I have lived in France since 2005; I started drawing SS in 2009, my late wife and I lived very comfortably with 3,000€ in retirement income Today I live in SW France about 100 yards from the Atlantic Ocean and 1/2 hour from Saint-Sébastien, Spain in a one BR cottage 100 yards from the water's edge. I only pay 525€a month for rent; utilities are about 100€/monthly (electricity, Internet, water, cable unlimited mobile phone service anywhere in the world) I am a French national. Health care is free and is superb. Health insurance, home insurance is about 75€ /monthly. France is a lovely lovely place o live; the French people are absolutely great. We have 3 mountain ranges, and two oceans; the food and wine are sans pareil !
@@TheOnlyOneStanding8079 Only if you live there and refuse to learn their language or complain about their culture. Wouldn't any American expect the same from an expat from another country?
Was stationed in Saigon in 1971 travel to several cities as part of my duties. The country was at war, times were tough. Five years ago my grandson and I visited, wow, made me want to live there.
I can’t believe you didn’t include the Philippines in this expose. Very affordable and they speak English. Beautiful country. So-so food. Nice beaches if you can get to them. I lived there for almost 3 years. Totally worth it and liveable on $1;000 US without sacrificing much.
@@sanketthakuriya5669 - Yes, the Philippines most certainly does have a retirement visa. The Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) is a special non-immigrant visa for foreign nationals who would like to make the Philippines their second home or investment destination. So, I’m afraid you are misinformed.
Yes to Portugal!! I’ve been there & it’s really nice & cheap compared to other western european countries. But the country where I fell in love with & gave me the feeling of “I wanna live here” is Croatia..
You're right. He listed the most popular, not the best. So maybe it's a good thing that none of the countries that I'm considering is on the list at all. But I know he's not talking to "me" for this list
In Belize, I believe expats avoid Belize City as it is most populous and has the most crime. Beyond that, most cities are smaller and very nice to live in, especially out on the islands on the barrier reef. Spent 2 weeks there climbing Mayan pyramids and going to islands and beaches. I would love to live there. Easy to communicate too as English is the main language and US dollars and Belizean dollars are accepted everywhere (fixed 2 to 1 conversion rate). Great place to be and I think it is the least populated country in Central America.
Yes my step mom and my aunt live in Dangria that's where they retired that's also where my late dad is buried my family is well know in Stan Creek and Dangria.if ever get the chance go to Orange Walk it's beautiful
Cambodia ? My wife and I live have been living here on about $1,000 per month. That includes rent, utilities, food also local transportation (Tuk - Tuk). I am an American, my wife is Filipino.
As a military member who is retiring from the service, I believe an honorable mention for this list should have been the Philippines. My girlfriend is from there and it's a great place to go to.
My uncle married and moved there. A man who saved every dime he had now lives like a king there! I miss him though and a very expensive plane ticket to see him.
I beg the difference. It’s ok but it makes men top ten because of the women. This top ten is good. I love the Philippines but it shouldn’t be a top ten.
Considering how bad things are starting to get here in the US with how insanely expensive well mostly California is but the rest of the country is starting to soar up in price too and the awful two-party system that just doesn't care about the people it might be a good idea to check out one of those countries listed here that's for sure. Costa Rica is definitely a country I have talked about in terms of moving to before.
Briggs ignores visa requirements. Cost of living and visa requirements are not the same thing at all. There are some good options on his list for people living on modest social security checks where that check alone gives eligibility. But mostly not. In some cases you can qualify by showing and or importing large amounts of money instead of qualifying on income. Overall I would suggest people do their own research on visas first before wasting time exploring a country that they personally can't qualify for. For example Vietnam has no retirement visa at all and recently cracked down on people trying to retire there in alternative ways like business visas. A really stupid suggestion. Forget Vietnam. Retirees are not welcome by the government there. Almost worse was his suggestion of Malaysia. They recently tripled the financial requirements of their already expensive My Second Home program. They've basically killed the program for almost everyone. Bottom line just because you're American and want to live somewhere doesn't mean they want you or will allow you to.
A very good comment. People tend to get all excited and jump on the bandwagon and don't do their due diligence of research and weigh out everything. Sometimes people hear what they want to hear.
Exactly Craig, Vietnam is toast except for us lucky few married to locals and retired out here. The Western expat Purge was awesome as is the change in immigration that eliminates virtually any possibility of a foreigner to live here long term ever again.
I've been to Vietnam about 7 times, my most recent trip was for 13 months. I lived in Ho Chi Minh city. There are numerous blogs (of various quality) where you can learn more details about living there. The big obstacle to living there (retiring there) is going to be a Visa. They have no "retirement visa". You can get a work visa to extend your stay but teaching English isn't for everyone. I felt Vietnamese people in general were kind of generally wonderful. That is until you get into traffic. Whether you are driving a scooter or riding in a hired car, traffic in the big cities like Ho Chi Minh (aka Saigon) is insane. You won't likely die because traffic seldom moves quickly but if your riding a scooter be prepared to deal with no adherence to traffic laws. Scooters enter busy roads from side roads without a glance at oncoming traffic. They ride on sidewalks, drive along the side of the road against incoming traffic. Even riding is a Grab (like Uber) car is crazy. Most young Vietnamese people seem to speak English well. Signs are in Vietnamese and English (mostly). Private hospitals are great and for Americans very cheap relative to the US. Public hospitals are cheap and very very crowded. Hit or miss if they speak much English at the hospitals. I could go on. Banking is difficult, finding your way around the large cities is a challenge. Infrastructure is primitive. $1500 a month in a major city in Vietnam would be living on a tight budget. The country has made strides in the past several years and it's on track to be a great place to live. Unless you're Clutch Cargo (look it up millennials) you might not be comfortable living there. Happy trails.
Uh Vietnam is forever closed to foreigners long term bud. English teaching jobs now require a 4 year degree, teaching certificate and 3 years experience. Other job types, forget about it, China, the major income source has shut down English Teaching by foreigners. There is virtually no way for anyone foreign to live long term and they recently purged 99% of foreigners out. I’m here, I’m married to a local and so here forever so what I’m saying is factual, you turds looking to escape to Vietnam, cross it off your list we don’t want you here.
Great video! Only thing is the capital of Ecuador is in the Andes Mountains, not the coast. The other popular city with expats is Cuenca which is also in the Andes.
One of my former coworkers family is from Vietnam. She took her kids with her to visit for the first time. She said her family said it’s a much better place to stay now and they own buses. She said driving is scary though and safest most efficient mode of transportation was mopeds.
Please note: Thailand is getting more and more difficult for expats. People with businesses are reporting having a hard time renewing residence permits despite having an ongoing income source. Our friend is married to a Thai woman and they have 4 children. He's having a difficult time maintaining his residence permit despite strong family ties and working full time. Also, note that Malaysia is a Muslim country. There are certain rules that can make life a bit stressful. No, women don't have to be covered, but there are two tiers of existence and if' you're not Muslim, you may be in for a surprise.
