Very pleased you liked the comments, my father was with the United States Department of State United States Agency for International Development as a Foreign Service Officer, and later with US Dept of Interior in Micronesia, we lived everywhere. He also published tourist maps. We had many privileges including Diplomatic Passports, as an adult many of my friends were Peace Corps or Americans teaching abroad or photographers and explorers. All had the same issues I mentioned but a few things everyone can related to, peanut butter in South Korea was 12.00, Dial Soap is difficult to find, laundry detergents are not the same as ours, if you have allergies it is almost impossible to find certain detergents. Many street vendors are not regulated and should be observed , go to those with the most customers, not the man with the short line. Mosquito repellent is hard to find. I also noticed even living with family or my late husband that you must be cautious not to move in a house with lead pipes, to this day many houses have lead pipes. Hope this helps.
Shows how racist the United States is. I am on Social Security and i`m a Israelite Jew Black man. They only give me $838.00 a month. They just bumped it up to $907.00 this year. An i`ve been on this for 15 years. So when you say Average. I take it you mean only white people. Because i know South American Americans and Mexican Americans are not getting this.
@@WarsunGames I’m not denying that racism doesn’t exist in the USA but SS is not. what you receive from SS is 100% dependent on how much money you contributed into the system during the time you were working. If you didn’t contribute as much during your working days as average, you will receive less than average.
Moved to Croatia last summer just before I turned 26. This country is highly underrated: Low cost of living ✔ Perfect weather ✔ Friendly people and beautiful places ✔ I'm living like a king on about $700/month. I Teach English Online from my bedroom for about $21/hour (which is about 3x what an engineer here makes). I work from 10 a.m. til 2 p.m. on the days I feel like it, then I go to the beach, and then I play basketball 🏀 for a local semi-pro team at night. Life is good! 👌
I live in Goa on the West Coast of India (my wife is a Goan). When we moved here I bought a house and two cars and now live on around 350 to 400 dollars a month. English is very common, indeed most educated people prefer to speak English. The real joy was that moving to India meant that I could retire at age 54. That was 10 years ago.
Hope u are enjoying our hospitality. Nice comment to see Goa's name is focused. We are the most friendliest people in the universe. I am sure u know everything by now. Mog Asu....
I live in Philippines, my rent is about $134 a month, its 7,000 pesos, i moved in right after it was constructed, so bran new place, it has 3 br, 2bath and of course small living room and kitchen...all for 7,000p. So if you tell people it is $400 a month for rent, you did not do your homework. Most of decent places charge $192 monthly, it is 10,000p . Nice places...$400 is like you live in palace. Retired man never needs this expensive living.
I think you're right … $400 is definitely a lot. (Maybe true if staying in a selected duplex condo within Makati for instance,...I guess.) In a province it's way less and closer to your $134.
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I live in the USA very well on my Social Security. I only worked 3 months a year from 1982 to 2018 when I retired at age 62. I get $800 a month, but only spend about 1/2 that to live, I rent 3-6 months of the year and travel the rest. But I travel by Bicycle and have since 1982, I have never driven or had a license to. Yet, I have been all over North America, including Alaska and Canada by bike covering about an average of 5,000 a year. I am now going on 64. When I travel by bicycle, I stay in a small two person tent, stay away from campgrounds where I have to pay, I carry all my gear which adds up to about 15 lbs. I live and travel in the northen part of the USA in summer and in the desert southwest in winter. I like to wear shorts and a tshirt year round and only have two pais of pants, one light nylon then other are rain pants. I have just one sweater. I wear sandals most of the time, but have hiking shoes for more aggressive outdoor activities in the mountains.
You are blessed to be doing something you love and enjoy some people don't have that motivation. And to retire at that age and only getting that amount every month and survive on that in the way that you live of course is possible. But for the average person is a struggle and we all looked to live comfortable when we retire and you have been doing that I'm glad that you found a way. I been retire 9 months and I am getting 14,000 and I struggle with that each month in the North East of this beautiful country. Probably because I am helping to pay for the mortgage and other utilities with my wife but we are looking to see if we can retire abroad and have a simple life. I appreciate what you have written, it's another way of looking how to live comfortable and affordable but each of us just have to pick the style that suits us best and live the dream.
I chose to live in the philippines as it is cheap, to save on expenses i cook to limit my salt intake though eat out for pizza, i wear a t-shirt, shorts and sandals year round, i have a maid for less than $70 a month, to save on electricity i turn off the ref at night though occasionally use the aircon and often use public transport, my rent 10 years ago for a 1 bedroom apt in los angeles was $900, here free, most should set aside for visas, i have dual citizenship so no visa fees, most people understand english.
@ joe soap i was happy in glendale CA but it was getting too rxpensive and with the budget i have i had to move quick so i chose bacolod, google it, i dont have a dishwasher anymore but i have a maid for less than US$70 a month, labor is cheap, i buy my produce daily in the local market or you can opt for the grocery as it doesn't stink much as long as you can live with pork, fish and chicken, beef will be at a premium in the grocery store as it is imported, the beef in a local market is tough and the cuts of meat are different, no sirloin or rib eye or prime rib, the grocery has angus beef, over 10 years ago a pound of clams in los angeles was $20, here less than a dollar (50 pesos), my haircut in 1995 was $18 plus tip in laguna niguel CA, here in bacolod 2019 less than $1.50.
Mark ledesma can you elaborate on the $10,000 Deposit that was mentioned. Is that Accurate ? Somewhat ? Or, is there another Approach ? Thx in Advance .....
It's a nice place to retire, but as you say, you need a higher budget. Can you let us know how much of a budget someone needs to live very comfortably?
Hola Arvin, well that depends on where you’re living. San Jose or places close to the capital will cost you a little more. But I living in a small community about an hour from the city, I’d say a single person can live here just on a Social Security income. But I think you should check out the guy on UA-cam “travel Costa Rica now”. If it gets to expensive here, I’ve got Panama as my fall back place, love that country too. To old to be coming back to spend, spend, spend USA.
$1500 min to live as a single in the city with the least amount of comfort but acceptable. $2500 and up to have a better lifestyle. Of course one can live with around $1000 but rice and beans and sharing rent and like surviving.
Going to try Costa Rica. Going down there in May, the beginning of the rainy season, I know, and then I'll be volunteering at the Jaguar Rescue Center for 2 months. I figured that's a nice long time to get to know Caribbean side of Costa Rica, make some new friends, and probably connections to cheaper living. All my research showed that Costa Rica isn't as expensive as some say. but I'm looking on the Caribbean side, and everyone else is on the Pacific side or near San Jose.
From California, moved to Spain. I been living off 1000 euros a month for the last couple years and I never been happier. Will definetly not be moving back to America, dont care how much they pay me.
Congrats mate! I am spaniard and more and more americans are moving to my country, especially to Valencia and near. It is really good have you here, you all are welcome.
Ismael Sanchez Ismael Sanchez I already know bus routes to and from Alcampo and Lidl from Albaicin. I know the basic streets and other markets in Centro/Albaicin, and route to Jazz club. I know the squares and areas to go cool off in. I know the routes to walk to church at San Juan de Dios. All thanks to people who post onUA-cam and usingGoogle Earth. I even picked out a restaurant to go to for an awesome steak: Restaurante Pilar del Toro near Plaza de Santa Ana. Have Spanish heritage from great grandmother from Cadiz, and I feel very much at home in Spain since first visit after graduating.
DarkEngine Where do you shower, brush your teeth or take that all necessary dump? I know that I'm much to old for all that inconveneince. Think I'll follow Arvin's lead! David, I believe Dark has already had his own financial crash. A van by the river does'nt sound like a choice.
Lol. Well , you can do that. Why don't u come to South America, where I live is like Cali in terms of the soil, semi arid if I'm saying it right. I have a place here and it's cheap, lots of expats living in this country already.
Haha I'm from Bolivia and you are right! not a lot of people speak English, not even in like the most touristic places, but i don't know if you got to visit Samaipata, i think maybe that's the only touristic place in Bolivia where you can find english speakers, it's a very small town where a lot of people (mostly europeans) have moved to retire there in the last decades, i saw this video because it showed Bolivia in the thumbnail and i thought they would mention it, but it's not that much of a "famous" destination, at least not as much as the Salar haha, anyway i hope you get to come back some day!
True just a few people on the streets speak English here in Bolivia, Samaipata is a well known retirement little town, education it's kinda poor on the people who walks and work in the street but because most of the time those people are from public education schools and few didn't even graduate and most of them never get to the university, most of the people who speak English are from private schools and got university degrees, I'm from Santa Cruz, the we are the economic center of the country and the expensier city to live in and 1000$ actually its a great income for a family on a retirement single or couple will give them a wealthy lifestyle here and as you go to cheaper cities those 1000$us are more money, to put it in perspective a minimum salary its around 300$us and a single person can live the month with it (not comfy or wealthy) from 500$us and above the life in Bolivia gets really easy for a single person or couple, and yes Cochabamba it's cheaper and the culinary capital of the country #HighlyRecomended stay on the big cities if you need special health care often. Good luck and welcome to Bolivia if you decide to come 😎👍🏻
They don t just speak Spanish...their Amerindians have their own language...In addition the Menonite community only speak German. (Some of them also speak Spanish.)
@@feardheas4548 Yeah the education level is very poor, more specifically in public schools, the difference between these and private schools is huge, one of the consequences of this is that people that can't afford private schools are more likely to just don't go to school, I think like 40% of young people (mostly poor) nowadays don't finish school...So I think that's a reason why it will be very difficult for a tourist to find someone on the street that happens to speak english, so yeah if you get to come some day it would be better to learn just a little bit of spanish, just in case you wanna talk to random people and go around on the streets asking about things to buy o things to eat or things like that, if you come exclusively for just one place to visit, then just getting a good tourist agency will be enough as they're very likely to have someone that speaks english, I mentioned Samaipata before because i believe it's the only touristic place where it would be easy to find someone that speaks english on the street or a restaurant and such...sorry if this was a little bit to long haha
This was the best most comprehensive and easiest to digest “Best Of” List for cheap abroad living for Ex-Pats I’ve seen yet. Fantastic, thank you. You answered all the questions one would have about that location as an expat.
Americans want places with lots of English speakers and the kind of healthcare and other services they are used to. Nepal would probably be too remote for most.
LOL. I've been to Da Nang and HCMC. English is generally only spoken by young people... and it's not too common. BUT... people are nice and patient/friendly for the most part.
As I know, a quarter of Vietnamese people know Russian. If it's true, it's very fine for me 'cause I'm Ukrainian but always speak Russian. I really love your country even though it is not ideal. Anyways, it's better than my Ukraine which is just a piece of Africa in the middle of Europe. I hope I can visit Vientam soon.
@@ChrisPeck-niganma somoza is out, but Nicaragua is constantly in civil wars, we have a dictator called Daniel Ortega, everyone wants him out, but he will do whatever it takes, hundreds of people were killed by the police, thousands kidnapped, and tens of thousands wrongly accused to criminal charges just because talking against the president
Not one to argue, but Nicaragua had civil unrest in 2018 that was repressed by violence, it wasn't an armed revolution. For a foreigner living here not involved in the politics, it's not a huge issue ATM at least. YMMV.
