My original retirement plan was to retire at 62, work part-time, travel the world and save money. However, high prices for everything have severely affected my plan. I'm concerned if people who went through the 2008 financial crisis had an easier time than I am having now. The stock market is worrying me as my income has decreased, and I fear I won't have enough savings for retirement since I can't contribute as much as before.
I’m 77 and still working full time. I do enjoy my work, it provides me with purpose and has secured my financial future. Most people are too eager to retire as early as possible. Even if you do retire early, best to get a part time job for the reasons cited above, as well as following many if not all of the suggestions in this video.
Accurate asset allocation is crucial. Some use hedging or defensive assets in their portfolio for market downturns. Seeking financial advice is vital. This approach has kept me financially secure for over five years, with a return on investment of nearly $1 million.
Back in 1967 when I started elementary out teacher talks to us in English. It is fair to say it is our first language in school. When I graduated from college in 1980 all my job interviews were in English as well. English is also the Philippine’s 1st language in business . We use to be the third largest English speakers in the world.
I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.
I feel your pain mate, as a fellow retiree, I’d suggest you look into passive index fund investing and learn some more. For me, I had my share of ups and downs when I first started looking for a consistent passive income so I hired an expert advisor for aid, and following her advice, I poured $30k in value stocks and digital assets, Up to 200k so far and pretty sure I'm ready for whatever comes.
I just googled her and I'm really impressed with her credentials; I reached out to her since I need all the assistance I can get. I just scheduled a caII.
I retired to the Philippines and it's also important you have access to malls, banks and the immigration office. The Philippines is the only place in Asai that has a VA Hospital for veterans and a Social security office all in Manila.
Glad to hear retirement in the Philippines works well as I plan to do the same. Yes, VA is in Manila. Don’t forget the presence of US military bases in the 60’s up to the 80’s. Your dollar goes a long way considering inflation and interest rates are on the rise. There’s no better than quality of living. Philippines top this so far. Wishing you all the best on your retirement from Redondo Beach CA USA.
@@EGO0808it is one of many examples of how expensive Barbados is. Even Badians complains how expensive their tiny country is. It is only for the very well off retirees.
@@arnieljovero1008Barbados is a tiny island almost every is imported if you can afford the cost of living then it’s perfect this video is about English speaking countries.
@@awadiaby1673 I know it is about the English but i am responding to the guy who made the comment which is not about the English language. See his comment. Furthermore for it’s miniscule size i think i will catch an island fever quickly. It is for short term stay for me.
Ha ha ha & Philippines is expert in making "buko pie ' Filipino delicacy made of coconut meat ,for your information ,the coastal regions are surrounded by coconut trees
Philippines is the best option among the rest, very inexpensive you can visit 7ooo plus islands and see the beauty of the whole country. People are all welcoming, kind , helpful. A lot of things to do in the Phil. For everyone. It’s 90 % speaks English language.
Only 14 million English speakers in the Philippines? No way.. much more than that. Almost everyone you will encounter can communicate in English to some degree.
I want to make a bit of correction of facts regarding philippines....you said 14 million filipinos can speak english and out of the total population, that accounts to only about 12%....actually, 47% of filipinos can speak fluent english with great diction and enunciation....but in totally, 95% can actually speak it even in a broken non-fluent way you can still somehow understand it...and to those who cant almost totally cant speak speak it have at least an inkling of what you're saying. This is because english is the medium of instruction in this country more than filipino or tagalog language.
If you retire in the Philippines you better have a lot of patients because everything there is done slow .And if u like quiteness forget about it because it’s very noisy
85% Filipinos speak English compared to the countries you've mention.. been around the world as seafarers base on my experience. Filipinos spread around the world due to our standard of education and English skill..
Greetings from Redondo Beach CA USA 🇺🇸. Philippines should be ranked #1 because it is much safer to travel here than any other countries listed. Filipinos are known for their hospitality specially in the provinces. Visit Makati, GBC, and Mall of Asia not to mention the beaches in La Union province. Mabuhay!
Philippines is safe? Are you kidding? Maybe in presidential palace. It's a place where cops are kidnappers. So you have to pay them to not to become one in advance.
Malaysia is great, but no one moves to Jamaica to retire there. In fact almost all nations and territories in the Caribbean have very high crime rates. If you don't look local, you'll be a target.
Yup, Philippines it is, the best to retire, near beach for tourist be it fishing as income, it's mountains & forest, as retiree, having farm as a hobby or just a small money income. Philippine soil is so fertile due to volcanic ash. Philippines is the only diverse country in asia, from religion, food be it "halal" or "pork lechon", variety of taste & dish you look for you shall find, various tradition, it is not controlled by any religous law and it is the most democratic asian country you ever find. People are authentic & really smile thru their heart, they are a community w/c is real helpfull & warm to anybody, and of course it does not mean it is also free from local scam & bad people, but majority of good filipino people would already sure warn you for that. Smile to them & sure they will retract & shower you w/ all the greetings & smile. Truly Philippines for me is the best & astonishingly unique country in the world 🧡🇮🇱❤️🇵🇭✊🤗🙏
Some topics not covered: How much required annual income? Insurance for healthcare? Requirements to purchase property? Median rent for apartments? How much for housekeeping services? Is there good public transportation? What facilities for people with physical challenges? A decent retirement requires more than nice beaches. What does $1000. a month cover?
One thing I never see in these videos is healthcare. Both the standards and the costs. Something important, especially when retiring, as thats when you'll need it most!
