Based on our own retirement experience we completely agree with the analysis. We are Americans who were born and raised in Ukraine but for the last 30 years lived in US and New Zealand - but for retirement chose Bulgaria (because it is the cheapest country that is both EU and NATO member). We chose to buy a property and to live in an upscale SPA town Saints Constantine and Helena (affluent suburb of Varna that provides a unique combination of beautiful beaches, parks, and very healthy no-smell hot springs mineral water suitable for both swimming and drinking). We retired to Bulgaria 12 months ago and can confirm that we (family of two with two pets) live on a budget of $1,200 per month having a lavish lifestyle we couldn't dream of living in Connecticut for $12,000. But we agree that if you want an English speaking and bureaucracy-free place to retire it is better to select Sofia or Plovdiv (Bulgaria), or Greece, or even better Croatia

@BurnzThatDude

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for that. Enjoy your retirement, I wish you the best!

I have visited and lived in several of these places. In general, multiply the cost of living figure by 1.5 and you might have a more accurate view.

Turkey is a good one. I was living in a pretty nice hotel for almost 3 months close to the beach, for under $2,000/month. And that means ALL of my living expenses and entertainment combined was under $2K, not just the hotel. It's even much cheaper if you get long term rental or even an airbnb.

@chashkalozhkasb3573

10 ай бұрын

Who cares ab turkey

@SerkanKabak25

9 ай бұрын

@@chashkalozhkasb3573apparently some people care about it.

Here are the countries and cities to help you choose what you want to see. cities numbers 1-3 countries numbers 1-10 Countries and cities 1. Croatila 0:32 1. Dubrovnik 0:49 2. Zagreb 1:16 2. Mexico 1:50 1. Puerto Vallarta 2:26 2. Mérida 2:49 3. Tulúm 3:15 3. Greece 3:33 1. Crete 3:48 2. Athens 4:17 4. Costa Rica 4:42 1. Tamarindo 5:01 2. Playas Del Coco 5:30 5. Thailand 5:52 1. Chiang Mai 6:00 2. Koh Samui 6:34 6. Portugal 6:54 1. Lagos 7:17 2. Vilamoura 7:36 7. Ecuador 8:06 1. Salinas 8:26 2. Cuenca 8:44 8. Italy 9:07 1. Palermo 9:26 2. Sardina 9:44 9. Vietnam 10:08 1. Da nang 10:20 2. Hoi An 10:46 10. Bulgaria 11:05 1. Sophia 11:25 2. Plovdiv 11:45

thanks for telling us about these details

You focused on two towns in the Algarve region in Portugal but I think the weather averages were more in line with the Silver Coast of Portugal. It gets much warmer in the Algarve then you reported.

@ZONEPRESSLLC

11 ай бұрын

very hot in the summer

Philippines probably could top the list! If you want to ba happy, pack up and live in one of the many islands in the Philippines (avoid the urban centers).

@stefangebauer6741

4 ай бұрын

yes but living in Makati/BGC is actually more expensive than in European Cities

Great video. Malaysia should be on here.

@Acrosstheglobechannel

11 ай бұрын

Thank you

Great for retirement planning on a budget! These countries look amazing for $2,000 a month.

Do best places to live in Africa beaches and towns

This video provides valuable insights into the best countries to live on $2,000 per month. It's helpful for budget-conscious individuals seeking quality living.

*HARD TIMES, STRUGGLES, WAR, CRIME, POVERTY MAKES A NATION LITERALLY CHEAPER TO LIVE IN BUT WHEN IT'S DISTRESSES ARE OVER AND IT'S GETTING BACK UP ON ITS FEET, YOU CAN LIVE FANCIER FOR LESS.*

I wouldn’t give too much merit to the costs reported by IL. I would say they are often showing the lower side of the costs especially when it comes to housing. Not to say they are untrue, but the level of lifestyle may differ greatly from your own personal expectations.

Kho Samui is a City interesting. In real its an island.

Chang Mai is uninhabitable 2 months per year. It has the WORST air pollution in the WORLD in February and March due to burning the stubble in the abundant rice fields. Most locals with money and expats leave town for 2 months per year and the best selling home appliance is the air cleaner.....I live in Thailand but not Chang Mai....beautiful place to visit but not to live year round.

@MaryBartnikowski

Ай бұрын

I agree, I lived in CM for a year and other parts of Thailand: Isan, the islands. But fulltime isn’t for me.

i would put Chiang Mai at over 1000usd a month for upper middle class, half of that is already the condo.

What about the Philippines?

*KA-CHING! 💰*

Interesting that Panama is not on the list.

Prices are completely wrong for Mexio

Doesn't matter how cheap it is if you are denied the essential residence permit.

Cuenca, Ecuador has the best weather in the world. It never gets out of the 70s. But it is at a very high altitude, so if you have trouble breathing, Chapala, Mexico, or Baguio, Philippines might be better. He left the Philippines off his list entirely. He missed a great place. The Philippines costs less than any of the European countries on his list. The people are friendly, and most of them speak English. (At least in the larger towns and cities.) And it is easy to get a retirement visa. The Philippines has the fastest-growing economy in the Pacific. Another place he left off is Argentina. Argentina is even cheaper than the Philippines. It has very low crime. And, like the Philippines, it is on its way up. And it is not likely to be involved in the turmoil that is engulfing the northern hemisphere. On the minus side, English is not all that common.

What about jobs there?

@Acrosstheglobechannel

11 ай бұрын

I'm not as familiar about the jobs however I imagine it wouldn't be too difficult to find a job that can pay you enough to live out there although remote work is ideal of course.

First comment! Wuuhuuu

Costa Rica is so not cheap at all, its the most expensive country in all Latin America.

Vietnam still has dog meat markets.

@noxcube6439

11 ай бұрын

Oh man yuck.

Already grossly incorrect on MX. Check current NET income requirements - insane increases over past 2 years. Inaccuracies on other countries too. People, I wouldn't follow any advice on this video!👎

Costa Rica is one of the most expensive countries in entire Latin America. Good jokes you make.

cheap living in dubrovnik for Americans? hahahhahhahahhahahahha.....🤣😂🤣😂

Good joke that Tulum ist cheap. People like this KZreadr never been there and talking to much.

Dubai, UAE, Turkey