@@miloshzorica : Phones and computer equipment are generally reasonably-priced in Cambodia. More expensive than the US, but cheaper than Europe and the UK. Internet connectivity is also pretty good (much faster and more reliable than the Philippines), with a range of providers and solutions available from cheap to quite expensive.
I live in the Philippines and have lived here about a year and a half now. My total cost per month is about $800. I bring in 50,000 ($1000) a month save 10,00p (200) a month. I use Xoom to bring in my money and the cost is $4.95. YES the People are friendly here. The average pay is 350p per day =$7.00 so most things are very cheap here. I hope that you like fish, pork, chicken, because that is the choice here. Beef can be found here and that is what is my choice, so that cost more. The cuts of meat are not the same as the US. I own a small multicab that I drive every where. As a plus all the road signs and store signs are in english I live out side of Davao City at about 3000ft so it is cool most of the time, NO AC. Most of the time I run into Toril for everything I need, and that is only 12km. So when I drive to Davao City it is about 23km. I would suggest that you do not drive in the big cities. Traffic is very bad, unless you drive like a native, (that is me now) then it is just traffic. I buy off Amazon and Ebay all the time, and yes most things from the states can come here. FEDEX, UPS deliver here all the time.Just do not use the local mail service, it is bad.
The Xoom $4.95 fee means you transfer your money in pesos. If you transfer the money in dollars the fee is a little higher but the conversion rate from dollars into pesos that you find in the street in the Pi will more than make up the difference and you will be getting about $20 more at least each month. The xoom dollar to peso rate sucks and it is costing you.
I just sent my kids back there to go to school. They're little and I couldn't handle the brainwashing and bullying in AMERICA. Even here in North Dakota. My kids were born there and we've lived in Cavite (hour south of Manila) on again off again for years. Love love love the Philippines. Crystal clear water perfect for snorkeling.
Big ups to everyone working effortlessly trying to earn a living while building wealth. I’m 40 and my husband 44 we are both retired with over $1 million in net worth and no debts. Currently living smart and frugal with our money. Saving and investing lifestyle in the made it possible for us this early even till now we earn monthly through passive income. We are currently in Greece enjoying our retirement.,,
Not quite long I started investing. I'm very curious and need help on how to enhance and increase my returns. Any good investment tips would be appreciated
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I've lived everywhere on your list except for Bolivia and I have been living in the Philippines for the last year. For a budget of $1,000 per month, My first choices would be Thailand, Ecuador, and Colombia, I'm wondering why none of these are on your list?
Lviv, Ukraine, cheap, English widely spoken, feels European without the attitude. Poland like weather so it is a bit cold. You can get a furnished apartment in the city center for less than $500
John S hello! A bolivian here. If you are legally residing more than 3 years here you can apply for citizenship if you express your will to do so. I am currently living in Spain but once I save enough money I am planning to go back and invest there. The video suggests Cochabamba, which is a nice city but imo Santa Cruz will always be more open to foreigners, cause we are the city that receives the biggest amount of internal and international migration. However I recommend you to visit any of the 3 main bolivian cities (Santa Cruz, La Paz and Cochabamba) and also Sucre before making a choice. You could get surprised :) each city is a different world itself. Cheers!!!
@Jasaemer Tsun sorry to jump in... i have been there and liked it. Of course I was there as a back packing tourist. Living and visiting are two different things. I agree entirely with Mary Wingo's comments though, based on my experience in lots of third world countries. You can live like a single, working local who has an ordinary job at a good level on 650 USD.
From my research and those I have talked to Ecuador is affordable and, in the big cities, offers all the modern conveneinces many look for. I think I will try it. Though the Visa process seems unnecessarily difficult.
My list: 1.Indonesia : Ubud a small town in Denpasar Bali 2. Thailand : Jomtien near Pattaya 3. India : Nainital small city in northern India. 4. Nepal : Pokhara 5. Sri Lanka : Ella City Every City above provides you bang for the buck in true sense and you can easily handle everything in 600-800 USD
Malaysia is a real hidden gem. It was a former British colony so most all people speak English. The country is Malay, Chinese and Indian. Eating the food from the street hawker centers is to die far as it is fantastic not to mention very cheap.
Yeah, our family took a million pounds to Australia in the 1930's Depression and had so much they gave most of it away after buying farms and setting up coz people were poor back then and starving... Now I wish they kept it and the stupid poor MORONS Died coz they now vote socialists left. Im glad we left the UK though, Id hate to think what it would be like growing up in the new Islamic villages of the United kingdom
@@lesliegrayson1722 a million pounds in the 1930's means that your parents were very wealthy. Cause prices were faar lower back then. So dont know why you try to relate.
I live in Ecuador, which I love. I have an Ecuadorian girlfriend that helps me understand the culture. I think it's much easier to move to a different country if you're single and meet someone from there or you're already married to someone from that country. Culture shock is very real and people tend to give up too soon. Having someone on your side that isn't going through that and can help you adjust is incredibly useful.
Sounds like a great advise. I'm living in foreign country with a different language (not Spanish; a small European country with its own language) and I had a pretty hard time meeting people locally and dealing with some situations, so learnt this the hard way - having someone local would definitely be a huge game changer. I've been trying to learn Spanish over the last couple of years and considering moving to some Latin American country (will likely start the process in about a year from now) - currently, thinking about Mexico or El Salvador. Any advise on how to make friends with locals before\after moving? And, if that's not a secret - how did you meet your Ecuadorian girlfriend? Hope there are some more still left! Gracias, y buena suerte.
I agree...I am from Texas, prior US Navy and now live in Medellín, Colombia. A lot of retired military live in Se Asia. They mostly speak English. Yes, very important to learn different cultures where you plan to live.👍🏾
Born and raised in the Philippines. I can vouch these information are true. If you're thinking of moving here, just avoid Metro Manila! But if you can endure the everyday traffic like me, then I guess you will be okay. 🤣
except this vlogger still got some things wrong about the Philippines. but i love it in the PI. you gotta get used to the stink, the garbage, raw sewage, and Gambit, your wife won't like it there (mainly for the reasons I just said, and there's not going to be "her friends" to go hang out with.
Crime rate in Bolivia is very low no high school shooting no drugs like in Europe or USA and most food is as nature intented no chemicals. And many things to see like the salary of Uyuni mountain trecking etc. By the way Bolivia is in South America not central America.
No drugs in Bolivia? Hahahaha. Bolivia literally legalized the cultivation of Coca. Not to mention Marijuana is widely available , and the cocaine producing cartels populate the mountains .
@@tylerrg1864 coca as a plant is not a drug actually is medicine and we chew it and we don't get high is more like drinking coffee. Is like when the americans chew tobacco Marijuana is very low the use mostly is done by foreigners..... Use and abuse of drugs only in United States. BOLIVIA has very extremely ancient civilization background probably is the only full blood native amarican country in the world and chewing coca is been part of our everyday life for many thousands of years get your facts straight.
Yeah! For 100 Dollars, you can get a house made of straw, or perhaps a wooden shack, with no electricity or running water, and the location would be well outside any city or town. Try Prey Veng province near the Vietnamese border. It's peaceful and well within your 100 Dollar pricerange.
I was fortunate enough to teach English as a voluntary teacher last year in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Amongst my students were Vietnamese Buddhist Nuns and Monks;delightful people on every level.
Been living in Hanoi, Vietnam, for the last 3 years. Although cheap, the city's air is so polluted, that you don't really want to stay outdoors. So, what's the point? Can't stroll outside, can't do outdoors activities like running or playing ball, can't sit in restaurants and coffee shops (of course you can, just remember that you would be sitting inside a poisonous cloud, and that would eventually take it's toll on your health) and that is not only Hanoi. Saigon (HCM) is almost as bad, and even Danang is getting worse now.... And I haven't even started on traffic and lack of parks and space, and the distance to SIMPLY GET OUT TO BREATH CLEAN AIR IN THE NATURE (WHICH AROUND hANOI IS ALSO POLLUTED) sorry for the capital letters at the end. Pressed Caps Lock by mistake and didnt feel like rewriting it all. P.S English is definitely not spoken and understood by most residents. Actually, most people cannot speak a word in English.
Guy Hanoi Hoi-An is nice and pleasant . I am not living there but visited it . But you are right regarding the big cities and as far as I saw when I visited Vietnam the emerging middle and upper class are looking for properties in the suburbs of big cities. I saw really nice developments there targeting families .
Not to mention when you do go outside the sidewalk is overrun by scooters. Lived 15y in SE Asia but Vietnam would be my last choice to live in right after Brunei.
Most expats usually find tourist cities or cities with an infrastructure more comfortable. It can be hard to adjust to primitive living conditions and many native cities can be very basic for living conditions - some cities lack even one good restaurant.
Even the visa cost to the climate and then breaks down a realistic logistical bottom line for each city.....People. Please understand the ridiculous amount of research this young man has had to comb thru to bring us this info and smash those buttons !
Ive been to Nicaragua three times and I live right near Detroit. i like both places, nothing wrong with Detroit, but of course I will most likely retire to Nicaragua, NOT Detroit, lol.
I think you would be crazy to move to Nicaragua right now. Unless you have been living in a cave for the past months and are unaware of the country's current situation I wouldn't advise you to move there.
Life is cheap in the US as long as you're healthy and don't pay much for rent.(as in not living close to big cities) But once your health is on the decline, it gets expensive really fast.
Life IS NOT cheap in the US. Some of the most expensive cities on Earth are in the US: New York and San Francisco. Prices for essentials have risen steadily while incomes haven't. It's a nightmare scenario.
Massachusetts has free health care for all residents making under 45k a year (including retired), other states could do the same if they gave a shit and got organized.
@Bryan Bradford That is emergency cases. Otherwise in many hospitals the first person you see is the person who asks about your insurance coverage? OH, you DON'T HAVE INSURANCE !!, Then HOW do you plan to pay?
As a seasoned world traveler approaching retirement age with a limited social security income, I find this video both informative and inspiring. Thank so much for sharing.
@@MONSEFBECKTV depends on what do you consider as standard of living. The disparity between rich and poor is quite high in Indonesia, but only in fulfilling luxury needs. For example, cars are taxed really high. i compared a $22.000 car in US would go as high as $39.000 in indonesia (a mazda CX5) which i drive right now. gas price is decent, basic meals are cheap like chickens, some vegetables, and other locally sourced food are dirt cheap, but you won't find cereal below 5$ because we import those kind of stuffs. You can have life insurance for around 120$ annually to whopping thousand of dollars. that also applies for car insurance. People who live in indonesia are quite happy and grateful of the goverment, you won't be too poor to afford food or housing, and the education system supports the less fortunates even if you are not a 150 IQ-genius. About religion, most of indonesians are muslims, but they are very tolerant, of course you'll hear news about minor clashes but those are expected. I myself is roman catholic, there are alot of churches in indonesia and I never consider my muslim, protestant, buddhist, hindu friends as lesser beings. Indonesians are considered very polite, well depends on the region. I live in Jakarta city and currently studying in Bandung city, both are a great city and people are very friendly. The economy here rises slowly but certainly with our latest president, infrastructures like provincial highways, bridges are being built and we like him for that. With that we also have an increase of quality of life in the past decade. No indonesia is not an authoratian country nor communist, it's a bounded capitalism or something like it. We admire capitalism but we also partly socialist in a good way (like social norms and religious compliance) but even churches, mosques and other religious temples enforce nationalism not because they are forced but because we are respecting our founding fathers. I myself is chinese descendance with a mix of minahasan (native to indonesia), dutch, indian, and also arabian. But most of my family has chinese heritage. i said that to give you a view of demographic in Indonesia, most people are mixed race and it is so rare to find pure native bloodline.
