channel.
So glad to hear that!
I completely agree about Malta and Milan - i personally will never return to these places. I dont get it either! Surprisingly Bergamo, not far from Milan is a hidden gem (dont tell anyone!)
Fun fact : French Canadian singer Diane Tell sang a love song mentioning Bergamo ❤
If you liked Lucerne you should also have taken a look at Lausanne which is a small but somehow lively and youthful city with tons of startups (highest percentage relative to it's population), great universities, etc. -> I love it and it's close to Geneva but less bureaucratic and more open to good tax deals. Other nearby beautiful towns are Vevey, Montreux, Verbier, Gstaad, etc...
PS: Also you can buy lakefront properties but of course they come at a higher price (I for example got one at 22m CHF).
Je suppose que vous parlez francais... I am thinking about relocating in Lugano with my American trader husband. I am retired. How is life in Lugano? Merci
@@stayfocused1041 Lugano is very beautiful but I never lived there so can't tell you much about it but from what I heard it is a great place to retire.
If you are moving there please be aware that Lugano is not in the French but in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland.
In terms of languages I do speak French, Italian, German, Chinese, Thai and of course English.
Merci. Parlo Italiano. Lugano seems to be my kind of place, since Southern France is not livable anymore.@@markuswunsch
Liked Lausanne, probably wouldn’t live there.
Also Meggen a village a few kilometers outside of Luzern, on the lake is one of the lowest, if not lowest villages in Switzerland. Marc Rich (the trader Clinton pardoned) had his compound there.
Just remember, good healthcare, education and infrastructure is expensive. So don’t be too surprised when the low tax countries are also low scoring on these exact points.
You never mention Bulgaria, which I find rather strange. The tax is fixed on 10% or 7,5% for freelances. Costs for starting a business are very low only 2-300 euros.
After living for many years in Austria, I must say that Bulgaria was much faster, cheaper and efficient and I'm aware of many other people that are moving their business there.
How are you handling the alphabet / language? I really like the part that used to be Romanian, around Balchik.
After watching "Where to live" videos for the last 20 yrs I finally decided to go "LIVE" in the place I am at already. Embrace it and be happy with what I have and travel for fun - HA (This philosophy will probably last a day and then I will find new videos on where to live).
lolz, I totally relate. I actually need about 3 places, one by the sea for ocean life, one in a city and one rural. Also trying to find a place that has low cost of living, no CGT on crypto, all the four seasons (not extreme heat or extreme cold), not humid. Idk if it exists
Has anybody here lived in, or spent some time in, Ljubljana the capital of Slovenia? That's a place that I quite like the look of.
Switzerland is lovely actually.. great access to the outdoors if you are into hiking or mtn biking. A.d excellent skiing.
Downside not mentioned with Ireland is the weather..wetter than the UK.
One interesting and important aspect of a country is the ability to order things online. So it would be very good to include this in future country comparisons. Can you order from amazon? What are the import taxes like if you order expensive items from overseas should there be no local amazon? Is the delivery service reliable, fast and convenient? What is the process like should you be required to pay import duties? Do you waste a day physically going to a customs office opening your parcel in front of the officers or can you pay online? Can you order groceries online, is there Uber, Grab, etc. It makes a difference. Thanks for your work.
Agreed @good. The day to day living is important to me as well. Dont want to live in a country that has ridiculous rules for trivial things. I definitely want freedom to purchase what I want without interference such as import tax.
I agree. Important also is the possibility to order medicine, especially natural remedies. E.U countries used to be a lot better but now have forbidden certain plants or substances.
You have information also for the middle class?
nope lol
May I suggest if you ever come back to North of Italy try Torino (Turin) instead of Milan. 😊
As I understand it, Malaysia is extremely humid and there are a lot of flying bugs, so I wish Andrew would say more about their “great” weather.
Nearly all of Asia is humid. Since I'm not a "city person" there are less offerings for me in that part of the world. China releases their nuclear waste directly into the ocean, so not sure how safe it is to be eating seafood in that region of the world.
