Tip for South America: Talk with taxi drivers, doormans and waiters, they know the REAL city, they will tell you where you need to go, where not to go, precautions to do in certain areas, they know more than travel agencies because they are "real people" who have the trick to live safe with no stress

@Michael-qe1xo

2 жыл бұрын

live safe with no stress>? Having to ask where to go and not to are definitely places not to be lol No stress, youre so funny

@eliasadam2345

2 жыл бұрын

Also, actually learn Spanish. They really appreciate it if they see your are trying to learn their language and making an attempt to adapt to their culture.

@hernansalazar1382

2 жыл бұрын

@@Michael-qe1xo twice I was almost robbed in Brussels and Paris is more dangerous than several cities in South America, so you know nothing about the world

@DanielLeschziner

2 жыл бұрын

@@Michael-qe1xo you are so unstressed that you cannot communicate anymore.

@augustbrante8117

2 жыл бұрын

@@eliasadam2345 Here in Medellín if you say one word wrong they throw up their arms and say no inglish lol! It has to be at a high level or at a low level.

My cousin moved back to our hometown in Mexico 🇲🇽 he works remotely for a company in Texas, he lives like a king, DON'T LISTEN TO THE HATERS!

@landonpollock2597

2 жыл бұрын

I am a Canadian in Mexico right now, will be here for the next month or so. One of the best countries on the planet by far!!

@patysal9985

2 жыл бұрын

@@FLAC2023 Queretaro

@jazzmusicfan

2 жыл бұрын

@Broc felix: : Some would say it’s in Central America. That depends on who you ask…unlike pure sciences such as mathematics or biology, geography or rather cartography tends to encounter discrepancies related to the culture. For example, in Latin America, when we refer to America, most people mean the Americas in general (at least in Spanish). Likewise, in South America it is taught that the American continent is divided into two subcontinents, North America (the US, Canada, etc.), Central America (any country between the US and Panama), and South America (any country between Colombia and Chile).

@jazzmusicfan

2 жыл бұрын

@Kai Ikaika …

@andreasalas7014

Жыл бұрын

Sorry but Mexico is not South America… 🫠

I have visited 55 countries and I have been in Colombia for the last 12 years, in my experience life is easier here than in Canada where I am from, For medical treatment, there is no waiting period like 3 to 6 months in Canada. You can grow anything you want and have a fabulous life. Properties' are cheap, water is abundant. People are nice, sure there are bad apples everywhere. Government are all corrupt no matter which country you look at. We have a dictator in Canada. Basically country living is the key. Learn the language and know you neighbors, people will treat you nice if you do treat them good.

@Mickeycuatropatas

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree Kuna - I have been living in southern Colombia for almost 8 years now. We live in the mountains with breathtaking views. I share the medical system with my wife's employer and the scheduling is usually 1-2 weeks. I think it is a better life than in North America.

@kunasekaren6145

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mickeycuatropatas great to hear Nullius! I too live in the mountains, very private and peaceful isn’t it?

@swoldier1016

2 жыл бұрын

I live on a finca inside city limits but with the space and much more freedom than in the lower valley of Medellin.

@ramplense01

2 жыл бұрын

@@swoldier1016 can I ask you how is the policy about the jabs an Protocols there? Are the jabs being enforced? Thanx!!

@swoldier1016

2 жыл бұрын

@@ramplense01 They coerced the entire local population to get jabbed or be fired which luckily didn't affect me since I do not depend on a local employer. They recently lifted the jab mandate to enter the country. They now accept a Covid test.

"Immoral" is limiting people's freedoms to move wherever they want! If you wanna keep people in your country, make it a good place to live.

@westonbadke5434

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@marlotree6909

2 жыл бұрын

Yip Unfortunately, post 2020 plandemic, visas and passports have been weaponized (like almost everything else).

@realalexmackenzie

2 жыл бұрын

He's right! Looking at you Canada!

@deshyvin

2 жыл бұрын

Just wait until the WHOs' vaxxpass is tied to your carbon footprint.

@Archonsx

2 жыл бұрын

freedom is a human right from birth, if anyone tries to take that away be willing to go to war

Like always, straight to the topic. No lagging, luring preamble, no soliciting, no adverts, just straight to the topic. That's the second reason I subscribe. The first, content. Thanks Andrew.

@VwapTrader

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome brother

I lived 5 years in Dubai, their healthcare system scares me!!! I have 2 friends who had babies there on C-section, for one of them the doctor left a surgical instrument inside of her womb!!!! I lived 9 years in France, had horrible experiences with their doctors and dentists!! Now I am based in Colombia, would never change the healthcare system here!!

For me, it is all a question of priorities. I have learned that income, standard of living and quality of life are not the same thing. I have lived in the United States, where the capitalist mentality allowed me to have the highest income, but the worst life. I also lived in Europe, where I made less money but had a much, MUCH higher standard of living, with better public services, health services, culture and family time. I now live in Mexico where I enjoy the best quality of life. In my youth, I gave priority to income. In my middle age I gave priority to standard of living and in my old age quality of life is my main goal. In the globalized world, you can make money anywhere, so I see no advantage to living in the US. My advice: Go where you have the best standard of living or the best quality of life, depending on your priorities. Mexico and South America are worth a look.

@erweber

2 жыл бұрын

@Commie Hammer Well if you move to their country they're in their right wanting for you to adapt

@dreamsr2562

2 жыл бұрын

Sir could u plz explain the difference between standard of living and quality of life ? I always thought that "good standard of living = good quality of life."

@Lucas_Fidalgo

2 жыл бұрын

You can make money yes, but, how much are we talking about here? Living with a minimum wage in Brazil is completely different from living minimum wage in Ireland for example, money is an enormous factor.

@erweber

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lucas_Fidalgo He's talking about living in South America but having an income in Dollars, Euro or another stronger currency.

@Lucas_Fidalgo

2 жыл бұрын

@@erweber Oh well, In that case it's easy to have a good life, at least here in São Paulo where I live

I really don't understand the haters/ criticisers. If you don't like what Andrew offers move on to a channel that offers what you want.

After 2 weeks in Cartagena and one month in Medellin with no problems, I was drugged kidnapped and robbed in a small vaction town in the coffee region. Be watchful everywhere, don’t be alone in areas you aren’t familiar with. Also lived in Peru for 8 months and visited Uruguay, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador and Panama with zero problems. Get to know locals and follow their lead.

@marshallderriek1858

2 жыл бұрын

Salento ?

@thebeatseeker

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you're ok, would be nice to know where this was

@mqmx2059

2 жыл бұрын

Where did you live in Peru and Equador?

