I’m proud Bulgarian. Moved to NYC in 2014, never thought I would say that, but the live in Bulgaria is way better than the live in NYC. Love your videos Briggs

@WorldAccordingToBriggs

7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@josephhefley9701

7 ай бұрын

The thing that messed with me is that Bulgarians move your head left to right for "yes" and up and down for "no". My friends from there confused me so much for a couple weeks when I first met them.

@w6soldier

7 ай бұрын

bulgarians are so unfriendly and strange people, at least when they're interacting with foreigners... really don't like the country at all!!!

@geminiecricket4798

7 ай бұрын

Never would I trust any country other than America to protect all of us.

@justinmccord2714

7 ай бұрын

😂@@geminiecricket4798

It's too bad that as Americans, we have to move to other countries in order to live comfortably.

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN

7 ай бұрын

Too bad Illegals get more money than regular Americans

@answerman9933

6 ай бұрын

Speak for yourself.

@josephinedominguez8177

6 ай бұрын

@@answerman9933 Did you miss your medication again.

@jamesballard6564

6 ай бұрын

A sad reality. Federal government overspending and over printing is killing the dollars value.

@shentanomoroy7361

4 ай бұрын

This is the funniest comment. People come to America to live comfortably 🤣, the tradeoff is that the government doesn't treat you like a person but an employee

I've been living in Vietnam for a couple of years in a mountain town of about 300k people. The prices are insanely cheap here. The air is clean, the weather is nice

@domdrty

4 ай бұрын

I heard getting a long term visa can be tough. Any insight on this?

@ESL-O.G.

4 ай бұрын

@domdrty While it's true, a retirement Visa is very difficult to get. But you can easily get what's called a business visa that lasts for 1 year. And that can be renewed every year for a low price. Marriage is another way.

@wahid-lg1kk

3 ай бұрын

Way cheaper then Cambodia actually.. Nice place I liked it. Love the food, Mie Xao, oh my..

@geoffbendel9467

Ай бұрын

I'm currently in DaNang I'd love to visit the mountains, any suggestions?

@ESL-O.G.

Ай бұрын

@@geoffbendel9467 It depends what you do for a living. If you're working online or something you pick wherever you want. If you're a teacher, You just have to get lucky and find a spot. There aren't many schools in the north mountains but there are a few.

Currently living in Guatemala by Lake Atitlan. Here on disability and I truly live like a king on $1500 a month. The house I rent is $650 a month but it's a 3br 2.5 bath with an enclosed garage. This was a good list as I'm looking to move to one of the other ones higher up. The Philippines.

@glenosborne9807

7 ай бұрын

Reconsider on the Philippines. It's not as it seems. I'm here now.

@kennethkilpatrick3758

7 ай бұрын

How's your internet quality there?

@ciciliacurt6227

7 ай бұрын

Guatemala in the best I been there and I love it

@EastsideSILENCER777

7 ай бұрын

If Guatemala is so great then why is everyone trying to leave and come to the u.s.

@glenosborne9807

7 ай бұрын

@@EastsideSILENCER777 No freebies like what American taxpayers give out via Congress.

My husband is from the Philippines and I have been fortunate enough to visit 3 times and it has changed dramatically over that 30 years, for the better. If it weren’t for my sons, I would live there in a heartbeat, but this Momma could never leave her “babies” who are actually adults. One thing not mentioned is that most people born in the Philippines also speak English.

@ThatDamnedGamer1

7 ай бұрын

This is why the Philippines would be #1 on my list.

@marions.120

7 ай бұрын

They’re adults, time for you to live for yourself?

@mysterioanonymous3206

7 ай бұрын

It's tempting at first but once you've spent a significant amount of time there, the novelty wears off, and then the reality starts setting in... I would know. I tried that. Happens to most people. Ater a few months they're all ready to go home.

@jimf937

7 ай бұрын

I live in Davao. The English spoken here is extremely poor and most are unable to use it. Is still corrupt to the core, and scammers are natural born by the millions. Fortunately, a strong mayor has made this city safe.

@barbborja1910

7 ай бұрын

@@marions.120 Actually, I’m looking forward to grandchildren some day. They are still relatively young adults and are doing very well, but not ready for their own babies yet.

I'm a US citizen living in the Philippines. I like it a lot here and it is a lot less expensive than my home state of Oregon. However, living comfortably on $500 to 600, not so sure about that. Surviving on that sure, but in hot climates most of us westerners are going to require a few luxories, like A/C. If you're on a low income and thinking of moving overseas, don't take these lowball numbers as the gospel. Best to first make an exploratory trip to where you might want to live. What you can survive on may not be how you want to live.