Well... Yeah. There are over 100,000 foreigners living in Phuket. Leave that province and go somewhere more colloquial. It's not as vibrant but much more affordable. I worked in Thailand for 2 years. Away from the hotspots, it is pretty boring.
Good point - they say to live a wealthy lifestyle living in the USA is cheap, but some of these other countries luxuries can be expensive, so if you live richer you may not save much living there, but if you are economical you'll love it there.
I've been around Asia alot and it's true that in order to have this luxury it will cost you about similar prices like the western ones. In fact I also found many prices of simple necessities to be more expensive than them of European prices. It's only cheap if you live cheap
I moved to Mexico, I live in a border town about 10 blocks from the bridge and can go any time to USA. You can live off $1000 a month or less... Rent starts at low as $150 a month.
@@SPINEVENTZ I just read an article where a 26 year old model was snatched off the street by 4 thugs while shopping with her mother and cousin. Her body was found
No volcano in the area of Iloilo. Were my home town is. Yes. Tagaytay near Taal Volcano. Legaspi and Naga Cities are near Mayon Volcano. Davao City is near Apo Volcano. Cebu City, now getting more crowded and traffic. Baguio City is cool. But in Summer super traffic and all filipinos are going there. Iloilo is the best. No volcanos. Airport is in Santa Barbara, a 12km away from Iloilo City. Hotels, airbnb, shopping malls and public transportation and taxi are scattered all over the metro includes Santa Barbara, Pavia, Oton, Leganes and Iloilo City. They have also the best beaches around Iloilo. Like Guimaras, Isla Gigantes in Carles, Boracay in Aklan, Mararison in Antique and so much more.
its not cheap. But 1 thousand dollars you can live like a king and if you are a young white man, you do not only save money, you can make a fortune selling sex.
I have been scooping out Asia and found that English is a Must and everyone in the Philippines speaks English. there are over 7 thousand islands and they are all amazing. it is beautiful and cheap if you stay in the provinces and stay out of Manila and Cebu. very affordable as I live comfortably on $960. Canadian a month. It is very safe here now and has been for years. friendliest people in the world. I would not live anyplace else love love love it here.
@@TheZeroLatitud My wife owns a 3 bedroom apt in Medellin that she rents out for 600,000 pesos monthly, or about $180 a month. You can get 2bdr apt in a security, high rise building for well under $400. She price a healthcare plan for me at about $360.00 per year, and Colombia's healthcare is the best in SA. So definitely affordable and there are some pretty small towns with expat communities.
I live in Envigado, which is next to Medellin. I rent an AirBNB for $250 a month, food is about $400 ( I eat out for dinner every night) and the rest I spend on entertainment. I can usually live on about $1000 per month. Added bonuses are the weather and the scenery. The only drawback would be that it is not near the ocean. The visa process is cheap and easy. Medellin should have been on this list.
Mr. Pokey I am 72 and have to observe the quarantine rules that apply to people 70 and older. I live in a rural location in Valle del Cauca. I have a cook & housekeeper that costs me 35,000 pesos a day. Including rent, housekeeper, cell phones (including Canadian cell phones), utilities, paying for the Housekeeper’s health care & pension, my EPS health care, Internet, & food, it works out to about 140,000 pesos a day. Our Canadian government pensions cover that with about $400 US per month to spare. We have dividend income that pays for extras when we need them.
Mr. Pokey I disagree about Medellin being on the list. The weather is great but the air quality is shit. It’s worse than smoking. In that respect I think Cali is better. Every day in the afternoon winds come in off the western mountains that clean out the stale air. Days are warmer than some people like, but not unmanageably so, and the evenings are gorgeous. When I was on an outdoor restaurant balcony in Medellin in the evening, I needed a heater put beside my table. I didn’t enjoy that.
You didn't elaborate much about the Philippines. I'll share some more details if I may. 1.) Western and western inspired restaurants and shops are everywhere in the major cities. 2.) Bank secrecy is seriously practiced. 3.) You'll get the freshest fish, fruits, etc. that you could ever imagine. 4.) We have VIP lines for seniors in the banks, shops, supermarkets, public transports, etc. No need to wait in line for the 60+ year old folks. 5.) There are MALLS everywhere. Huge malls. I can't cover everything here so just come visit and experience the Philippines yourself. Lol Cheers!
I'm from malaysia i've met a few american that live here. One of them own a small cake shop in the us but he live here in malaysia luxuriously. Got a nice car and a nice house to himself.
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I live and work online in Siem Reap. I have a huge apartment for 300/ mth and the internet, post office etc is fine. It's a great place to live - far, far better than Thailand, but...it's damn hot and shopping is a bit difficult except for basics. Don't worry about food though. You can get everything here. For more ambitious shopping buzz over to Bangkok
Thanks, cause my older parents above 70 years are struggling with their finances all the time. Hopefully they could finally live somewhere else peacefully. Philippines seems attractive.
First. Visa requirement can it be met easily. Would there be any visa runs? Second. Standard of living in place of choice. Communication and transportation is it basic moderate or advanced? Third. In case of emergencies. How far/ close is it to your homeland in case you have to leave in a hurry or relatives has to visit. Fourth What is the mentality of the police regarding your basic human rights. Health Care Facility. Is it adequate and close-by?. Fifth. Criminality. Can you walk safely alone late at night? Sixth. The Weather. Are there earthquakes hurricanes typhoons etc. Seventh? Do you have to burn your garbage or is it collected? These are the things I looked at. I had the choice between the Philippines Thailand Panama and Spain. It was a toss-up between Panama and Spain for me I prefer Panama but Spain is closer to my homeland.
Nice video! I'm Bolivian and I live in Cochabamba. Here you can rent something decent for 200 $us and something nice for 300 $us monthly. My actual rent is 115 $us, a 2 dorm house with a garage and a medium-size backyard for my dog. Cochabamba is very cheap, even though it is the third biggest city in the country. Food is very cheap as you said, healthcare isn't so cheap...but as a freelancer, I decided to live in Cochabamba because it is cheaper. The issue here is the low amount of jobs available. But, if you are a freelancer like me, you can live comfortably with less than 1000 $us monthly. Cars are expensive. they don't depreciate as they would normally do in other places, but you can always buy a motorcycle. Keep up the good work!
@@power3545 can't make a general statement like that. We can say compton in LA is dangerous, we can say some places in Detroit are dangerous, but we can't say the North America is dangerous. We need to be specific
I'm retired and residing in the Philippines now I get by quite comfortably on my social security of around $1,500 per month me and my filipino wife have a two bedroom townhouse $235.00 per month house payment we live in what would be referred to back in the USA as a country club or Gated community with security guards at the main gate as you enter along with roving guards street cleaners , trash pick up, drinking water delivery, a market street with walking distance of our home my doctors office and lab is just down from the main guard gate very convient. And the security guards are amazing they offer you chairs to rest in while they call for you a taxi to take you into the main cities to buy grocerys etc.. We live and eat and have wifi cable Tv air conditioning in our bedroom and everything comes to around $800 per month including health insurance. If you marry a filipino here she can request you recieve a lifetime visa or A13 resident visa as it is called. Once you have it no more have to extend your visa any more, no more having to make visa runs, no more throw away tickets needed, leaving the islands no more paying departure fees at the air port when you travel and your one year ID card Or ACRI card is good for every five years when you have your A13 visa you only have to report to BI office every January pay a 350 peso fee and have a back ground check renewed to remain as a perminent resident of the PHilippines. The benefits here are fantastic for retirees. And the Beaches and beauty of the over 7000 islands here are breathtaking and very affordable. Best dicision I ever made was retiring here at 63 years old it's like I was reborn in the Philippines, no stress, no worries on how I would survive. I wrote and published several books on life here as a retiree one was called L:iving the dream in the Philippines and that my friends is exactly how I feel about it living here. I live on the Island of Panay western Visayas IloIlo city is our home. And a beautiful Island and great warm and friendly people. You need to seriously consider retirement here. Live comfortable and cheaply . Also with a A13 visa you need not have $20,000 in a bank account as with the SSRV visa's The A13 only requires proof of your monthly income and I transfer my funds here from my US bank back home with no problems at all . My wife has a bank account here where we pay or house payment each month and stick a little extra in savings there as well. Very nice ,very convient, stress free retirement. For us baby boomers for sure.
Garry Lewis: well I'm not looking for a phillipino husband, (shudder) and I prefer potable water from a faucet in my home. Elitist, no doubt. Also I prefer a country that does not have a bounty on drug users, nor murders every night regarding drugs nor an undependable, corrupt police force. Same as your security; you're as secure as their acceptable level of pay off.
I loved Olongapo, but the stupid sex tourists re-discovered the place. It was cheap, people were friendly and everyone knew me. I'll be looking for another location that's not being over run by sex tourists. So where are you?
I live off $700 a month and I drive a $500 truck. My home is a 1986 camper but I'm the wealthiest man on the planet. Money and anything that you can buy with it is nothing but Stardust. My wealth is certainly not Stardust. Go figure.
Wow!!! Your video was so illustrative!!!! But those budgets are from 2019, and there are a couple of countries I would like to know about: Guatemala and the Ukraine. Is there a chance you could do the same analysis? By the way, I am 65, Bilingual with some Russian knowledge, and my retiree income is 1491.00 USD. Thanks a lot!!!!! 5/5
You can live on a budget in Ukraine (not THE Ukraine though :) . In Lviv you'd get a newly built apartment for about 300$ a month, its close to the Carpathian mountains and its spa and skiing resorts. For 1000$ you'd be set. I feel safer than in Britain in terms of antisocial behavior, cycling infrastructure is rapidly improving and is better than in similar sized city in the UK (Leeds). Bolt and Uber are dirt cheap as well there are hundreds of really good places for eating out, one won't be bored i imagine. If you need more info - feel free to ask.
I live in the south of Spain and my monthly bills are around 120 euro I can comfortably live on 100 euro a week. This morning I took my wife down to a local cafe and we had 2 cups of decaf, 2 freshly squeezed orange juices, 2 toastadas (half a baguette about 14 inches long) I had tuna,mayo with cheese on top and my wife likes the same with just tuna and mayo. Total bill, 9.20 euro... If you don't want to cook in the evening , you can go out and have a beer with a choice of tapas for 2 euro. If you have 3 you don't need anything else.. Total 6 euro including dinner... $1000 an month you can live like a king..
You must be in a really small town then because I know in places like Malaga, Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona are all experiencing cost of living increases. Their economy might be bouncing back finally, but their cost of living is still going up. I have family all over Spain so I know this from their reports
This a very interesting video, especially seeing the Philippines as one of the top 5. I lived there way back in May 1991. I know the Philippines continue to impress. Plus Many Social Security retirees retire there.
It is hard to beat the Philippines; however, in these country choices sometimes the cities and towns can be a little primitive sort of like going back in time. The people can be amazing, but there's poverty and lack of opportunity for many, too.