It is indeed great 😅 Especially when you develop skin condition due to deteriorating immune system from living in cold country, like in my case. I used to have severe eczema, at one point i sleep sitting up with kitchen towelette wrapped around my neck for the weeping. Now? Not even a rash even when i no longer practice GAP diet for years, or do things that required me to sweat more than one hour. Living in countries with 4 seasons is extremely taxing to the body and mind, and you'll grow an absolute appreciation to weathers like Malaysian when you've gone through bad mitochondrial health phase. As for the bugs, why let it even bother you? You are an apex predator, your brain is the mightiest. Just put on your electric mosquito mat and be done with it. At least electricity in Malaysia is cheap and subsidized.
@@shinachikudidnthappen..mov9196 Clearly it worked in your case, but its not an either/or. If one looks at either regions in the world, one can get a better balance IMO.
good overview Andrew, like it a lot
Nice to hear that!
Andrew, agree with you totally about Istanbul, love the city but not for permanency. A month or two per year is ideal and I miss it if I don’t travel there for a long time.
Wouldn't call Turkey an European country. A very, very small part of Turkey is on the European side, but 95% of Turkey are in Asia.
True, but around 15 million people lives in the European part
I get the sense that, subconsciously, Andrew is applying Malaysian metrics for comparison to all these locales because this serves as his home base. So one will need to bear this in mind.
Hi,can I enjoy the benefits of Ireland's low taxes if I already live in it for 15+ years?I'm Polish btw.
Born and raised in Poland . I have 2 appointments there ~ one in my small town when I was born and second in Warsaw . ❤love the country and me and my husband will move there once we pull the plug to retire .
Good luck with that!
Very beautiful country, but also very corrupt and unfriendly (vestige of the communist era). They distrust everybody and they have the most vile scams you can imagine.
Good luck with what, you snotty schmuck?! @@nomadcapitalist
Serbia is great for people that come from other countries and for people that work from Serbia for outside companies, but for the regular citizens it's super poor :/
I havent looked in detail, but i suspect it's a scheme to attract tax revenues from people who otherwise would live elsewhere.
I like how your definition of "personal freedoms" is being rich and living in underdeveloped quasi-dictatorships like Serbia that have rule of law based on government whims.
A strange concept...
We just left Kl and loved it, and will be back, but now in Japan. But here is the question, after getting a second citizenship in an EU country, which eu country would you live in and work in on a part-time basis.
How do you make income and are able to stay in Japan? Would love to go there!
Great video. Curious about Estonia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania which have some combination of low corp or low dividend tax too
Love your content....not sure how far a pension and social security will get me though in 2035 considering I just went through Chapter 7 and am starting over at 58 years old! 😮 I lived in Mexico twice as a kid when my dad was trafficking Marijuana in the late 60's, early 70's. Up and down the west coast of the US and BC. Lived and backpacked Europe three weeks in '91 and for seven months in '98! I loved Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland. All of which are probably out of my price range?
informative video, thank you.
Thanks for watching!
"I didn't realize I had to take a Berlitz class to stay for 5 days" - LOL!
I lived in Luzern for 13 yrs, was married to a Swiss guy so i understand the culture well. I much prefer the Ticino, swiss organization with a bit of Italian culture. Its farming and tourism so also a bit cheaper for full time living. Theres also Champione de Italia a bit like Andorra, i believe it tax free but expensive and difficult to get into. Lots of casinos, also in the Ticino area. The German-Swiss are a very closed culture and its very difficult to get a swiss passport. It my Austrian FIL 30 yrs! I miss Switzerland and have permant residency and have considered it for retirement but I dont like thats its landlocked by Europe. I'm considering Argentina if Milei wins.
Could you recommend a "best" place just outside of Lugano to live full time? Franco-American couple decided to retire in Ticino. Will get first reconnaissance trip soon. I have not been in Switzerland since ages. Thank you
I love both Switzerland and Ireland. But I think I would personally choose Switzerland. Zurich is my favorite so if I was reasonably nearby I would be one happy fella.
Insanely expensive tho.