@christopherhouse7937

2 жыл бұрын

Is Colombia 🇨🇴 your favorite country in SA to live?.

@scotttaylor4341

2 жыл бұрын

I call bullshit. Unless you were doing some shady stuff you shouldn't have been. 🤷‍♂️

Europe is being plowed over - that's the reason to go to South America. Europe will never be the same again - a strict centralized government will be established here, friendly to the USA and under the pope's thumb. Who wants to live there anymore? Tax or not. Swiss, economist, in Paraguay since 2014

@DavidDavid-mm7gb

2 жыл бұрын

Bravo

@rons5319

2 жыл бұрын

I never understood why a sovereign country would want to enter a "union" in which they give up much of their independence.

@crisremr6894

2 жыл бұрын

@@rons5319 economic power maybe, most of the countries in the EU will never grow as fast if they never have joined the Union, and also the bureaucracy in less for compete

@alfray1072

2 жыл бұрын

That is by your own doing for enshrining the zi0nist banksters believing their secularist-communist false ideology lies i.e. enlightenment

If you want somewhat something similar to the USA, then live in Mexico or Central America. Culturally, the USA is more familiar and accustomed to the Mexican and Central American cultures due to the huge influence of immigrants from there. Moreover, South America is more of a shock or eye-opener for some since not much is known about the countries, food, music, and cultures from there in North America. Seriously, not many people are familiar with it. It is more rugged too, but incredibly shocking in both negative and positive ways. Just don't expect it to be North nor Central America and above all, do not expect South Americans to accommodate your long stay because once you start living there, you are just South American. From Colombia all the way to Argentina, there will be some differences, but the cultures are incredibly similar in more ways than one even if people say that there are not any. Obviously it is up to people where in the world they want to move, basically just pick your poison. I think people will live great anywhere in the world with money. But then again, not many of us are wealthy.

The thing about living in the 3rd world (I'm from Argentina) is that even if laws and regulations are completely insane, the government is so corrupt and inefficient that they can't control everything. Tax evasion and bribeing people is socially acceptable and in most places even encourage. The laws here are not meant to be followed, they are meant to force you into a low profile so you don't disturb the ruling class.

@santylago

2 жыл бұрын

Public healthcare, security and education are indeed very bad, but you can pay private ones very cheap and get a very good service.

@santylago

2 жыл бұрын

I can go on and on so I'll leave the notifications on in case someone has any more questions. Argentina is a great country if you understand it!

@t.rakchat2442

2 жыл бұрын

@@santylago thanks for explaination.

@t.rakchat2442

2 жыл бұрын

@@santylago people always warn me about Argentina like its okay to visit but its not good idea to live there long term.

@aaronself2411

2 жыл бұрын

This has been my experience travelling in south America. There's a ton of laws, and regulations, but so far as I can tell, if you aren't bringing attention to yourself, no one actually cares. Or at least, that's what it looked like. Hell, I remember the first time I was in Mexico, the police had signs on the motorcycles that said police do not accept bribes. 30 seconds after reading that, my buddy was buying coke off the cop sitting on said bike. China is pretty similar, there was a mall by my apartment when I lived there that had signs up every 15 feet that said in multiple languages that counterfeit goods wouldn't be tolerated and anyone caught selling them would go to jail. Meanwhile, every single store in the mall was a knockoff store, with police walking around constantly. The rules exist on paper, but is anyone actually following them.

Greetings from Lima, Peru! Your videos inspired me to leave NYC and travel the world working remotely. My taxes are way lower, my quality of life is fantastic and every day is an adventure. Thanks, Andrew!

@allisonladd7365

2 жыл бұрын

I live in Peru, it's a great country and full of opportunity.

@mqmx2059

2 жыл бұрын

How is the life there? Is food good, lots of crime, heath care?

@allisonladd7365

2 жыл бұрын

@@mqmx2059 wonderful, plentiful, healthy food, no, not lots of crime. there are places to be careful, but, small crime. cel phone type thefts, etc. good private healthcare.

@davidturner1641

Жыл бұрын

so I can move to Peru! i strongly disagree with andrew and i dont underrstand his strange Bias

@grant5059

Жыл бұрын

@@allisonladd7365 But what does private Healthcare in Lima cost? Been considering Peru as a place to settle.

This video illustrates well how two people with different points of view (in this case, Andrew and his critic) can have different AND valid/reasonable opinions at the same time. I wish disagreements respectful and insightful like this were the rule not the exception.

@ColinPDungu

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment!!

@wolfstaub6875

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I was robed in the center of Paris, France twice. Once ,2 black guys with knives and once a middle eastern type with a gun. And the health care system in France was good 20 years ago. Now it is worst than lousy. Even during elections the candidates mentioned that the health care system needs a huge infusion of money. But somethings you cannot fix with money. Education of doctors is lousy in France.

@evaallen9728

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry you had to endure that. Must have been pretty scary. Several years ago, I had a foreign student staying with me, visiting from Marseilles, France. He was robbed on the pathway, in broad daylight near my house in a quiet suburb outside of Toronto. I was mortified and concerned, he laughed it off. Said it happened often enough back home in France. Very sad.

@albertinsinger7443

2 жыл бұрын

@@evaallen9728 The 2 black guys were cool about it. Gave them my money and they were off. But the middle eastern looking guy I was very afraid he was going to shoot me. You can buy a beautiful house in the French country side for nothing. 300.000 euros ,but the moment you leave for a day or 2 ,they will roll up with a truck and rob you. No one wants these houses any longer because of that. France does nothing about it. Every year between 300-500 churches get looted or destroyed. Some times a small article will appear in the local press that it were Muslims and directly the government comes in and rewrites the article. That they do not know who it was.

@vlcheish

2 жыл бұрын

And what do you think would happened to you in Central America? You would get the same or worst many times over. Factually speaking the worst ghettos of Paris are nothing compared to South or Central America.

@My_Old_YT_Account

2 жыл бұрын

Paris moment

@albertinsinger7443

2 жыл бұрын

@@My_Old_YT_Account Deline due to left wing policies. Paris was the center of the world till Socialist Mitterrand got elected in 1980. Down hill since then.

I'm from South America, and I'm currently living and Europe. There's no thing such as a perfect country, but as you said, it comes down to what you think suits you better and at the same time offers you what you might be looking for. People sometimes idealize Europe, although it is indeed safer than South America, food and climate are better, people are nicer, and from my experience even healthcare is better.