@jeffs9302

6 ай бұрын

I agree. As a US citizen, I am on an exploratory trip to Indonesia right now and although many things are inexpensive, there are other things that can make up the cost. My thinking right now is that if cost is your biggest concern, you can live in the US for just as cheaply overall if you move to the right place and live simple. There are pros and cons to each situation and you just have to know what you can and can't deal with. Definitely don't even think about moving to a foreign country without several visits and really understanding the differences.

@solarguy1702

6 ай бұрын

I'm from the Portland Oregon area but living in the Philippines for the past 15 years. Wife now complaining that $4000 a month isn't enough.

@jikook7457

6 ай бұрын

That's y I questioned if these countries are more for retirees than working age people. Low cost of living= low wages, I'm guessing that's why many people immigrate from those countries.

@jikook7457

6 ай бұрын

​@@jeffs9302I thought about that too: live in small town U.S. and if ur lucky enough to work remotely for a company in a higher wage state, you'd be set

@SeattlePaulie

5 ай бұрын

​@@jikook7457Unfortunately, large companies with remote workers have caught onto that. They will "adjust" your salary to match whatever they say is the cost of living for your address. Maybe keep an address in a high cost city?

Out of all those countries, I would choose Bulgaria.

@JMoroccoMisterBoy

7 ай бұрын

I would choose Bulgaria also. But, being a Black American, I'd have to visit for quite some time before deciding.

@mann8283

7 ай бұрын

@@JMoroccoMisterBoythey wouldn’t want you

@JMoroccoMisterBoy

7 ай бұрын

Tks. for the guidance.@@mann8283

@joshb3454

3 ай бұрын

@@JMoroccoMisterBoy Eastern European countries don't fancy black people. Look to America if you want to know why.

@erikramaekers63

29 күн бұрын

I agree.Near the coast maybe

Bulgaria is a real gem. It is the former Greek state of Thrace. They have a unique and original wine industry. They raise roses as an agricultural crop, which they harvest and distill in June, the locals wearing colorful costumes and singing while working. The world's best male choirs are Welsh, but the best female choirs are Bulgarian. They invented yogurt, the air there having a unique bacteria that makes it. Greek and Roman ruins are everywhere. The second largest city is Plovdiv, which was once called Phlipopolis after Alexander the Great's father. The oldest gold objects ever found are in a museum in Varna, near where they were found. Medical care is very good. There are 4 medical schools that teach in English because it is cheap for students (and it is up to EU standards since they are in the EU). Bulgarian is a Slavic language like Russian but it is unique in having grammar unusually close to English. It is the most interesting country that people don't visit, but that is changing. 🇧🇬

@PolyCindy

7 ай бұрын

Great description! I want to go!

@johnmaxwell1356

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for information. I had never considered Bulgaria prior to this video but it's definitely on my list of where I may eventually want to retire.

@MavenFade

6 ай бұрын

Also, i hear the most beautiful people on earth live there supposedly, which is why sex trafficking is a bit of an issue, at least for women

@kriskris2625

6 ай бұрын

Bulgaria is a former Greek state of Trace? What kind of drugs you smoking man? 😂

@Thomas-ck1tm

6 ай бұрын

Some of those south American countries are not very safe. Should of included a safety factor too

A few thoughts...First, when moving to these destinations find out how common it is for the area residents to speak English if you cannot speak the local language. Second, find out about the availability, quality and cost of medical care. Third, regarding SE Asia countries, I would recommend that you spend a rainy season there BEFORE you move. The rainy season lasts for months and even during the part of the season where is will rain for a period then clear for a period then rain again, it can become very tiresome. I spent part of the rainy season in Indonesia and also in Thailand, it definitely takes some adjustment. Also, with the rainy season find out about the rice paddy burning season. That season too, with the smoke-filled skies, can last for an extended period.

@mysterioanonymous3206

7 ай бұрын

Good pointers, although rainy season was a non issue for me, coming from a place with lots of precipitation year round. The haze is quite a hassle though. I'd say the climate generally is much more of an issue. The tropics just aren't for me I guess. It's really hot and humid all the time and you can barely be out during the day unless you want to get burned to a crisp. And you're sweaty all the damn time. You can't get me back to the tropics for more than one week, everrrrr.....

@deborahpacheco2799

6 ай бұрын

Most Americans are so arrogant about immigrants speaking English the moment their toe crosses the border. Funny how Americans moving to other countries don't think they should learn that country's language.

@solarguy1702

6 ай бұрын

I know lots of american expats here in the Philippines that get purple in the face when the locals speak their own language. Call it yap yap or bamboo. They don't possess the mental capacity to learn another language.

@Meandmymirror

5 ай бұрын

My questions too! Healthcare and language barriers. Which one had beautiful beaches?

I think in our lifetime we'll experience something new: migration OUT of the USA. And when that happens, I'm so incredibly interested to see how all these countries that will be on the receiving end of immigration for once handle it.

@rexx9496

7 ай бұрын

Many hate it because it drives up rents for locals who get paid way less.