We think Philippines is the best place to retire with, the economy is number 1 in Asia.Filipinos are the most hospitable, friendly and smiling people in the world. Once you tour the tourist spots in the Philippines you don't want to leave this beautiful country. Love the Philippines.🇵🇭😁👍👏👏
ang sabe best english speaking country to retire, ung mura cost of living.. english speaking ba china, japan? or kahit singapore, di mura mga yan.. gusto mo matuto bata?@@juanchorells6163
The crime is high in the Philippines as well as the drug problem. There are places that you just dont go as to dangerous. Why isnt that mentioned any where
Amazing video, A friend of mine referred me to a financial adviser sometime ago and we got talking about investment and money. I started investing with $120k and in the first 2 months , my portfolio was reading $274,800. Crazy right!, I decided to reinvest my profit and gets more interesting. For over a year we have been working together making consistent profit just bought my second home 2 weeks ago and care for my family.
I’ve been forced to find additional sources of income as I got retrenched. I barely have time to continue trading and watch my investments since I had my second daughter. Do you think I should take a break for a while from the market and focus on other things or return whenever I have free time or is it a continuous process? Thanks.
@@FlorentGulliver Quitting may not be the best approach if you ask me. This is where an AI comes into the picture. I barely have time to trade myself as my job swallows up most of my time. MARGARET MOLLI ALVEY, a licensed fiduciary whom has made me over 5 figures in profit in less than seven months, handles my investments. I could leave you a lead if you need help.
@@ik1408 The Philippines has a lower Crime Rate compared to Both Jamaica and Barbados. and with Better Healthcare. Natural Disasters? Earthquakes, Typhoons and Volcanic Eruption are common. But people will get used to them. California has Earthquakes. Japan gets Typhoons. Iceland has Volcanoes. 3 in 1.
@@leomarlonestrada5954 Earthquakes, typhoons, volcanic Eruption and tropical climate with high temperature and high humidity - to many cons. Poor people get used to these. But then again, the whole video is about where low-income Westerners can move to. The poor cannot be choosers.
@@ik1408 Well. Lots of RICH People Get used to these. I mean Barbados and Jamaica? What will you do in Barbados? The Island is TOO SMALL. It is bad for people with Claustrophobia. Barbados also gets earthquakes, landslips, and hurricanes. Also, not most people speak English. When I visited the Island, i noticed that people speak Bajan Creole more than English. Jamaica. They don't speak good English there. When I went to Jamaica in 2017, I found a lot of scary street gangs everywhere. Plus, they add the word "Man" after every sentence. Like: Gangster 1: "Hey Man! What you doin Man?" Gangster 2: "I am eating Man." I mean, Jesus on a Stick! They are Cannibals! "But then again, the whole video is about where low-income Westerners can move to. The poor cannot be choosers." FYI, There are lots of "High Income Westerners" in the Philippines. These folks choose to but properties mountainside and erect villas. Go figure.
I lived in Asia for most of my adult life. When I was younger Thailand and the Philippines were by far the best places to visit. But when I retired (early), I chose Malaysia. I was planning in starting a family - and it was clear it was a much better place for a family than Thailand or Philippines. That said, I do love traveling in the Philippines. The other note is that Malaysia is CHEAPER that the Philippines - especially if you want something decent. In the Philippines, anything decent is expensive. For sure, you can live in either country on $500 and enjoy yourself.
Wow, some of these rankings were unexpected! I've lived in a couple of the states listed and have different opinions based on my experiences. Does anyone else feel the same?
Malaysia : -English is the second language -very good health care system -good transport system -beautiful beaches and rainforests - Mount Kinabalu - highest mountain in SEA -multi-cultural (many races : Malays, Chinese, Indians, numerous native tribes among others) -food paradise -relatively low cost of living -strategic location (can easily travel to nearby countries such as Thailand, Singapore and so on) Note : I read somewhere that the Malaysian government has agreed to review the terms of the MM2H programme.
@@bk1571 I stand corrected. 'It is the highest mountain in Malaysia/Borneo as well as the third-highest peak of an island on Earth' but not the highest mountain in SEA.
Sorry for injecting this topic, but I hope most Malaysian should be aware of the Sabah issue. Before Malaysia even was declared a country made up by the British, they had rented Sabah. Respectfully Malaysia and the international community should acknowldge Sabah didn' happened to be part of Malaysia as it was only on lease agreement from the Sulu family in the Philippines. Sabah should be returned to the Philippine domain.
This video definitely got me thinking! As an American looking to retire abroad, the idea of moving to an English-speaking country is appealing, but I still have a few questions. How do the healthcare systems and costs compare to those in the U.S.? And do any of these countries offer retirement visas or long-term residency options that are relatively straightforward? Finally, I’d love more info on taxes-would I still need to pay U.S. taxes while living abroad? Thanks for the helpful insights; a bit more detail would make it easier to weigh these options!
Like with all nations, violence based on economics. Retirees will be fortunate enough to have the money necessary to shield them from most of the violence that occurs in developing nations
By all comparison, and by all rankings, the Philippines is apparently the Best Best Best among all the rest that the article have mentioned... If your point of deliberation is anchored on the English language, the Philippines stand highly above all the rest. The Philippines 🇵🇭 has a population of more than 114 Million people as of 2021, and is projected to be about 150 million by 2050. That could placed the Philippines in the 11th or 12th ranking as the most populous country in the world 🌎. By that alone, the literary rate of the Philippines is 96.6% as of October 2023, making it one of the most literate countries in the world. In 2021, the Philippines literacy rate was 99.27%. Education in the Philippines is free for all Filipino people all the way to college, on a bachelor's degree. Advanced studies and graduate school have very minimal costs... English is widely used anywhere and everywhere even in small remote islands. Their kind of English is even much much better than most ordinary Americans do. Their English is grammar-based with correct spelling, proper punctuation, and easily comprehensible. Thus , they refrain from using colloquial words such as wanna, gonna, gotta, ain't, betcha, or y'all which are actually ungrammatical... Do I need to say more? This explains the fact that millions upon millions of high-quality and well-educated Filipino professionals, such as nurses, teachers, CPAs, engineers, seamen and maritime engineers, and other medical professionals, are in-demand all over the world. Noteworthy of mention is that 10-12% of the Filipinos are scattered all over the world in more than 250 countries as useful citizens of the community.. Such feat, where only few countries can ever lay claim to. The Filipino diaspora has made the Philippines 🇵🇭 more vibrant, more diverse, more liberally exposed , and more welcoming and accommodating thereby further concreting the worldwide Filipino traits of great hospitality, very hospitable and friendly. (TO be continued)
The Philippines without a doubt is a good choice for English-speaking foreigners to retire to. Filipinos learned English from Kindergarten to college. Every textbook is written in English except the textbook for Tagalog language. It's nice to be considered 3rd best place but it could do better like being the 1st choice. Sadly, the cost of living in the Philippines could be much lower if the government isn't corrupt. In fact, the current President is called a USB (thumb drive) President by the locals. Even the international election observers issued a report stating the election was full of irregularities. If President Benigno S. Aquino III was replaced by an equally competent Filipino like Mar Roxas (who lost the election) in 2016, who could have continued the progress that Aquino started, today, the country would have a vibrant economy and low cost of living.
