The 6 Best English-Speaking Countries You Can Retire To
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- Many are reluctant to move abroad because they fear they won’t be able to learn a new language or simply don’t want to. Kathleen and Lief share 6 countries where English is spoken so you can take this point off your list of reasons not to move overseas. Below you can find the countries recommended and the timestamps:
1:04. Belize. Formerly a British colony, Belize’s official language is English. Here, people are welcoming, open-minded, and eclectic. Plus, the country offers excellent residency programs.
3:19. Ireland. The people of Ireland are very friendly and open-minded. If you want to retire here, you do have to consider the weather. Also, residency is harder to obtain compared to other countries.
6:15. Malta. Malta is also a former British colony and therefore, its official language is English. The country has four residency programs and it’s conveniently located in the middle of the Mediterranean making it a great base for travel.
7:57. Playa del Carmen, Mexico. If you want a Caribbean lifestyle with the amenities of a 5-star resort, Playa del Carmen might be for you. Here, the infrastructure is well developed and there are all sorts of activities you can do.
9:49. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This is the most developed choice on the Pacific coast. The weather is similar to the one in Southern California. A plus of Mexico is the easy residency options and the closeness to the U.S.
11:50. The Algarve, Portugal. Although it might be beneficial to learn some Portuguese, English is widely spoken in this area and you can get by with just English. The towns in Algarve are affected by seasonality, so you do need to research how winter affects each town. Overall, it’s a great option that checks all the boxes for retirees, including easy residency.
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Half of the comments are shouting Philippines.
Need we explain the difference between cities, regions, county's, states and countries, or will you good people do the right thing and change the TITLE of your video. It is MISLEADING. Thank you.
There were 25,000 'Murders' in Mexico in 2020 and previous years. Isn't that misguided or misleading? Safety is more important.
What about Singapore?? The official language is english
@@macolet9711 aww a
Right now financial security should be at the top of everyone's priority list. I just heard on the news that In eviction cases in the U.S, about 13% of the U.S. population which represents over 40 million people is at risk of losing their homes this year. it’s going to be a very, very difficult time and I don’t want to be a doom and gloom person. I have roughly $100,000 in lifesaving funds that I need to grow quickly because the dream of retiring is starting to seem like a fairy tale. Please leave a comment if you can help.
@Dave Delva It's all down to your own tolerance for risk and there are trained investment advisor that can help you get through this. Our grandson & his family (4) are set to lose their townhouse, thanks to unexpected layoffs at his company and increasing HOA fees and homeowner's insurance. We told them to SELL NOW in order to secure as much EQUITY as possible before they get hit with FORCLOSURE, invest the proceeds in safer, higher-yielding investments.
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I lived in Cebu City, Philippines for 3 years, travelled all over the country and NEVER had to worry about English not being spoken because it is. Why did you leave this beautiful, welcoming country off your list?? I just kept renewing my tourist visa which anyone can do indefinitely, so no retirement visa or specific income is required, although they DO have a retirement visa if you want one.
Absolutely! They missed mentioning Philippines. It’s one of the largest English Speaking countries in the world outside North America, UK, and Australia. The official business language of the Philippines is English and all legal documents are in English. I lived there 16 years and traveled the entire country and never found anyone I couldn’t communicate with in English.
Heading there with my wife next month
I totally agree 100% - and I'm retiring there next year ! It's my number one after more than a years diligent research. (Tagaytay) Ireland is ridiculous now. Thailand has become more difficult. And Spanish is not my thing. Malaysia perhaps ? Siem Reap is a beautiful (cheap) city and English is enough.
Crap infrastructure and medical
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I find it amazing i am retired in the Philippines 18 years
No Philippines? The best to retire because it's also an English speaking country with warm tropical weather, white sand beaches, friendly people, unique culture (a blend of Asian, Spanish, & American), so many islands to choose, & cheap to live.
Once you get to the islands away from Manila English is hardly spoken. I used sign language rather.