@thomasgrabkowski8283

7 ай бұрын

@@rexx9496Yep, cost of living in those countries is very low by western standards, but locals get paid extremely low and find it expensive

@alljustadream5051

7 ай бұрын

Have to end wel😢.fare first.

@TheCharleseye

7 ай бұрын

​@@rexx9496 You mean, the way the coastals have gentrified most of the rest of the US? Yeah, it sucks. I really hope they get bored and either move back to their crappy cities or leave the country. Maybe this list will help motivate them.

@jimf937

7 ай бұрын

They will be fine. Just bring dollars

Moved to Bishkek Kyrgyzstan. What a wonderful and inexpensive place. You can truly live like a king here for not much money. It has a great climate - dry and not too hot, unlike most of the sweltering others on this list. Good food, healthcare, and the people are friendly once you get to know them.

@vincenzaperriano876

4 ай бұрын

Tell me more im very interested

@royjaber571

3 ай бұрын

How many Kyrgyzstanians speak English?

You have to be careful moving to one of those countries, there's a lot of things to consider clean water, medical and cleanliness would be at the top of my list.

@pxn748

7 ай бұрын

As a gay American, even though it is getting worse for us here, in some of these countries I could be imprisoned just for existing!

@sherriianiro747

7 ай бұрын

I know! Those are some of the most polluted areas in the world!

@MrCleanOC

7 ай бұрын

Just move to Cancun😅

@annjames1837

7 ай бұрын

​@@pxn748getting worse?? 😂

@ThaiThom

7 ай бұрын

Intelligent comment. One of the few.

Philippines!! If you are speaking mostly to Americans a rating of how well English is spoken would be important to rank.

The main thing that brings people to Nepal is mountaineering in the Himalayas.

I would never go to a place that would put me in jail for 2 years for eating pork rinds.

@mauimixer6040

4 ай бұрын

No alcohol also.

@Joepoe20041

3 ай бұрын

Malaysia same thing. Its a very strict Muslim country.

Being most familiar with Philippines and Thailand, I’d pick one of the two. Most likely Philippines since English is more widely used there, plus alphabet is used so wouldn’t have to learn new characters along with speaking a language. 🙋🏼

@Gizziiusa

7 ай бұрын

then you should know that places like BKK, Chang Mai, and Pattaya are intl cities where one really doesnt need to read or speak the language. but yeah, chow chi Thai dee mok-mok. like ti-nie hung nam? hee-yo. etc. mie pan lie.

My biggest concern would be healthcare. Moving to one of these countries, I'd be concerned about catching something deadly. What about the building codes and earthquakes? Sorry to be downer. Great video!

Great video! Would you consider a Part 2 to this content and review countries like: Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador, Albania, Turkey, Slovenia,

@mikereut6088

4 ай бұрын

Colombia is a death trap ….watch out

@jordana99

3 ай бұрын

Yes I've been looking at Colombia and Argentina for price reasons.

Bulgaria is definitely the one I would consider from this list! 😎

@mikem9892

6 ай бұрын

Yea it's awesome but the language is mind boggling and not many there speak English

@silverwolf2643

4 ай бұрын

​@Steph-ty6lg Probably about same, Italy barely speak English, only university students and teachers hahah I am Bulgarian who studied in Italy.

I always enjoy your videos. My wife and I lived in Thailand for seven months and did a Visa run for a few days in Siam Reap, Cambodia. Beautiful Countries, warm, friendly people. Food cheap and tastes great BUT we suffered a lot of food poisoning. You go to the market and none of the meat or fish is refrigerated or iced. Even the modern Western Tesco Lotus stores do not refrigerate their meat or fish. Thailand government is becoming less and less friendly to Expats. You cannot get a long term visa or retirement residency without depositing a large amount of cash in a Thai bank account. All that aside what inquiring minds want to know is cost of alcohol, tobacco, and entertainment. In some Countries vape is illegal.

Around 250 Days from my Civil Service Retirement... SE Asia is where I plan on traveling for about three years. I have some shirttail relatives in the Philippines & school friends working in Indonesia & Malaysia.

Cambodia 🇰🇭 Vietnam 🇻🇳 and Bulgaria 🇧🇬 ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Lived in Thailand for a yr, will be moving back. But also would live it Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, and the Philippines. Have visited all but VN. Also lived in Japan for 2 yrs. Also been to South Korea and China. All awesome places but my heart is for Thailand.

@hassvieri6598

6 ай бұрын

Ladyboy and drugs every where I hate Thailand

The only thing with Vietnam is if you're not native you get the "foreigner" tax. You get charged double if not triple. It may have changed since i was there in the 90's.

@LeciHere

7 ай бұрын

It hasnt. My friend is Vietnamese but came to the US very young. They overcharged her too because she speaks Vietnamese with an accent

@ALFarrell-kv6ok

Ай бұрын

The long nose tax👃

Although it’s landlocked, Bolivia has a navy. :)

@scvcebc

7 ай бұрын

So does Paraguay and I saw one of their patrol boats when I visited Iguassu!