Im an englishman that went 2 india overland in 1976 with £300 th 300 ran out after 6mths an i ended up staying in india until 1983 now thats what i call cheap i kept out of th citys an touristy holy places an spent 7yrs walking through th villages along th bank of th Ganges an no wonder they call it th holy mother Ganga as every time i thought of something ther it was very quickly in front of me. Wonderful country people culture etc i wish 2 die ther by th Ganges as even in death mother Ganga through her people will take care of u an give u a good send off. Jai Ganga mai
Amazing post Graham...must have been one hell of a great time...Wish that I would have had the cojones to do what you did as a young man, oh I have had my adventures too but yours sounds over the top incredible.
Consider Sri Lanka Rent : 250$ for a modern luxury 4-5 bedroom house (Outside colombo) Utilities : 100$ Will be Plenty for a couple Groceries : 200$ to live extremely comfortably for 2 Transportation : 50 $ Medical : 0$ because it's FREE (There are paid private hospitals if you want as well) Entertainment :100$ will be more than enough to go around the country on a 5 day trip if you feel like it. Total : 700$ Beautiful country with friendly people, pristine beaches and rich culture.
@@urbanart7325 ----- I don't know where his friend lives, but I'll give you a couple of places in Colombia: 1. My favorites are Manizales or Armenia located in the coffee growing region of Colombia. Manizales is high altitude so the weather never gets oppressively hot, lots of great restaurants, cheap rents, one sees lots of young people due to 7 universities in town. Armenia is a bit more picturesque, but warmer as well. Both are very walkable cities with really inexpensive taxis if you're tired of walking. 2. Of the 3 largest cities Bogotá, Cali, and Medellin, Medellin is the best place to live. Many pretty parts of the city, great restaurants and shopping, fabulous climate. Like most major cities in the world in has neighborhoods that a rough, but stick to the nice parts of town and it's fabulous. 3. Bucaramanga located in the eastern part of Colombia. Medium sized city like Manizales or Armenia. 4. Finally if you're looking for something on the coast a great choice is Santa Marta. Obviously on the coast the weather is hot, but one simply dresses more casually.
But I guess czech is a pretty difficult language to learn. And from what I've read the czechs are moving forward very fast these days so most likely life in Czech Republic is not going to remain that cheap for so much longer... VERY beautiful people though, if it was up to me I'd have the czech people to colonize the whole world!
Do the women their like African Americans? If not, I will follow the recommendation of the video - non eurocentric countries open for everyone. I am better off somewhere where people embrace me like Obama.
Believe me .I know plenty guys who were sucked in with those ideas. Keep you money to yourself and don't spend it on bitches or their families in poland
Top 17 sub Sahara African country for retirement with 1500 $ monthly budget 1 Botswana :language English 2 Togo : language French & English 3 Senegal : language French 4. GHANA : language English 5.Gambia : Language English 6.Tanzania: language English , swahili 7.Mozambique : language Portuguese 8 .Rwanda : language English ,French 9. NAMIBIA : Language English 10. KENYA : language , English & Swahili 11. Gabon : language French 12. Ethiopia : language , native & English 13.Angola : language portuguese 14. IVORY COAST : Language French 15.Djibouti : language french 16.Zambia: language English & swahili 17.ouganda: language English
Thanks for putting African countries here...which of those would you recommend the most? I personally like the West African culture..out of your list which West African country would you recommend?
I heard about black brits moving there. I would move to the Gambia if there was good internet but coming from insanely corrupt and expensive Kenya I 'm skeptical that African countries can keep out corruption which always kills standard of living
See part 2 of this video here: ua-cam.com/video/ebIzq3-rDSw/v-deo.html -- where I talk about countries for expats with a slightly higher budget.
Very pleased you liked the comments, my father was with the United States Department of State United States Agency for International Development as a Foreign Service Officer, and later with US Dept of Interior in Micronesia, we lived everywhere. He also published tourist maps. We had many privileges including Diplomatic Passports, as an adult many of my friends were Peace Corps or Americans teaching abroad or photographers and explorers. All had the same issues I mentioned but a few things everyone can related to, peanut butter in South Korea was 12.00, Dial Soap is difficult to find, laundry detergents are not the same as ours, if you have allergies it is almost impossible to find certain detergents. Many street vendors are not regulated and should be observed , go to those with the most customers, not the man with the short line. Mosquito repellent is hard to find. I also noticed even living with family or my late husband that you must be cautious not to move in a house with lead pipes, to this day many houses have lead pipes. Hope this helps.
Shows how racist the United States is. I am on Social Security and i`m a Israelite Jew Black man. They only give me $838.00 a month. They just bumped it up to $907.00 this year. An i`ve been on this for 15 years. So when you say Average. I take it you mean only white people. Because i know South American Americans and Mexican Americans are not getting this.
@@WarsunGames I’m not denying that racism doesn’t exist in the USA but SS is not. what you receive from SS is 100% dependent on how much money you contributed into the system during the time you were working. If you didn’t contribute as much during your working days as average, you will receive less than average.
@@ArvinAsh Yeah......yeah i know..... But still. BOO!
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Moved to Croatia last summer just before I turned 26. This country is highly underrated:
Low cost of living ✔
Perfect weather ✔
Friendly people and beautiful places ✔
I'm living like a king on about $700/month.
I Teach English Online from my bedroom for about $21/hour (which is about 3x what an engineer here makes). I work from 10 a.m. til 2 p.m. on the days I feel like it, then I go to the beach, and then I play basketball 🏀 for a local semi-pro team at night. Life is good! 👌
Croatia is beautiful!!!
Even better & cheaper is in Montenegro,next to Croatia.
@@melofacertainage Agreed! :)
@@bojanbijelovic7665 I have heard good things. I'll definitely have to check it out. Thanks! 👍
My dad’s father was from Croatia, and a small island in the Adriatic. Hope to visit some day.
I live in Goa on the West Coast of India (my wife is a Goan). When we moved here I bought a house and two cars and now live on around 350 to 400 dollars a month. English is very common, indeed most educated people prefer to speak English. The real joy was that moving to India meant that I could retire at age 54. That was 10 years ago.
However, you have to be married to an Indian national to live permanently in India. That makes a difference, especially an already married couple...
Hope u are enjoying our hospitality.
Nice comment to see Goa's name is focused. We are the most friendliest people in the universe. I am sure u know everything by now.
Mog Asu....
@@godvinfernandes3643 May I know the standard of living in Goa?
1000$ is a enough to live anywhere unless the rent sucks up 80% of it....
Then it becomes a problem....
Oh wow, thanks for letting us know. I had not considered Goa as an option to live.
I live in Philippines, my rent is about $134 a month, its 7,000 pesos, i moved in right after it was constructed, so bran new place, it has 3 br, 2bath and of course small living room and kitchen...all for 7,000p. So if you tell people it is $400 a month for rent, you did not do your homework. Most of decent places charge $192 monthly, it is 10,000p . Nice places...$400 is like you live in palace. Retired man never needs this expensive living.
I think you're right … $400 is definitely a lot. (Maybe true if staying in a selected duplex condo within Makati for instance,...I guess.) In a province it's way less and closer to your $134.
Hey man, you have what’s app!? I would love to pick your brain
It's best to live similar to local middle class families so you feel connected to the community.
Definitely interested in relocating great advice
philippines not a country for black people, 90% of philippines men will hate you, due to their small penis and smaller money
Here in Kansas the only time I travel out of state is when a tornado takes me.Its a bitch hitchhiking back.
You gotta live more son.
Your the best candidate for one of the riff raff countries compared to KS.
Toto alright ?
Haha I hate it here.
lol, but seriously travel more.
32 Countries to live in retirement.
THE FIVE COUNTRIES ARE THE BEST.
Bolivia IN SOUTH AMERICA .( SPANISH)
Cambodia-ENGLISH LANGUAGE
NICARAGUA --SPANISH
PHILIPPINES- MANILA ENGLISH ( SRRV)
VIETNAM- ENGLISH IS UNDERSTOOD
THIALAND -
GREAT INFO.
I live in the USA very well on my Social Security. I only worked 3 months a year from 1982 to 2018 when I retired at age 62. I get $800 a month, but only spend about 1/2 that to live, I rent 3-6 months of the year and travel the rest. But I travel by Bicycle and have since 1982, I have never driven or had a license to. Yet, I have been all over North America, including Alaska and Canada by bike covering about an average of 5,000 a year. I am now going on 64. When I travel by bicycle, I stay in a small two person tent, stay away from campgrounds where I have to pay, I carry all my gear which adds up to about 15 lbs. I live and travel in the northen part of the USA in summer and in the desert southwest in winter. I like to wear shorts and a tshirt year round and only have two pais of pants, one light nylon then other are rain pants. I have just one sweater. I wear sandals most of the time, but have hiking shoes for more aggressive outdoor activities in the mountains.
You are blessed to be doing something you love and enjoy some people don't have that motivation. And to retire at that age and only getting that amount every month and survive on that in the way that you live of course is possible. But for the average person is a struggle and we all looked to live comfortable when we retire and you have been doing that I'm glad that you found a way. I been retire 9 months and I am getting 14,000 and I struggle with that each month in the North East of this beautiful country. Probably because I am helping to pay for the mortgage and other utilities with my wife but we are looking to see if we can retire abroad and have a simple life. I appreciate what you have written, it's another way of looking how to live comfortable and affordable but each of us just have to pick the style that suits us best and live the dream.
I chose to live in the philippines as it is cheap, to save on expenses i cook to limit my salt intake though eat out for pizza, i wear a t-shirt, shorts and sandals year round, i have a maid for less than $70 a month, to save on electricity i turn off the ref at night though occasionally use the aircon and often use public transport, my rent 10 years ago for a 1 bedroom apt in los angeles was $900, here free, most should set aside for visas, i have dual citizenship so no visa fees, most people understand english.
@ joe soap i was happy in glendale CA but it was getting too rxpensive and with the budget i have i had to move quick so i chose bacolod, google it, i dont have a dishwasher anymore but i have a maid for less than US$70 a month, labor is cheap, i buy my produce daily in the local market or you can opt for the grocery as it doesn't stink much as long as you can live with pork, fish and chicken, beef will be at a premium in the grocery store as it is imported, the beef in a local market is tough and the cuts of meat are different, no sirloin or rib eye or prime rib, the grocery has angus beef, over 10 years ago a pound of clams in los angeles was $20, here less than a dollar (50 pesos), my haircut in 1995 was $18 plus tip in laguna niguel CA, here in bacolod 2019 less than $1.50.
Mark ledesma can you elaborate on the $10,000 Deposit that was mentioned. Is that Accurate ? Somewhat ? Or, is there another Approach ? Thx in Advance .....
@ ben curaza no idea about the $10,000 deposit, be careful when solicitors ask for money!
Retired and living in Costa Rica and yes it's more expensive, than any of those places. But I love this country, so home is where your heart is.
It's a nice place to retire, but as you say, you need a higher budget. Can you let us know how much of a budget someone needs to live very comfortably?
Hola Arvin, well that depends on where you’re living. San Jose or places close to the capital will cost you a little more. But I living in a small community about an hour from the city, I’d say a single person can live here just on a Social Security income. But I think you should check out the guy on UA-cam “travel Costa Rica now”. If it gets to expensive here, I’ve got Panama as my fall back place, love that country too. To old to be coming back to spend, spend, spend USA.
It is much better to pay a little more money for something you really enjoy than to get a discount on something that really doesn't make you happy!
$1500 min to live as a single in the city with the least amount of comfort but acceptable. $2500 and up to have a better lifestyle. Of course one can live with around $1000 but rice and beans and sharing rent and like surviving.