Two things. (1) Playa del Carmen has a Walmart -- I've been there. (2) Most people on the bigger islands in the Philippines speak English. It is the cheapest English-speaking retirement destination in the world.
PDC has a Costco, too.
More advantages to Mexico than Philippines.
1. Close proximity for flights 2 to 6 hours max
2. Larger expat communities from all over the world and not just old men fulfilling old dreams
3. American stores such as Costco, bed bath & beyond, Home Depot, and restaurants chains like Texas Roadhouse, Popeye's, etc...
4. Can have your social security check deposited in a Mexican bank but not Philippines
5. Cleaner and less congested better medical and dental care
6. Senior discount program with 10 to 50% off different things such as utilities, hotels and transportation. Philippines none.
7. 180 stay with passport only no visa required and renewable after leaving country one day return six months begins again
8. Do I need to list more...
@@journeytheworld8848 The biggest reason to stay out of Mexico is its proximity to the US. The US is about to crash and burn -- and do so VIOLENTLY. The violence is bound to spill over into Mexico. The best advice is to get as far from the US as possible. I'm not married to the Philippines -- its ties to the US are too close.
Russia would be the best place. Decades of US sanctions have almost completely divorced the Russian economy from the US economy. So when the US economy crashes, it will not hurt the Russians nearly as much as anyone else in the world (including China). Plus, they have the world's largest gold reserves. And without the US interfering with their trade, the Russian economy is going to boom! On top of that, they are a Christian nation, and they intend to stay that way. They have had a bad case of communism/socialism, and they are now immune.
But the Russians have a strict no-immigration policy. The only way a person can immigrate to Russia is to be filthy rich or to marry a Russian.
The Ukraine looked good for a while, but the US is trying to push them into war with the Russians -- a war that they will certainly lose.
But ANYWHERE you go, you will have to have a way to make money in the local currency (or preferably in gold and silver) because the US dollar will be absolutely worthless by the end of the year.
@Maltese Falcon Because the US is going to become the most tyrannical and poorest of 3rd world countries in the world.
@Maltese Falcon, Some of us are more pessimistic than others. But a nation that spends as much as we do and prints as much money as we do cannot hope to avoid hyperinflation. When that hits, the days of the dollar being the world's reserve currency are over. When that happens, all that money that is sitting in foreign hands will flood back to the US buying anything that is movable. That means all capital equipment will be gone. We will be one of the poorest third-world countries in the world with an illegitimate government (because it stole the election) that must do something to distract the citizens. They are already trying to start a civil war against white people and when those welfare checks are worthless. the civil war will start in earnest. The US is going to be a VERY bad place to live. And Mexico is too close to the US -- the flood of refugees from the US will be opposed by the Mexican government, probably by force. The Philippines looks better than anything in this hemisphere. (Personally, I'd prefer Russia, but they have a no-immigration policy because they don't want to end up like the rest of Europe.)
Great and Interesting Video.
I would suggest two additional locations, with the caveat that they both have in just the last few weeks suspended their retirement programmes for foreigners, but are currently saying they will be resumed by the end of the year. Of course travel to both is also suspended for all purposes, on account of this year’s favourite disruptor, so the temporary suspension of the retirement programme is currently a mute point. The two I would suggest be considered for adding are Malaysia and Philippines, both of which have English widely spoken - to the point you do not need to learn the local dialects. Malaysia is another former British colony, and Philippines was run by the United States up until 1946. Both are very low cost, and offer very good value for money as well.
Keep up the great work.
Philippines SRRV program is active again for when the country is open to tourists.
Guys, they speak Spanish in Mexico and Portuguese in Portugal. They are not English speaking countries. Almost everyone can understand and speak English in the Philippines. For your info,
it's officially the call center, BPO and texting capital of the world (about 400 million text messages are sent daily on the average). You can comfortably live there for $1,000 a month and the people welcome most foreigners.
nice vid, great food for thought, the US is becoming more difficult to tolerate almost monthly
Yes it is..
but we won't leave. we're just dreaming
Daily
Hourly
@@jeremiahsams2848 minutely 😆
Tks to all you guys for the info. I have been waiting to enter the Philippines since october. My wife and houses are there waiting. It is hard to plan because they change the guidelines every few days and hours. I am still hoping for the best. Best to everybody.