@johanvangelderen6715

7 ай бұрын

It might exist to prevent a naval attack by Peru across Lake Titicaca at 12,000 ft. Or perhaps they need one when Chile willingly returns its northern areas to Bolivia. Which might happen when heck freezes over and the Devil is skating on it.

@gaborczirjak4172

5 ай бұрын

@seamusp5991 Bolivia had a port Valparaiso, but Chile took it from them, and the Bolivians hope one day they get it back, that's why they have a navy to remind all Bolivians that they had access to the see and to don't forget who took it from them.

@johanvangelderen6715

5 ай бұрын

@@gaborczirjak4172 As I recall, the port was in Arica. Just south of Peru. Close to Bolivia.

@gaborczirjak4172

5 ай бұрын

@@johanvangelderen6715 Thank's for correcting me ! I think you are right, my memory played a trick on me. About 6 years ago I was in Hungary with my Bolivian friends and in the hotel the local TV we watched a documentary about the Bolivian Navy. They show the small navy unit , their flag , the reporter talked to the Bolivian truck drivers who transporting the merchandise to the port in Chile and they said they have to pay custom duty to the Chileans and is not fair , that money should stay in Bolivia , and they said they hope one day Bolivia My friends visited Chile a couple of times, and Caesar said , he hate Chile because they took land from Bolivia, and made the country a landlocked country, but his wife said, she liked it, was nice , and is a good place to visit, she had good memory's from Chile . Gabor Czirjak USA

I’m a khmer refugee (Cambodian) I’d love to give Indonesia or Vietnam a try because of the diversity, except the religion and government part. Since my home is in Minnesota, I would choose Bolivia as my retirement.

@SeattlePaulie

5 ай бұрын

Glad you made it out!

@donbingo8523

3 ай бұрын

What about Cambodia?

Be sure to check temps and humidity. I like Guatemala because the highlands have an eternal spring climate. And check out internet quality. I've been in countries where the internet quality was terrible. And others where it was quite good. Sometimes both in the same country. If you stay long term you'll come to love having English language access. Makes a huge difference.

@mysterioanonymous3206

7 ай бұрын

Yeap. At least the language is less of an issue in south America. It's fairly easy to learn and you can use it (almost) everywhere. You should try Thai or Vietnamese sometime... That's a whole different ballgame.

@josephmclennan1229

7 ай бұрын

Spanish is very easy to learn .

@jamesballard6564

6 ай бұрын

Very good point. How common is spoken English?

I am originally from Guyana. It is also cheap place to live.

@alexd5637

7 ай бұрын

The list is trying to consider other things too. From what I heard Georgetown can be pretty rough. I'm not American but if Maduro gets his way, large part of today's Guyana would become very unfriendly to Americans. To be honest, I hope things get better everywhere, I'm open to travel to Guyana, Venezuela, Myanmar, Kenya etc. Who knows where I will end up settling for good 🙂

@stischer47

7 ай бұрын

@@alexd5637 Not sure why you would think that the US will allow Maduro to take over part of Guyana. I lived in Region 2 (Essequibo) and found the people friendly and welcoming. If Madero makes his move, then the Guyanese will like the Americans more...as they did in WWII.

@alexd5637

7 ай бұрын

@@stischer47 I was talking about the new potential gov, not the people. I don't know the geopolitics of the region, I'd guess the USA would make bigger efforts than in, let's say, Ukraine to achieve their goal, to keep the oil away from Maduro's grubby little mitts.

@awesomepost3542

4 ай бұрын

Stop bringing people's attention to Guyana. They will turn it into another Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Jamaica, or Capetown SA, where the countries own citizens can't afford to live in it or afford to buy anything. All the places mentioned have become full of unemployed and homeless natives that have been priced out by foreigners. It's so bad they can't even use their own beaches or land, truly sad.

@Globetrotter-jz2uw

4 ай бұрын

@@alexd5637 ...before the american government think of how to handle it,I bet Brazil will keep Venezuela at bay!Brazil and Exxon are beneficiary of a lucrative contractfor the oil in that country.There is also a Defense Cooperation Agreement that binds the two states............Lula already told Maduro to stop this non-sense!

The Philippines would be high on my list.

You might not have to shovel snow in Indonesia but you’ll have to get used to shoveling volcanic ash since Indonesia has more active volcanoes than anywhere else on earth

@johanvangelderen6715

7 ай бұрын

I lived in Portland during when Mount St Helen's erupted. Yes, we got some ash. Far less than other communities. Ant particular volcano may or may not erupt during a human lifetime. Yes, it can be bad if one does. Yet it probably won't. Indonesia involves a lot of territory. Chile and Argentina have similar risk. So do volcanos on the US west coast.