Hahaha, Barbados, Costa Rica are expensive country to live or retire, been there several times. Better the Philippines you have plenty to select at your own descrition.
Jamaica is an extremely expensive country. You need at least US$1,700 per month assuming you're not paying rent or mortgage. This amount will only cover food, utilities, transportation and basic medicine assuming you have a non-contributory medical policy. There are price increases very often. The dollar fluctuates a lot. With this amount you can't go to fancy restaurants or buy fancy food. So which Jamaica are you referring to?
@@horatiobarnes8608 Tell me how. Assuming you don't own a car either. A lot of people pay rent. Cost depends on the area. Numerous pensioners own their houses but struggle to survive.
Cheap does not mean it is better. It is all relative. With all considered, Malaysia should be best with regard to cost of living accommodation, transport, health care, weather, safety, not much natural disaster and best situated at the cross road for world and next to Singapore.
The title should have stated: Best English speaking countries to retire for Americans. As that is clearly the focus here. And as for low cost retirement in malaysia, that is no longer the case with the so called MM2H programme. The minimum requirement is a monthly income of US$ 8,000 per month.
MilaniRuthCarreon, you miss the point. Unfortunately crime is everywhere. But I have seen a report warning tourists to take particular care when visiting certain popular destinations due to the crime rate. A handful of these are the very countries recommended in this video. Any senior considering their options ought to be informed of the conditions in which they'll be placing themselves.
They forgot the Cayman Islands, which national language is English. As a matter of fact, The Cayman Islands were part of the British Empire. Furthermore, many expatriate British and North Americans have made the Cayman Islands their home.
Definitely,I will stay in the Philippines during winter time when I retire.About the language,I still speak the language,and of course English is my 3rd language cuz I speak my second language which is Norwegian.
I would have liked a more in-depth video. visa requirements, permanent resident requirements, citizenship requirements, crime/disease, economic growth, healthcare, political stability, property rights. Etc.
Why doesn't roatan rank when i watched a couple say they'd prefer to stay in Roatan unless it was a vacation in caye Caulker, Belize ? I also know a scuba guy here who reccomended Roatan over Belize saying Belize is rougher. I also saw a woman say she'd rather choose roatan to save cash. My new friend has been there, suggested I go there and claimed rent was like £250 rent per month... he will go there for december, from january its 75 farenheight suiting me better..
@@zeyanZen In Philippines Tagalog & English are declared as official language. Same like India Hindi & English are declared as official language. English is global language opens to job opportunities everywhere.
If the Retiree is a lover of Nature, Friendly, knows and understand the Filipino Culture, the Philippines Countryside is very interesting. This will cost LESS than $1000,-- a month. With the difference, one can travel to the other Cities/Islands at least once a month whenever one wishes. CAREGIVERS can be employed, part time or regular. The presence of millions of young educated/trained young population who respect the old Folks make this possible. AURAPHIL thanks for sharing.
I've got a lot of Jamaican friends that always tell me there's gangs there an you have to worry about being shot also they're definitely not happy there the horrible living conditions are ridiculous an people don't see this side unless it's too late
what a beautiful information... will take this into consideration... from now and in the coming years... for me i will prefer the PHILIPPINES... this country is famous worldover.
I’ve lived in Belize since 2009 and Belize is no longer a cheap place to live especially if you wanna live on the beach. If you are an expat and want to live like an American versus a local, you’re gonna pay for that luxury. If you wanna live on or near the beach, you’re also going to pay for that luxury. There are local prices and there are gringo prices. There are many other places in the world that are cheaper than Belize.
Philipines has a population of 130 million people, majority of Filipinos speak english because english language is being taught in elementary school, many arevwell educated and literate people, economy is booming, Philippines is now being called the tiger economy, it is not a poor country it is one the rich Asian country because they have all the natural resources that leaders of Philippine should tap in they are rich in oil, gold, pearls, nickel, uranium, most of this minerals e were being exported to otgrvcoubtries.They have a lot of food to ve exported thats why many countries take advantages of their wealth.Philippines is the number 3 english speaking country in the world number 1 is USA and number 2 is Britain.
Actually, Christopher is correct and you'll are wrong. Jamaica and Belize are top 10 countries in murder rate (looking at stats a few years ago), St. Lucia and Barbados are medium high in Murder rate and USA has one of the lowest murder rates (per 100,000 population). There's is a fairly high murder rate in a handful of US cities but overall the rate is low. This is why you don't trust anything the media tells you.
Subject not covered in these options.. Keep in mind that retirement includes progressive health issues as the years pass.. Remaining close to home, the Caribbean for eg for Americans, the Mediterranean for Brits, is something to take into consideration, especially for Brits having access to the NHS. Early diagnosis is critical, hospital visits for scans, blood tests, biopsies etc, become ever more frequent.. and costly unless carrying good health insurance or access to the NHS.