Those countries are popular with expat retirees. At the same time, tons of locals in those countries want to immigrate to America. Shows the differing priorities really
I am retired in Thailand. Maybe I'm running around with the wrong crowd but I don't sense much interest among Thais to move to the US. Yes some do go to the US but it is not something I hear much about. My Thai wife has no interest at all in even visiting the US.
My wife and I own a house in Malaysia. After investigating practically every other country, I realized that where we were was the best "inexpensive" place to live. I want a place where I can: 1. grow own food, 2. have plenty of fresh water, 3. safe, 4. affordable, 5. some English, 6. Friendly, 7. Can buy land/house $250k us is the minimum allowed so that you are not competing with the local population. The Cons are: 1. It's hot 2. and humid. 3. the haze. 4. the driving...you must be extra careful especially of the thousands of motorcycles. Don't want to hurt anyone. In my opinion, you can easily live on $1000 US. You can find an apartment for $150 to $500. Groceries, internet, gasoline, electricity, water and sewer, eating out are all much less expensive than the US. about 1/4 th as expensive. However, there are two things that are expensive: 1. imported cars from Japan. Local cars are cheap. 2. the cost of land. There are a variety of people there: Malaysians, Chinese, Indians, British, etc. The main thing is to show respect to all people whether they are rich or poor, white or dark!
Can't believe that Vietnam is on thist list. I'm so proud of my country. I must say that it's very peaceful and interesting Hopefully, everyone gives it a try to come here and enjoys the wonderful things. The Vietnamese always welcomes you guys
@@eddied.5156 December to about late March is the dry season. That's when it's most comfortable. The rest of the time it can get awfully muggy and humid.
What?! No Philippines? It is very affordable to live there. As much so as all the other places mentioned here. My wife and I are planning to retire there. Very seriously though, it should have at least gotten an honorable mention.
A couple cannot live comfortable in Thailand for 1,200 a month. Not even close. I know, because I live in Phuket and have for many, many years. Beer, wine and spirits prices are double what you would pay in the US because of the alcohol tax. Rents and electricity isn't too expensive. That is the only break you will get. If you get tired of eating street food at mom and pop local restaurants expect to pay for it. If you like cheese and salami be prepared to pay double the price from back in the states. All in all Thailand is no longer cheap if you want to live close to the nice beaches. Issan is less expensive but hot and boring. Also most Thais do not speak english. I do so it makes life much easier for me. One more consideration and it's the most important one is getting a retirement visa, which you have to get from the Thai Consulate in your home country. This visa requires you to deposit 800,000 baht into a Thai Bank and that balance cannot drop below 400,000 baht prior to renewing this visa.
Living in Phuket probably not. I live near Raying and near the water. $1500 a month is about the most I can spend. That’s running the air con and eating out fairly frequently. Get out of the tourist area and you’ll do better. You’re right about the 800,000 baht though. All you can do is stick it in the bank and pretend it isn’t there. I never touch that deposit.
Unfortunately malaysia does not appear to be a good option anymore. The government recently significantly changed their retirement visa to require provable monthly income of about 10,000 US dollars. If you make that much during retirement, you can retire anywhere.
@@kusukacolaylowlee1611 oh yes u can. u will live like a king thanks to the hospitality of the police over there. u just need to pay them a certain percentage.. entertainment tax. ha ha
Costa Rica is a great option but since I live here I can tell that $1800 is not enough at least near the ocean or in good neighborhoods, but still awesome peaceful place!
it also depends of where you buy the food because as a Costa Rican most of tourist that came here just go to the expensive places like automercado or pricemart and then clamed about the high cost of living but not act like medium class costaricans that know where they can find the same but with half the price, and obviously you wont find something cheap near the beach but with a bit of distance you can rent a house for a lot less than that and make a better saving. What I always recommend is find some trustfully locals and ask what they do to live and what they recommend because obviously business just will offer you the most expensive ones because they know you are a foreigner but making good decisions you probably will live fine with your couple with $1300. Living knowing all the options and you will live like a king. Pura Vida!
Can I live on $1,500 a month in Costarica if I live like a local?. Is it possible to find cheap rent for around $300 USD per month. If not Costarica is Nicaragua a possibility for $1,500 USD per month a single guy!
I'm definitely looking at retiring abroad and Spain or Portugal are on my wish list. I love my home country of the UK but I want to get away from our terrible weather.
I have friends who retired to Ajijic Mexico 20 yrs ago. They come back to the US in October and renew their Visas, even though they bought a house there. There are a lot of ex-pats in Ajijic. I also have a friend who goes to Costa Rica for 6 months out of the year. Craig absolutely adores it there
Interestingly another one of the World According to Brigg's videos shows the country with the most American expats is Mexico. Additionally, Merida is the second safest city in all North America according to some articles. Cost of living really is on par with the Philippines and close to the US and a lot of American businesses so the adjustment may not be as hard. Everyone that's interested in moving out of the country should do their own due diligence watching UA-cam videos from people that actually live there and are like minded as yourself based on age, gender, socioeconomic status, interest and points of view.
Was very surprised not to find India on the list. We are cheaper than Thailand, an English speaking democracy, bigger than every other country on your list, safe and with a very affordable 1st world medical system. Oh and household help is very affordable... You don't have to do anything to maintain your lifestyle - just hire help. Check it out!
my wife and I went to Guadalajara, Mexico and then stopped in Lake Chapala, that city is completely full of expats and they are all super happy and loving life. we spoke to several of them and they just love it. great healthcare, food, weather, and several other things.
Can’t wait to move to Guadalajara, I was fortunate enough to retire at an early age. My youngest is 19 and going to collage. Now I just have to convince the wife…
@@browncapri1996 it’s kind of like saying how about the mass shooters, gangs and KKK in the USA?? Yes they are a thing but just like in the US there is certain places you just stay out of..
@@SJ-uk7vl and can’t wait to move, as soon as my daughter starts college we will be moving. Coming back to the US every 3 months or so for a week to visit and make sure she is ok. I will still keep my house in TX.
The cheap and safe is middle eastern europe ( Slovakia, Hungary ) good places is near Spa town or spa vilages. Totally worth it and liveable on one person 700 USD - two person 1100 USD per month.
I find it interesting he talks about Portugal’s islands but not Spain’s Islands. The Balearic and Canary Islands are also good alternatives to the mainland. I’m thinking about moving to the Canary Islands since it’s cheaper and has temperate weather. I haven’t been there yet but after doing research and joining Spanish immigrant/expat Facebook groups I’m hearing good things about it.😎
Also the volcano in La Palma erupted a few months ago. It did serious and major damage. Homes lost, roads damaged, lives lost, displaced people out of their homes for year's, jobs lost, education interrupted. The biggest volcano is El Teide on Tenerife, but it's not the only volcano. There are several amongst the islands. El Teide erupted about 200 or so maybe 300 years ago. You can see the effects in the town called Garachico. Canarians live everyday with the knowledge that they live amongst volcanos and they don't live in denial that one will never erupt and not affect them. The fact that the one on La Palma erupted recently just confirms to them that this reality is true. They don't live in fear but there is a dedicated team of full time vulcanologists that monitor the volcnos every day and night. The people know that on any day and at any time they may hear the sound of the towns sirens going off warning them to evacuate immediately. If you live on the Canary Islands you too must live with this reality.