@jakealter5504

7 ай бұрын

@@johanvangelderen6715 Indonesia also had a very large number of volcanoes and it’s rare for there not to be 2-3 of them erupting at any given time. Plus Indonesia is home to the two deadliest eruptions in human history (Krakatoa in 1883 and Tambora in 1815) as well as the only active super volcano (Lake Toba) that is larger than Yellowstone

Very helpful info, Briggs! Thank you.

Yes, you can live in any of these countries cheaply, but do you want to? Aside from Bulgaria, I'm not sure I do! Sofia is beautiful and affordable. No one talks about Tbilisi Georgia, but it is gorgeous and also not expensive.

@jamesballard6564

6 ай бұрын

But I hear English is rare.

@TonyRobles-jd7ci

4 ай бұрын

What a racist!

@royjaber571

3 ай бұрын

Why do you think that the only two habitable places are Europe and North America?

@sweetsimpleslowlife2709

3 ай бұрын

@@jamesballard6564 English is one of the three widely spoken languages in Tbilisi. The young generation primarily speaks Georgian and English, and the older generations speak Russian in addition to the native language.

@sweetsimpleslowlife2709

3 ай бұрын

@royjaber571 what gave you this impression? I'm not denying that you can live anywhere on the planet. You literally can do whatever you want, but you might prefer a certain lifestyle over another or a certain type of food or culture. Life is full of possibilities, and we all have a choice to do what's best for you specifically.

I can definitely see myself moving to Thailand whenever my mom passes (hopefully long, long time from now)

I spent two weeks in India in 2007 I would not advise any woman to move there.

@birbluv9595

7 ай бұрын

Agreed

@annjames1837

7 ай бұрын

Indonesia is 87% Muslim. I wouldn't advise any woman to live there!!

@jazziered142

Ай бұрын

That is my thought, as safe are women in any of these places.

@lindafreasha5514

7 күн бұрын

Please explain

Really interesting list. Some of the entries have never been mentioned on similar lists. Great video.

I haven't even watched it yet and there's condos and such in Thailand and the Philippines with balconies fully furnished modern with swimming pools under $300

Bulgaria would be my choice. I don’t like heat and humidity! Great video Briggs!

Love these type of videos Briggs!! Great work!!!!

I'm surprised at India. Yes, there are nice parts but there are some really horrible parts too. Living there you gotta be savvy about where you go and when. It would be like a foreigner moving to Michigan and not knowing they need to avoid Detroit.

@dmydesigns72

7 ай бұрын

🤣

As a Bangkok local, imo, Thailand is a great country to visit but not to live. If you consider only affordability, you could find so many cheap places to live in the states. Unless you’re into Thai food and culture, the vibes and ambiance of Southeast Asia of mainland traditions, I’d willingly encourage you to live here. Thai people tend not to be fond of being too friendly, especially when they talk with strangers since respect each other's boundaries, and don't try to force things unnecessarily. I can tell you, after all, Thais are nice and welcoming as passively introvert friendly.

@jamesballard6564

6 ай бұрын

You make a good point. There are places in the US that are relatively affordable. Also have access to first world amenities.

@nobodyimportant7804

6 ай бұрын

Cheap places in the US are pits of despair. West Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, etc. And it still costs more than Thailand! Sure, housing in Pine Bluff Arkansas or East Saint Louis Illinois might be somewhat close to Bangkok, but the standard of living is far lower in Pine Bluff and E. St. Louis. Far, far lower. Try living in small town Montana for cheap, for example - can't be done. Most places in the US have gotten extremely expensive since 2020. Missoula - a nothing little city - is approaching a cost of living that rivals Seattle. If an area in the US is cheap, there are reasons for it and none of them are good.

@nobodyimportant7804

6 ай бұрын

@@jamesballard6564 Cheap places in the US are nowhere near first-world. They are closer to third world countries than first. Large and medium cities in the most of the countries listed are real first world areas.

@shabushi1997

6 ай бұрын

@@nobodyimportant7804 it doesn’t matter weather is cheap or expensive. it depends on each individual. I’m recently 26 years old. So I don’t know what retirees like old people are looking for a cheap place to live. Affordability might be a relative term for people in different ages. I’ve been in San Francisco CA, and currently live and work in Sydney Australia, both places are known as extremely expensive to live but I myself find these places affordable as long as I have a job and a financial plan. You can’t afford anything even in a cheap place if you don’t have a budget and still don’t work for savings. If you’re looking for a cheap place to retire which mean you don’t work anymore, I don’t deny that Thailand is cheaper than the US after all. But I’ve visited small towns in WI and PA and always think to myself like if I were born us citizen I could work hard to afford a house, retire and live off of social security benefits and dividends. I saw white retiree who was broke and lived in poverty in Thailand since he spent lot and made a poor decision. So any place could be good or bad for living, it depends on people

Thank you very much for doing this video. We plan on living outside the US and your video a while back inspired the idea. Very informative and appreciated

I'd like to see one of your productions that FEATURES Bulgaria. My ignorance is showing!