I'm a Native Filipino here and I think that the main reason as to why the Philippines is being recognized as an English-Speaking Country (even though not all filipinos can speak the language very fluently) is because the Philippines became an American Colony for such a long time after the Spaniard Colonization and that the Americans brought the English Language to the Country along with their culture, foods, holidays, festivals, clothing brands, car brands, etc. which means to say that the country is pretty much heavily influenced by Western American & European Spanish Cultures even until today that English is still one of the most widely -spoken languages of the Philippines along with Spanish (Chavacano) being the second national language of the Southern Part of the Country
Jamaica is one of the most violent countries in the Caribbean. In 2023, there were approximately 60.9 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in the island nation. This was highest homicide rate in Latin America and the Caribbean that year.5 Jul 2024
Don´r know where your got your research from but Cyprus is by way not affordable anymore after Ukrain and Israel war. We are struggling with rent prices and food prices whereas earing here in Cyprus is the lowest in the EU. If you are not rich (which is the mayority of coming here now) you struggle every day to make ends needs. Plus, UK cititcenship does not have it easy to settle here now after Brexis. Cannot recommend to come here, and I live here, sort of being stuck as a UK citicen now. Sorry to tell you.
I have no interest in living in a country in a tropical or sub-tropical environment. I don't enjoy hot and humid weather. Are there really no good options in the world where English is widely spoken and actually get 4 seasons in a year?
@@wjomal3 South Africa seems a bit of a basket case right now. They can't even manage to provide consistent electricity to their populace. Not a situation I particularly want to be involved in.
My original retirement plan was to retire at 62, work part-time, travel the world and save money. However, high prices for everything have severely affected my plan. I'm concerned if people who went through the 2008 financial crisis had an easier time than I am having now. The stock market is worrying me as my income has decreased, and I fear I won't have enough savings for retirement since I can't contribute as much as before.
I’m 77 and still working full time. I do enjoy my work, it provides me with purpose and has secured my financial future. Most people are too eager to retire as early as possible. Even if you do retire early, best to get a part time job for the reasons cited above, as well as following many if not all of the suggestions in this video.
Accurate asset allocation is crucial. Some use hedging or defensive assets in their portfolio for market downturns. Seeking financial advice is vital. This approach has kept me financially secure for over five years, with a return on investment of nearly $1 million.
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Back in 1967 when I started elementary out teacher talks to us in English. It is fair to say it is our first language in school. When I graduated from college in 1980 all my job interviews were in English as well. English is also the Philippine’s 1st language in business . We use to be the third largest English speakers in the world.
I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.
I feel your pain mate, as a fellow retiree, I’d suggest you look into passive index fund investing and learn some more. For me, I had my share of ups and downs when I first started looking for a consistent passive income so I hired an expert advisor for aid, and following her advice, I poured $30k in value stocks and digital assets, Up to 200k so far and pretty sure I'm ready for whatever comes.
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Get all in order around you.
Give it a few months.
You will be fine!
You will have a Merry Christmas...!
I retired to the Philippines and it's also important you have access to malls, banks and the immigration office. The Philippines is the only place in Asai that has a VA Hospital for veterans and a Social security office all in Manila.
VA?
@@LifeOdysseyMotivation Veterans Affairs
Glad to hear retirement in the Philippines works well as I plan to do the same. Yes, VA is in Manila. Don’t forget the presence of US military bases in the 60’s up to the 80’s. Your dollar goes a long way considering inflation and interest rates are on the rise. There’s no better than quality of living. Philippines top this so far. Wishing you all the best on your retirement from Redondo Beach CA USA.
@@LifeOdysseyMotivationVeterans Administration
@@robertdouglas3174 ??? the other guy above said "Veterans Affairs" and now you are saying veterans administration
Philippines is the best for enjoying the beaches in 7k plus islands... hospitality and very friendly peoples.❤❤❤
Philippines 🇵🇭. I agree 👍 on a high rank. I traveled to and from there for 25+ years. ✈
You must be a sad white guy couldn't stay put in his own country.
had a cruise in barbados. bought a very small coconut for US $6. went to the philippines. bought a huge coconut (triple the size) at 35 cents.
Now that sounds like a thorough, validated research, doesn’t it?
@@EGO0808it is one of many examples of how expensive Barbados is. Even Badians complains how expensive their tiny country is. It is only for the very well off retirees.
@@arnieljovero1008Barbados is a tiny island almost every is imported if you can afford the cost of living then it’s perfect this video is about English speaking countries.
@@awadiaby1673 I know it is about the English but i am responding to the guy who made the comment which is not about the English language. See his comment. Furthermore for it’s miniscule size i think i will catch an island fever quickly. It is for short term stay for me.
Ha ha ha & Philippines is expert in making "buko pie ' Filipino delicacy made of coconut meat ,for your information ,the coastal regions are surrounded by coconut trees
Very helpful to know about best English speaking countries for retirement planning
Philippines is the best option among the rest, very inexpensive you can visit 7ooo plus islands and see the beauty of the whole country. People are all welcoming, kind , helpful. A lot of things to do in the Phil. For everyone. It’s 90 % speaks English language.
I add my total endorsement to this post as it is totally correct.
I earn 1k usd a month as single guy in manila. But it's not enough. Maybe in the province with simple life 1k usd can be squeezed to live comfortably.
It's a rubbish country.
Cyprus is in the EU.
If you have limited retirement money don’t live in Metropolitan Manila but venture into provinces.
90% English speaking people in the Philippines, that’s a little exaggeration.
Only 14 million English speakers in the Philippines? No way.. much more than that. Almost everyone you will encounter can communicate in English to some degree.
You are wrong I’m am Filipino living in Canada, more than 90% Filipino speak English.
@@merlynjosey8711baka ibig nya sabihin fluent in english...
@@merlynjosey8711yung 90% mo siguro nakakaintindi at kasama na jan un fluent at not fluent.....