Im confused. Title says cheapest so I would assume as you go up from #10 to #1 it would get cheaper, but it gets more expensive. Is this quality of life for expats abroad or cheapest, and if the latter can you order it as such better next time? Keep up the good work!
@@EazyMacOfficial How is it a list of the cheapest if its not ordered? Not throwing out the baby with the bathwater, but based on previous work of his it could be ordered differently, was all I was saying.
Thailand's medical care costs, which obviously are important to retirees, have recently been unfairly increased. They do not have a socialized medical care system and the government passed a law in 2019 making it legal for hospitals to overcharge foreigners. Previously, this type of tiered pricing had been limited to things like amusement park and national park admission. All things considered, this adversely affects your quality of life, and that knocks Thailand out of the top ten-- unless you are a gambler or a shaman.
I remember wanting to join the French Foreign Legion back in 1985 when I was 18. In retrospect, I wish I had. Becoming a French citizen has a whole host of benefits...and the taxes aren't that much different than here in the US.
@@aescorpus Beautiful and friendly french girls, culture, old world architecture. Pleasent weather. Professional and helpful police. Cost of living is also affordable, in smaller coastal towns, which are near the ocean.
I an am American retiree who has been living in Bangkok, Thailand for the past 5 years. The cost of living here is indeed lower. You will get more for your $$ here especially on big expenses like rent. You can live here on your Social Security but you won't be living in luxury. One problem here in Thailand, and I suspect in many other retirement countries, is that the minimum financial requirements for a visa or visa extension may exceed your low income. You have to show the Thai Immigration Dept. 65,000 baht/month income (about $2000/month) to stay here. There is more to this but minimum income requirements are something to look into early before deciding where you plan to move to.
Could you please elaborate on that? If you are living on social security are you saying you have to somehow generate additional income to reach their minimum? Appreciate your input and I’m very jealous
@@bluejay3945 I am saying that you have to meet a minimum income requirement to keep getting 1 year extensions in Thailand. The amount of Social Security you get may not meet this minimum. The amount of SS depends on your salary history and when to start collecting. There are other ways to meet the financial requirement such as deposit $26,000 in a Thai bank. This is money that has to stay there and cannot be used for living expenses. The point is that what you need to live in a country may be different than the Immigration financial requirements. You have to consider both.
@@martypoll thanks. Just wanted more insight. I’m expecting about 1850 per month ss. We’ve been looking into areas and had not considered Thailand for a few reasons I won’t be able to generate income other than ss so we need to determine what reality is. The other issue is health care and access to such as we both would require a decent system Thanks again for the quick reply. We both love travel and moderate climate. Looking for places that offer a little bit of the exotic flair
Portugal The only Other country in the world I would consider living in outside Australia, which is where I was born. Friendly, Relaxed, and the Food is Delicious and Cheap, We used to one of the Central University Cafeteria's for lunch a lot .But the Mall food was Also super Good.
Love Vietnam and Thailand. Awesome places and affordable. Costa Rica isn't really affordable though. We have had a house there for 15 years and it can be very pricey.
Lived in Costa Rica for 12 years and I do not find it more expensive when factoring in inflation . The worst is the price of beer which has really gone up. If you own a house here you can live on $1000 a month.
I lived in Portugal for 2 years and just got back last year. the cost of living in way cheaper than mentioned. Also I lived in Belize for 14 years and and it too was cheap.
Nice to see Belize get a mention. It might be little known with you guys across the pond, but it's a common name to pop up over here in the UK. British forces serve there and the army has a small garrison.
The economic hardship/crisis, recession, unemployment and the loss of jobs caused by the CYCLONE and the COVID-19 pandemic is enough to push people into financial breakdown and financial instability..
Interesting, most people don't understand the market moves and tend to be mislead in facts like this and always depend on Money in the Bank very bad idea.
The philosophy of the rich and the poor is this: "the rich invest their money and spend what is left. The poor spend their money and invest what is left".
I understand the fact that tomorrow isn't promised to anyone, but investing today is a hard thing to do because I have no idea of how and where to invest in?
Trading on your own is very risky I lost $2400 carelessly trading on a platform then I was referred to George Anderson he recovered the lost and extra profit of approximately $6000
I've suggested to my mom for her to retire in another country, but she's single and scared of traveling outside the country. She lives on SS, so it just makes sense economically.
Tell your mom the health care in the Philippines is world class they are known for their hospitality plus the bonuses with 98% English proficiency. If you're a young male and single it's definitely beneficial for you to find a companion if you're ready for it.
Sadly no Cambodia, if you go to Cambodia located west and northwest by Thailand, northeast by Laos, to the east and southeast by Vietnam. you will be surprised by magnificent historical sites and natural places. 5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Cambodia: 1-the people here are very nice and friendly 2-most people can speak English 3-cost of living is very low, you spend around 1,500 USD on accommodation and food in Capital city. 4-Apartment rental in the great area start from 350 USD 5-you will enjoy delicious and healthy food which is grown in local
Unfortunately, most of the places listed are suffering with the High Index of Violence, even if you keep a low profile. In addition, several of them are considered "touristic destinies" which implies on abusive cost of life (especially if you dream with good places for leasure). Best place for retire or live, it is the one where you have true friendships and freedom. The bad news?! the "money index" will never be the right reference for that. Just take your savings and enjoy traveling around the World, knowing New Cultures, exchaging Life Experiences with interesting People (no matter their social status/classes) and always, always keep your mind open for the new, simple & unique !!!
Surprised the Philippines did not make the list. Tons of Americans move there and live very cheaply. Nearly everyone speaks English. All advertising signs are in English.
Hey there Briggs, I grew up in the South Bay (Hawthorne/Torrance) and I currently live in the Deep South, - ever wishing I was still back in SoCal. However, if I would pick a country to retire in about 10 years (from your list) it would be Mexico, Spain, or Portugal. I hate the humidity, so those are the arid areas on that list.
My wife’s family is from Dolores Hidalgo in the state of Guanajuato. It is only 30 miles from the expand haven of San Miguel de Allende. Nice place but cost rising due to immigration. IMO Queretaro about an hour south of San Miguel is a great option. There a You Tuber La Karencita that lives there and gives a lot of good info.
Turkey and Ukraine is cheaper and they have a better infrastructure...Turkish lira took a dive and if you earn in hard currency you can live good for 800$ ...you can do it for 400$ and less but you need to know how to cook !!! In Ukraine you can go to Opera from 2$ a ticket...that's insane and you can rent a communist studio from 50$ a month but it will smell like 1990 and everything from furniture to pluming is from the 80's...but it is an adventure !!!
If I were to retire in Spain, I'd avoid both Madrid and Barcelona: would rather check cities like Badajoz, Cáceres, Valladolid and Palencia. Or I'd go for the more exotic and try Melilla in North Africa.
@@royjaber571 be living 1 hrs a way from valencia a smaller town the living is way cheaper . Electricity is a little bit expensive but the rest is pretty good price. I’m still working my wife is semiretired.