Great video for those looking to retire cheap & comfortable…

I was expecting Peru and Ecuador to appear on this list. Good list though.

@johanvangelderen6715

7 ай бұрын

They might appear in the 1500 dollar bracket

@alrent2992

2 ай бұрын

​@@johanvangelderen6715 not true. I visited Ecuador for 90 days. Departed end of this January. Very affordable. Stay away from Manabi, Quayaquil, esmeralda provence. I stayed in Loja / provence.

@maxxcobb

2 ай бұрын

My good friend is moving to Vilcamaba on may 1st.

Thank you for the video!

Bulgaria looks amazing! I speak Spanish so Guatemala or Bolivia would also be amazing!

Look at different areas on craigs list You can rent a furnished apt, condo or house From 500 to 1200 a month

From the thumbnail i knew my country's gonna be on the list, even though I don't know where exactly that place is Greetings from Indonesia

You totally got me on the karachi part, was just about to type it lol :D

In Tear 1 cities real estate is not as cheap in India as one thinks, rest is okay.

@RanadeS

7 ай бұрын

BTW a lot of Russians live in Goa.

Of the countries on this list I would probably choose Bulgaria or Bolivia. Of all the countries in the world, I would look into Chile, Uruguay, Czechia, Estonia, or Croatia. Good video. 🙂

@doesntmatter964

7 ай бұрын

Czechia and Estonia(their capitals at least) are around 1500 in rent, and in all fairness the weather in Tallinn during this time of is horrible. In Czechia you can say that there is a severe drug problem too, but is way better than in the states.

@maslina4567

7 ай бұрын

We chose Croatia...and couldn't be more pleased with our choice. No longer as inexpensive as it used to be but the quality of life is incredible.

@johnm.4947

6 ай бұрын

NO BEACHFRONT PROPERTY IN bolivia 😊

@outbackigloo6489

6 ай бұрын

@@johnm.4947 - Unless the beach is on Titicaca.

Awesome info!

Informative! Thanks!

Good one Briggs. Still looking forward to "where you can surf" (selfishly).

Goat it!? From the World's Goat! Briggs! I love it and all the videos on other country options. More and more, please!

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN

7 ай бұрын

Stop Stupid Joke

@james1795

2 ай бұрын

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My friend moved from CT, USA to Peru. He has a remote-job and while it didn’t cover his living expenses here, it more than covers his expenses down there.

@WorldAccordingToBriggs

6 ай бұрын

Yup. I know a few people that have lived in Peru with a remote job. 2 of them moved to Panama after a couple years.

@SeattlePaulie

5 ай бұрын

​@@WorldAccordingToBriggsI have a work friend that retired to Panama. What list does Panama go on? 😂

I did not have problems communicating with Romanians young people in English.

Guatemala, followed by Bolivia. Vietnam 3rd.

Thailand is the country I would most like to live in with the exception of the hot and humid weather. I have many friends that have been there for extended periods of time ( 2 or more months ) and they have always raved about the place. They loved the people, food, atmosphere, and the beauty/landscape. Nepal seems like a cool place as well, but Thailand is ideal except the humidity/heat. Thanks again for another fantastic video, the best out there in this category, 2nd to NONE!!!

@ChrisSlack

7 ай бұрын

Northern Thailand is cooler. Gotta get up into the mountains, but you’d be living a countryside lifestyle

@Rocky-N-Angel

7 ай бұрын

@@ChrisSlack That sounds wonderful actually. I here it is beautiful there, and the food is excellent. I hope to make it there one day TBH.

as a person who is getting their passport in 2024 and expecting the worst in 2025, this video is a good segue into more research on what my action plan will be. I've always imagined myself going to Vietnam for some reason...gotta learn Vietnamese and maybe some French I guess, maybe??

@EricDaMAJ

7 ай бұрын

2024 is going to be the bad year. 2025 will see things get better.

@mikeyo1O1

7 ай бұрын

Vietnam is awesome. My wife & I spent a month there. Since it's only been opened up for tourism for a shortish time, it still hasn't been totally swallowed up by touristy junk. It's well on it's way though. The war museum will make you see the world differently.

@birbluv9595

7 ай бұрын

I would also choose Vietnam. The people are awesome. The food is great.