@@ericputian975 yes, they still can speak even broken English.
@@merlynjosey8711 Tagala?
No. 1 philippines...with natural beauty and speaking english people even children can speak english too.
No infrastructure, brownouts, kidnapping and violence. Poverty everywhere.
Atleast it's number 1 in Asia.
Children can speak English like, yes, no, yes, no...and then, run away.
What about india
@@solkalibri1376😂😂
I want to make a bit of correction of facts regarding philippines....you said 14 million filipinos can speak english and out of the total population, that accounts to only about 12%....actually, 47% of filipinos can speak fluent english with great diction and enunciation....but in totally, 95% can actually speak it even in a broken non-fluent way you can still somehow understand it...and to those who cant almost totally cant speak speak it have at least an inkling of what you're saying. This is because english is the medium of instruction in this country more than filipino or tagalog language.
and Filipinos love to watch English language movies from US, UK and others. Filipinos are culturally comfortable with western cultures as well.
From kindergarten to university.... We speak English inside the classroom.
So true, Philippines should number one ranked.😮
Yu ar korik! olmos all Pelepenos spek englesh!…..just kidding 😂. Not only do Filipinos speak English, we Filipinos have great sense of humor too! 😂
If you retire in the Philippines you better have a lot of patients because everything there is done slow .And if u like quiteness forget
about it because it’s very noisy
Helpful guide! Consider healthcare and cost of living too. Each country offers unique experiences. Thanks for sharing!
Loved the insights on retirement planning in English-speaking countries! Makes deciding where to retire so much easier.
Thank you for including the Philippines in your list❤
If it weren't included you could have been butthurt. But 90% is a smelly joke of his asshole.
Great video! Excited about the English-friendly options.
Philippines is the best country to retire a lot of beauty spots to visit , beautiful beaches .
85% Filipinos speak English compared to the countries you've mention.. been around the world as seafarers base on my experience. Filipinos spread around the world due to our standard of education and English skill..
Greetings from Redondo Beach CA USA 🇺🇸. Philippines should be ranked #1 because it is much safer to travel here than any other countries listed. Filipinos are known for their hospitality specially in the provinces. Visit Makati, GBC, and Mall of Asia not to mention the beaches in La Union province. Mabuhay!
Rubbish. Cyprus is also very safe. I experience zero crime in 19 years.
Cyprus is definitely safer
Philippines is safe? Are you kidding? Maybe in presidential palace. It's a place where cops are kidnappers. So you have to pay them to not to become one in advance.
A typical kulang sa pansin Filipino. Always wants to be in the limelight.
the video also claimed 14 million Filipinos speak English. Only 14 million?
This was very informative, thanks & blessings 🙏
Malaysia is great, but no one moves to Jamaica to retire there. In fact almost all nations and territories in the Caribbean have very high crime rates. If you don't look local, you'll be a target.
Correct. I'm looking to away from (them), no be among a whole island of them.
nonsense
Yup, Philippines it is, the best to retire, near beach for tourist be it fishing as income, it's mountains & forest, as retiree, having farm as a hobby or just a small money income. Philippine soil is so fertile due to volcanic ash. Philippines is the only diverse country in asia, from religion, food be it "halal" or "pork lechon", variety of taste & dish you look for you shall find, various tradition, it is not controlled by any religous law and it is the most democratic asian country you ever find. People are authentic & really smile thru their heart, they are a community w/c is real helpfull & warm to anybody, and of course it does not mean it is also free from local scam & bad people, but majority of good filipino people would already sure warn you for that. Smile to them & sure they will retract & shower you w/ all the greetings & smile. Truly Philippines for me is the best & astonishingly unique country in the world 🧡🇮🇱❤️🇵🇭✊🤗🙏
Thank you, ❤️ from the beautiful 🇵🇭
Some topics not covered: How much required annual income? Insurance for healthcare? Requirements to purchase property? Median rent for apartments? How much for housekeeping services? Is there good public transportation? What facilities for people with physical challenges? A decent retirement requires more than nice beaches. What does $1000. a month cover?
One thing I never see in these videos is healthcare. Both the standards and the costs. Something important, especially when retiring, as thats when you'll need it most!
Of all the countries ,the Philippines is the most beautiful when it comes to nature,culture and peoples habit..I'm proud Filipino
We think Philippines is the best place to retire with, the economy is number 1 in Asia.Filipinos are the most hospitable, friendly and smiling people in the world.
Once you tour the tourist spots in the Philippines you don't want to leave this beautiful country. Love the Philippines.🇵🇭😁👍👏👏
where did you get no. 1 economy in Asia. study well bata??? china, Japan. gusto mo turuan kita?
ang sabe best english speaking country to retire, ung mura cost of living.. english speaking ba china, japan? or kahit singapore, di mura mga yan.. gusto mo matuto bata?@@juanchorells6163
Boracay in the Philippines has white sand beaches
Overrated 😂
The crime is high in the Philippines as well as the drug problem. There are places that you just dont go as to dangerous. Why isnt that mentioned any where
It is not mentioned because that is NOT true! I have lived retired in the Philippines now for eight years!
*too
Amazing video, A friend of mine referred me to a financial adviser sometime ago and we got talking about investment and money. I started investing with $120k and in the first 2 months , my portfolio was reading $274,800. Crazy right!, I decided to reinvest my profit and gets more interesting. For over a year we have been working together making consistent profit just bought my second home 2 weeks ago and care for my family.
I’ve been forced to find additional sources of income as I got retrenched. I barely have time to continue trading and watch my investments since I had my second daughter. Do you think I should take a break for a while from the market and focus on other things or return whenever I have free time or is it a continuous process? Thanks.
@@FlorentGulliver Quitting may not be the best approach if you ask me. This is where an AI comes into the picture. I barely have time to trade myself as my job swallows up most of my time. MARGARET MOLLI ALVEY, a licensed fiduciary whom has made me over 5 figures in profit in less than seven months, handles my investments. I could leave you a lead if you need help.