@DavidDavid-mm7gb

2 жыл бұрын

I don't need safe. I need freedom and inefficiency to enforce freedom. Brazil fits the bill.

@luoma9040

2 жыл бұрын

@@juribastiaans3824 you got to the point! I am from South America, from upper middle class. Many of my friends from low income neighborhoods always idealized Europe and some even emigrated there. I always had this idea of life in Europe being superior until I lived there! I prefer my life in South America but I understand my friends trying to leave their gettos for Europe.

@Al-yu6bq

2 жыл бұрын

People idealize north Europe, It´s the media that make propaganda how beautiful is living in those countries, but their citizens move to south of Europe

@dannyarcher6370

2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidDavid-mm7gb Christ. You're a brave man. I was in Rio in December and I wouldn't go back...and I'm South African! Porto Alegre also a dump!

@guillermo2411

2 жыл бұрын

Ilegal 🤣

I had an appendectomy in Nicaragua. Main hospital in Managua. Fantastic experience, top quality doctors and facility. I even have a DVD of the procedure they gave me (endoscope video).

@daskapital3532

2 жыл бұрын

Nicaragua hospital was set up years ago by russia?

@jt8142

2 жыл бұрын

I got sick in San Paulo, Brazil many years ago and was hospitalized for 5 days. My medical care was superior to what I would have received in the United States, and a lot cheaper. I’ve also had surgeries in Mexico (2 different cities) and had great experiences/outcomes there too.

@davidturner1641

Жыл бұрын

cool

@grant5059

Жыл бұрын

Do you still live in Nicaragua?

@Cincy32

10 ай бұрын

Nicaragua should be returned to the United States. Viva William Walker!

I have (born) lived in USA, The Netherlands, Hungary, Thailand, Cambodia and the last 10 years here in the Dominican Republic WITH ZERO PROBLEMS. A little street smarts and a whole lot of common sense will take you far in life.

@grant5059

Жыл бұрын

Are you still in the Dominican Republic? Been considering it

Taxes I do not mind paying if the money was returned in good services, infrastructure improvements, healthcare, etc. BUT in the USA, IT IS NOT!

@RitaLady

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I have noticed though that from state to state, you can tell which ones at least try to prioritize quality of life (clean parks and roads, trails, etc.) vs those that have trash and abandoned cars on the side of the road.

As a person living in California where I pay high taxes and have a high chance of getting robbed, your critic sounds ignorant that tax rates and quality of life are not correlated.

@rons5319

2 жыл бұрын

Look at the crime stats in South America.

@hernansalazar1382

2 жыл бұрын

@@rons5319 dude South America's countries are huge and sometimes a state of one of those countries is safer and richer than several countries in the world. Just check Brazil southern states, very rich and safe. More beautiful than Europe eg. Canela, Gramado and so much more

As someone who has lived in Latin America and made money online for many years I can say Paraguay and Uruguay are very safe in my own experience. I was the victim of two crimes in phillipines but here in Latin America it's been great for me without any problems.

@grant5059

Жыл бұрын

Nice to read this. Been considering both countries. Are you still there and where? I guess Paraguay is a lot cheaper than Uruguay? Thanks

@OffshoreEntrepreneur

Жыл бұрын

@@grant5059 Yes Uruguay is more expensive it has better infrastructure but is smaller. We have some info about this on our channel.

I'm from Ecuador and I'm already deciding my way out of the country either to Canada or Spain. Lower taxes don't compensate for the fact that there's a lot of crime and corruption around here. I'm more than willing to pay higher taxes just to be able to go out and run with my airpods without having to live in fear that some random motorcycle will stop and will rob me. And even if you living in a good neighborhood it just makes it a bit less likely that you are gonna suffer from crime but it doesn't eliminate all the risks. It's not a good life to live in fear

@wolfstaub6875

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly my experience, mostly in Chile. (27 years). 20 years ago it was still bearable, but nowadays... And thinking, that for people from other Latin American countries have such a high esteem of Chile. Of course if you live and work in gated communities it's a completely different game. But do you really want to live your live in a bubble? Now since beginning of 2020 in Southern Europe, at last we feel safe, going out on the streets at any hour, etc.

@synewparadigm

2 жыл бұрын

I heard that the Sinola cartel are moving to Ecuador. They will destroy the country if it is true.

@TheYayoii

2 жыл бұрын

Well, Ecuador is not the best in SA, I would move away also

@ktronix68

Жыл бұрын

Believe me, you'll find plenty of corruption in both, Canada or Spain. The main difference with our countries, is that they are more skilled to hide their corruption.

@drumdad1242

Жыл бұрын

Tax is a euphemism for stealing.

I have been Going to central and SA for years. Never had any issues. I don’t do drugs or hang out with anyone who does. Colombia has great health care if you stay out of the public hospitals 🇺🇸

GREAT information, straight up upright real experiences, valuable information!

Puerta de Hierro is the new Mayo clinic facility in Guadalajara, Mexico. As far as healthcare goes, it doesn't get much better than that.

@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531

2 жыл бұрын

Mexico my favorite!

Panama is very tax friendly, a sound infrastructure, excellent banking system, and has one of the best health care systems in Latin America, even an extension of John Hopkins. Granted, geographically speaking, Panama is not exactly South America, but it has the general feel and fun of most Latin America countries.

@pinetworkminer8377

2 жыл бұрын

How long do you have to wait for a doctor there? Countries like Australia & Canada have horribly long wait times

@williamearl1662

2 жыл бұрын

@@pinetworkminer8377 I can see my doctor here in Melbourne the next day. Some suburbs it may be longer.

@NeonAnimeDreams

2 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of Panama, the governments gone through various cues through out history, both the US and China control all to many aspects of it and covid lockdown measures were atrocious when they did them.

@pinetworkminer8377

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamearl1662 In a day if you're on public healthcare insurance? And what kind of doctor are you talking about? A GP working at a clinic or a specialist at a large hospital? (i.e. Can you please be more specific?)

@williamearl1662

2 жыл бұрын

@@pinetworkminer8377 I see my local gp generally the next day, that is under the public system. I was referred to a surgeon for a hand problem and I saw him within 2 weeks. I have heard of waits of a month to see a gp in the outer suburbs. Private health insurance always makes life easier when it comes to procedures.

I think people who have never been to these countries are the ones who are afraid to go there. But it's People Like Us Nomad capitalist that know it isn't unsafe

@swoldier1016

2 жыл бұрын

Of course they're unsafe, which is also part of why living there is exciting. If safety is the only concern for someone then they should stick to idiot friendly countries where they don't have to use their common sense.