@johnigoe5143

7 ай бұрын

You won't recognize our country as the election comes closer. When they realize Trump will win, the media will turn the 20 million illegals against us.@@mikeyo1O1

@jamesballard6564

6 ай бұрын

You will have to do a border run once a month... forever!

living in Thailand for 5 years now.. mercer ranks Bangkok as 35th most expensive for expats, TBN ranks it as 57th most expensive for foreigners, and Forbes ranks it as 98th most expensive in the world (as most of us will be foreigners there). While it's cheap by nominal: forex and goods value, not If you adjust the equivalent QI of goods purchased to nominal exchange. I agree with you, it can be a lot cheaper if you opt for a few cheaper options of food and clothing. But otherwise, if you try to maintain Western standards, purchase the same brand of clothes, the same brand of electronics, and drive the same car, the only thing you will MAY save is on rent. I live in a city center condo with 1 bedroom and 1 bath, medium quality condo by US standard, and pay 2000 USD a month. Cheaper options are available though. Since you are very sensitive to disagreements, I just want to clarify I am not disagreeing, I just wanted to add a caveat that it CAN be cheaper if you leverage cheaper options for accommodation, food, and transportation. But if you live same quality food, same clothing.. nothing changes... then the price will remain the same or even more expensive than most US cities (except.. cali, NY and hawaii maybe).

I have a client from Nepal. She visits family there once or twice a year. She only has good things to say about it.

Knowing Thailand the best, yes it is much cheaper than the US but 1k USD nowadays doesn't get you far. also some parts like Phuket or Samui are actually much more expensive than BKK.

Great job Briggs ❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊

I’m certain it would be inexpensive to live in Afghanistan as an American. I dont know the average rent in Kabul but you won’t live past 3 months so it’s bound not to cost much.

I'd want to know more before making any decision on any of these, e.g., are they welcoming of Americans, crime levels, level of available medical care, risk from any recurring natural disasters, difficulty of learning the language and how well you can get by an English until you can do that, etc. (Yes, I know you touched on some of these for some of them.)

Currently in the Philippines, checking it out.

@AvioftheSand

7 ай бұрын

Let us know how you like it.

@edsteward7717

7 ай бұрын

@@AvioftheSand I'm really enjoying it, but it's a mixed bag. Beautiful, but dirty, and smokey. Cheaper living than the US, yes, but you get nickel & dimed everywhere. The people speak English, somewhat. Going home in a few days, but I'll be back.

@ThaiThom

7 ай бұрын

All of these cheap countries nickel and dime you. @@edsteward7717

I am Cuban American, born in Cuba. I have been thinking, about immigrating back to the mother country - Spain.

I would love to go to the Philippines, Thailand, or Cambodia

I couldn’t stand the weather in these places . Find love in a cold climate.

I lived in the Philippines for 4 years and just returned last May. I want to call bullshit on your amount of money it takes to live in the Philippines. There is no way a western person could live like a king for $1000. I always heard these estimates and couldn't figure out where they were living. There was a KZreadr that kept doing videos claimin you could live like a King for $850 and he was outed as Lying. My family of 3 was living a middle income lifestyle for about $2500. We were frugal. I came back because my mom was dying and my wife and her son are still there and they spend about $1500 a month and don't go out to eat or party or go to movies, they are students at a university. We lived in a town that was in the province, (read small town in the country). I would bet most of these figures are not accurate, but I know the Philippines is not. You could live like a common Filipino within that amount of money but you would have to live out in the sticks in a Nipa hut with no Aircon and only a small motorcycle.

@scvcebc

7 ай бұрын

His costs were for a single person, not a family. From Mikey Bustos' Vlog channel, I get the impression that just about anything from the West is available there, but it costs a lot to import. If you stick to local foods and goods, it is cheap.

@mysterioanonymous3206

7 ай бұрын

Doesn't sound quite right. Some people have a vastly different outlook on what constitutes a "middle income lifestyle". On 2500 you can live almost everywhere in Europe and that's a whole different ballgame compared to the Phillipines. So there's a discrepancy somewhere, but I'd say it's in your head more so than street level reality.

@joshuasanders6375

6 күн бұрын

He is clearly stating “as a single person” and he’s not wrong. I live in Pangasinan and one could live very comfortably on a $1000 a month salary. The problem is westerners like to live their expensive western lifestyle and have certain expectations while living in the Philippines. Rather than adapting and living a very simple life, westerners will overspend to compensate in order to live a life they are used to. My wife and I have a two bedroom apartment for about $125 a month USD. The rest of our money goes to electricity, internet, food and cell phones which runs us another $175 a month. After that there isn’t much else to pay for except gas for my moped. So I don’t know what you are spending money on, but I think it’s safe to say you were doing it wrong. If you’re gonna live here, you need to learn how to live here.

I've been watching your videos for quite some time and they're great... but one thing that would be helpful would be if you'd leave the name of the place on screen for the whole section. I keep getting lost, lol

Amazing options! Any insights on visa requirements and local cultures? Thanks for shedding light on affordable living possibilities!

Nice vid as usual, love em :)

People are moving out of Guatemala due to the cartels and crime, so moving there is probably a little crazy.

@jamesballard6564

6 ай бұрын

Interesting. Heard the same about Ecuador.