Good list - but surprised that about Malaysia you didn't mention the food! Malaysian cuisine is the best, given all its ethnic influences. Penang is like the tummy mecca of the world
I'm considering moving back to Spain, or giving Portugal a shot. I'd still need a job, even with social security for any of these countries...time to brush up on my Spanish...as for Mandarin...noooooooo
Vietnam is my target place to go. I spent time at Ft. Sherman Panama a bit outside Colon, very nice area. Hot, humid and the jungle is fun and beautiful to hike through but very hard work. It cracks me up that Ft. Sherman - home of the Jungle Warfare School - is now a resort. That place almost killed me - daily. The designated swimming area on the base was surrounded by a chain-link fence. Hammerheads and other sharks lurked nearby. Don't play with the frogs and watch out for the vampire bats!
PORTUGAL 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹 You've made me proud after watching so many vids from your channel..... Avoid Lisbon at all costs ... expensive and too crowded.... If there was jobs I'd be back there tomorrow....but I'm the generation with university education that had to immigrate to another country for work....
Lombok would be my place to retire ... it costs you less than a thousand dollars a month from Lombok to Bali it only takes 40 minutes by plane and 4 hours by boat.
Ecuador is a lovely place. I was there for a few months and would love to live there someday. It’s also a great place to improve ypur spanish because the ecuadorians speak a very deliberate and clear style of spanish compared to many other countries in the americas.
I saw a drainage ditch catch on fire next the airfield in Guayaquil. There was so much fuel run-off and trash in there that it burned for a few days. Lovely.
@@anthonyducoutumany6585 DaNang for one. I literally watch hundreds of videos of places overseas for rent. I saw at least two to three videos under $300 in both Vietnam and Thailand. Some of them you can even see the white sand beach from the apartment
Criteria not discussed in these "cheap countries to retire" - crime, government corruption, transportation, communication (internet) and health services. Many countries in Asia and Latin America will fail in these criteria - eg Columbia, Argentina, Philippines!
cheapest place to live is Lithuania: wage is 450 euros a month, for that money you pay living taxes, for water, electriciry, gas. then you must buy a food and a petrol to your car, buy clothes and go to cinema or theatre, so the cheapest country to live is Lithuania in Europe
I turned 40 this year. As an older millennial I worry about my retirement already! Was telling my kids I need to find my "forever home" soon so I can get it paid off and have less bills as an elder if I am lucky to live to old age in this nutty world.
Also I would've thought that Slovenia deserved a place on this list - cheap(ish) but gloriously beautiful and a great place for those of us who like cooler weather and skiing and hiking and stuff :)
I have lived in France since 2005; I started drawing SS in 2009, my late wife and I lived very comfortably with 3,000€ in retirement income Today I live in SW France about 100 yards from the Atlantic Ocean and 1/2 hour from Saint-Sébastien, Spain in a one BR cottage 100 yards from the water's edge. I only pay 525€a month for rent; utilities are about 100€/monthly (electricity, Internet, water, cable unlimited mobile phone service anywhere in the world) I am a French national. Health care is free and is superb. Health insurance, home insurance is about 75€ /monthly. France is a lovely lovely place o live; the French people are absolutely great. We have 3 mountain ranges, and two oceans; the food and wine are sans pareil !
Umm....I want to be like you when I grow up. :)
Doesn't the French despise Americans?
@@TheOnlyOneStanding8079 No. This is a false stereotype. Only if one is loud and rude, like anywhere else.
@@TheOnlyOneStanding8079 Only if you live there and refuse to learn their language or complain about their culture. Wouldn't any American expect the same from an expat from another country?
@@ruralsquirrel5158 Americans are called Racists for expecting that from immigrants to the USA. Glad you recognize what reality should look like.
Was stationed in Saigon in 1971 travel to several cities as part of my duties. The country was at war, times were tough. Five years ago my grandson and I visited, wow, made me want to live there.
I can’t believe you didn’t include the Philippines in this expose. Very affordable and they speak English. Beautiful country. So-so food. Nice beaches if you can get to them. I lived there for almost 3 years. Totally worth it and liveable on $1;000 US without sacrificing much.
Yup my people speak English.
Way too many guns in the Philippines
@@CDNRower99 Yes now they should outlaw guns in the Philippines because of the drug game there(Meth)
@@sanketthakuriya5669 oh I didn't know you need one
@@sanketthakuriya5669 - Yes, the Philippines most certainly does have a retirement visa. The Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) is a special non-immigrant visa for foreign nationals who would like to make the Philippines their second home or investment destination. So, I’m afraid you are misinformed.
You should have mentioned that non-citizens cannot buy land in Thailand. That's a huge turnoff to a lot of people.
Easy to lease...30 60 90.
Did some extensive research last year, and these were all on it. But two great ones are Georgia and Romania.
Georgia (the country) seems so beautiful and has a fascinating history!
Great skiing in Georgia. Great wines too.
SHHHH! I was hoping no one would say those two. That is my secret.
@Kiwi Connoisseur Amen, brother!
Vietnam 10
Thailand 9
Spain 8
Malaysia 7
Mexico 6
Ecuador 5
Panama 4
Belize 3
Costa Rica 2
Portugal 1
Yes to Portugal!! I’ve been there & it’s really nice & cheap compared to other western european countries. But the country where I fell in love with & gave me the feeling of “I wanna live here” is Croatia..
Completely agree!
Croatia is getting pricey, due to tons of Germans retiring there.
Bosnia is double cheaper country than Croatia
Croatia is beautiful but it's people not so
I am from croatia tnx
I feel like most of these places are going to be ruined and too expensive by the time I can retire in 10 or 15 years. Make sure you do a 2032 list!
You're right. He listed the most popular, not the best. So maybe it's a good thing that none of the countries that I'm considering is on the list at all. But I know he's not talking to "me" for this list
I love these videos about cost of living in other countries. Makes me want to pack up and hop a flight ✈️
FYI, Vietnam as of 2021 does not offer a retirement visa program for foreigners!
In Belize, I believe expats avoid Belize City as it is most populous and has the most crime. Beyond that, most cities are smaller and very nice to live in, especially out on the islands on the barrier reef. Spent 2 weeks there climbing Mayan pyramids and going to islands and beaches. I would love to live there. Easy to communicate too as English is the main language and US dollars and Belizean dollars are accepted everywhere (fixed 2 to 1 conversion rate). Great place to be and I think it is the least populated country in Central America.
Yes my step mom and my aunt live in Dangria that's where they retired that's also where my late dad is buried my family is well know in Stan Creek and Dangria.if ever get the chance go to Orange Walk it's beautiful
Cambodia ? My wife and I live have been living here on about $1,000 per month. That includes rent, utilities, food also local transportation (Tuk - Tuk). I am an American, my wife is Filipino.
cambodia will be half cost to PORTUGUAL !! regard from france
Easy to get PR visa?
@@sumitdhar324 yes !!
@@santalofty4917 thanks 👍
I bought in Spain in 99 but had to sell up due to high crime rate. Then i found Cyprus . Nice cheap n friendly perfect
As a military member who is retiring from the service, I believe an honorable mention for this list should have been the Philippines. My girlfriend is from there and it's a great place to go to.