@DineroSucio754

Жыл бұрын

I grew up in Ecuador and I don't want to go back I will get shot in the airport, South America has a lot of problems so the fear is accurate, but if you are a wealthy european/north american then you'll probably be fine only thing you'd have to watch out for is the absurd amounts of crime we have.

There are pretty good deals. I live in LatinAmerica, anyone that can afford a yacht club membership would be fine. Every country has it's own tax incentives. Plus, if you invest in MILA (Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru) companies, you will pay a tax rate from 6.25% to 8%.

@davidturner1641

Жыл бұрын

that is so fantastic

Im glad Andrew addresses the tough criticism. It’s just more knowledge for us. Thanks man

I’m glad this guy sent you his letter and his opinion and I’m thankful that you were transparent with it. Excellent video and more great education from you with a different spin in this case. I’m not seven or eight figure but listen every day in preparation.

@nomadcapitalist

10 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks.

Andrew as always I love watching your channel!!Thank you!!!

I like that you directly address the negative comments now and then. Good for you and keep it up!

Fair rebuttal. Loads of information. Cheers.

I'm in Australia and you would be lucky to get a Drs appt within a couple of weeks. The drs are usually drs from these other countries anyway. The wait list for non urgent surgery can be years. It would be an improvement in this regard to move to South America.

@amosanjos7173

2 жыл бұрын

The most countries of South America have terrible healthcare systems. Take a look on internet about ppl dying waiting for long hours in the queue in Brazil. That's terrible!

@thelourensfamily8048

2 жыл бұрын

@@RyanBanman Indeed. You land up paying a lot for a political middle man when you could save on taxes and go private for better care. In my country, the national healthcare system sucks really badly. But you can opt out of it and go for private. It's pricey but possible. Now the government is trying to do away with private and solely lean on national which is so bad that you have women lying on the floor on a towel giving birth and being instructed to clean up after themselves when done. I live in South Africa in case you were wondering.

@pinetworkminer8377

2 жыл бұрын

@@RyanBanman Canada sounds like a nanny state to me. Does the gov't there still enforce vax mandates?

@andrescv2665

2 жыл бұрын

In South America there are good and excelent PRIVATE healthcare clinics. Only recommend that option, never the state option. It´s cheap comparing the first world, with good quality. Remember there are rich people there, not only poor

@luoma9040

2 жыл бұрын

@@amosanjos7173 private system can be excellent and social security is good for emergencies only.

I'm living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and it feels as safe as Europe. The culture here also feel like Europe.

You should make a video about why people should not immigrate to Canada. I know your audience are mostly westerners leaving these countries but with your reach; you would still be preparing many because Canada needs immigration like no other. They use many creative laws to milk people and it’s at least a moderate socialist country. Do you know that the government of Canada regularly silences people to keep their reputation so that people continue to immigrate there? Freezing bank accounts and taking away their passports etc? People will receive a judgement from the court and they are told that they are not to talk to the press or tell anyone about the judgement they received? They’re not allowed to talk about it. The list goes on.. and the list is really really long.. you could do a whole episode about why people shouldn’t immigrate to Canada.. if you want the list I could write you an email ? Your channel is awesome btw very useful and resourceful 👍🏾🙏🏽

Hello im from Colombia, my country is really diverse, there are parts where the ritch live that are more and beautiful than american suburbs (for a cheapper price), there is also really dangerous places, It really depends where you go

@Ivan_spanish

2 жыл бұрын

Hope my country gets more economic freedoom to welcome great people like you guys!

@nomadcapitalist

2 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias señor. Estoy enamorado de Colombia

@HaileyMorganful

2 жыл бұрын

I love your country so much, I can’t stop going back.

@guillermo2411

2 жыл бұрын

Colombia sucks 😂

@GuidoReflexionesyaventuras

2 жыл бұрын

Colombia is very dangerous country full up pretty women but so dangerous

Thank you so much, you've taught me so much I feel like I have options now, I'm not going to live like this forever, thank you for giving me some hope I really appreciate you

Hi Andrew, would you also talk about Thailand, Bali, and Singapore some more

Well I lived in Buenos Aires Argentina for 10 years and on many levels Buenos Aires Argentina was better than anything that I experienced in the United States 🇺🇸.

@johnnyflores5954

2 жыл бұрын

That’s cuz in Argentina, they’ve always had a problem with inflation. As of April 2022, 1 US dollar is 200 pesos, good deal for someone who is retired or someone who works from home.

@markrush2319

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyflores5954 but I have been going to Argentina for a long time the first time I went was 2005 and at that time the exchange rate was 3.7 pesos to the dollar but even if you travel to Argentina today you will not feel like you are in a country in a serious economic crisis I was last in Buenos Aires, March 2020 and Buenos Aires was just as clean, safe and lively as it has always been.

@synewparadigm

2 жыл бұрын

@@markrush2319 How you get a visa to stay in Argentina ?

@markrush2319

2 жыл бұрын

The coronavirus pandemic changed everything. But as far as I know today if you are coming to Argentina from the United States you don't need a visa but you need to take a covid test 48 hours before you enter Argentina then you need to fill out an on line questionnaire about your covid status now this is what I'm not sure about but you need an insurance policy coverage for coronavirus health care I'm planning a trip to Argentina in December and I booked my flight on Air Canada and they informed me on everything that was required to enter Argentina but remember everything is still up in the air and all of this may be different when you want to travel to Argentina so check beforehand. But once in Argentina your visa is good for 90 days but if you want to stay longer you can take a one day trip to Uruguay it only takes about an hour and a half of the ferry boat ⛴️ and you will get another 90 days and you can do this as many times as you like. I hope this information was helpful to you and good luck and safe travels. But if you want to stay long term there are many more options with many just based on your income level but from what I understand it is very difficult to find employment in Argentina 🇦🇷 I didn't need that option so I can't comment on that aspect.

@synewparadigm

2 жыл бұрын

@@markrush2319 I was just looking to maybe take a 3-6 months vacation n Argentina and maybe also visit Uruguay. Do you think that I can travel there with a limited knowledge of Spanish? Thanks in advance.

I have been living in Ecuador for 9 years and I have few regrets having done so.

@marciofonseca1859

2 жыл бұрын

Can you share some with us?

@synewparadigm

2 жыл бұрын

Is the Sinola cartel moving to Ecuador?

@grant5059

Жыл бұрын

Would love to know more... life, costs, healthcare, crime, I telnet speed?