THIS VIDEO LOOKS GOOD!!

The intro was hilarious 😂

went to Europe for the first time last week ,, changed my life

@tank3957

5 ай бұрын

How?

I'd be interested in Thailand, Philippines, or Cambodia

From that list, Thailand is the only one that seems to have potential for me.

I’m planning on retiring to the Philippines next year,I originally was retiring to Guatemala buts it’s gotten too dangerous.

I think Bolivia or Argentina would be good for me.

I like the idea of Vietnam or The Phillipines. I Love my Pho. Pancit too.

how about a video on how to get permission to live in these countries

@johanvangelderen6715

7 ай бұрын

Criminal background check Health examination Proven income source such as work online, a pension, social security. Google: country (pick one ) expat resident visa requirements

@Carp0rn

7 ай бұрын

Exactly I feel like no one ever covers this and it's literally the first thing to be considered if you can't live long term in these countries what's the point?

Love the channel! And am of an age where I'm trying to figure out where to retire, but almost every place you list is hot hot hot. Could you please do an episode for those of us who love cozy snowy days and affordable ski areas? (Yes, I know that's basically an oxymoron...)

@johanvangelderen6715

7 ай бұрын

Southern Argentina. Most of Bolivia. It's at high altitude. Chile.

@jillrogers4136

7 ай бұрын

Nepal

@kriskris2625

6 ай бұрын

Bulgaria has 4 seasons. You got sky resorts and beach cities

@bruce8443

4 ай бұрын

There are ski resorts in Bulgaria.

@Toobenator

3 ай бұрын

Yes, southern Argentina (Patagonia) is a beautiful option, though it’s a different world down there. Worth checking out, if you speak Spanish.

Very interesting!! If I was more adventurous and younger I would consider moving 😊

@johanvangelderen6715

7 ай бұрын

What's keeping from moving as an older person?

I really liked this one!

I came home from guatemala wanting to move there… but ive found n the countryside of most countries people are pretty nice n welcoming

Who wants to live in the middle of a Big City? (concrete jungle) Ok, I know there are some, but rent prices in a town (50k-100k population vs millions) where you can see greenery and breathe fresh air would interest me more. Have lived around some of the places but not in big cities - like Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala (nice size hotel room for $170/mo) and Dumaguete Philippines (3 bedroom, 2 bath house for $350/mo)

Not sure I would move to any of these. I loved how your video started off talking about the foods of these countries, I was very interested. Then you stopped talking about the food, just stats....Then you said Kathmandu, I thought it was in Tibet. You said it was in Nepal. Super interesting video! I would have never guessed India would be number one either. I used to have an uber wealthy Indian friend. Guess I should have stayed in contact! Great video!

I really appreciate your work Briggs! I'm in the US and moving to one of these as a base in Southeast Asia. To hop around several.

As soon as I saw Guatemala on this list, I instantly heard (in my head) Agador Spartacus talking about his hot "Guatemalanes" Thumbs up if you know -- LOL! 🤣

Of all the countries you've listed Nepal would be the only choice for me.

Since you asked…if I had to move outside this great country I’d be looking towards Vietnam or maybe the Philippines

We live in Xela, Guatemala, the 2nd largest city. As a retired couple without watching our budget at all, our monthly expenses run $1100-$1200/mo TOTAL. Cool mountain weather, friendly people, safe…we really like it here ! We have a nice 3/1.5 apartment with city and Mountain View !

The only place I would consider is Bulgaria, because of the Weather in the other places is way to unappealing for me.

this clip was about as usefully as snow shoes whilst snorkelling

Expenses in india varies a lot in the larger cities. U get to live for 150$ for rent in a 800-1000sqft apartment to 3-4k apartment. Of course not talking about luxury. Same applies for smaller cities where you get the most of the facilities.

@fesma94

7 ай бұрын

That about ‏health care in India?

@jamesballard6564

6 ай бұрын

Also, no long term Visa for India to my knowledge.

Very interesting. I love these international videos.

Another great post! I am the kind of person who likes to look at different places to live, thier culture, food etc... I have been looking at Guam of all places and I know an odd choice lol. However th people seem friendly and the weather is nice. I have concerns about the recent seismic activity in the Pacific. The Philippines and Tonga have had some bumpy months. All these places seem far apart but I personally believe they were all connected in the distant past and might be again in the future. Your list however I do think Bolivia or Guatemala would be good.

@Meandmymirror

5 ай бұрын

I’ve always wondered about Guam nobody ever talks about it

@atmosvalor

3 ай бұрын

Guam is very expensive! The island is beautiful. Locals are good and so is the food. Rainy season is a bitch! And the earthquake situation… I was stationed on Andersen from 2009-2012, even with the tsunami in Japan, Guam was good (safe). I only felt the earth tremble once while I was in bed around 2010. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️