I think it's worth mentioning that some places are cheap for a reason - such as organized crime influence. It's strongly recommended that if you're considering buying a retirement property anywhere, that you rent in the area first for at least a year to get a feel for the place in all seasons.

@Montenegro-Pictures

7 ай бұрын

The crime index is very debatable, because drugs go through some countries, but in those countries there is no street crime and degradation like in those big countries that are said to be organized and at a high democratic and anti-corruption level, and in them the distribution of those same drugs and other vices flourishes unhindered.

@shawnwright5332

7 ай бұрын

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@carolineconnolly732

6 ай бұрын

what areas were you thinking were crimimal?. thank you

@HolgerJakobs

6 ай бұрын

Renting for a while first is a very good idea in general.

@mf5531

6 ай бұрын

good advice.

Happily, my wife and I bought our retirement holiday home in number 12 when we were 25. Three years later we decided to move there all year. We're sitting in the same house now, watching this video, 37 years after buying it. Best decision we ever made. 👍🇨🇵👍.

@__lancaster

6 ай бұрын

Where did you end up?

@andrewrobinson2565

6 ай бұрын

@@__lancaster In Occitanie, by the sea ⛵🌊.

@FacelessNomadYoutube

6 ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinson2565 what do you guys do for a living, if you don't mind me asking? quite a young age to move there! also congrats on the happy marriage :)

@andrewrobinson2565

6 ай бұрын

@@FacelessNomadKZread My wife is an Alzheimer's nurse and I'm a retired Middle East guide book writer, professional musician, real estate salesman and English teacher (jack of all trades and master of none 🤔). 👍🤣

@TSBOFRLM

2 ай бұрын

So beautiful to see two young minds understanding life the same and now reaping the benefits….blessings to you. ❤

It’s much more advantageous to move around and rent, chasing good weather rather than be stuck with one location just because you bought and can’t afford to move . That’s a bad feeling to buy and realize you don’t like your location or neighbors.

@TH-qk6ez

6 ай бұрын

The most honest piece of advice so far..thanks...nothing is cheap for no reason

@christinabayma119

6 ай бұрын

Or you can visit many places and then decide where you want to settle down. Most people can only travel for so long and then you need to slow down or stop.

@vaska1999

2 ай бұрын

For a while. Eventually, moving around all the time becomes tedious because tiring and stressful.

@leanneadams2549

Ай бұрын

Tell me about it !

@seanfang9395

Күн бұрын

I would have a home base somewhere

Thank you. I’m leaving Italy because of the bureaucracy and the high taxes for expats. It would be nice to add which of these “cheap” options tax or don’t tax. That’s a big consideration

@robromeo9486

5 ай бұрын

I know it's beside the point, but if you're leaving, sempreitaly might not be an apt username

@goshdang7897

Ай бұрын

Italian taxation is very progressive, so unless you want to pay no tax at all, which is very morally dubious, there’s little benefit to be had by leaving.

You have not mentioned Bulgaria, I cannot understand why Bulgaria has not been highlighted as one of the best places to retire, it has so much to offer and cheaper to live and buy property than all the other countries you have mentioned, I live in Bulgaria and never looked back.i can live on £600 per month for everything including fuel costs etc.very cheap country to live in and the people are wonderful, Bulgaria never gets a mention with any airline operators or adverts on tv etc,it has so much to offer its about time Bulgaria was put on the map.

@jodibraun6383

4 ай бұрын

Probably because this episode is specifically addressing cheap places on the Mediterranean.

@frederickmuhlbauer9477

4 ай бұрын

Bulgaria is NOT on the MED is it

@platzmania

2 ай бұрын

Bulgaria has a coast on the Black Sea. It is not a Mediterranean country

@frankyandme2

2 ай бұрын

I quite agree. I fell in love with Sophia when I visited there. The Bulgarians are also very beautiful people.

@kentprince4851

Ай бұрын

Bulgaria is not in the Mediterranean , number 2, high corruption.

I'm sorry to tell you that retirees from rich countries are often only welcomed by real estate agents. These retirees are often willing to pay prices that no local can afford, thereby destroying market prices.

@christinabayma119

6 ай бұрын

So be a smart buyer and negotiate. Do your research and don’t pay inflated foreigner prices.

Southern and south east spain in my opinion is the best place to live simply due to the fact that esp in winter it has the calmest and mildest climate, this is due to it been close to africa, its also sheltered by the sierra navada mountains but also due to been the western med so the milder seas and winds from the carribean cross the atlantic as world weather generally blows west to east. The eastern med though can sometimes suffer in winter from the baltics

Thank you Keep em coming 😍

Great video, thx!

I wouldn't prefer an island, because leaving always needs a ferry or plane. Main land is easier. Islands are fine for holidays, though.

Crete is lovely but make sure you get a deed and a lawyer bench front out of the city’s is cheaper and slightly inland is good price wise but remember they have earthquakes so be careful if buying older property in the mountain areas

@JC-oj7ci

6 ай бұрын

Earthquakes occur everywhere in the Mediterranian, not just in Crete. If the buildings are sturdily constructed, this is not a problem and Greece is a leader in this regard

@kentprince4851

Ай бұрын

And lately, wildfires

Well done!