I live in the Dominican Republic; I could never live in a cold place. The Dominican Republic, will never know about my money, because it goes to my American Bank. Is this valid thinking or am I missing something? Thanks

What is your take in the Venezuelan passport regardless their political and economical issues?

Hospitals are where you get robbed and assaulted

Mexico, Ireland, California... My favorites always!

The only place on the planet where you won't find some form of corruption in the government or society is the Andaman Islands. Oh wait, they're cannibals. Nevermind...

@isam7928

2 жыл бұрын

Cannibals are better than government 😂

@synewparadigm

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@nicolet2165

2 жыл бұрын

😂 good one!

@conq3097

2 жыл бұрын

You forgot about the Antarctica

Good video. Keep up the good work, Andrew 👏👏👏

@nomadcapitalist

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you.

@wolfstaub6875

2 жыл бұрын

@@nomadcapitalist Only that you used my comment without at least asking for permission...

I am Colombian, living in the USA, and I know when I retire I will survive easier in Colombian than in the USA, live is very expensive in the USA compared to Colombia

Not surprised about Johannesburg. Lived there for 5 years. Going out at night there isn't a particularly good idea.

Paraguay would be one of the most survivable areas of earth in the event of a nuclear war because of the wind patterns.

@davidturner1641

Жыл бұрын

hmmm and it is very rich in natural goodness. and surrounded by manyn nations with many resources

@grant5059

Жыл бұрын

Do you live there?

Hahaha! You’re impersonations are excellent! Love to at you inject a bit of humor into your tops. Makes them that much more enjoyable.

Regarding South America, remember that Mexico belongs to North America and Central America is not a part of South America. You shoudn't use them in this video.

@wolfstaub6875

2 жыл бұрын

In South American schools it is common to say that America is just 1 continent.

A friend from the U.S. was scared by his physician that he might have intestinal cancer because of ansiando pain that he sometimes felt. On a trip to S. America, he felt the same pain acutely and went to a local doctor who diagnosed his issue as irritable bowel syndrome. He prescribed a diet and medication for gases. He’s never had the issue again. However, he’s still paying for the copay for expensive imaging tests in the U.S., though he spent less than $150 between the doctor and tests and medication in Latin America.

It's a common misunderstanding in regards to healthcare in Latin America. Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica have some of the best healthcare systems on that continent. They're on par if not better than most European or American counterparts, and they're vastly cheaper too.

@xdizzle0460

2 жыл бұрын

My experience with latin american healthcare is cutting a piece of my finger off when i was a kid and every local doctor being closed, having to drive hours to a hospital bleeding and then the doctor there saying they were gonna have to snip the rest of my finger, waiting overnight still bleeding, different hospital in the morning where the doctor says its an easy fix and I get to keep my finger lol. Scared my parents shitless so they opted to keep the family in the US instead of moving back to latin america. My second experience with latin american healthcare is when my grandfather was dying. The town just gave us an ambulance and we had to get our own driver and take it hours away to a hospital, hours later they say theres nothing that can be done so they take him out of the hospital and hes back in the ambulance that got lent to us and he dies on the road. Days later for legal reasons we had to get a inaccurate death certificate made then go return the borrowed ambulance. Cant say the rest of latin america is the same way but my experience has been god awful

@emilioperales

2 жыл бұрын

@@xdizzle0460 I am sorry you have gone through all those negative experiences. Latin America is huge. So, if you explain better where you were based will help the readers. Also, I understand that you might have been to the countryside to be able to get a hospital. About your grandpa, that is just a really bad call from the staff from that specific city. I can't imagine what an awful experience you had during that time. I hope things will get better.

@xdizzle0460

2 жыл бұрын

@@emilioperales I am from Jalisco, Mexico a few hours outside of Guadalajara. Not in a remote area its a short drive from resort towns and cities and its not really impoverished. Its gotten better though and new hospitals have been built over the years. My family has had even more bad experiences in hospitals in Guadalajara. But Mexico and the rest of Latin America is much bigger than just the state im from so i cant speak on what its like everywhere else. Latin America is still amazing and for routine stuff like dental or checkups its fine but I personally dont trust them when things go seriously wrong or theres urgency.

@felipe4477

2 жыл бұрын

@@xdizzle0460 You get what you pay for mate. In chile payed healthcare is miles better than Europe.

@xdizzle0460

2 жыл бұрын

@@felipe4477 Yeah for sure. In America I have some of the best health insurance and my entire family is covered. Its not expensive and everything is covered. My family has had many expensive treatments and medications and emergency room visits over the years and its practically free.

Mexico is not in South America. I'm not sure why you show the Mexican flag on the thumbnail.

@MisOjosSePasearon

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, they always add Mexico to the South America pool, annoying

As long as you don't get involved with the local politics and mind your own business, it doesn't seem bad though!! Go where you are treated best refers to many factors such as taxes, acceptance, social life, ecology, medical facility, educational opportunities, new cultures and places etc!!

Very good points. Safety is certainly an issue in most S.A but it's not worse than Baltimore or New Orleans and nobody would say don't go there.

@davidturner1641

Жыл бұрын

EXACTLY most USA cities suck now the block NORTH of the symphony hall in Seattle has multiple fights and knife fights EVERY DAY. I would much prefer SA than this place!!!

I moved to South America (Brazil) from Jamaica. Best decision I’ve made. Adding a Mexican passport next.

@suhailmaan5787

2 жыл бұрын

Bro there is a difference in moving to Brazil from Jamaica and from Europe to Brazil

@Tamar-sz8ox

2 жыл бұрын

Wishing you all the best Dwayne !

@MOOR5

2 жыл бұрын

Pull up! Check out Merida…a lot of us out here in Mexico

@jaws2003

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your move!!

@thedatasage

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tamar-sz8ox Thanks 🙏

Andrew what’s your take on Peru, Costa Rica and Argentina for a Canadian first starting out as an expat?

What do you guys do for work that you can work remotely? I want a remote job to leave the US asap

@SaltyShaman

2 жыл бұрын

I work online in a game, if you can believe it ;) Gaming gold can be exchanged for real gold.

@marcionero7412

2 жыл бұрын

YOU CAN MAKE A DESENT LIVING TEACHING ENGLISH NO DOUBT.

@AngelesBustamanteM

2 жыл бұрын

Accounting allows working from home 👍

GREAT CHANNEL!!!

Of you are wealthy, Healthcare in Latin America is excellent because you will go private and it will be better than Europe. Same with education. Private education is excellent. Public Healthcare and education is terrible, forget it. As I mentioned below, the only issue is security

@SilVia-hs2kb

2 жыл бұрын

Europe has excellent private doctors and clinics. But those are private not state issued. For a wealthy person there's no real advantage to live in the latin America , especially outside of the USA ,when you can live in Europe with quality of life, and low crime.