I loved your tour experience even that is has nothing to do with my personal situation. You got like for that. When will you visit and discuss Slovenia or better Croatia? They are both EU and Croatia has amazing coast. Kind of same deal as Montenegro that you like,
Croatia also has pretty good taxes. Slovenia, not so much, but it's an efficient country.
I am of Irish descent but it was my great-grandfather that moved out and that disqualified me.
I would look into talking to whichever parent's grandfather that is and try to talk them into getting citizenship, then getting it through them after. My sister is waiting on her mom to get her Italian citizenship finalized so she can get it through her
@@dragolax Your sister is waiting on "her" mom? Do you mean a half-sibling? Also, as far as I know, Italian citizenship by iure sanguinis does not have a generational limit like other countries, so your sister shouldn't have to wait on her mother because there should have already been an unbroken chain that extends to her. I think the real situation is that there are certain difficulties with women passing down citizenship if they were born before a certain year, is what I read.
Got a residence permit for the nethelrands. After 1 year i can honestly not recommend it. Not what i hoped it would be. Ireland was better for me.
In what ways? Please elaborate
I've heard this too. My Italian nieces went to university there - crappy weather, even worse food.
@@rebeccabaxterbard8073 I've never had a bad meal in Amsterdam and while weird, the weather was reasonable. I would choose elsewhere because I like warmer weather but it has 4 seasons and very nice people.
The Netherlands has one of the highest taxes in the world. Just get the f0ck out of there. I'm from The Netherlands and going to move to a more tax friendly country with warmer / better weather..
@@pinetworkminer8377 so many reasons I did not see while visiting before that I can not list here. Buying a house and living there has really put me off the country. To many negatives to list which outweigh the positives. 1 tax law for example the wealth tax seems dishonest and evil. 2. Lack of community social cohesion. I noticed a comment on a forum someone wrote; people are friendly and welcoming.( I experienced that in maybe 30% of cases I met some sweet people there.) Another person commented that not true; 'Dutch are well know for being arrogant cold hearted and unmannered' with 20 likes below that statement. From my personal experience the people in the Netherlands are not all Dutch as many immigrants are there also. But from my experience people and government tax authority are generally money grabbing cold hearted and without manners. For me it seems like an unfriendly place hard to do business too many strict rules. With modern architecture and perfect infrastructure. Also I guess the economy is looking shaky a bit like germany. With high oil and gas import costs as a lot of high value exports require imported gas and oil. My quality of life was much higher in england. And when you consider England is going down the toilet that's not saying much! I fell in love with the netheleands because of the efficiency and excellent cycling. Having lived there I now cannot wait to sell my house and leave. I will miss the quality supermarket food and efficiency also the cycling. But honestly I'm desperate to sell my house and leave now. People in other countries like Philippines ieland uk Canada etc are 100x more freindly on AVERAGE. It's not what I though it was and made me depressed. I now realise what a great culture other English speaking western countries have and miss the connections with warm freindly mannered unselfish people from those countries on average balance. The Netherlands is now officially in recession. However I still believe the economy is strong. If a bit overpriced for real estate etc. Yet what ever future I still can not justify living in a country that makes me feel depressed. Where other places make me feel good happy and more free.
Any suggestions for seniors on social security?
Alicante Spain
@@mz_9118curious, why?
@@lisas44 cheap, good weather , ocean major European cities within 2 hr flight
Panama or Costa Rica
Love those 43 Euros burgers in Monaco!
We were just there and the luncheon was the same price as we pay in the USA. I was surprised.
Hi thanks for your commitment in bringing us the information to save tax and find the best country to live. Can you please re do Dubai /UAE update. Thank you!
Great video! When will you be visiting Gibraltar?
"not sure if the juice is worth the squeeze" - love it
Germany you spend 5 years on work visa but you gotta stay there for 5 years every day, You can become citizen. You could stay there for a year build a bussiness then hire a local skilled german person to be your manager of the company.
I’m a Hungarian citizen, therefore an EU citizen, for now… however I moved to Zürich and I would like to settle up my GmbH. The company would not only operate in Zurich, but in other Swiss cantons as well. Would you suggest that Luzern would be a better option to have my company registered?
I been looking forward to be more informed about Europe since it’s so many different countries and parts of Europe
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for listening!