Enjoyed your program. As a Maltese native, I offer one correction, the Knights of St John were in Jerusalem taking care of the Crusaders, the went to Rhodes and finally settled in Malta . The Knights Templars- were not in Malta; two very different groups.
Exactly. That’s for letting everyone know.
Phillipines and St Lucia....both cheap , both english speaking, and if you are single...age gaps are not a big deal within reason. Because of call centers being such a big business in Philippines, many areas have 100 mb+ internet available. Just something to think about.
I looked strongly in both, I felt after alot of info gathering both have scary info regarding the pray of the tourist and expat population.
I just went to Saint Lucia, Not the best place for me. I am not sure about the healthcare over there,
Excellent overview of English speaking options for us retirees. I learned a few things. thank you.
I live in the Philippines under their retirement visa program SRRV which has been suspended. If they ever open travel the Philippines would be a choice again. It may not be the premiere choice but also one can live here without a retirement visa. If they ever re-open the tourist program one can live here for up to 3 yrs on an extended tourist visa and many do. Of course the SRRV avoids the hassle of extensions and you pay a lump sum for what in theory is supposed to be a "lifetime visa." Unfortunately during COVID it has proven to be totally useless as they will not allow us to return if we leave.
Seems like living on visa extensions is inconvenient since the rules can change anytime - although some people don't mind the adventure.
SRRV is active again and you can leave and return with it now.
My first choice will be Portugal.
For every reason.
Good infrastructure, safety, good weather, beautiful, friendly people, good food, good wine, affordable, paradise beaches, amazing countryside, much to see and travel all over etc. etc.
Portugal is like a small diamond.
❤️🇵🇹
Absolutely!!
as of today, august 2023, doctors and teachers are going on strike due to low pay and untenable job requirements. I am currently living in portugual. There are problems here. Wonderful place to visit, but living here is different than what realtors and influencers say.
Most of us can deal with natural calamities, it is the human caused calamities that we worry about. Your podcast would be helpful if you provide information regarding crime rates in these countries.
I don’t want either.
Very helpful. Thanks!
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Hi, I don't recommend Ireland. I stay in Ireland as an expat and it is very expensive. You will need at least 3200 euros per month to retire (if you don't own property). They have good hospitals but you can be on a 24 month waiting periods which is insane to believe for a country like Ireland. Housing is a problem and you will struggle to get a rental or to purchase a property. The weather is also bad, you have limited time for outdoor activities due to rain and wind.
I have heard the exact same thing
Very true! And I'm Irish. We have a lot of issues to overcome ... Healthcare and housing being the main problems. We'll never be able to do anything about all the rain sadly.
Ireland? To retire? Horrible weather, expensive, alcoholics........must be a joke
Very surprised the Phillipines didn’t make this list. 🤔
Very informative. Thank you.
You forgot Philippines. Most people speak English since the language of instruction there is English and American or English movies are shown without subtitles or voice-overs. You can also stretch your dollars a lot farther. You guys need to visit this tropical country.
@prairie mark don’t forget the endless supply of adobo
@prairie mark 🤣🤣👍🏾. And don’t mistake it for pork adobo!!
@@tollbridgeahead1034 Especially Chicken Adobo!
I am married to a Filipina and love Davao city and Samal island
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Love ph. It's a final destination for me after a stop in Portugal
I have lived in Puerto Vallarta Mexico and other parts of MX and the weather there is NOT like southern California which I also lived in. It is extremely humid many months of the year in PV and for many people unbearable for the summer months with the higher temperatures combined with that. The rest of the year is pleasantly warm with some humidity and that is the best time to be there.
The Philippines is the real deal, you need to update your info.