Wow, these places look amazing! Retirement on the Mediterranean sounds like a dream come true... if I can afford to retire first! 😅 Guess I'll be sticking to my budget-friendly backyard for now.

The Croatian coast is beautiful, but most of its beaches are pebbly and the Adriatic can be a little chilly in spots. The Saronic Gulf islands in Greece, very close to Athens, are very affordable and beautiful places to retire: Agistri, Aegina, Hydra, Poros.

Can you rent for short periods of time like three months or six months? Is it wise to use a online service or just work through locals? I’m talking Spain and Italy particularly

Retiring on the Mediterranean on a budget? Sounds like a dream come true! Just make sure your retirement plan includes sunscreen and a good supply of olives. Who needs a yacht when you've got a bargain beachfront view?🌞🌞🌞

Cyprus! 🎉😂

Yes Albania, Bulgaria, Andalusia Malta. Parts of Sicily. I heard Andalusia has an excellent health System. .

Andalucia is too hot in summer. We’re living in Catalunia - cheap houses and a poor population.

I bought a two bed house for 12 thousand Cyprus £ in 1984 ❤

@HolgerJakobs

6 ай бұрын

In those days it was very affordable, but you had to make a final decision early. OTOH, you are free to sell now and buy elsewhere.

@MENSA.lady2

6 ай бұрын

By 1991 the price had risen to £19,000 for a 1 bedroom, ground floor flat with covered parking and a shared swimming pool in Ayia Napa. Still a good buy.

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The concept of affordability in retirement destinations can vary greatly. While some advocate for budget-friendly options, others argue it may compromise quality of life or cultural experiences.What's your perspective?

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When you state dollars, which/whose dollar? I presume US?

@CROUCHSBOTTOM

6 ай бұрын

Usually its in US dollars

All properties prices proclaimed looks like a bit old. Near all of them in allareas observed are 80% higher today in 2024

along the mediterranean

Didn't see Kansas on that list !

@bethwasserman2882

5 ай бұрын

No beachfront property..

@ritac4571

4 ай бұрын

You are to funny 😂❤

@zmani4379

3 ай бұрын

"Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore"

@user-jb2ks2cc4z

14 күн бұрын

This list is of places you’d want to live. Retired, formally Missouri, Now Sicily. 😊

Best, you have something like : 12 Cheapest Places to Retire of the sud of Turkije ? ? ? Between Alanya and Kemer ? ? ? Thanks a lot 🙂

@frederickmuhlbauer9477

4 ай бұрын

Marmaris is much nicer than those places

@syasenns294

4 ай бұрын

Earthquakes

@duchessofmeraniamerania4744

Ай бұрын

Ya no not a country with this religious ideology.

Looks to be over crowded . 😮😢

france cyprus spain

Sorry but Marbella is overpriced!

Beware april -September +35-40 Celsius.. and climate change is just starting😢

@dawnadriennetaylor970

4 ай бұрын

Contrary to misinformation, the climate is in its cooling phase

@duchessofmeraniamerania4744

Ай бұрын

💯

What about Tunisia?

@wreagfe

7 ай бұрын

lol

@HEMI345S

7 ай бұрын

Libya is 1000x better 😂😂😂

@HolgerJakobs

6 ай бұрын

Quite unstable politically. Unfortunately, since 10 years ago some people were full of hope due to the Arabian Spring. Went all down the drain again.

@user-uk8kc2gr6e

6 ай бұрын

@@HolgerJakobs 👍

@frederickmuhlbauer9477

4 ай бұрын

Too dangerous for Europeans

No to Albanian Riviera for various reasons

I am older man. I lived in Europe long ago when I was younger and barely had a dollar to my name for up to 10 years. These are expensive Euro countries. I can't throw money down the toilet. The magic of Europe no longer exists. I don't agree with this video.

Not Montenegro !

@frederickmuhlbauer9477

4 ай бұрын

Montenegro isn’t on the MED it’s on the Adriatic

@KLO-wm9cu

4 ай бұрын

@@frederickmuhlbauer9477 For the love of God can you be more ignorant?

Turkey is Not economical anymore cost of Living is Unstable

Portugal?

@gamezar8406

7 ай бұрын

Portugal is mostly facing the Atlantic Ocean 😅

@heetbrink

7 ай бұрын

Portugal is completely on the Atlantic

@HolgerJakobs

6 ай бұрын

And Portugal is just about to abolish its favourable tax regulations for expats. So beware!

@frederickmuhlbauer9477

4 ай бұрын

Not Med it’s Atlantic coast

Portugal

@1greenMitsi

7 ай бұрын

"Mediterranean"

@natalias1212

7 ай бұрын

Not longer affordable

@savvyhiker

6 ай бұрын

Overpriced not Mediterranean

@bndiasfilho

6 ай бұрын

@@savvyhiker Algarve is Mediterranean, but that region is indeed overpriced. North of Portugal is nice and still reasonably priced

@jorgeteixeira1922

6 ай бұрын

@@bndiasfilho The Algarve is not part of the Mediterranean that begins at Gibraltar, and its climate is very much influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, which brings more cold winds.

I will never buy in a Europien country property, about the EU unfriendly Politik, what it's like a Diktatur 😢

@KMarik

5 ай бұрын

Great, stay home.

@frederickmuhlbauer9477

4 ай бұрын

US is worse