@newdawnforall6264

2 жыл бұрын

@@SilVia-hs2kb unless you like partying, nature, Latin rythym etc. They do take carnaval to another level. I can contest having lived in South America for 14 years that it is on another level in that respect.

@SilVia-hs2kb

2 жыл бұрын

@@newdawnforall6264 You can't get nature in Europe? Of course you can. Latin Rythym ?? Carnaval? Yes, Brazil wins that for sure but that's one day of the year. I live in the USA but originally from Europe. Lots of Americans go to South America for sex tourism but even that Eastern Europe can offer ,LOL at a higher price but it can be done. The only factor i would say Latin America has over Europe is a subservient attitude towards richer expats that choose to live there. In Europe you won't find that demeanor , you have to go to Asian countries or Latin America for that.

@newdawnforall6264

2 жыл бұрын

@@SilVia-hs2kb real wild nature, untouched by humans. Areas the size of large countries just filed with massive trees, and massive biodiversity ñ, way beyond anything you might find in Europe. And the Brazilian Carnaval is once a year yes, but the culture of music and rythym is massive, way beyond anything you'll find in the US or Europe. All the year round. I lived there for 14 years. It is not just carnaval in Brazil., it is in the people. Yes, in some places, especially Medellín Colombia AND Río de Janeiro in Brazil some sex tourism goes on. It's pretty ugly to watch and I tend to stay away form those places. Dude, there are mini carnaval a and fiestas in every single town, kids go out at night with instruments... In a night out! It is a totally different thing, but sure in some mild way you can find all that in Europe. In Europe I like the food, the architecture, the art galleries and museums., those things are not so good in Latin America.

@grant5059

Жыл бұрын

@@newdawnforall6264 Thanx new dawn. Your posts have been very interesting to read. Where are you living now?

1:00 that guy assumes that higher taxes equal better public service. This could not be more wrong. I pay a lot of taxes yet the country I live has terrible public service.

@jfb.8746

2 жыл бұрын

Canada is a prime example of high taxes and poor return. And the future isnt looking good either...

Your thumbnail is wrong because Mexico is part of North America, not South America.

Healthcare is a prime concern the older you get or if you have kids, for the young and single not so much maybe. Here in Australia if you rely on the public system for elective surgery, there can be long waits. If you have private insurance it can be quick. I can see my doctor generally the next day, but it can longer in other areas. If you are in an a bad accident the emergency care in public hospitals is world class. If I were to live elsewhere I would be looking at private medical insurance, and if I could not afford it I would give it a miss.

Congratulations on 500k

Thank you for all your hard work.

I am from Spain and happily live in Panama. Best country in the area and great opportunities here. That said, security will always be an issue in this part of the world and adjustments need to be made to live here, especially if you come from Europe. Not that much of a change if you are from Nyc, Chicago, etc... Hope it helps.

@romanicvs

2 жыл бұрын

No soporto el calor de Panamá

Colombia’s got 5 out of 10 Latin America’s best hospitals.

@juandavidsolano4160

2 жыл бұрын

If you got money in Colombia you'll live like a king. Good schools, universities, health care.

@michaelreid8857

2 жыл бұрын

@@juandavidsolano4160 so true. I spent four years there. I’d go back in a heartbeat!

@repealsection230forbigtech4

2 жыл бұрын

private medical care in Brazil in Rio or Sao Paulo is excellent.

@eliasadam2345

2 жыл бұрын

@@juribastiaans3824 I noticed while in Medellin that almost all the young women walking on the streets had nurse uniforms on. I had the impression that the health care industry in Medellin is massive.

@sebasty1800

2 жыл бұрын

@@eliasadam2345 It is

I have watched so many videos from this channel and I can say this is not for 99% of the people watching. I live in Mexico City and all the points mentioned are false for 90% of the people. If you are a millionaire it doesn’t really matter. Yo go private in everything and pay for it. In the end it’s better to live in a higher taxes country if it means you can use public services that are of good quality versus things in South America. In mexico you basically see people dying in public hospitals and so on.

@vladindustries7505

2 жыл бұрын

But food is garbage in most hi tax legacy counries, thats why you need hospitals later

@wolfstaub6875

2 жыл бұрын

That's basically what I meant.

I'm in Brazil. I cannot think of Anywhere better. And western Europe is completely fascist now. I recommend South America for personal freedom NOT CHILE and Peru.

@synewparadigm

2 жыл бұрын

What is wrong with Peru? TY.

@jameswright6886

Жыл бұрын

Or bolivia.

"Corruption in Europe is higher than you think" Olaf Scholz: "I don't even know what this Warburg Bank is!!!"

I recently attempted to migrate to Costa Rica and moved back to the States because of easability. I am moving again to Europe for creating a new life, but still plan on creating a back-up home here. 🏡 Wasn't a fan of the infrastructure that I witnessed. There are different countries in South America and Central America, but being in CR helped me realize what I want more. ❤️

@Mickeycuatropatas

2 жыл бұрын

10 years in CR - "Latin Light". Most Ticos speak English and there are many ex-pats living there. Easability was better in CR than the States for me. CR is a paradise for a single guy.

@eliasadam2345

2 жыл бұрын

I have a love hate relationship with Costa Rica. One big drawback was the infrastructure. You never want to be driving anywhere at night where you don't know the roads extremely well. Also crime is taking off in Guanacaste. Towns that were once very safe are having car jackings and armed robberies with shootings. I've noticed a huge difference in the mentality of the 20 something Ticos and the older generation. The 20 somethings are all connected to gangs and just angry all the time. The older generations are just the sweetest people and famous for their hospitality. I think Costa Rica is going to be heading downhill as the younger generation replaces the older generation. Likewise in Colombia I found it to be reversed where the 20 somethings are the nicest people and the middle age Colombians are all scammers.

@mammamystique9100

2 жыл бұрын

@@eliasadam2345 i definitely saw this as well. It's not only in the states. We're shopping around for our 2nd citiz, and have already integrated spanish into our household some.

@Mickeycuatropatas

2 жыл бұрын

@@eliasadam2345 I came to CR in 2003 and many of the teachers leaving said it had already declined in the last decade. Car jackings started in Alajuela and were increasing when I left in 2013. I agree with the older Ticos are so genuine, warm, sweet and funny.

@synewparadigm

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed the same with the Youth in Panama. They are going to have lots of gangs crime in the close future.