Maybe, they were never, ever able to visit our country, the Philippines.
@@anecitaolar4533 Then they are to be pitied for their loss.
The only problem with the Philippines is that the current Pres. Duterte supports death squads so the rule of law and corruption in PI seem to be a concern.
@@davidhuff4350 Duterte does not support "Death Squads" alas there is are some corrupt police who in the fight against drugs exceed their authority, and there are plenty of lower local politicians that are corrupt, but that does not mean the whole country is corrupt, they are very good people in general and helpful, my partner is Filipina and l visit very often and will retire there.
@@Clunkclunk Unfortunately Duterte has made public statements that have been recorded where he has issued strong support for such actions. So even if he has not issued a direct order he has ratified such extra-judicial activities that essentially sanction the killings. This pattern goes back to when Marcos was in power, such as when Begnino Acquino was assassinated upon his return at Manila airport. Similar things used to happen in Argentina under the junta and in Chile under Pinochet until those governments were removed from power. Not saying the whole country is corrupt or ruled by death squads but it gives enough pause for thought as to adherence to the rule of law and whether the PI is a safe place to live.
The Philippines for us - hands down! So diverse and so many islands to explore, and each island has something different to offer❣️. The country has a lot to offer as well, from the adventures, exotic foods, fruits, shopping and mostly our dollars goes a long way❗❗Am I biased since it's my birth country? The answer is no! I'm just telling like it is! Nothing wrong with updating your list.
Let me know when the borders open
@@capassoluigi7387 Not in 2021..I live here.
Stay away from the big SOUTHERN islands like Mindanao, Palawan, etc which are Abu Sayyaf strongholds. If you want to keep your head on your shoulders! I was born on Mindanao and cannot go back to see my birth place in Cagayan de Oro.
It's very hot and humid in the Philippines.
Yes ..Philippines is beautiful in deed but is not safe .
Thanks for the video. It gave me plenty to think about. Happy New Year.
I thought my country the Philippines is part of the list.
Great information. Portugal would be paradise come retirement. Right now, mostly due to affordability, and I don't mind cold weather, Serbia and Latvia are still at the top of my destination list. But happy to see that Portugal looks to be a viable option.
My northern CA Serbian neighbors are thrilled to be in Cali.
@@truthrecon4404 so is Nelly who bought condo in BGC in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines ...they R utubers Mike & Nelly (Make it Happen vlog)
You forgot the Philippines! Friendly people, everyone speaks English, very affordable and beautiful woman. Very easy to emigrate to.
3 year tourist visa when it opens $25 a month up to 3 months then 6 months up to 36 months etc...
Great video. Thanks.
Thank you so much! good job!
Glad it helped. Thank you!
Thank you for info xxx
Very informative....thanks.
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Great info...thank you.
Great picks for English-speaking retirement spots! Just what I was looking for.
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Great video 👍🏻
The only thing that concerns me about Ireland is that they will tax my Pension and SSA 40%. And, I don't think I will get any of that back later.
The Philippines is good for English speakers. English is one of the two official languages. Legal documents are in English and most signs along the road are in English. Many people speak English very well. The Filipino language is a lot easier to learn than Japanese or Chinese if you want to study a bit. The Filipino language uses the roman alphabet, which is a big plus.
Filipinos like Americans and they are familiar with a lot of American culture.
You can find western style food easily, although many people like the native dishes.
Immigration if not hard if you're married to a Filipino. A lot of single men find the Filipino women very attractive.
Note that if you're not married to a Filipino person, immigration is a hassle for long-term residency.
If you want to visit other Asian countries for vacation, the Philippines is only a few hours away. Much closer than the US. And jet lag is only one hour (or zero) so you don't waste part of your vacation trying to adjust to the new time zone.
I am not married to a Filipino and I am not planning on it any time soon. How hard is immigration?!
@@tenderheart7530 I don't know the details but I think it's a lot harder if you're not married.
You may change your mind after you get here :-) There are a lot of cute girls here.
A lot of them speak English too.