@@zubairadamu2477 Oh please I’d love that. Thanks!
@@FlorentGulliver MARGARET MOLLI ALVEY , lookup with her name online.
@@zubairadamu2477 Great , i will do that now . Thanks for sharing
Interesting video but it would be useful to have info on accommodation costs and crime rates.
Also needs info about healthcare and natural disasters.
The Philippines has a lower Crime Rate compared to Both Jamaica and Barbados.
@@ik1408 The Philippines has a lower Crime Rate compared to Both Jamaica and Barbados. and with Better Healthcare.
Natural Disasters?
Earthquakes, Typhoons and Volcanic Eruption are common. But people will get used to them.
California has Earthquakes.
Japan gets Typhoons.
Iceland has Volcanoes.
3 in 1.
@@leomarlonestrada5954 Earthquakes, typhoons, volcanic Eruption and tropical climate with high temperature and high humidity - to many cons. Poor people get used to these. But then again, the whole video is about where low-income Westerners can move to. The poor cannot be choosers.
@@ik1408 Well. Lots of RICH People Get used to these.
I mean Barbados and Jamaica?
What will you do in Barbados? The Island is TOO SMALL. It is bad for people with Claustrophobia. Barbados also gets earthquakes, landslips, and hurricanes. Also, not most people speak English. When I visited the Island, i noticed that people speak Bajan Creole more than English.
Jamaica. They don't speak good English there. When I went to Jamaica in 2017, I found a lot of scary street gangs everywhere.
Plus, they add the word "Man" after every sentence.
Like:
Gangster 1: "Hey Man! What you doin Man?"
Gangster 2: "I am eating Man."
I mean, Jesus on a Stick! They are Cannibals!
"But then again, the whole video is about where low-income Westerners can move to. The poor cannot be choosers."
FYI, There are lots of "High Income Westerners" in the Philippines. These folks choose to but properties mountainside and erect villas.
Go figure.
Good content with nice presentation. Thank you for sharing
ya right 🤣
I lived in Asia for most of my adult life. When I was younger Thailand and the Philippines were by far the best places to visit.
But when I retired (early), I chose Malaysia. I was planning in starting a family - and it was clear it was a much better place for a family than Thailand or Philippines. That said, I do love traveling in the Philippines.
The other note is that Malaysia is CHEAPER that the Philippines - especially if you want something decent. In the Philippines, anything decent is expensive. For sure, you can live in either country on $500 and enjoy yourself.
Working in Malaysia for 3 years now. As expat. I disagree that it's CHEAPER.
Philippine the best
Yeah drink Milo everyday Malaysian 💀💀💀💀🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😜😜😜
@@JohannMarshall-pu2dw how is Malaysia? i'm planning to visit there
@@LifeOdysseyMotivation Malaysia is good. But it's not cheap compared to other asean countries I visited. Not to mention, ringgit depreciation.
Wow, some of these rankings were unexpected! I've lived in a couple of the states listed and have different opinions based on my experiences. Does anyone else feel the same?
The Philippines I been living in Cebu Philippines for 10 year
I would sure love to go there
Ok so the thig none of these sites want to deal with that is kinda important to Rtirees.. How do you handle health care ???
Wow Philippines is 3rd Runk , proud Filipino
Overproud pre 😂
ok sana. edit mo lang un 'rank'
Very nice content , helpful and educative , thanks for sharing
In my fictional world, Malaysia is one of the best country in the world in every area
Malaysia :
-English is the second language
-very good health care system
-good transport system
-beautiful beaches and rainforests
- Mount Kinabalu - highest mountain in SEA
-multi-cultural (many races : Malays, Chinese, Indians, numerous native tribes among others)
-food paradise
-relatively low cost of living
-strategic location (can easily travel to nearby countries such as Thailand, Singapore and so on)
Note : I read somewhere that the Malaysian government has agreed to review the terms of the MM2H programme.
Mt Kinabalu not the highest mountain in SEA...
@@bk1571 I stand corrected.
'It is the highest mountain in Malaysia/Borneo as well as the third-highest peak of an island on Earth' but not the highest mountain in SEA.
Malaysia should return Sabah to the Philippines.
Sorry for injecting this topic, but I hope most Malaysian should be aware of the Sabah issue. Before Malaysia even was declared a country made up by the British, they had rented Sabah. Respectfully Malaysia and the international community should acknowldge Sabah didn' happened to be part of Malaysia as it was only on lease agreement from the Sulu family in the Philippines. Sabah should be returned to the Philippine domain.
@@haroldg.taladro4008merepek
This video definitely got me thinking! As an American looking to retire abroad, the idea of moving to an English-speaking country is appealing, but I still have a few questions. How do the healthcare systems and costs compare to those in the U.S.? And do any of these countries offer retirement visas or long-term residency options that are relatively straightforward? Finally, I’d love more info on taxes-would I still need to pay U.S. taxes while living abroad? Thanks for the helpful insights; a bit more detail would make it easier to weigh these options!
The best Philippines..
Phil is the best specialy in the province
You failed to mention that most of these locales are subject to hurricanes. In the Pacific, they are in the Ring of Fire.
right
Jamaica has a very high murder rate.
Jamaica? WTF? Well I guess if you are used to the violence in the US.
Like with all nations, violence based on economics. Retirees will be fortunate enough to have the money necessary to shield them from most of the violence that occurs in developing nations
It's also homophobic AF there.