My uncle married and moved there. A man who saved every dime he had now lives like a king there! I miss him though and a very expensive plane ticket to see him.
I beg the difference. It’s ok but it makes men top ten because of the women. This top ten is good. I love the Philippines but it shouldn’t be a top ten.
The three of us, my wife, kiddo and me, live in Bali for $2,500 per month. That includes the kiddo's private international school.
Bali most expensive country
@@sumitdhar324 you do know that Bali is not a country, right?
Hey can we connect.
Considering how bad things are starting to get here in the US with how insanely expensive well mostly California is but the rest of the country is starting to soar up in price too and the awful two-party system that just doesn't care about the people it might be a good idea to check out one of those countries listed here that's for sure. Costa Rica is definitely a country I have talked about in terms of moving to before.
Briggs ignores visa requirements. Cost of living and visa requirements are not the same thing at all. There are some good options on his list for people living on modest social security checks where that check alone gives eligibility. But mostly not. In some cases you can qualify by showing and or importing large amounts of money instead of qualifying on income. Overall I would suggest people do their own research on visas first before wasting time exploring a country that they personally can't qualify for. For example Vietnam has no retirement visa at all and recently cracked down on people trying to retire there in alternative ways like business visas. A really stupid suggestion. Forget Vietnam. Retirees are not welcome by the government there. Almost worse was his suggestion of Malaysia. They recently tripled the financial requirements of their already expensive My Second Home program. They've basically killed the program for almost everyone.
Bottom line just because you're American and want to live somewhere doesn't mean they want you or will allow you to.
A very good comment. People tend to get all excited and jump on the bandwagon and don't do their due diligence of research and weigh out everything. Sometimes people hear what they want to hear.
Exactly Craig, Vietnam is toast except for us lucky few married to locals and retired out here. The Western expat Purge was awesome as is the change in immigration that eliminates virtually any possibility of a foreigner to live here long term ever again.
@@donjohnson5123 Just get a five year visa and renew every five years. It's not a big deal.
I immediately thought that to
Or take some time and do you your video
you can live $1000 for a month in indonesia. average salary in Jakarta around $400 a month.
Love the info you share BUT…..I’m single. Maybe give cost of living for one person…please
Planning to retire in Greece. Conditions are similar to Portugal, might even be a little cheaper.
but there is always tension on the border with the Turks ..
I've been to Vietnam about 7 times, my most recent trip was for 13 months. I lived in Ho Chi Minh city. There are numerous blogs (of various quality) where you can learn more details about living there.
The big obstacle to living there (retiring there) is going to be a Visa. They have no "retirement visa". You can get a work visa to extend your stay but teaching English isn't for everyone.
I felt Vietnamese people in general were kind of generally wonderful. That is until you get into traffic. Whether you are driving a scooter or riding in a hired car, traffic in the big cities like Ho Chi Minh (aka Saigon) is insane. You won't likely die because traffic seldom moves quickly but if your riding a scooter be prepared to deal with no adherence to traffic laws. Scooters enter busy roads from side roads without a glance at oncoming traffic. They ride on sidewalks, drive along the side of the road against incoming traffic. Even riding is a Grab (like Uber) car is crazy.
Most young Vietnamese people seem to speak English well. Signs are in Vietnamese and English (mostly). Private hospitals are great and for Americans very cheap relative to the US. Public hospitals are cheap and very very crowded. Hit or miss if they speak much English at the hospitals.
I could go on. Banking is difficult, finding your way around the large cities is a challenge. Infrastructure is primitive. $1500 a month in a major city in Vietnam would be living on a tight budget. The country has made strides in the past several years and it's on track to be a great place to live. Unless you're Clutch Cargo (look it up millennials) you might not be comfortable living there. Happy trails.
Uh Vietnam is forever closed to foreigners long term bud. English teaching jobs now require a 4 year degree, teaching certificate and 3 years experience. Other job types, forget about it, China, the major income source has shut down English Teaching by foreigners. There is virtually no way for anyone foreign to live long term and they recently purged 99% of foreigners out. I’m here, I’m married to a local and so here forever so what I’m saying is factual, you turds looking to escape to Vietnam, cross it off your list we don’t want you here.
Retire, social security, what's that?
/cries my Millennial tears
Keep paying because I’m retired and enjoy mine. I live on mine with quite a bit left over.
@@Chris_at_Home Okay boomer
Your tears are my joy - suck it up buttercup you have no future let alone retirement - I’m sure you voted for Obama, Hillary and Brandon……
Great video! Only thing is the capital of Ecuador is in the Andes Mountains, not the coast. The other popular city with expats is Cuenca which is also in the Andes.
One of my former coworkers family is from Vietnam. She took her kids with her to visit for the first time. She said her family said it’s a much better place to stay now and they own buses. She said driving is scary though and safest most efficient mode of transportation was mopeds.
If I could get a visa to the Baltics for retirement that'd be splendid because I am a cold weather kind of guy.
Please note: Thailand is getting more and more difficult for expats. People with businesses are reporting having a hard time renewing residence permits despite having an ongoing income source. Our friend is married to a Thai woman and they have 4 children. He's having a difficult time maintaining his residence permit despite strong family ties and working full time.
Also, note that Malaysia is a Muslim country. There are certain rules that can make life a bit stressful. No, women don't have to be covered, but there are two tiers of existence and if' you're not Muslim, you may be in for a surprise.
Those countries are popular with expat retirees. At the same time, tons of locals in those countries want to immigrate to America. Shows the differing priorities really
I am retired in Thailand. Maybe I'm running around with the wrong crowd but I don't sense much interest among Thais to move to the US. Yes some do go to the US but it is not something I hear much about. My Thai wife has no interest at all in even visiting the US.
My wife and I own a house in Malaysia. After investigating practically every other country, I realized that where we were was the best "inexpensive" place to live. I want a place where I can: 1. grow own food, 2. have plenty of fresh water, 3. safe, 4. affordable, 5. some English, 6. Friendly, 7. Can buy land/house $250k us is the minimum allowed so that you are not competing with the local population. The Cons are: 1. It's hot 2. and humid. 3. the haze. 4. the driving...you must be extra careful especially of the thousands of motorcycles. Don't want to hurt anyone. In my opinion, you can easily live on $1000 US. You can find an apartment for $150 to $500. Groceries, internet, gasoline, electricity, water and sewer, eating out are all much less expensive than the US. about 1/4 th as expensive. However, there are two things that are expensive: 1. imported cars from Japan. Local cars are cheap. 2. the cost of land. There are a variety of people there: Malaysians, Chinese, Indians, British, etc. The main thing is to show respect to all people whether they are rich or poor, white or dark!
Can't believe that Vietnam is on thist list. I'm so proud of my country. I must say that it's very peaceful and interesting
Hopefully, everyone gives it a try to come here and enjoys the wonderful things. The Vietnamese always welcomes you guys
When it the best time of the year to visit Vietnam?
Completely agree. Viva Vietnam!!