Try a short vacation first to see if you like it.
There are a lot of videos on UA-cam too.
The heat is not the kind of paradise for me!
It was a spanish colony for 300 years b4 the US took it us off!!
Thats why the language is so easy
Thank you!!
The Irish and Mexicans have their priorites right… life, living and good conversation over working oneself to death like us Americans.
Haaaaaaa Americans work hard at lying
In Thailand in the expat areas you definitely do not need to speak Thai. The locals don't even expect you to try unlike most of Latin America. All vital online services including banking and shopping have English versions. Help lines for all services have an English option. Although most Thais speak at a poor level English is widely taught in schools nationwide.
Great news, thank you.
Very clear and concise.
Good job. I took a lot of notes. I'm an American who lived overseas for 8 years and couldn't learn a language to save my life. The main reason was because everyone wanted to practice their English on me. When I lived in Greece I couldn't learn Greek- when traveling I got invited into so many homes it wasn't funny. They just wanted to talk- in English- to me. It was great. In one way.
Same thing happened to me on France. In the end, my coworkers and I developed a weird communication style: they’d speak to me in French and I’d respond in English. (We should have reversed it but it was more efficient this way).
Excuse me but what you are saying is absurd. Living anywhere among a group of people who are different than you, you have to learn their languages, idioms, gestural language, accents, just by hanging around and correcting their pronunciation in English. There is no way to not learn this background speaking, mannerisms, while speaking English to foreign English-speakers. Then you go to your tutor of Spanish or Greek, or Tagalog, or Woloff...., and have things to converse about with him/her - in both languages. So you get a better understanding of how people talk over there.
@@danielcunningham5940 Before you judge, having no experience living in Greece, I challenge you to try interacting with Greeks. They'll interact alright but good luck with speaking Greek when all they want to do is try out their English. English is taught in every Greek school at every level. It's mandatory. I went to an international school next to Anatolia College where 3,000 Greek students attended and all of them spoke English at different levels. I love the Greek culture and do speak a little Greek- enough to get around, but never found the need or wherewithal to be fluent. It just wasn't necessary. What I'm saying was a real experience that you discount as absurd. Go to any other country and that might not be the case. You probably have an argument. Keep in mind Greece is a tourist paradise visited by millions and English is as close to a second language as it gets. That's the way it is. Unless you've been there you wouldn't know.
I love Greece, except for their PM.
@@ketoauntie7301pm?
Portugal is one of the better choice in many aspects except for the currency, the Euro is considerably higher than the dollar
Great job !
You forgot my first choice Philippines. I have been to all these places mentioned in the video, but I love Philippines most. Algarve is OK because I`m a EU citizen
@@scotttild English is the 2nd Language in the Philippines. English is used in the school system, too. Just about everybody understands English. The health care system in major cities is comparable to Western systems, too.
@@scotttild nope, you don't have to learn new language if you are English Speaker. English is the Official Language in the Philippines' Business, News, Law and School.
malaysia is the best place for retired...english widely speaking among malysian..cheap food,transport,house....best highway,port n airport to travel around the world...beatiful rainforest, beach n mountain....best weather...
great place - i was there only on business but colleagues were fantastic people & I enjoyed the areas / travelling around Kulim & Penang. Any idea of other cities to try?
@@kevinkanter2537 malacca, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi, Taiping and the National eco park.
Woah, Philippines surely has to be on this list! Big miss. :)
Your description of Belize sounds similar to a country of my youth that doesn't exist anymore, the United States.
It does exist its just a cesspit of crippled and crippling socialist junk and destroyers .
@@paulscottfilms sad, isn't it.
I travel between Arizona and New York with travel to California - especially San Francisco plus over to Connecticut. For me and my extended family the US still a great place and fine for many of us.
But -to each his own - seems you have been having issues.
You mention how hot it gets in Malta, have you ever been in Belize in July? It can be brutally hot and humid in Belize.
But I still love Belize and have thought about moving there permanently or living part of the year there.