Going to try Costa Rica. Going down there in May, the beginning of the rainy season, I know, and then I'll be volunteering at the Jaguar Rescue Center for 2 months. I figured that's a nice long time to get to know Caribbean side of Costa Rica, make some new friends, and probably connections to cheaper living. All my research showed that Costa Rica isn't as expensive as some say. but I'm looking on the Caribbean side, and everyone else is on the Pacific side or near San Jose.
From California, moved to Spain. I been living off 1000 euros a month for the last couple years and I never been happier. Will definetly not be moving back to America, dont care how much they pay me.
what part of Spain?
Wise wo/man right here... Well done.
Congrats mate! I am spaniard and more and more americans are moving to my country, especially to Valencia and near. It is really good have you here, you all are welcome.
Ismael Sanchez
Ismael Sanchez I already know bus routes to and from Alcampo and Lidl from Albaicin. I know the basic streets and other markets in Centro/Albaicin, and route to Jazz club. I know the squares and areas to go cool off in. I know the routes to walk to church at San Juan de Dios. All thanks to people who post onUA-cam and usingGoogle Earth. I even picked out a restaurant to go to for an awesome steak: Restaurante Pilar del Toro near Plaza de Santa Ana. Have Spanish heritage from great grandmother from Cadiz, and I feel very much at home in Spain since first visit after graduating.
Ismael Sanchez I even know the history behind the pastry Pionono, and how it's made! 😁 Now I need to learn more Spanish 😬🤞🏼
I told my wife we were going to move to Cambodia. ANNNNNNNND now I have a stab wound.
That's a very passionate relationship you have there!
That was funny....
Well.at least you didnt get thrown in the street
Was it she who gave U a stabbing or was it in Cambodia 🇰🇭 ?
USA is dangerous too
Not only Cambodia
I can live in a van down by the river for 50 bucks a month.
DarkEngine Where do you shower, brush your teeth or take that all necessary dump? I know that I'm much to old for all that inconveneince. Think I'll follow Arvin's lead!
David, I believe Dark has already had his own financial crash. A van by the river does'nt sound like a choice.
Yeah! And live like a street Dog with No self respect! No Thanks!!!
Maybe luxurious living in modern Cambodia!!! Now you're talking
No you can't !
@@daveleger2002
LMAO
Lol. Well , you can do that. Why don't u come to South America, where I live is like Cali in terms of the soil, semi arid if I'm saying it right. I have a place here and it's cheap, lots of expats living in this country already.
I went to Bolivia, and trust me, I met one person who spoke English. Just one.
Haha I'm from Bolivia and you are right! not a lot of people speak English, not even in like the most touristic places, but i don't know if you got to visit Samaipata, i think maybe that's the only touristic place in Bolivia where you can find english speakers, it's a very small town where a lot of people (mostly europeans) have moved to retire there in the last decades, i saw this video because it showed Bolivia in the thumbnail and i thought they would mention it, but it's not that much of a "famous" destination, at least not as much as the Salar haha, anyway i hope you get to come back some day!
@@Ereeleese id say the level of education in general is poor. well they say spanish is easy to learn??
True just a few people on the streets speak English here in Bolivia, Samaipata is a well known retirement little town, education it's kinda poor on the people who walks and work in the street but because most of the time those people are from public education schools and few didn't even graduate and most of them never get to the university, most of the people who speak English are from private schools and got university degrees, I'm from Santa Cruz, the we are the economic center of the country and the expensier city to live in and 1000$ actually its a great income for a family on a retirement single or couple will give them a wealthy lifestyle here and as you go to cheaper cities those 1000$us are more money, to put it in perspective a minimum salary its around 300$us and a single person can live the month with it (not comfy or wealthy) from 500$us and above the life in Bolivia gets really easy for a single person or couple, and yes Cochabamba it's cheaper and the culinary capital of the country #HighlyRecomended stay on the big cities if you need special health care often. Good luck and welcome to Bolivia if you decide to come 😎👍🏻
They don t just speak Spanish...their Amerindians have their own language...In addition the Menonite community only speak German. (Some of them also speak Spanish.)
@@feardheas4548 Yeah the education level is very poor, more specifically in public schools, the difference between these and private schools is huge, one of the consequences of this is that people that can't afford private schools are more likely to just don't go to school, I think like 40% of young people (mostly poor) nowadays don't finish school...So I think that's a reason why it will be very difficult for a tourist to find someone on the street that happens to speak english, so yeah if you get to come some day it would be better to learn just a little bit of spanish, just in case you wanna talk to random people and go around on the streets asking about things to buy o things to eat or things like that, if you come exclusively for just one place to visit, then just getting a good tourist agency will be enough as they're very likely to have someone that speaks english, I mentioned Samaipata before because i believe it's the only touristic place where it would be easy to find someone that speaks english on the street or a restaurant and such...sorry if this was a little bit to long haha
This was the best most comprehensive and easiest to digest “Best Of” List for cheap abroad living for Ex-Pats I’ve seen yet. Fantastic, thank you. You answered all the questions one would have about that location as an expat.
$1000. Is a lottt ; come to Nepal 🇳🇵, You can live a beautiful life here with 300/ 400 dollars.
Right 👉 I love 🇳🇵
What about a Visa or getting legalized?
India is much cheaper with all facilities.
people with that much money will just be assholes in Nepal.
Americans want places with lots of English speakers and the kind of healthcare and other services they are used to. Nepal would probably be too remote for most.
I'm Vietnamese and go back every few years to visit family. And let me tell you, most people do not speak English lol. Also healthcare is laughable.
Brandy Wasay she is a dude
Vietnamese don't speak English even in USA!Extremely hard to understand them I worked with a few.
LOL. I've been to Da Nang and HCMC. English is generally only spoken by young people... and it's not too common. BUT... people are nice and patient/friendly for the most part.
If you're in district 1 HCMC there's plenty of people who speak English. I find Vietnamese are even better at written English.
As I know, a quarter of Vietnamese people know Russian. If it's true, it's very fine for me 'cause I'm Ukrainian but always speak Russian. I really love your country even though it is not ideal. Anyways, it's better than my Ukraine which is just a piece of Africa in the middle of Europe. I hope I can visit Vientam soon.
Been retired in Thailand 17 years ...I go to Cambodia often and Its great ....Thailand is a bit expensive now
Im from Nicaragua! One of the most amazing countries to retire, but unfortunately there is a civil war going on
Still? I passed through Nicaragua in 1968 when the Samoza family were in power. The people were nice but the atmosphere tense.
@@ChrisPeck-niganma somoza is out, but Nicaragua is constantly in civil wars, we have a dictator called Daniel Ortega, everyone wants him out, but he will do whatever it takes, hundreds of people were killed by the police, thousands kidnapped, and tens of thousands wrongly accused to criminal charges just because talking against the president
Not one to argue, but Nicaragua had civil unrest in 2018 that was repressed by violence, it wasn't an armed revolution. For a foreigner living here not involved in the politics, it's not a huge issue ATM at least. YMMV.
Join the club 🇺🇸
@@jesusloves9478 yoo, whats happening over there? I saw something about the capitol
Me watching this video on my 1000$ phone
What am I doing with my LIFE!
I think we all need to ask that question. lol.
Very the same phone would cost you double in most of under a grand a month countries.
Time Zone lol
Haha
@@miloshzorica : Phones and computer equipment are generally reasonably-priced in Cambodia. More expensive than the US, but cheaper than Europe and the UK. Internet connectivity is also pretty good (much faster and more reliable than the Philippines), with a range of providers and solutions available from cheap to quite expensive.
I live in the Philippines and have lived here about a year and a half now. My total cost per month is about $800. I bring in 50,000 ($1000) a month save 10,00p (200) a month. I use Xoom to bring in my money and the cost is $4.95. YES the People are friendly here. The average pay is 350p per day =$7.00 so most things are very cheap here. I hope that you like fish, pork, chicken, because that is the choice here. Beef can be found here and that is what is my choice, so that cost more. The cuts of meat are not the same as the US.
I own a small multicab that I drive every where. As a plus all the road signs and store signs are in english
I live out side of Davao City at about 3000ft so it is cool most of the time, NO AC. Most of the time I run into Toril for everything I need, and that is only 12km.
So when I drive to Davao City it is about 23km. I would suggest that you do not drive in the big cities. Traffic is very bad, unless you drive like a native, (that is me now) then it is just traffic.
I buy off Amazon and Ebay all the time, and yes most things from the states can come here. FEDEX, UPS deliver here all the time.Just do not use the local mail service, it is bad.
Great info! Thanks.
The Xoom $4.95 fee means you transfer your money in pesos. If you transfer the money in dollars the fee is a little higher but the conversion rate from dollars into pesos that you find in the street in the Pi will more than make up the difference and you will be getting about $20 more at least each month. The xoom dollar to peso rate sucks and it is costing you.
@@johnnypastrana6727 yes it sucks, But it is better then the rate for a debit card.
Been in bacolod 6 years now and it's cheap and quiet.
I just sent my kids back there to go to school. They're little and I couldn't handle the brainwashing and bullying in AMERICA. Even here in North Dakota. My kids were born there and we've lived in Cavite (hour south of Manila) on again off again for years. Love love love the Philippines. Crystal clear water perfect for snorkeling.
Philippines & Nicaragua , Bolivia will be my kind city to live n have a family..
research more about the philippines. i strongly recommend you visit 1st and make it a short 20 day vacation. trust me it's not all that good.
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I've lived everywhere on your list except for Bolivia and I have been living in the Philippines for the last year. For a budget of $1,000 per month, My first choices would be Thailand, Ecuador, and Colombia, I'm wondering why none of these are on your list?
From what I understand, Panama is very nice for a $1500 budget.
Amazing !! I speak Spanish and English.
The five Countries are Perfect For Me
Lviv, Ukraine, cheap, English widely spoken, feels European without the attitude. Poland like weather so it is a bit cold. You can get a furnished apartment in the city center for less than $500
Yes, that's true, I am from Ukraine
Yeah but then you'd have to live around ukranian khohols
@Born to Drive only in winter
Arvin, really enjoyed this clip, as it wasn't the usual. Would love to see your comments on Ecuador.
it's a good choice. Would have made the top 15 list.
I been in Bolivia and loved it I would differently pick Bolivia. It's safe, clean and the people are great.
?? you "differently pick Bolivia"? So you would pick another country?
Do expats get to gain citizenship eventually if they live in Bolivia?
John S hello! A bolivian here. If you are legally residing more than 3 years here you can apply for citizenship if you express your will to do so. I am currently living in Spain but once I save enough money I am planning to go back and invest there. The video suggests Cochabamba, which is a nice city but imo Santa Cruz will always be more open to foreigners, cause we are the city that receives the biggest amount of internal and international migration. However I recommend you to visit any of the 3 main bolivian cities (Santa Cruz, La Paz and Cochabamba) and also Sucre before making a choice. You could get surprised :) each city is a different world itself. Cheers!!!
Cuenca, Ecuador. Perfect weather, lots of expats, clean, safe, and uses the dollar- great life under 1000 per month.
under 1000 per month.????????? and that's "cheap"? i wonder what percentage of ecuadorians can make that much money in a month.
@Jasaemer Tsun sorry to jump in... i have been there and liked it. Of course I was there as a back packing tourist. Living and visiting are two different things.