@@eddied.5156 December to about late March is the dry season. That's when it's most comfortable. The rest of the time it can get awfully muggy and humid.
is vietnam open for tourists?
@@hughjass1044 thank you very much!
What?! No Philippines? It is very affordable to live there. As much so as all the other places mentioned here. My wife and I are planning to retire there. Very seriously though, it should have at least gotten an honorable mention.
Make sure to visit, Before moving there. Especially during there summers, and i hope you love living with cockroaches and bugs.
Can totally attest to Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand. All are awesome!
Never been to any of the others so I can't say. Love to go though.
I immigrated to Costa Rica 12 years ago. I live close to the beach and the mountain-bike. 68 deg.F nights and under 80 everyday year around.
Mountains not Mountainbnke.
A couple cannot live comfortable in Thailand for 1,200 a month. Not even close. I know, because I live in Phuket and have for many, many years. Beer, wine and spirits prices are double what you would pay in the US because of the alcohol tax. Rents and electricity isn't too expensive. That is the only break you will get. If you get tired of eating street food at mom and pop local restaurants expect to pay for it. If you like cheese and salami be prepared to pay double the price from back in the states. All in all Thailand is no longer cheap if you want to live close to the nice beaches. Issan is less expensive but hot and boring. Also most Thais do not speak english. I do so it makes life much easier for me. One more consideration and it's the most important one is getting a retirement visa, which you have to get from the Thai Consulate in your home country. This visa requires you to deposit 800,000 baht into a Thai Bank and that balance cannot drop below 400,000 baht prior to renewing this visa.
Living in Phuket probably not. I live near Raying and near the water. $1500 a month is about the most I can spend. That’s running the air con and eating out fairly frequently. Get out of the tourist area and you’ll do better.
You’re right about the 800,000 baht though. All you can do is stick it in the bank and pretend it isn’t there. I never touch that deposit.
Unfortunately malaysia does not appear to be a good option anymore. The government recently significantly changed their retirement visa to require provable monthly income of about 10,000 US dollars. If you make that much during retirement, you can retire anywhere.
Im drug lord i make 50 k per month! Can i go to malaysia?
@@kusukacolaylowlee1611 oh yes u can. u will live like a king thanks to the hospitality of the police over there. u just need to pay them a certain percentage.. entertainment tax. ha ha
You can consider applying for Sarawak or Sabah MM2H instead, their requirements are much less than the federal MM2H program, up to 70-80% cheaper.
I retired to Thailand 30 years ago with my Thai Family
Costa Rica is a great option but since I live here I can tell that $1800 is not enough at least near the ocean or in good neighborhoods, but still awesome peaceful place!
it also depends of where you buy the food because as a Costa Rican most of tourist that came here just go to the expensive places like automercado or pricemart and then clamed about the high cost of living but not act like medium class costaricans that know where they can find the same but with half the price, and obviously you wont find something cheap near the beach but with a bit of distance you can rent a house for a lot less than that and make a better saving. What I always recommend is find some trustfully locals and ask what they do to live and what they recommend because obviously business just will offer you the most expensive ones because they know you are a foreigner but making good decisions you probably will live fine with your couple with $1300. Living knowing all the options and you will live like a king. Pura Vida!
Can I live on $1,500 a month in Costarica if I live like a local?. Is it possible to find cheap rent for around $300 USD per month. If not Costarica is Nicaragua a possibility for $1,500 USD per month a single guy!
I'm definitely looking at retiring abroad and Spain or Portugal are on my wish list. I love my home country of the UK but I want to get away from our terrible weather.
In india if you have $700 per month for living then you are considered as little higher than middle class.
I have friends who retired to Ajijic Mexico 20 yrs ago. They come back to the US in October and renew their Visas, even though they bought a house there. There are a lot of ex-pats in Ajijic.
I also have a friend who goes to Costa Rica for 6 months out of the year. Craig absolutely adores it there
Interestingly another one of the World According to Brigg's videos shows the country with the most American expats is Mexico. Additionally, Merida is the second safest city in all North America according to some articles. Cost of living really is on par with the Philippines and close to the US and a lot of American businesses so the adjustment may not be as hard. Everyone that's interested in moving out of the country should do their own due diligence watching UA-cam videos from people that actually live there and are like minded as yourself based on age, gender, socioeconomic status, interest and points of view.
Was very surprised not to find India on the list. We are cheaper than Thailand, an English speaking democracy, bigger than every other country on your list, safe and with a very affordable 1st world medical system. Oh and household help is very affordable... You don't have to do anything to maintain your lifestyle - just hire help. Check it out!
Yes I think India is a great place - but why don't they have a retirement visa?
my wife and I went to Guadalajara, Mexico and then stopped in Lake Chapala, that city is completely full of expats and they are all super happy and loving life. we spoke to several of them and they just love it. great healthcare, food, weather, and several other things.
Can’t wait to move to Guadalajara, I was fortunate enough to retire at an early age. My youngest is 19 and going to collage. Now I just have to convince the wife…
How about the drug cartels, gangs crime, etc
@@browncapri1996 it’s kind of like saying how about the mass shooters, gangs and KKK in the USA?? Yes they are a thing but just like in the US there is certain places you just stay out of..
@@SJ-uk7vl and can’t wait to move, as soon as my daughter starts college we will be moving. Coming back to the US every 3 months or so for a week to visit and make sure she is ok. I will still keep my house in TX.
Unfortunately the government requires you to have probable income of 3200-3600 per month. That knocks out most retires.
Great video as always. I find myself quoting facts from your videos to friends and strangers almost daily. You and Simon Whistler keep me educated.
The cheap and safe is middle eastern europe ( Slovakia, Hungary ) good places is near Spa town or spa vilages. Totally worth it and liveable on one person 700 USD - two person 1100 USD per month.
I find it interesting he talks about Portugal’s islands but not Spain’s Islands. The Balearic and Canary Islands are also good alternatives to the mainland. I’m thinking about moving to the Canary Islands since it’s cheaper and has temperate weather. I haven’t been there yet but after doing research and joining Spanish immigrant/expat Facebook groups I’m hearing good things about it.😎
Canary islands have a volcano erupting.
@@dalegarringer6363 ok only La Palma out of all of them has that going on.
Also the volcano in La Palma erupted a few months ago. It did serious and major damage. Homes lost, roads damaged, lives lost, displaced people out of their homes for year's, jobs lost, education interrupted. The biggest volcano is El Teide on Tenerife, but it's not the only volcano. There are several amongst the islands. El Teide erupted about 200 or so maybe 300 years ago. You can see the effects in the town called Garachico. Canarians live everyday with the knowledge that they live amongst volcanos and they don't live in denial that one will never erupt and not affect them. The fact that the one on La Palma erupted recently just confirms to them that this reality is true. They don't live in fear but there is a dedicated team of full time vulcanologists that monitor the volcnos every day and night. The people know that on any day and at any time they may hear the sound of the towns sirens going off warning them to evacuate immediately. If you live on the Canary Islands you too must live with this reality.
You can live comfortably live for $2400 a month.