I agree wtf
😂
Oh please Jamaica 🇯🇲 is the best place to live
By all comparison, and by all rankings, the Philippines is apparently the Best Best Best among all the rest that the article have mentioned... If your point of deliberation is anchored on the English language, the Philippines stand highly above all the rest. The Philippines 🇵🇭 has a population of more than 114 Million people as of 2021, and is projected to be about 150 million by 2050. That could placed the Philippines in the 11th or 12th ranking as the most populous country in the world 🌎. By that alone, the literary rate of the Philippines is 96.6% as of October 2023, making it one of the most literate countries in the world. In 2021, the Philippines literacy rate was 99.27%. Education in the Philippines is free for all Filipino people all the way to college, on a bachelor's degree. Advanced studies and graduate school have very minimal costs... English is widely used anywhere and everywhere even in small remote islands. Their kind of English is even much much better than most ordinary Americans do. Their English is grammar-based with correct spelling, proper punctuation, and easily comprehensible. Thus , they refrain from using colloquial words such as wanna, gonna, gotta, ain't, betcha, or y'all which are actually ungrammatical... Do I need to say more? This explains the fact that millions upon millions of high-quality and well-educated Filipino professionals, such as nurses, teachers, CPAs, engineers, seamen and maritime engineers, and other medical professionals, are in-demand all over the world. Noteworthy of mention is that 10-12% of the Filipinos are scattered all over the world in more than 250 countries as useful citizens of the community.. Such feat, where only few countries can ever lay claim to. The Filipino diaspora has made the Philippines 🇵🇭 more vibrant, more diverse, more liberally exposed , and more welcoming and accommodating thereby further concreting the worldwide Filipino traits of great hospitality, very hospitable and friendly. (TO be continued)
The Philippines without a doubt is a good choice for English-speaking foreigners to retire to. Filipinos learned English from Kindergarten to college. Every textbook is written in English except the textbook for Tagalog language. It's nice to be considered 3rd best place but it could do better like being the 1st choice. Sadly, the cost of living in the Philippines could be much lower if the government isn't corrupt. In fact, the current President is called a USB (thumb drive) President by the locals. Even the international election observers issued a report stating the election was full of irregularities. If President Benigno S. Aquino III was replaced by an equally competent Filipino like Mar Roxas (who lost the election) in 2016, who could have continued the progress that Aquino started, today, the country would have a vibrant economy and low cost of living.
Correction : Aquino III was replaced by du30 and Philippines has improved tremendously .
Wow!kasali ang Philippined❤️😊
Hahaha, Barbados, Costa Rica are expensive country to live or retire, been there several times. Better the Philippines you have plenty to select at your own descrition.
In 2018 Philippines had 7 million plus international tourist visitors after pandimic declined into 2 million international torists.
Jamaica is an extremely expensive country. You need at least US$1,700 per month assuming you're not paying rent or mortgage. This amount will only cover food, utilities, transportation and basic medicine assuming you have a non-contributory medical policy. There are price increases very often. The dollar fluctuates a lot. With this amount you can't go to fancy restaurants or buy fancy food. So which Jamaica are you referring to?
The Jamaica 🇯🇲 in the caribbean if you own your house fully paid for you can lived off 500 to 700 US dollars per month.
@@horatiobarnes8608 Tell me how. Assuming you don't own a car either. A lot of people pay rent. Cost depends on the area. Numerous pensioners own their houses but struggle to survive.
Philippines is the best of all
Love your own...
@@ManuboVlogtv-yg4rj You must love the Philippines also
Ring of Fire! Not strategic…
@@Idaleasofia24 Not all areas in the Philippines, like Palawan island 🏝️
Yup , graft and corruption Pi. #1.🤣
St Lucie, Martinique s peaking French
Cheap does not mean it is better. It is all relative. With all considered, Malaysia should be best with regard to cost of living accommodation, transport, health care, weather, safety, not much natural disaster and best situated at the cross road for world and next to Singapore.
The title should have stated: Best English speaking countries to retire for Americans. As that is clearly the focus here. And as for low cost retirement in malaysia, that is no longer the case with the so called MM2H programme. The minimum requirement is a monthly income of US$ 8,000 per month.
PHILIPPINENO KNOWS HOW AND WHAT "A HUMAN BEGIN " AND THEY are very pious , ❣️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💟💟💟
MilaniRuthCarreon, you miss the point. Unfortunately crime is everywhere. But I have seen a report warning tourists to take particular care when visiting certain popular destinations due to the crime rate. A handful of these are the very countries recommended in this video. Any senior considering their options ought to be informed of the conditions in which they'll be placing themselves.
*I want to live in Southeast Asian countries because they are affordable and have many beautiful beaches*
They forgot the Cayman Islands, which national language is English. As a matter of fact, The Cayman Islands were part of the British Empire. Furthermore, many expatriate British and North Americans have made the Cayman Islands their home.
It wasn't included because it is very costly..
Visited Jamaica 10 years ago to a vacation location and was told never to leave the vacation location as it just wasn't safe
Definitely,I will stay in the Philippines during winter time when I retire.About the language,I still speak the language,and of course English is my 3rd language cuz I speak my second language which is Norwegian.
They need to include the cost of a long term visa.
I would have liked a more in-depth video. visa requirements, permanent resident requirements, citizenship requirements, crime/disease, economic growth, healthcare, political stability, property rights. Etc.
Well…this video is for free. Get what you pay for.
🤣@@terilapsey
The Filipinos speak very good English. It is our second language. English, Science, Mathematics and other major subjects are taught in English.
Thank you ❤
It's interesting to me THAT in the Manila region (the only part of the country I have seen) the street signs
What happened to number four what country was that?
It's a closely guarded secret. 😁 See 6:13 and on.
Try them all before deciding
Why doesn't roatan rank when i watched a couple say they'd prefer to stay in Roatan unless it was a vacation in caye Caulker, Belize ? I also know a scuba guy here who reccomended Roatan over Belize saying Belize is rougher. I also saw a woman say she'd rather choose roatan to save cash. My new friend has been there, suggested I go there and claimed rent was like £250 rent per month... he will go there for december, from january its 75 farenheight suiting me better..
Philippines population 112 million, 60 to 70 million Filipino can speak English.