I think it’s just doing your homework and knowing what is right for you and yours.

We live within a debt-based fiat system. Taxation exists to shift wealth from one group of people to another (who didn’t earn it). Money can and is printed out of thin air indirectly to pay for government programs. There is truly no need for taxation at all except to reduce the apparent rate of inflation due to government largess.

@d.f.9064

5 ай бұрын

False. You've got some homework to do.

Good video - thx

Haters Are Going To Hate, Sir! Thank you for your content!

Okay...'Trump' Henderson LOL. The imitation is really good. ;-) Enjoyed your video as usual!

Chile is mega fun, I could live in Patagonia = but yeah, the montezuma in mexico broke my soul

It depends on the person. I was making a high income and I loved my career but I still retired at 45 (20 years ago). I was OK with paying taxes. I did know a few guys who were absolutely insane about paying taxes. A few of those guys got into serious trouble with the IRS over tax shelters that didn't hold up. Looked like a lot of work and risk to gain very little. I instead put my time into my career to earn even more. Strangely after I retired my only income was cap gain on selling my house which was tax exempt. Because my income has been $0 I get free healthcare, free phone. Pretty cool. I wasn't even trying to avoid taxes.

Congrats on 500k

@nomadcapitalist

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great Job 👍 Andrew

@nomadcapitalist

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Colombia is wonderful and at current exchange rate, a bargain 🇺🇸

According to the ratings on the website of the WHO, healthcare in Colombia compares favorably to USA, Mexico and many other countries.

@kunasekaren6145

2 жыл бұрын

I never had to wait for medical check-up, blood test or any other procedures. All is done with a week and in detail.

@craigericanderson

2 жыл бұрын

@Commie Hammer not my favorite organization, but Colombia´s system is fundamentally different from other South American countries. The government partners with private health insurance providers.

@craigericanderson

2 жыл бұрын

@@kunasekaren6145 What country?

@kunasekaren6145

2 жыл бұрын

@@craigericanderson Colombia.

@crisremr6894

2 жыл бұрын

the best one in that scale is Costa Rica with one of the top 7 best healthcare systems in the world and it has the 1st and 2nd best minimum and medium salary in Latin America, high standard of living(in some regions the same as good places in the US), best nature, good beaches, a lot more peaceful, nice public an private education, most of the people know something basic in English or are complete bilingual.

curious why you say a person wouldn't want to live in Colombia year round?

@sebasty1800

2 жыл бұрын

At a certain time mark, you'd need to start paying taxes as a resident, by law. So what many people do is stay as long as possible, then leave for a period of time, then come back, rinse and repeat.

Andrew - have you seen Heidi's latest video at Crypto Tips? The lawyer they brought on is saying U.S. citizens can drop their citizenship but maintain their "nationality" as a way to remove tax obligations to the IRS while living abroad. You keep your passport and can freely live on U.S. soil. Sounds too good to be true. Can you do a video on this please?

@MrBCWalker01

2 жыл бұрын

That is indeed possible. This is because there is a difference in U.S. Federal regulation between "U.S. Citizen" and "U.S. National" in the US Code, the former being those specifically subject to Federal jurisdiction--Federal employees, those residing in Federal territories, and those who willfully chose to be in it--and the latter being those born in the 50 states of the union and not one of the three sort aforementioned. The US State Department acknowledges this as true by means of a Passport Endorsement stating so.

@conquesimo

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrBCWalker01 Do you know what forms are needed to rescind citizenship and be considered a national going forward?

@MalibuFlyer

2 жыл бұрын

This is false. Per the US State Dept., the requirement is this: "Non-citizen nationality status refers only individuals who were born either in American Samoa or on Swains Island to parents who are not citizens of the United States." Interestingly, it also clarifies that US Citizens ARE US Nationals by default. What you actually renounce is your nationality. It's all here: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/travel-legal-considerations/us-citizenship/Renunciaton-USCitizenship-persons-claiming-right-residence.html

@NibrocNod

2 жыл бұрын

interested in this as well

How about this: right now I live in Europe. I live in what would be construed as relatively "low-tax" country in Europe, especially compared to other countries in Europe. I am in the EU. And let me tell you this: the money I do pay in taxes - which again, isn't a great deal when compared to some other countries in Europe - would be much better spent on private health care, private everything. Last Sunday I spent 6 hours in an emergency waiting room for a condition which was deemed by the receiving nurse "as highly serious". Yet, still it took 6 hours. I don't know where Mr Staub lives in Europe, but I can assure him that the idea that his taxes are being used in a sensible manner is complete and utter nonsense.

If you’re running away not to pay taxes it means you have high figures in income, so you wouldn’t live in those counties as an ordinary citizen. Those countries aren’t good if you don’t have money but if you do have money you can live very well in Brazil for instance, it would feel like a paradise. No need to worry about doctors, there are very good doctors there .

@wolfstaub6875

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but you live in the rich people's ghetto. Whilst in Europe, you live a pretty normal life.

@SilVia-hs2kb

2 жыл бұрын

In Brazil you have to be confined to certain areas. In Europe even in the poorest countries you are still very safe. Safety is paramount for those of us that have never lived in third world countries.

@wolfstaub6875

2 жыл бұрын

@@SilVia-hs2kb As a multimillionaire you may certainly live well protected in a gated community or building complex. That's fine as long as you are happy living in this bubble-type (or rich ghetto) conditions, but if you want to get to know the country outside of these walls, explore interesting places, natural areas, and if you really want to know a bit more about locale people and culture, etc....then eventually you'll have to leave your safe haven and expose yourself.

@SilVia-hs2kb

2 жыл бұрын

@@wolfstaub6875 absolutely. I live in the USA and know many men that go to brazil for sex tourism. They have fun and get treated like Gods because they are spending Dollars. They get attention from caliber of women that would never pay attention to them here in the states. A middle class guy can go to Colombia, Brazil, pretty much anywhere in latin America and shop for a wife. The ones that choose to live there are happier than the ones that bring them over here because they will either cheat or leave them after a while once they realize they can do better. Also many older people retire in latin America , especially Mexico because it's close and much cheaper but then again you have to be careful where you are. Europe is in every way superior as a place to live and quality of life. Of course when comparing to the USA you may not have as many financial advantages but money is not everything in life.

@grant5059

Жыл бұрын

How much money per month for a single person in Brazil?

How about Bali, Indonasia?

If you have healthcare concerns or even emergency care concerns, look for University Hospitals. These are Western trained physicians and the hospital adheres to a Western style of medicine and treatments.