Well... depends what you consider comfortable... you can do that in North America too...
It really depends on the city. There are VERY FEW cities in North America where ypu can live comfortably for that kind of money.
@@rayblack8 Video said country, not city. Also there are tons of cities you can live comfortably.
Im confused. Title says cheapest so I would assume as you go up from #10 to #1 it would get cheaper, but it gets more expensive. Is this quality of life for expats abroad or cheapest, and if the latter can you order it as such better next time? Keep up the good work!
Briggs is more disoriented. He needs to research more.
it doesnt get more expensive as he goes up. the price jumps around
@@EazyMacOfficial How is it a list of the cheapest if its not ordered? Not throwing out the baby with the bathwater, but based on previous work of his it could be ordered differently, was all I was saying.
There are many cheaper countries.
Thailand's medical care costs, which obviously are important to retirees, have recently been unfairly increased. They do not have a socialized medical care system
and the government passed a law in 2019 making it legal for hospitals to overcharge foreigners. Previously, this type of tiered pricing had been limited to things
like amusement park and national park admission. All things considered, this adversely affects your quality of life, and that knocks Thailand out of the top ten--
unless you are a gambler or a shaman.
Good to know thanks
I remember wanting to join the French Foreign Legion back in 1985 when I was 18. In retrospect, I wish I had. Becoming a French citizen has a whole host of benefits...and the taxes aren't that much different than here in the US.
What benefits?
@@aescorpus Beautiful and friendly french girls, culture, old world architecture. Pleasent weather. Professional and helpful police. Cost of living is also affordable, in smaller coastal towns, which are near the ocean.
Briggs has that famous radio voice.
I an am American retiree who has been living in Bangkok, Thailand for the past 5 years. The cost of living here is indeed lower. You will get more for your $$ here especially on big expenses like rent. You can live here on your Social Security but you won't be living in luxury. One problem here in Thailand, and I suspect in many other retirement countries, is that the minimum financial requirements for a visa or visa extension may exceed your low income. You have to show the Thai Immigration Dept. 65,000 baht/month income (about $2000/month) to stay here. There is more to this but minimum income requirements are something to look into early before deciding where you plan to move to.
Thank you for adding that. Panama and Malaysia have similar rules. Malaysia is close to 3k a month.
Could you please elaborate on that? If you are living on social security are you saying you have to somehow generate additional income to reach their minimum? Appreciate your input and I’m very jealous
@@bluejay3945 I am saying that you have to meet a minimum income requirement to keep getting 1 year extensions in Thailand. The amount of Social Security you get may not meet this minimum. The amount of SS depends on your salary history and when to start collecting. There are other ways to meet the financial requirement such as deposit $26,000 in a Thai bank. This is money that has to stay there and cannot be used for living expenses. The point is that what you need to live in a country may be different than the Immigration financial requirements. You have to consider both.
@@martypoll thanks. Just wanted more insight. I’m expecting about 1850 per month ss. We’ve been looking into areas and had not considered Thailand for a few reasons
I won’t be able to generate income other than ss so we need to determine what reality is.
The other issue is health care and access to such as we both would require a decent system
Thanks again for the quick reply. We both love travel and moderate climate. Looking for places that offer a little bit of the exotic flair
@@bluejay3945 check out the Vagabond Awake UA-cam channel for cheap overseas travel/living.
Portugal The only Other country in the world I would consider living in outside Australia, which is where I was born. Friendly, Relaxed, and the Food is Delicious and Cheap, We used to one of the Central University Cafeteria's for lunch a lot .But the Mall food was Also super Good.
Love Vietnam and Thailand. Awesome places and affordable. Costa Rica isn't really affordable though. We have had a house there for 15 years and it can be very pricey.
Lived in Costa Rica for 12 years and I do not find it more expensive when factoring in inflation . The worst is the price of beer which has really gone up. If you own a house here you can live on $1000 a month.
I lived in Portugal for 2 years and just got back last year. the cost of living in way cheaper than mentioned. Also I lived in Belize for 14 years and and it too was cheap.
Nice to see Belize get a mention. It might be little known with you guys across the pond, but it's a common name to pop up over here in the UK. British forces serve there and the army has a small garrison.
on a safety scale, I'd say virtually anywhere outside the US is safer than the US itself
You are delusional
The economic hardship/crisis, recession, unemployment and the loss of jobs caused by the CYCLONE and the COVID-19 pandemic is enough to push people into financial breakdown and financial instability..
Interesting, most people don't understand the market moves and tend to be mislead in facts like this and always depend on Money in the Bank very bad idea.
The philosophy of the rich and the poor is this: "the rich invest their money and spend what is left. The poor spend their money and invest what is left".
I understand the fact that tomorrow isn't promised to anyone, but investing today is a hard thing to do because I have no idea of how and where to invest in?
Trading on your own is very risky I lost $2400 carelessly trading on a platform then I was referred to George Anderson he recovered the lost and extra profit of approximately $6000
Yeah I made a profit of $7,000 trading with him last week
I've suggested to my mom for her to retire in another country, but she's single and scared of traveling outside the country.
She lives on SS, so it just makes sense economically.
Tell your mom the health care in the Philippines is world class they are known for their hospitality plus the bonuses with 98% English proficiency. If you're a young male and single it's definitely beneficial for you to find a companion if you're ready for it.
In the US it’s not living on SS… Its surviving on SS. I am backing the bags and heading to Mexico as soon as I can
She might find a community of expats.
Me: Wants to retire in Thailand, Philippines, Guam, Panama, Equator, Brazil, Argentina
Pandemic: Oh, you think so, huh?
Guam 🇬🇺 is too expensive
i dont think you can retire in Iine through the earth
You Will not even notice you are in Brazil.Belive me,I Live here
Super useful for anyone planning retirement! These affordable countries could really stretch a budget further
Out of the 10, I would pick Malaysia and Costa Rica. You welcome 😉
Thank you I`m Portuguese, be welcome and happy in the most friendly and safe country in the world!
Sadly no Cambodia, if you go to Cambodia located west and northwest by Thailand, northeast by Laos, to the east and southeast by Vietnam. you will be surprised by magnificent historical sites and natural places. 5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Cambodia:
1-the people here are very nice and friendly
2-most people can speak English
3-cost of living is very low, you spend around 1,500 USD on accommodation and food in Capital city.
4-Apartment rental in the great area start from 350 USD
5-you will enjoy delicious and healthy food which is grown in local
Unfortunately, most of the places listed are suffering with the High Index of Violence, even if you keep a low profile. In addition, several of them are considered "touristic destinies" which implies on abusive cost of life (especially if you dream with good places for leasure).
Best place for retire or live, it is the one where you have true friendships and freedom.
The bad news?! the "money index" will never be the right reference for that. Just take your savings and enjoy traveling around the World, knowing New Cultures, exchaging Life Experiences with interesting People (no matter their social status/classes) and always, always keep your mind open for the new, simple & unique !!!
Not so easy for those of us who live month to month on Social Security.
Surprised the Philippines did not make the list. Tons of Americans move there and live very cheaply. Nearly everyone speaks English. All advertising signs are in English.