80% of Filipinos speak English. Filipino is two languages. First Tagalog second English.
@@zeyanZen In Philippines Tagalog & English are declared as official language. Same like India Hindi & English are declared as official language. English is global language opens to job opportunities everywhere.
Not sure lots of homework to be done cause the input that we get is either negative nor fully positive
If the Retiree is a lover of Nature, Friendly, knows and understand the Filipino Culture, the Philippines Countryside is very interesting. This will cost LESS than $1000,-- a month. With the difference, one can travel to the other Cities/Islands at least once a month whenever one wishes. CAREGIVERS can be employed, part time or regular. The presence of millions of young educated/trained young population who respect the old Folks make this possible. AURAPHIL thanks for sharing.
I've got a lot of Jamaican friends that always tell me there's gangs there an you have to worry about being shot also they're definitely not happy there the horrible living conditions are ridiculous an people don't see this side unless it's too late
what a beautiful information... will take this into consideration... from now and in the coming years... for me i will prefer the PHILIPPINES... this country is famous worldover.
i like video
I’ve lived in Belize since 2009 and Belize is no longer a cheap place to live especially if you wanna live on the beach. If you are an expat and want to live like an American versus a local, you’re gonna pay for that luxury. If you wanna live on or near the beach, you’re also going to pay for that luxury. There are local prices and there are gringo prices. There are many other places in the world that are cheaper than Belize.
Philippines should be on the top #1 because you will live like King and Queen there. 😂😂😂😂😂
Regicide
❤❤❤The Philippines.
So many infrastructures are now going in the Philippines and building the New Largest Airport or maybe one in the world
Jamaica 🇯🇲 ☝🏾Belize 🇧🇿 👍🏾
Philipines has a population of 130 million people, majority of Filipinos speak english because english language is being taught in elementary school, many arevwell educated and literate people, economy is booming, Philippines is now being called the tiger economy, it is not a poor country it is one the rich Asian country because they have all the natural resources that leaders of Philippine should tap in they are rich in oil, gold, pearls, nickel, uranium, most of this minerals e were being exported to otgrvcoubtries.They have a lot of food to ve exported thats why many countries take advantages of their wealth.Philippines is the number 3 english speaking country in the world number 1 is USA and number 2 is Britain.
11million
Australia, new Zealand, Singapore have more and better English speakers than the Phillipines.
Anyone considering the advice in this would do well to investigate the crime in these countries.
I think it can't be more bad then the USA. Those guys have a tradition of shooting in schools.
Name a country that is crimeless🤔🤔🤔
I mean if you're talking from an American's perspective, it's kinda funny.
@@Yjn75it would be funny if he lives in the US, right?
Actually, Christopher is correct and you'll are wrong. Jamaica and Belize are top 10 countries in murder rate (looking at stats a few years ago), St. Lucia and Barbados are medium high in Murder rate and USA has one of the lowest murder rates (per 100,000 population). There's is a fairly high murder rate in a handful of US cities but overall the rate is low. This is why you don't trust anything the media tells you.
Subject not covered in these options.. Keep in mind that retirement includes progressive health issues as the years pass.. Remaining close to home, the Caribbean for eg for Americans, the Mediterranean for Brits, is something to take into consideration, especially for Brits having access to the NHS. Early diagnosis is critical, hospital visits for scans, blood tests, biopsies etc, become ever more frequent.. and costly unless carrying good health insurance or access to the NHS.
Beautiful st Lucia
I'm a Native Filipino here and I think that the main reason as to why the Philippines is being recognized as an English-Speaking Country (even though not all filipinos can speak the language very fluently) is because the Philippines became an American Colony for such a long time after the Spaniard Colonization and that the Americans brought the English Language to the Country along with their culture, foods, holidays, festivals, clothing brands, car brands, etc. which means to say that the country is pretty much heavily influenced by Western American & European Spanish Cultures even until today that English is still one of the most widely -spoken languages of the Philippines along with Spanish (Chavacano) being the second national language of the Southern Part of the Country
Philippines is 🙌👏🙌👏🙌👏🙌🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭❤️❤️
Barbados to some extent has the same trouble as Jamaica with crime but not quite as bad
Jamaica?
Christopher Columbus called Jamaica 🇯🇲 the fairest island his eyes have ever seen, it is a extremely beautiful island where the US dollars goes far .
So the Caribbean is the new Florida?
From the beginning of time Americans called it there third border where they go for relaxation fun ,and find peace of mind .
The PHILIPPINES!!! A paradise.
True 👍🏻🌷♥️
Philippines any day of the week
Ireland is no longer cheap. Malaysia has a very expensive visa program if you want to stay.
MUCH CHEAPER IN PHILIPPINES THAN ANY NATIONS AND VERY RICH NATION.
Jamaica is one of the most violent countries in the Caribbean. In 2023, there were approximately 60.9 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in the island nation. This was highest homicide rate in Latin America and the Caribbean that year.5 Jul 2024
I did know this yes.
Outside of tourist areas Jamaica is very dangerous.
St Lucia had a very bad experience how it rated I do t know. Beach maybe -10
Don´r know where your got your research from but Cyprus is by way not affordable anymore after Ukrain and Israel war. We are struggling with rent prices and food prices whereas earing here in Cyprus is the lowest in the EU. If you are not rich (which is the mayority of coming here now) you struggle every day to make ends needs. Plus, UK cititcenship does not have it easy to settle here now after Brexis. Cannot recommend to come here, and I live here, sort of being stuck as a UK citicen now. Sorry to tell you.
Bong Bong is calling you home
I have no interest in living in a country in a tropical or sub-tropical environment. I don't enjoy hot and humid weather. Are there really no good options in the world where English is widely spoken and actually get 4 seasons in a year?
South Africa
@@wjomal3 South Africa seems a bit of a basket case right now. They can't even manage to provide consistent electricity to their populace. Not a situation I particularly want to be involved in.
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