No ratings based on the quality of Health Care offered in those countries? People of retirement age are virtually tied to the local medical community. In looking where to retire, the health care offered locally would be far and away my #1 concern.
Can try Malaysia...Friendly people and mostly can Speak English... Natural Disasters Free... Everythings are cheap too... Foods are fabulous...
Enjoyed your video. Thanks. I live in San Miguel de Allende, MX and you don't need to speak Spanish here because of the large expat community. Of course when living in a foreign country one should try to learn some of the language because we are always guests in a foreign country and it's just a polite thing to do.
Love Playa Del Carmen but be aware its very humid practically all year round .
Great Vid from Experts on living abroad!! TY. Here in Baja, Mexico, lack of Spanish means getting your electric hook up will be very difficult. Water, phone, internet and car insurance are going to be a problem. If you need service or credits to your bill? Invest in Spanish Language course or do without. When you call for police or fire to help you is not the time to practice your Spanish. Thanks again Lief and Kathleen for great vid!
Like your channel!
What about the philippines it was a us territory. and it a english speaking place
Thanks for the info !
Los Cabo’s in MX, (they have a Costco) slightly more expensive but language is no issue - similar to Playa Del Carmen & Puerta Viarta, but not as humid!.
Also, Dubai, but very expensive using the new residency program through real-estate purchase, I believe its a 10-year visa
Apart from English speaking .. you have to consider monetary values too. Cleanliness, culture, medical etc.
Davao city, Philippines ...safe & cleanest after Singapore
Good video! I now live in central coastal California with my Colombian wife, and I'd move to Puerto Vallarta (the only place of the six spots mentioned in your presentation) but it seemed that it would be a rather pricey place to retire. However, I too am surprised that you excluded the Philippines from your list, Still, I look forward to more from you.
Ireland is NOT cheap it's one of the highest cost of living (12th of 138 countries ranked) Malta is slightly more than USA (25 vs 27) and Belize is 55th. The places is Mexico and Portugal, also are NOT countries but areas. Need to make videos with more accurate information, thanks.
Could you post a timestamp to where they said Ireland was cheap? I only heard them talk about how expensive it was to get residency and how great the culture was for retirees. Mexico and Portugal are recognized worldwide as countries. Need to make comments with more accurate information. thanks.
Thank you for making this video. I still have a few years before I retire, but I'm not sure I'll be able to afford to retire in the US, at least not to a place where I'd want to live. Another UA-cam channel suggested Mazatlan as a place to retire in Mexico. I just want to be in a safe area away from the drug cartels as much as possible if I go to Mexico.
Great content guys but now ur over 10k time to improve the audio with lapel mics or a studio mic
Have not seen a video for boaters. Lived in the Philippines for 8 yrs and don't know a better place for boating.
Moving to another country withiut making any attempt to learn at least a little of the language, is just plain rude. A bigger concern for me, is how safe & stable the country is. A secondlary one would be property laws. Can you own property there? Can anyone take that property from you? Is there any dispute about who actually owns the property?
Agree.
U can buy a condo in Mactan Newtown, Cebu , Philippines...
or BGC, Makati, metro Manila, Philippines .....(Bonifacio Global City)
Add San Miguel de Allende and Lake Chapala in Mexico with large permanent expat communities
The Philippines is nr 1 to the list for retirment ❤
How about internet in Playa Del Carmen or Porta V. ???
Portugal requires you pass a Portuguese language test to stay beyond 5 yrs on a D7 passive income visa. This is often called the retirement visa. 😊
One advantage of non-English-speaking countries: you can easily find a part-time gig teaching English to locals.
Why did you leave the Philippines off your list?
Do you guys recommend having a car in Belize? How driving through Mexico then to Belize?
Hi! You might want to check this article: www.liveandinvestoverseas.com/infocus-belize/buying-your-vehicle-in-belize-vs-shipping-your-car-to-belize/ It explains what driving to Belize is like and other considerations. Hope it helps!
are there any higher elevation areas that may be cooler?