The problem with European countries is ...the EU. I am French living in the US, and multilingual. France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, etc, all these countries have high taxes, some very high like France, a lot of immigration problems that become more and more difficult to avoid, even when you live in the most expensive neighbourhoods, and some serious economic problems that have consequences on your daily life.
None of these countries have any sovereignty left. They are under the mighty ruling EU and have not much to say anymore, in fact, nothing at all.
Switzerland has become very crowded, especially for Americans used to a lot of space. You will need to learn fluent German and/or French. You might feel claustrophobic very fast.
The danger is the crazy EU and the even more crazy European Commission. Especially with the second plandemic around the corner. The restrictions in the EU were absolutely insane, and might be again very soon.
Largard quoted on camera saying Eu citizens will be forced onto a cbdc...jail for not accepting it.
The EU (and George Clooney) has killed every corner of Europe.
Portugal , particularly the Algarve ? It’s (happily) unpopulated! 100km wide by 40km deep. Only 400,000 population. No traffic jams, no aggression or stress.
Allmost zero crime, the world’s best climate, efficient police (making it unpopular with Somalian/other thugs ) breathtaking seafood, very clear air.
Add in; incredible hill trails for cycling/dirt motorcycles/horseriding…Superb golf courses and Warm water sports on the coast.
No litter on the beaches and lovely friendly (if a little shy) locals.
You can have a fabulously diverse group of friends with Dutch, Canadian, German, French, South African and American friends here.
If you are 55 or over I’d strongly recommend it. Under 50? I’d say stay away ! It’s too unsophisticated and too slow !
Wow, thanks for sharing!
First of all, great content!
One suggestion: you could clarify points such as the unique status of Switzerland. While it's not an EU member, Switzerland does have special onboarding procedures for EU member countries ; and noting their neutrality.
Being a Polish citizen you can get plenty of financial benefits, 800 zlotych for every child, get money for holidays...
You can practically not working live out of state benefits...
You mean out of tax payers' benefits.
Nation of Freeloaders. Unsurprising in an ex-Commie country.
@Nomad Capitalist Thanks for the video. Did you go/visit France and Germany ? If so, what do you think about these countries ? Thank you again !
I suppose Germany and France are both 'socialist' hell.
He mentions both in the video…. 🤦♀️
"commenting before watching the video"
I lived in Canton Vaud in Switzerland for 2 years. I found it very difficult. Also, if you are looking at Italy, and not worried about being near a big city, Sicily is beautiful and reasonably priced.
I love your genuine nature - you will really appeal - well done
Could you please explain more about the person who dismissed his US citizenship and moved to Switzerland (and Malta)??
Could you do a video on tax optimization for 6 figure entrepreneurs. Agency owners like myself who work online and are free to move to places where treated best ?
istanbul is the only part of turkey that is in european, other than that I wouldn’t even consider turkey to be european.
Turkey is as much European as a sloppy kebab is construction material.
This has got to be one of your greatest videos ever. Thank you, Andrew
Kuala Lumpur’s weather is horrible, it’s stupidly hot and humid.
Very interesting video. Seems brutally honest!
Great video
Do you think ireland is probably the best country to move and work as a South African citizen?
Would like to move to middle east too afterwards maybe
With the way things are in South Africa, you're lucky to take what you can get.
While the Nordic countries are full of taxes, if you live long enough to go on pension, you really cash in on all the taxes you paid:
Last visiting the pharmacy, was one of the expensive visits, as some of the tablets I resupply 4 times a year are really expensive. My total purchase was, in US$, 290.
I paid.... 11.
So I know where my retirement address is.... then we experience all the rest in the camper.
the only thing that matters to this guy is where he can avoid paying more taxes...Hence he loves Asia (terrible weather in my opinion, hot as hell and so humid your face is always shinning)
@@dsansilyes hes just disgusting i really start to feel ill when i hear the guy. As fat as i can say this is the kind of people we don't want at all in the Nordic countries at least. Im pretty sure sbout the mayority of the population in the rest of the EU despise him to.
Thanks Andrew!