I agree entirely with Mary Wingo's comments though, based on my experience in lots of third world countries. You can live like a single, working local who has an ordinary job at a good level on 650 USD.
From my research and those I have talked to Ecuador is affordable and, in the big cities, offers all the modern conveneinces many look for. I think I will try it. Though the Visa process seems unnecessarily difficult.
Xavier Gamer ....... what would be the legal procedure to legally set up residence there??
@Brett Stanton ouch
My list:
1.Indonesia : Ubud a small town in Denpasar Bali
2. Thailand : Jomtien near Pattaya
3. India : Nainital small city in northern India.
4. Nepal : Pokhara
5. Sri Lanka : Ella City
Every City above provides you bang for the buck in true sense and you can easily handle everything in 600-800 USD
Malaysia is a real hidden gem. It was a former British colony so most all people speak English. The country is Malay, Chinese and Indian. Eating the food from the street hawker centers is to die far as it is fantastic not to mention very cheap.
In wales people pay £300 per month for rent and my friends who study in London pay £230 per week. It just depends where you live
Yeah, our family took a million pounds to Australia in the 1930's Depression and had so much they gave most of it away after buying farms and setting up coz people were poor back then and starving... Now I wish they kept it and the stupid poor MORONS Died coz they now vote socialists left. Im glad we left the UK though, Id hate to think what it would be like growing up in the new Islamic villages of the United kingdom
Leslie Grayson: Yeah, and you sound full of shit in more ways than one.
LodiTX the fire down under has made this geezer a bit hot headed or it’s the drugs he’s taking
Holden Toodicks: My daughter lived in London for 4 years and I could not believe the rent she paid, weekly, too, not monthly.
@@lesliegrayson1722 a million pounds in the 1930's means that your parents were very wealthy. Cause prices were faar lower back then. So dont know why you try to relate.
My first wife is from Bolivia and my current wife is from Vietnam. Love my current wife but you are right, Cochabamba is the place to live.
My first wife is the council general for her country, my second wife I rescued during operation frequent wind/project new arrival in '75.
Philippines is my choice. Will be retiring there 11 years from now (a year after I'm fully retired).
I know how you feel.i wish i was already at least 62 so that i can retire and live in the philippines.need 4 more yrs and its like forever!
I live in Ecuador, which I love. I have an Ecuadorian girlfriend that helps me understand the culture. I think it's much easier to move to a different country if you're single and meet someone from there or you're already married to someone from that country. Culture shock is very real and people tend to give up too soon. Having someone on your side that isn't going through that and can help you adjust is incredibly useful.
Sounds like a great advise. I'm living in foreign country with a different language (not Spanish; a small European country with its own language) and I had a pretty hard time meeting people locally and dealing with some situations, so learnt this the hard way - having someone local would definitely be a huge game changer.
I've been trying to learn Spanish over the last couple of years and considering moving to some Latin American country (will likely start the process in about a year from now) - currently, thinking about Mexico or El Salvador. Any advise on how to make friends with locals before\after moving? And, if that's not a secret - how did you meet your Ecuadorian girlfriend? Hope there are some more still left! Gracias, y buena suerte.
Salinas?
@@333halfangel3 No. Quito.
Absolutely true!!
I agree...I am from Texas, prior US Navy and now live in Medellín, Colombia. A lot of retired military live in Se Asia. They mostly speak English. Yes, very important to learn different cultures where you plan to live.👍🏾
Born and raised in the Philippines. I can vouch these information are true. If you're thinking of moving here, just avoid Metro Manila! But if you can endure the everyday traffic like me, then I guess you will be okay. 🤣
L I would move to the Philippines for you :)
s n really how so?
s n oh damn. I gotta go and make an excuse to my wife. How many times have you been?
except this vlogger still got some things wrong about the Philippines. but i love it in the PI. you gotta get used to the stink, the garbage, raw sewage, and Gambit, your wife won't like it there (mainly for the reasons I just said, and there's not going to be "her friends" to go hang out with.
Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to provide us with this information.
Your 5 countries choices are real good and true. Thanks for your help.
I was just living in Cambodia the last 6 months and it was GREAT!!!! I plan on going back as soon as things calm down with this damn Coronavirus.
Thanks, love your video. Very helpful for those looking to retire comfortably on a limited budget. I like Cambodia and the Philippines.
Crime rate in Bolivia is very low no high school shooting no drugs like in Europe or USA and most food is as nature intented no chemicals. And many things to see like the salary of Uyuni mountain trecking etc. By the way Bolivia is in South America not central America.
How is health and dental care? That would be a consideration for many.
I think I will try Bolivia.
Medical & Dental care ?
Thanks !
No drugs in Bolivia? Hahahaha. Bolivia literally legalized the cultivation of Coca. Not to mention Marijuana is widely available , and the cocaine producing cartels populate the mountains .
@@tylerrg1864 coca as a plant is not a drug actually is medicine and we chew it and we don't get high is more like drinking coffee. Is like when the americans chew tobacco Marijuana is very low the use mostly is done by foreigners..... Use and abuse of drugs only in United States. BOLIVIA has very extremely ancient civilization background probably is the only full blood native amarican country in the world and chewing coca is been part of our everyday life for many thousands of years get your facts straight.
Lol 400 rent in Cambodia??
Are you living in a palace??
For 100 you can get a really house!
We're talking about living LARGE brother.
@@ArvinAsh
Boss 😏
Boss indeed !!!Lol...LIVIN LARGE BROTHER ..I swear I think Double A is my spirit animal ...
100 for rent?? Shiiittt. . . alright imma move here too. find the hottest gold digger and start a family haha fuck america. shit is expensive.
Yeah! For 100 Dollars, you can get a house made of straw, or perhaps a wooden shack, with no electricity or running water, and the location would be well outside any city or town. Try Prey Veng province near the Vietnamese border. It's peaceful and well within your 100 Dollar pricerange.
Awesome for retirement planning! Living luxuriously on a budget? Sign me up!
I was fortunate enough to teach English as a voluntary teacher last year in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Amongst my students were Vietnamese Buddhist Nuns and Monks;delightful people on every level.
$50 monthly transportation budget for Vietnam seems very little considering you have to do a visa run every 90 days...
@aarinteich - the visa run can be over the Cambodian border. That cost is hardly of great significance.
@@jacqdanieles :: Becomes a pain in the derriere eventually, though. Particularly if you are older and have health issues.
Been living in Hanoi, Vietnam, for the last 3 years. Although cheap, the city's air is so polluted, that you don't really want to stay outdoors. So, what's the point? Can't stroll outside, can't do outdoors activities like running or playing ball, can't sit in restaurants and coffee shops (of course you can, just remember that you would be sitting inside a poisonous cloud, and that would eventually take it's toll on your health) and that is not only Hanoi. Saigon (HCM) is almost as bad, and even Danang is getting worse now....
And I haven't even started on traffic and lack of parks and space, and the distance to SIMPLY GET OUT TO BREATH CLEAN AIR IN THE NATURE (WHICH AROUND hANOI IS ALSO POLLUTED)
sorry for the capital letters at the end. Pressed Caps Lock by mistake and didnt feel like rewriting it all.
P.S
English is definitely not spoken and understood by most residents. Actually, most people cannot speak a word in English.
Good to know.
Guy Hanoi Hoi-An is nice and pleasant . I am not living there but visited it . But you are right regarding the big cities and as far as I saw when I visited Vietnam the emerging middle and upper class are looking for properties in the suburbs of big cities. I saw really nice developments there targeting families .
Not to mention when you do go outside the sidewalk is overrun by scooters. Lived 15y in SE Asia but Vietnam would be my last choice to live in right after Brunei.
Summer in Cambodia is actually one of the cooler seasons because of the rain. March, April, and May are the hottest months.
The cost of living in a country can be dramatically different from one city to another or in rural areas.
Most expats usually find tourist cities or cities with an infrastructure more comfortable. It can be hard to adjust to primitive living conditions and many native cities can be very basic for living conditions - some cities lack even one good restaurant.
Even the visa cost to the climate and then breaks down a realistic logistical bottom line for each city.....People. Please understand the ridiculous amount of research this young man has had to comb thru to bring us this info and smash those buttons !
The Mighty Sagetto So, who asked him? And his info is incomplete. There is more to living expenses than rent.
You can get a sailboat and turn rent to entertainment. 30,000 for a cape dory. Ready to roll 2.
You are absolutely right about Nicaragua man, it"s a great place to retire. Don"t mind the politics and is way safer than Detroit.
che miguel: "Safer than Detroit"? That's like saying, cooler than hell. You must not be from the U.S.
All I am saying is that there are worse places closer in the US than Nicaragua. I don't hate Americans just to be clear.
Ive been to Nicaragua three times and I live right near Detroit. i like both places, nothing wrong with Detroit, but of course I will most likely retire to Nicaragua, NOT Detroit, lol.
I think you would be crazy to move to Nicaragua right now. Unless you have been living in a cave for the past months and are unaware of the country's current situation I wouldn't advise you to move there.
Life is cheap in the US as long as you're healthy and don't pay much for rent.(as in not living close to big cities) But once your health is on the decline, it gets expensive really fast.
@Bryan Bradford Mexico has out of pocket medical expenses about like the US was in 1960. It costs something, but not insane like the US currently is.
Life IS NOT cheap in the US. Some of the most expensive cities on Earth are in the US: New York and San Francisco.
Prices for essentials have risen steadily while incomes haven't. It's a nightmare scenario.
Massachusetts has free health care for all residents making under 45k a year (including retired), other states could do the same if they gave a shit and got organized.
Nope you legit have a hard working job and it's all gone boom and you forced to pay for services your taxes have attributed towards making come true
@Bryan Bradford That is emergency cases. Otherwise in many hospitals the first person you see is the person who asks about your insurance coverage? OH, you DON'T HAVE INSURANCE !!, Then HOW do you plan to pay?
I've moved to Georgia(the country). Living here on 1K per month or less is easy.
Can I move there with an American passport?
@@FromTheBiggining yea it's easy for most western countries. No visa required and life is really affordable here. find out on their government website
Do normal houses cost more than 100k dollars? Or is housing cheap there?
@@andyman1372 visa is 12 months, but you leave Georgia and come back and you get another 12 months visa.
@@prika2000 yes
i'm from bolivia and i can confirm that with 1000 USD montly income you are rich in here
yeah but the pretty women have left for the bigger cities for work, and there is a bit of corruption happening at the moment..
Recommended Cambodia 🇰🇭 everyone beautiful this country is so safe.
Chhay Iekkhung
Correct.
Look at your clothing. Don’t assume it’s from China or Mexico, if it’s tailored its from Cambodia. ( former apparel buyer)
Haha, probably haven't been there. You can not tell me Phom Phem is safe... 🤦♂️
Minda Kahn The label says where manufactured.
arield91 Siem Reap is very safe. Apart from the meth heads late at night
I wrote Phnom Penh...
Romania, no visa required, beautiful landscape, cheap food and houses, almost everybody speaks english, cheap health insurance, great food
Also some really great beaches, just don't give away that secret.
If Romania is so good why has most of them moved out to the rest of europe?
Absolutely! Love it so much that I met and married a beautiful Romanian!
@@belfastsoul8863 Romania is beautiful as a country if you want to live here, not work in it, for example if you want to retire...