Dude! What about Colombia? I thought for sure it would be on the list.
I've never been to Spain, but I really like the music.
😂😂😂😂
Hey there Briggs, I grew up in the South Bay (Hawthorne/Torrance) and I currently live in the Deep South, - ever wishing I was still back in SoCal. However, if I would pick a country to retire in about 10 years (from your list) it would be Mexico, Spain, or Portugal. I hate the humidity, so those are the arid areas on that list.
Mexico. Definitely Mexico. But I'm wondering what towns/cities would be best for retiree? I just turned 60, so, yeah, convenience is a big necessity!
My wife’s family is from Dolores Hidalgo in the state of Guanajuato. It is only 30 miles from the expand haven of San Miguel de Allende. Nice place but cost rising due to immigration. IMO Queretaro about an hour south of San Miguel is a great option. There a You Tuber La Karencita that lives there and gives a lot of good info.
The Philippines is the cheapest. Can live there comfortably for $1000/month.
Turkey and Ukraine is cheaper and they have a better infrastructure...Turkish lira took a dive and if you earn in hard currency you can live good for 800$ ...you can do it for 400$ and less but you need to know how to cook !!! In Ukraine you can go to Opera from 2$ a ticket...that's insane and you can rent a communist studio from 50$ a month but it will smell like 1990 and everything from furniture to pluming is from the 80's...but it is an adventure !!!
ioan pena Ukrainian city is that?
@@joshualieberman1059 Most of them ...not in Kiev
If I were to retire in Spain, I'd avoid both Madrid and Barcelona: would rather check cities like Badajoz, Cáceres, Valladolid and Palencia. Or I'd go for the more exotic and try Melilla in North Africa.
Why's that?
@@royjaber571 Much lower cost of living, while having all the advantages of those two cities. Well, most of them.
@@eldepavas oh thanks for the info I appreciate it
@@royjaber571 be living 1 hrs a way from valencia a smaller town the living is way cheaper . Electricity is a little bit expensive but the rest is pretty good price. I’m still working my wife is semiretired.
@@Bushings.78 that's great
Love these vids! Keep them coming. We are undecided on where to retire. Stay in the states, go international... so many choices!
Good list - but surprised that about Malaysia you didn't mention the food! Malaysian cuisine is the best, given all its ethnic influences. Penang is like the tummy mecca of the world
I'm considering moving back to Spain, or giving Portugal a shot. I'd still need a job, even with social security for any of these countries...time to brush up on my Spanish...as for Mandarin...noooooooo
What about visas
You have to fulfil certain criteria as an American to get a visa for Europe or Thailand
Another great Briggs video.
Vietnam is my target place to go.
I spent time at Ft. Sherman Panama a bit outside Colon, very nice area. Hot, humid and the jungle is fun and beautiful to hike through but very hard work. It cracks me up that Ft. Sherman - home of the Jungle Warfare School - is now a resort. That place almost killed me - daily.
The designated swimming area on the base was surrounded by a chain-link fence. Hammerheads and other sharks lurked nearby. Don't play with the frogs and watch out for the vampire bats!
PORTUGAL 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹 You've made me proud after watching so many vids from your channel..... Avoid Lisbon at all costs ... expensive and too crowded.... If there was jobs I'd be back there tomorrow....but I'm the generation with university education that had to immigrate to another country for work....
Retire to the Algraves southern coast of Portugal. Lisbon better for a vacation
@@RPhelan99 Algarve
The capital of Ecuador is Quito and it is not a coastal city. It’s about 2800 meters (9000 feet) above sea level.
I laughed when I heard that, too. Maybe Briggs thinks Guayaguil is the capital.
Lombok would be my place to retire ... it costs you less than a thousand dollars a month from Lombok to Bali it only takes 40 minutes by plane and 4 hours by boat.
2500 a month isn't cheap! I doubt if thats a social security cheque for a couple, best way is if you know some of the locals on a friend basis
Ecuador is a lovely place. I was there for a few months and would love to live there someday. It’s also a great place to improve ypur spanish because the ecuadorians speak a very deliberate and clear style of spanish compared to many other countries in the americas.
I saw a drainage ditch catch on fire next the airfield in Guayaquil. There was so much fuel run-off and trash in there that it burned for a few days. Lovely.
@@MJA5 i saw a homeless person in los angeles. guess no one in los angeles lives inside.
@@rabidgoon 👍😉
Vietnam has no retirement visa and has reduced there tourists visa to six months
This video missed the best place to live and that’s Medellin Colombia. Colombia is the best.
Too much crime
I live one hour outside the city. The city DOES have more crime every year
The coast is nice too
Well done. I appreciate the international evaluation. In depth on each would also be welcome.
I've seen modern nice apartments with everything you need including dishes in Vietnam and Thailand with even pools and gyms for under $300 a month
Depends on the location, in Hanoi & Hochiminhcity it'd cost double that price
@@anthonyducoutumany6585 DaNang for one. I literally watch hundreds of videos of places overseas for rent. I saw at least two to three videos under $300 in both Vietnam and Thailand. Some of them you can even see the white sand beach from the apartment
Criteria not discussed in these "cheap countries to retire" - crime, government corruption, transportation, communication (internet) and health services. Many countries in Asia and Latin America will fail in these criteria - eg Columbia, Argentina, Philippines!
These international videos are the best. I missed them.
Oh gosh I am so sorry about your family.
I just saw the Go Fund Me attachment.
Sure I will donate.
Ecuador's capital is Quito. It's not on the coast but close to the centre of the country in the Andes Mountains.
Close to the "center of the earth" too. Well, they say it is, anyway.😁
As a portuguese, your numbers are off by a long shot. 1500$ a month is largely sufficient
You can live in Portugal with 800$ a month, but not too confortably. I am portuguese
and NOT anywhere near LISBOA, maybe in the interior of the north near Porto
Great lookover. Thanks. Love the channel! Your voice is easy to listen to.
No Indonesia? Bali? Lombok? Yogyakarta? The cost of living very low in some of the cities..
cheapest place to live is Lithuania: wage is 450 euros a month, for that money you pay living taxes, for water, electriciry, gas. then you must buy a food and a petrol to your car, buy clothes and go to cinema or theatre, so the cheapest country to live is Lithuania in Europe
Don’t feel bad about giving up on Mandarin, I worked in China for four years and I’m still extremely limited with it.
I turned 40 this year. As an older millennial I worry about my retirement already! Was telling my kids I need to find my "forever home" soon so I can get it paid off and have less bills as an elder if I am lucky to live to old age in this nutty world.
Yes, your reasoning is sound - unlike much of this "nutty world."
I'm 47. That boat has sailed for me. Now it's all about the cheapest rent/mortgage I can get. Then retire overseas.
These are so much fun! Thanks for doing them.
Bariloche, ARG
Belize, formerly known as BRITISH Honduras. English is widely, if not universally, spoken there.
English is the lingua franca in Belize.
Also I would've thought that Slovenia deserved a place on this list - cheap(ish) but gloriously beautiful and a great place for those of us who like cooler weather and skiing and hiking and stuff :)