A person who could only stem from an Anglo-Saxon country. All that matters is money. Why? There are no cultural, moral, spiritual values. Prefers 'multicultural' countries, those had almost lost any local touch. Considers all people who care for their home and society 'indigenous'.
Andrew, I think you looked at the wrong end of Lake Geneva/Lac Léman. At the eastern end you have Montreux and Vevey, both attractive waterside towns with some beautiful properties for sale (I saw a castle for sale recently!). You are right in the mountains at that end of the lake, with fabulous views across the lake to the French Alps and a lot of English speaking expats, including some famous people. If Montreux and Vevey are too small (both about 25,000 citizens) then Lausanne just the other side of the beautiful vineyards of the Lavaux is in my view a more attractive place than Geneva.
I don't know if it still exists, but Ireland has/had a tax law that enabled creative people such as authors, film directors, composers etc to come and live permanently in Ireland free of income tax. My father, who was a writer, spent the last years of his life living in Cork.
I can't spell it, let alone pronounce it, but the Art History Museum in Vienna is the finest art museum in the world. Even better than the Louvre. Whereas other top art galleries might have a single Breughel, the Art History Museum has an entire room full of them!
living in SEA, every time i hear great weather in SEA i want to dig a hole. There are certain parts (Bali as an example) that 3-4 months a year have great weather. KL weather is horrible, same as Singapore. Bangkok a bit better... but i do miss seasons every year i spend here.
They have seasons - wet and dry. And if you live in KL the Cameron Highlands are close by for cool weather although it can be misty. And finally Japan or South Korea is a few hours flying time for autumn and winter.
Zug is really nice. I would consider living there.
Though Switzerland was disappointing with how crowded it was. There is nowhere to get away from people when you want to be alone
Even in Ticino county? Isn't less populated?
@@stayfocused1041 I haven't been all over the country, but where I did go, from Zurich, to Zug, to Luzerne, felt like one big megalopolis. There was no space between cities, and the farms, if you can call them that, were miniscule in size, with numerous houses.
In Canada we have suburbs less densely populated than the countryside I saw in Switzerland.
Thank you, It has been a while since I have been to Switzerland. It was already too crowded to my taste, but spacious in the mountains, looks like it has changed. Everyone wants to go to Switzerland....safety I guess@@MarkRose1337
@@MarkRose1337That's was my impression travelling in 🚆 through Central Switzerland too and it was 25 years ago ! I ve learnt that since the population has still increased 2 million !
American here. I’ve been living in the Swiss alps for 15 years. Incredibly beautiful but I find Switzerland cost of living to be through the roof. Also…. Swiss are not friendly or open - xenophobic in fact. In General the whole country is now extremely overpopulated accompanied by severe traffic issues in all the cities. Very clausterphobic landlocked country. Of all the places. Ireland is clearly the best option.
"I didn't realise I needed to take a Berlitz class to come for five days". 😅 Gotta love native French speakers. 😊
I have been to most European countries he mentioned in this video. If I could ever afford Italy, Switzerland or Spain! And at 54 it is hard to escape the rat race not having a fortune. There is a couple from Portland on RUclips “Beneath the surface”, who sold everything, moved to France and started all over. Fun to watch their beautiful house and remodeling plans. That can only happens when there are money. Great content though.
If you're earning a US salary, Italy and Spain are relatively affordable. Heck, Oklahoma City is more expensive than many cities in Western Europe, and people aren't exactly scrambling to live in Oklahoma City! The monthly rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in the city center of Madrid is a bit over $1000 USD--more or less half of the average rent in many places in the US (normal, medium-sized cities). Combined with the cost you'd save not having to own a car like in the US, cheaper health insurance, and everything comes out to be a good amount cheaper than in the US. Really, the only major factor is if you're making US wages or local wages, because obviously, local wages can be quite poor.
People have even lost the ability to define freedom 🙃
Ireland taxes residents on worldwide income... how do you justify that?
These countries are buying very rich people which is bettering their economies and keeping out the poor which will cost to keep them up. The USA takes in the poor which cost alot to keep up by taxes on the citizens...
Thats why u should leave a failed society , like the US is today, as soon as possible....