Can a latinamerican senior citizen live there?
As a seasoned world traveler approaching retirement age with a limited social security income, I find this video both informative and inspiring. Thank so much for sharing.
Indonesia, i`m a student. with an apartment, gym membership, a car, still a couple of money to save and i usually spend 350-450$ a month
Can you please provide me with more informations about living there? City, renting costs...
@@MONSEFBECKTV depends on what do you consider as standard of living. The disparity between rich and poor is quite high in Indonesia, but only in fulfilling luxury needs. For example, cars are taxed really high. i compared a $22.000 car in US would go as high as $39.000 in indonesia (a mazda CX5) which i drive right now. gas price is decent, basic meals are cheap like chickens, some vegetables, and other locally sourced food are dirt cheap, but you won't find cereal below 5$ because we import those kind of stuffs. You can have life insurance for around 120$ annually to whopping thousand of dollars. that also applies for car insurance. People who live in indonesia are quite happy and grateful of the goverment, you won't be too poor to afford food or housing, and the education system supports the less fortunates even if you are not a 150 IQ-genius. About religion, most of indonesians are muslims, but they are very tolerant, of course you'll hear news about minor clashes but those are expected. I myself is roman catholic, there are alot of churches in indonesia and I never consider my muslim, protestant, buddhist, hindu friends as lesser beings. Indonesians are considered very polite, well depends on the region. I live in Jakarta city and currently studying in Bandung city, both are a great city and people are very friendly.
The economy here rises slowly but certainly with our latest president, infrastructures like provincial highways, bridges are being built and we like him for that. With that we also have an increase of quality of life in the past decade. No indonesia is not an authoratian country nor communist, it's a bounded capitalism or something like it. We admire capitalism but we also partly socialist in a good way (like social norms and religious compliance) but even churches, mosques and other religious temples enforce nationalism not because they are forced but because we are respecting our founding fathers.
I myself is chinese descendance with a mix of minahasan (native to indonesia), dutch, indian, and also arabian. But most of my family has chinese heritage. i said that to give you a view of demographic in Indonesia, most people are mixed race and it is so rare to find pure native bloodline.
This is a great video. I’m in Colombia now and loving it. Nicaragua looks appealing though.
How much do you need to live comfortable in Medellin or Cartagena? 2000 USD?
I just came back from Thailand, Phuket. It’s not cheap. Some things cost more there than on Miami.
and in some places they jack up their price when they see a foreigner coming
Well... Yeah. There are over 100,000 foreigners living in Phuket. Leave that province and go somewhere more colloquial. It's not as vibrant but much more affordable. I worked in Thailand for 2 years. Away from the hotspots, it is pretty boring.
Good point - they say to live a wealthy lifestyle living in the USA is cheap, but some of these other countries luxuries can be expensive, so if you live richer you may not save much living there, but if you are economical you'll love it there.
I've been around Asia alot and it's true that in order to have this luxury it will cost you about similar prices like the western ones. In fact I also found many prices of simple necessities to be more expensive than them of European prices. It's only cheap if you live cheap
phuket is by far the most expensive place in thailand and one of the most expensive in all of asia
Copenhagen, Nice, Tuscany, Singapore, Vienna, Vancouver. Live to your heart's content
He said $1000 per month not $10,000!
I appreciate the information and details on prices.
I live in NJ for under $7000 a month.
Ha ha ha ha ha!!!
That's very expensive
Haaaaaaaaa! Hilarious.
Why would u do that to all your money? Lol
@@lilycherkaoui5423 nj is expensive as shit i also live here
I moved to Mexico, I live in a border town about 10 blocks from the bridge and can go any time to USA. You can live off $1000 a month or less... Rent starts at low as $150 a month.
Isn't Mexico dangerous? Drug Cartels?
ADG 123 only if you hang out with bad people...
@@SPINEVENTZ I just read an article where a 26 year old model was snatched off the street by 4 thugs while shopping with her mother and cousin. Her body was found
@@ADG-pl7ur maybe she was dating a narco and cheated or left him... I lived in Mexico for 7 years and nothing ever happen to me...
@@SPINEVENTZ the story said they asked for a ransom then after a while stopped asking.
This was very helpful. I would like to hear about Croatia, Albania and Equador as well. Thanks
See my recent comment on Albania. Thumbs up!
Definitely the Philippines for me. Have traveled there seversl times and enjoyed the people. It gets even cheaper if you move to the provinces.
US Expats get preyed upon, followed, burglarized, or worse. Check crime stats.
tony wilkerson , so true.
No volcano in the area of Iloilo. Were my home town is. Yes. Tagaytay near Taal Volcano. Legaspi and Naga Cities are near Mayon Volcano. Davao City is near Apo Volcano. Cebu City, now getting more crowded and traffic. Baguio City is cool. But in Summer super traffic and all filipinos are going there. Iloilo is the best. No volcanos. Airport is in Santa Barbara, a 12km away from Iloilo City. Hotels, airbnb, shopping malls and public transportation and taxi are scattered all over the metro includes Santa Barbara, Pavia, Oton, Leganes and Iloilo City. They have also the best beaches around Iloilo. Like Guimaras, Isla Gigantes in Carles, Boracay in Aklan, Mararison in Antique and so much more.
tony wilkerson always more expensive inn big cities
its not cheap. But 1 thousand dollars you can live like a king and if you are a young white man, you do not only save money, you can make a fortune selling sex.
The Phillippines is the best on this list, but as he said, avoid Manila
No, Nicaragua!
Avoid Angeles as well
Seyboo
@@maksymfrantsuzov1338 Angeles is Disneyland for men. You do not want to live there, just visit once in a while.
Manila is the most densely populated city in the world according to current statistics, but my wife is from there.
I'm 39 and have been smart with my finances. I'm about to retire and this was very helpful.
Good for you my friend!
Presumido!
I have been scooping out Asia and found that English is a Must and everyone in the Philippines speaks English. there are over 7 thousand islands and they are all amazing. it is beautiful and cheap if you stay in the provinces and stay out of Manila and Cebu. very affordable as I live comfortably on $960. Canadian a month. It is very safe here now and has been for years. friendliest people in the world. I would not live anyplace else love love love it here.
I can vouch for Siem Reap, Cambodia.
It would be an amazing place to retire
Dont go to Brazil , when you are 50 you are poor and your done.
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I live in Colombia most of the year. I think it’s more expensive than Ecuador, but medical care is great and you can choose your your climate.
Is Colombia much higher than $1000 to live in?
@@TheZeroLatitud My wife owns a 3 bedroom apt in Medellin that she rents out for 600,000 pesos monthly, or about $180 a month. You can get 2bdr apt in a security, high rise building for well under $400. She price a healthcare plan for me at about $360.00 per year, and Colombia's healthcare is the best in SA. So definitely affordable and there are some pretty small towns with expat communities.
I live in Envigado, which is next to Medellin. I rent an AirBNB for $250 a month, food is about $400 ( I eat out for dinner every night) and the rest I spend on entertainment. I can usually live on about $1000 per month. Added bonuses are the weather and the scenery. The only drawback would be that it is not near the ocean. The visa process is cheap and easy. Medellin should have been on this list.
Mr. Pokey
I am 72 and have to observe the quarantine rules that apply to people 70 and older. I live in a rural location in Valle del Cauca. I have a cook & housekeeper that costs me 35,000 pesos a day. Including rent, housekeeper, cell phones (including Canadian cell phones), utilities, paying for the Housekeeper’s health care & pension, my EPS health care, Internet, & food, it works out to about 140,000 pesos a day. Our Canadian government pensions cover that with about $400 US per month to spare. We have dividend income that pays for extras when we need them.
Mr. Pokey
I disagree about Medellin being on the list. The weather is great but the air quality is shit. It’s worse than smoking. In that respect I think Cali is better. Every day in the afternoon winds come in off the western mountains that clean out the stale air. Days are warmer than some people like, but not unmanageably so, and the evenings are gorgeous. When I was on an outdoor restaurant balcony in Medellin in the evening, I needed a heater put beside my table. I didn’t enjoy that.
You didn't elaborate much about the Philippines. I'll share some more details if I may.
1.) Western and western inspired restaurants and shops are everywhere in the major cities.
2.) Bank secrecy is seriously practiced.
3.) You'll get the freshest fish, fruits, etc. that you could ever imagine.
4.) We have VIP lines for seniors in the banks, shops, supermarkets, public transports, etc. No need to wait in line for the 60+ year old folks.
5.) There are MALLS everywhere. Huge malls.
I can't cover everything here so just come visit and experience the Philippines yourself. Lol
Cheers!
Great info! Thanks for sharing.
there are 8 US military bases in Philippines
It's just frickin hot over there, forgetta bout it.
@@lamarravery4094 Have you been to Florida?
There are no U.S. military bases in the Philippines. The U.S. pulled out around 91.@@power3545
thanx am living in fabulous Puerto Rico [retired] looking forward to a world trek in about a year there is so much to see and do here i love it
Absolutely excellent content and presentation!!! TY
thank you for your research.
I'm from malaysia i've met a few american that live here. One of them own a small cake shop in the us but he live here in malaysia luxuriously. Got a nice car and a nice house to himself.
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I live and work online in Siem Reap. I have a huge apartment for 300/ mth and the internet, post office etc is fine. It's a great place to live - far, far better than Thailand, but...it's damn hot and shopping is a bit difficult except for basics. Don't worry about food though. You can get everything here. For more ambitious shopping buzz over to Bangkok
The heads the killer! The deal breaker!
Thanks, cause my older parents above 70 years are struggling with their finances all the time. Hopefully they could finally live somewhere else peacefully. Philippines seems attractive.
First. Visa requirement can it be met easily. Would there be any visa runs? Second. Standard of living in place of choice. Communication and transportation is it basic moderate or advanced? Third. In case of emergencies. How far/ close is it to your homeland in case you have to leave in a hurry or relatives has to visit. Fourth What is the mentality of the police regarding your basic human rights. Health Care Facility. Is it adequate and close-by?. Fifth. Criminality. Can you walk safely alone late at night? Sixth. The Weather. Are there earthquakes hurricanes typhoons etc.
Seventh? Do you have to burn your garbage or is it collected?
These are the things I looked at. I had the choice between the Philippines Thailand Panama and Spain.
It was a toss-up between Panama and Spain for me I prefer Panama but Spain is closer to my homeland.
Thank you! Great job. 😎👍🏻
Nice video! I'm Bolivian and I live in Cochabamba. Here you can rent something decent for 200 $us and something nice for 300 $us monthly. My actual rent is 115 $us, a 2 dorm house with a garage and a medium-size backyard for my dog.
Cochabamba is very cheap, even though it is the third biggest city in the country. Food is very cheap as you said, healthcare isn't so cheap...but as a freelancer, I decided to live in Cochabamba because it is cheaper. The issue here is the low amount of jobs available. But, if you are a freelancer like me, you can live comfortably with less than 1000 $us monthly. Cars are expensive. they don't depreciate as they would normally do in other places, but you can always buy a motorcycle.
Keep up the good work!
Very interesting, Bernardo. I am tempted to make a reconnaissance trip.
Cochabamba sounds very cool! i would want to open a bar in Asia and call it Cochabamba.
Great video going to follow you thank you for sharing
Crime rates and probability for assault and robbery should also be factored it, yet, no mention.
Why don't you make your own video and include what you want?