I'm surprised you didn't include the Philippines,English is spoken or understood by 90% of Filipinos,all signs,menus,contracts,documents are in english
I’m retired US citizen who moved to Costa Rica. Being a California native, I had a basic education in Spanish. Because I am graduate student in Anthropology, I took time to study the culture of Central America and especially Costa Rica. The biggest error for retirees moving to a different country, is not being knowable of the culture.
Is there jobs in costarica or there’s a lack I’m not a us citizen but it is kinda easier for me to travel there
@@Alyy4 Intel is setting up in San Jose, but IDK if they have a rule that you cannot take the jobs away from the ticos. You may have to be a digital nomad or an entrepreneur with your own business.
Pura vida is alright but i won’t settled there
Why didn't you make it 7 & include Malaysia?
Exactly! 🤨
How easy is it for a USA citizen to move to the US Virgin Islands and the cost of living for a retire to live there?
Other best options (if you love snow like me) where English is spoken are Canada, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceand. I would avoid Greenland because there are no roads there.
I don’t think your informations are updated or recent. I’m also curious if you have been to these countries you mentioned, crime rates in these countries should be included in your analysis so those watching your blog have better guidelines & adequate knowledge on what you are trying to convey. There should be more factors to consider, not just language & money. But thanks to service, all viewers should make more research & study.
you need to be precised...english speaking countries is your subject and it's seems debatable?
What about the philippines it is very cheap also !
So many comments for Philippines and getting very interested to know more. Suggestions for some good overview sites/videos? Same kind of questions - long term visa options, English language a little beyond touristy areas, healthcare, access to Western lifestyle on the few days when you miss it (cafes, bakeries, restaurants, museums, etc.), diversity (e.g., South Asian restaurants?), weather (how hot/humid does it get? typhoons?), safety, etc.
english? Lets just say we learn our ABC the day we learn to speak. Though we use the local dialect in everyday life, we use english in business correspondence, schools. Hollywood movies are in english, the way the original movie is. Street signs are all in english. Some people may not be fluent in speaking english but everyone can understand what you are saying. There are also a lot of retirement homes in different places in the country. Govt has retirement programs for foreigners wishing to settle in the country.
English & also Filipino (=Tagalog) by law = Philippines
Do you have any information on Curacao? It's my favorite Caribbean destination.
Malaysia, Singapore & the Philippines are also countries where English is not a hinderance.
what are the best countries that have great quality of food?
Definitely Singapore
Portuguese food is delicious.
Also, it’s good to mention that Ireland is totally over populated with too many people now. The housing is short and price of rent or purchase is so expensive.
Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia is good. They speak widespread English. Great harmony multiculturalism, good infrastructure and low cost of living (affordable) and good food sanitation. 👍🤠👍
Hello. I would like to move to Scotland. What do I need to do.
That was cool. Places that speak English in Mexico and Portugal!....2 great countries! Who would have thought!
Love your tag, "its me"
Can Mexico and Portugal be regarded as English-speaking countries?
México doesn't
India is second country with most English speakers. How can you forget India? Beautiful Andaman beaches, good infrastructure, historical places, film cities, science cities, sanctuaries, national parks, forts and palaces, Gold plated temples, ancient caves, museums, monuments, flower valleys and a lot.....we are fastest growing economy.
Too dirty
❤️🇵🇹 Portugal
u forgot 2 mention d infamous case of Madeline she disappeared in Algarve so how’s d security of that place
Sadly children can disappear from anywhere.
Super job! What you might consider is housing costs for retirees. In our case. We liked Belize and Portugal best of the six. We would prefer knowing the rent and the purchase for a two bdm condo in the best part of town. Not the penthouse nor the other extreme place to live. Our retirement income is $8k usd per month. So we would cap the monthly housing cost at 25% or $2k usd. Could you please respond? Lastly, how does one find them?
Where did you get the ssa retirement quote
I don't know anyone on ssa that gets over $1,000 a month