Disagree. At least not in the US case. The US doesn't have a universal benefits system, so poor people either sink or swim unless they can show a genuine need. Second, the EB 5 program, which is nearly $1M now, is in very high demand and is backlogged. There is also extremely high demand for H1B visas.
@saiyedakhtar3931 degree also. In the USA we have plenty of give away programs. We have Social Security, disability programs, food coupon programs, low or no cost government housing, feed the hungry programs and low income or no income give away things (like free gov phones) and some others. They government is giving cash cards and housing to the illegals who have contributed nothing to this country when these assets could be spent on our own people.
I would probably choose Switzerland since like cooler weather, and my second language is German, although I am not European. I’d like the idea of Ireland also but I don’t know if they have a good residency permit anymore.
Keep an eye on our R&D channel, we often talk about these topics: www.youtube.com/@NomadCapitalistRD
I absolutely loved Prague, Czech Republic.
Many thanks sir, i like your videos please can you keep short.
Thank you
Loved this video
Thank you!
It's interesting as a parent listening to someone who I assume has no children. The inventory on what is important couldn't be more different.
As always brilliant explanation. But why did you not bother coming to the UK. I mean any specific reason?
They keep telling everyone they're not actually in Europe^^
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@@danwednesday6748 That is in London and Brighton, not all over.
@@nobodymister5435 Geographically we have always been in Europe. Of course we know that. We voted to leave the organisation fomented as the second Nazi contingency plan, the EU Superstate but to remain in the single market European Economic Union. We have been betrayed again by central banker/royal related politicians. Brexit has been sabotaged. We still are tied to the worst aspects of it, and thus aren't nearly as better of than we would be if we had come out properly and entirely.
Remember that the EEC and the EU are only relatively recent mid twentieth century organisations. The UK (including Northern Irelan) did not belong to the EEC until 1972 and we were dragged into the sinister EU decades later, without a referendum.
I need a great location to retire outside US to live on low six figure income and have decent weather. Unfortunately my husband requires a great golf course 🙄 Suggestions?
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Anyone know much about Hungary? I like their president
Andrew, would you care to share more about your Monaco experience?
Milan is a great compromise, its italy but its not in the same time. Like for me personally, Portugal is not working.
Why?
Portugal is a good country only for tourists, retired elderly and poor people from third world countries like India or Nepal who come to Portugal to work as slaves for 5 years in exchange for a passport. Not even young Portuguese (20 to 50 years old) want to stay in Portugal. Each country has a different soul, some countries are only good for investing, others for a 2 week vacation, others are good for finding a wife/husband, (...) but you need to go and live in these places. **There is a bonus if you obtain Portuguese citizenship. You can obtain Brazilian citizenship after living 1 year in Brazil and Spanish citizenship after living 2 years in Spain. Good luck.
@@joaoportugal8618 interesting, i didnt k now about brazil!
@@tatywork9126 Yes, it´s 1 year for the Brazilian Citizenship if you are Portuguese. For other nationalities i think it´s 10 years. After you get the Brazilian Citizenship you can travel and live in all the countries of the Mercosul only with your Brazilian citizen card. You don´t need the passport. Good Luck.
Portugal 🇵🇹 is the place 👏👏👏👍👍👍
Over crowed 😂
Hiked the Ring of Kerry when I was a lot younger and was impressed by the overall friendliness of the Irish people. Nix the Northern Ireland visit and stay south. 1 day in Belfast for me I am good for life. This was many many years ago however so don’t take that opinion as gospel of course.
You lost me @ Poland. Personal freedom in Serbia? Is this a joke?
Geneva is $500k per year??
9:15 Is Zermatt, not lucerne
I prefer islands in southern asia or islands like Mauritius. Several languages, CAPITALISM (SO IMPORTANT, IT MEANS HOPE AND FREEDOM) and tropical wearher.
Mauritius truly is a hidden treasure of Africa. We have a video about it on our R&D channel, you can see it here: ruclips.net/video/kD4wrRWHuzI/видео.html
How about Zug in Switzerland? You didn’t mention this Swisd canton that is considered a tax paradise