I don't mind the taxes if women are as positive and loyal as Mexicanas. 🏖

@rakashaagain

2 жыл бұрын

feminism is going everywhere.

Every time I arrive in Uruguay I think; what a wonderfull country ❤.

@grant5059

Жыл бұрын

Really. Been considering Uruguay. Would love to know more. Where are you from?

Portugal is a great country to retire if you are financially sound or if you are independently wealthy. Great weather, amazing food and wine, lovely historical sites, good beaches and countryside , Portuguese are welcoming and lgbt friendly , lots of Portuguese speak English and the country has very low crime. However, if you have to depend on it for employment better stay where you are or rethink your choices.

@grant5059

Жыл бұрын

I'm financially sound and not sure whether I should call myself retired or unemployed. Been considering Portugal... seems ok

Why is it that the idea of no government is so scary to most people? Peace.

@unknownquantity4440

2 жыл бұрын

Cradle to grave conditioning to believe they need it. What works for religion works equally well for social and political thought.

@christopherhamilton8879

2 жыл бұрын

Because people like being infatilized.

@crisremr6894

2 жыл бұрын

with the crazy and dangerous people the US a no government would make the country like Afghanistan but you're not ready for that conversation

Actually, you can easily find some very good Doctors in Colombia! In addition, some of the worlds best Plastic Surgeons!

Great new intro

@nomadcapitalist

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

I’ve thought about healthcare in South America. I figure if I am no longer a us citizen I can get a visa and come back to America for what I need if it’s that important. The top level medical care in the USA is some of the best in the world. Not cheap. But the reason people often disparage American healthcare is because it’s such a mess for our everyday citizens.

It's sad the European situation (Finland) , right now we don't know what will happen 🤔🙄

i move to mexico 6 years a go after Trudeau was elected , sold all my propertys business , best choice of my live , living in cabo , enjoying every mite of it , every morning i wake up take my cofe and look at the ocean , we live beach front , sleep with the wave , no winter , sun every day , walk my dog go fishing , and traide my crypto a couple a day a week

@Ahmad-zb6td

2 жыл бұрын

Sun everyday 😂

@tommyd.7642

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ahmad-zb6td in canada there are days where the sun doesnt come out

@tommyd.7642

2 жыл бұрын

@slyvain lemexicain what is the monthly cost of living in cabo?

@sylvainlemexicain1160

2 жыл бұрын

cant high can be low it depends on how you want to live 2000 us or 20 k a month it depends of your life style

@tommyd.7642

2 жыл бұрын

@@sylvainlemexicain1160 Certainly being younger i would spend more on consumption 2000 USD including housing sounds pretty good compared to BC

The irony of people who enrich themselves at the cost of their communities constantly seeking to move in search of other “ideal” communities. Being that wealthy and removed from participating in the communities that enabled you to build that wealth is one of the biggest reasons the places you run from go to shit. If you spent a fraction of the time and money you do running around actually investing in whichever community you choose to live in then you wouldn’t need to lead such self absorbed lives. You’re all in the top percentiles of wealth and complaining about the world going to shit and where to run to when you’re the ones either destroying it or best placed to help do something about it.

@JeanLooksPicard

2 жыл бұрын

@@patricksweeney5308 The issues in regards to education in the US are multifaceted and as such throwing more money at the problems won’t do much. To my knowledge it’s a district system where the funding for a school is directly determined by the wealth/property values of the district. As such over time with increasing inequality the average allotment of funding would be skewed towards wealthier zones. There are also wider factors that play a part in education such as costs of living, social issues and in Chicago’s case crime and other racial related issues (I don’t know much about Chicago I am just inferring based on general knowledge). Money is no substitute for effective policy making hence why the US spends more than the OECD average in areas such as policing, prison systems, healthcare, planning, infrastructure etc. with lower effectiveness. You also have to consider the distinction between the countries you mentioned which would be developed western economies that have long been the at the top vs developing central European economies still in their development phases and as such their improvements on paper read better not withstanding the fact that they have precedents to build on and can therefore do more with less: the best schools are still in western countries and through the internet quality education is also much more liberated from locale. Some of these countries also benefit from EU subsidised funding outside of what they spend as well as access to other benefits that aren’t directly correlated to education but still significant. Effective funding for social services should have been going up in growing economies which would have peaked and started to drop as the system get more efficient; see other advanced economies vs the US. The issue is with growing inequality especially in societies where money and politics intersect. Fewer and fewer people who are most adept and “incentivised” to pay less and less tax now control more and more of the the money supply which they hoard, hide and invest towards deregulation or in ways that encroach on the wealth the rest of us still hold (mostly in the form of public services) in search of better returns: buying up land and property pricing out locals/farmers. Governments are also running larger deficits because so much economic activity is being abstracted away by largely American companies whilst they pay lower taxes, lower wages and outsource worker responsibilities such as pensions and benefits to government funded systems. In the US these issues are particularly acute and pronounced whilst also having growing influences on other countries which get pulled into parallel orbits and round and round we spiral: see cases of the US stepping in when attempts are made to enforce lawful tax payments by American giants in local jurisdictions where they operate. On immigration it’s hypocritical to point fingers when this whole channel sells the idea of profiting from it. Why should rich people be able to go where they want to escape fair taxes and issues they are largely responsible for whilst then complaining about others doing so to better their lives especially considering that in the case of the USA/South America they have played a part in the politics behind the migration. Immigrations has played a huge factor in the US economy and even now it’s helping to sustain the demographic numbers from declining. This isn’t to say I support illegal migration which I agree exacerbates certain issues but even legal migration will have issues unless the government is more active in the entire process from entry to settlement and integration all of which need funding. I agree the democrats don’t help the situation but the only difference I see between them and republicans is their level of shame/shamelessness; the former are shady and the latter shameless. They both still erode the system in their own ways to their own benefits. California and New York contribute the most to the federal budget (without that contribution being proportionally represented in Washington or reflected in what they get back in the Federal budgets) and a lot of their local issues are entangled with Washington Politics. ie. Historical planning laws in California hampering the effective development of the only high speed rail line in the country or increasing housing density as the most economical way to deal with housing shortages. Japan and S.Korea are culturally different so I can’t see the correlation in this regard. They’ve also invested holistically in the social programmes over the years and as such their systems have had time to become more efficient bringing overall costs down. S.Korea is facing their own version of the US issues with the Chaebols and Japan has a largely much more stable society than the US. Sorry for the long reply😅 Also I am an outsider (UK) looking in so I might be wrong on some things. The US is the economical centre of the worlds economy with the largest capital pools hence my focus on it in my points.