It was taken into consideration, that's why many places from Africa are NOT included, neither is Haiti included, and many others are not either.
south America is very scary
@@power3545 can't make a general statement like that. We can say compton in LA is dangerous, we can say some places in Detroit are dangerous, but we can't say the North America is dangerous.
We need to be specific
The rates of assault and robbery are very low in the three Asian countries. Watch out for scammers, though!
Yes,come to Bolivia😊Cochabamba has the best climate in the world!
medlelin has the best weather
Yes right below mexico 😎
I'm retired and residing in the Philippines now I get by quite comfortably on my social security of around $1,500 per month me and my filipino wife have a two bedroom townhouse $235.00 per month house payment we live in what would be referred to back in the USA as a country club or Gated community with security guards at the main gate as you enter along with roving guards street cleaners , trash pick up, drinking water delivery, a market street with walking distance of our home my doctors office and lab is just down from the main guard gate very convient. And the security guards are amazing they offer you chairs to rest in while they call for you a taxi to take you into the main cities to buy grocerys etc.. We live and eat and have wifi cable Tv air conditioning in our bedroom and everything comes to around $800 per month including health insurance. If you marry a filipino here she can request you recieve a lifetime visa or A13 resident visa as it is called. Once you have it no more have to extend your visa any more, no more having to make visa runs, no more throw away tickets needed, leaving the islands no more paying departure fees at the air port when you travel and your one year ID card Or ACRI card is good for every five years when you have your A13 visa you only have to report to BI office every January pay a 350 peso fee and have a back ground check renewed to remain as a perminent resident of the PHilippines. The benefits here are fantastic for retirees. And the Beaches and beauty of the over 7000 islands here are breathtaking and very affordable. Best dicision I ever made was retiring here at 63 years old it's like I was reborn in the Philippines, no stress, no worries on how I would survive. I wrote and published several books on life here as a retiree one was called L:iving the dream in the Philippines and that my friends is exactly how I feel about it living here. I live on the Island of Panay western Visayas IloIlo city is our home. And a beautiful Island and great warm and friendly people. You need to seriously consider retirement here. Live comfortable and cheaply . Also with a A13 visa you need not have $20,000 in a bank account as with the SSRV visa's The A13 only requires proof of your monthly income and I transfer my funds here from my US bank back home with no problems at all . My wife has a bank account here where we pay or house payment each month and stick a little extra in savings there as well. Very nice ,very convient, stress free retirement. For us baby boomers for sure.
Sounds great, Garry ... What part of the Philippines po?
Awesome
Garry Lewis: well I'm not looking for a phillipino husband, (shudder) and I prefer potable water from a faucet in my home. Elitist, no doubt. Also I prefer a country that does not have a bounty on drug users, nor murders every night regarding drugs nor an undependable, corrupt police force. Same as your security; you're as secure as their acceptable level of pay off.
I loved Olongapo, but the stupid sex tourists re-discovered the place. It was cheap, people were friendly and everyone knew me. I'll be looking for another location that's not being over run by sex tourists. So where are you?
Little Checkers , he said Iloilo City, Panay island. Part of Visayas.
It would be great if you could do video on the cheapest and best places to live in Africa
Rwanda, Nigeria, Botswana, and Ethiopia are all dope.
Ghana If you prefer the West.
Morocco is a great place to visit or live. You can stay up to 3 months at a time and Europe is just a ferry ride away
Thank you for considering the Philippines as part of your Top 5.
Philippines is where I wanna move to before I retire, I love Philippines ♥️
I live off $700 a month and I drive a $500 truck. My home is a 1986 camper but I'm the wealthiest man on the planet. Money and anything that you can buy with it is nothing but Stardust. My wealth is certainly not Stardust. Go figure.
Didn’t Butch and Sundance retire to Bolivia?
I'd reveal their location, but then I might get shot.
They were killed there on a botched bank robbery
Wow!!! Your video was so illustrative!!!! But those budgets are from 2019, and there are a couple of countries I would like to know about: Guatemala and the Ukraine. Is there a chance you could do the same analysis? By the way, I am 65, Bilingual with some Russian knowledge, and my retiree income is 1491.00 USD.
Thanks a lot!!!!! 5/5
You can live on a budget in Ukraine (not THE Ukraine though :) . In Lviv you'd get a newly built apartment for about 300$ a month, its close to the Carpathian mountains and its spa and skiing resorts. For 1000$ you'd be set. I feel safer than in Britain in terms of antisocial behavior, cycling infrastructure is rapidly improving and is better than in similar sized city in the UK (Leeds). Bolt and Uber are dirt cheap as well there are hundreds of really good places for eating out, one won't be bored i imagine. If you need more info - feel free to ask.
Could you just tell me where to get a thousand dollars a month?
Hard work, saving like a maniac, and investing usually does the trick.
Andrew Yang
If you're an American you have probably $1500 a month in Social Security, and maybe more than twice that if you're collecting a good pension.
@@dashingmay That is hilarious!
Vote for Andrew Yang 1k a month
I live in the south of Spain and my monthly bills are around 120 euro I can comfortably live on 100 euro a week. This morning I took my wife down to a local cafe and we had 2 cups of decaf, 2 freshly squeezed orange juices, 2 toastadas (half a baguette about 14 inches long) I had tuna,mayo with cheese on top and my wife likes the same with just tuna and mayo. Total bill, 9.20 euro... If you don't want to cook in the evening , you can go out and have a beer with a choice of tapas for 2 euro. If you have 3 you don't need anything else.. Total 6 euro including dinner... $1000 an month you can live like a king..
Chris, enjoyed reading your post...may the force be with you...
What part of Spain I been to There and is not cheap at all
You must be in a really small town then because I know in places like Malaga, Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona are all experiencing cost of living increases. Their economy might be bouncing back finally, but their cost of living is still going up. I have family all over Spain so I know this from their reports
What city is that in mate? I live in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and its quite a bit more expensive here.
@@fergaldownes Andalucia. If you live in a tourist area of course it'll be more expensive...
Actually there are a few small city’s in Spain were are cheap to live in, but maybe not as cheap like the ones you mentioned.
Spain and Portugal are amazing and with great healthcare. They have a specific plan for retiring Americans
Good Video. Very informative. Thanks...
Did I miss the safety rankings for each option? I'll have to watch again later.
I did not list them on this video, but almost all rank at par or higher than the US.
Chances of being shot to death are significant in the US.
This a very interesting video, especially seeing the Philippines as one of the top 5. I lived there way back in May 1991. I know the Philippines continue to impress. Plus Many Social Security retirees retire there.
It is hard to beat the Philippines; however, in these country choices sometimes the cities and towns can be a little primitive sort of like going back in time. The people can be amazing, but there's poverty and lack of opportunity for many, too.
Im an englishman that went 2 india overland in 1976 with £300 th 300 ran out after 6mths an i ended up staying in india until 1983 now thats what i call cheap i kept out of th citys an touristy holy places an spent 7yrs walking through th villages along th bank of th Ganges an no wonder they call it th holy mother Ganga as every time i thought of something ther it was very quickly in front of me. Wonderful country people culture etc i wish 2 die ther by th Ganges as even in death mother Ganga through her people will take care of u an give u a good send off. Jai Ganga mai
graham beillard jai maa gange! You are welcome to come back to India.
Wow 😮
Is English your first Language ??
Amazing post Graham...must have been one hell of a great time...Wish that I would have had the cojones to do what you did as a young man, oh I have had my adventures too but yours sounds over the top incredible.
The Ganges river? Oh hell no! Unless you like the most polluted water on earth, complete with rotting corpses.
Consider Sri Lanka
Rent : 250$ for a modern luxury 4-5 bedroom house (Outside colombo)
Utilities : 100$ Will be Plenty for a couple
Groceries : 200$ to live extremely comfortably for 2
Transportation : 50 $
Medical : 0$ because it's FREE (There are paid private hospitals if you want as well)
Entertainment :100$ will be more than enough to go around the country on a 5 day trip if you feel like it.
Total : 700$
Beautiful country with friendly people, pristine beaches and rich culture.
Actually one of my friends lives in Colombia and he loves it.
I hear you can get what ever you want all day every day,
I would consider making Equador my based and enjoy the two bordering nations, Peru and Colombia.
Where in Colombia?
@@urbanart7325 ----- I don't know where his friend lives, but I'll give you a couple of places in Colombia:
1. My favorites are Manizales or Armenia located in the coffee growing region of Colombia. Manizales is high altitude so the weather never gets oppressively hot, lots of great restaurants, cheap rents, one sees lots of young people due to 7 universities in town. Armenia is a bit more picturesque, but warmer as well. Both are very walkable cities with really inexpensive taxis if you're tired of walking.
2. Of the 3 largest cities Bogotá, Cali, and Medellin, Medellin is the best place to live. Many pretty parts of the city, great restaurants and shopping, fabulous climate. Like most major cities in the world in has neighborhoods that a rough, but stick to the nice parts of town and it's fabulous.
3. Bucaramanga located in the eastern part of Colombia. Medium sized city like Manizales or Armenia.
4. Finally if you're looking for something on the coast a great choice is Santa Marta. Obviously on the coast the weather is hot, but one simply dresses more casually.
Scott Reid Is he a member of FARQ?
In Europe, czech republic, poland & hungary are the best for 1000$ budget, safe, affordable& sexiest girls with great values
I have family in Poland. $1000.00 in Poland was good years ago. Now is not worth much.
But I guess czech is a pretty difficult language to learn. And from what I've read the czechs are moving forward very fast these days so most likely life in Czech Republic is not going to remain that cheap for so much longer... VERY beautiful people though, if it was up to me I'd have the czech people to colonize the whole world!
Do the women their like African Americans? If not, I will follow the recommendation of the video - non eurocentric countries open for everyone. I am better off somewhere where people embrace me like Obama.
Believe me .I know plenty guys who were sucked in with those ideas.
Keep you money to yourself and don't spend it on bitches or their families in poland
@@paulmcnabb7273 No, they do not. Don't you think you should go somewhere like Ethiopia or Morocco instead of going to a White country?
Top 17
sub Sahara African country for retirement with 1500 $ monthly budget
1 Botswana :language English
2 Togo : language French & English
3 Senegal : language French
4. GHANA : language English
5.Gambia : Language English
6.Tanzania: language English , swahili
7.Mozambique : language Portuguese
8 .Rwanda : language English ,French
9. NAMIBIA : Language English
10. KENYA : language , English & Swahili
11. Gabon : language French
12. Ethiopia : language , native & English
13.Angola : language portuguese
14. IVORY COAST : Language French
15.Djibouti : language french
16.Zambia: language English & swahili
17.ouganda: language English
Thanks
Thanks for putting African countries here...which of those would you recommend the most? I personally like the West African culture..out of your list which West African country would you recommend?
@@facebooksux2291 Ghana and Gambia , if you speak French Senegal should be up there
This gentleman does a great job.
I really enjoyed the research he did for this and the way it was presented.
Hi. Love your video😊. I'm really considering moving to The Gambia. Hope to be there next year by my 6oth birthday April 14.
Too old to move at this age
Yvonne Rice Happy Birthday! My birthday is April 14th too. Best of luck in Gambia
I heard about black brits moving there. I would move to the Gambia if there was good internet but coming from insanely corrupt and expensive Kenya I 'm skeptical that African countries can keep out corruption which always kills standard of living