6 Countries Practically Begging Americans to Retire There

If I were leaving America tomorrow, and If I were leaving America tomorrow, and I wanted to retire in an affordable I wanted to retire in an affordable I wanted to retire in an affordable paradise overseas with less paperwork paradise overseas with less paperwork paradise overseas with less paperwork and fewer headaches and hassles, where and fewer headaches and hassles, where and fewer headaches and hassles, where would I go? would I go? would I go? In this report, I share six countries In this report, I share six countries In this report, I share six countries that offer Americans a soft landing that offer Americans a soft landing that offer Americans a soft landing permanent retirement. permanent retirement. permanent retirement. I left America 19 years ago before the I left America 19 years ago before the I left America 19 years ago before the culture wars got so intense. I've had my culture wars got so intense. I've had my culture wars got so intense. I've had my feet on the ground in 78 countries, but feet on the ground in 78 countries, but feet on the ground in 78 countries, but these six favorites are where I would these six favorites are where I would these six favorites are where I would fly to tomorrow and plant long-term fly to tomorrow and plant long-term fly to tomorrow and plant long-term permanent roots. permanent roots. permanent roots. Why these six, you ask? These are not Why these six, you ask? These are not Why these six, you ask? These are not just affordable, and they're not just just affordable, and they're not just just affordable, and they're not just low hassle to move there. I feel welcome low hassle to move there. I feel welcome low hassle to move there. I feel welcome in each by open arms. in each by open arms. in each by open arms. The locals are friendly and happy. The locals are friendly and happy. The locals are friendly and happy. They're living respectable, enjoyable They're living respectable, enjoyable They're living respectable, enjoyable lives themselves. They smile at me. As I lives themselves. They smile at me. As I lives themselves. They smile at me. As I go, I'll share why I loved each country, go, I'll share why I loved each country, go, I'll share why I loved each country, but I will also share my personal but I will also share my personal but I will also share my personal favorite last.

favorite last. favorite last. All dollar amounts I quote will be in US All dollar amounts I quote will be in US All dollar amounts I quote will be in US dollars converted from local currency. dollars converted from local currency. dollars converted from local currency. Okay, number six is Cambodia. Okay, number six is Cambodia. Okay, number six is Cambodia. The slower pace of life in Cambodia The slower pace of life in Cambodia The slower pace of life in Cambodia feels like an unwinding from the stress feels like an unwinding from the stress feels like an unwinding from the stress of the Western world. It is a luxury of the Western world. It is a luxury of the Western world. It is a luxury allowing you to reclaim meaning in your allowing you to reclaim meaning in your allowing you to reclaim meaning in your life during retirement. I love this life during retirement. I love this life during retirement. I love this place because the charms of the old place because the charms of the old place because the charms of the old world are alive and well here. world are alive and well here. world are alive and well here. Siem Reap is my favorite city in Siem Reap is my favorite city in Siem Reap is my favorite city in Cambodia. It is home to the largest Cambodia. It is home to the largest Cambodia. It is home to the largest temple complex in the entire world. temple complex in the entire world. temple complex in the entire world. Your experience of God is visceral here. Your experience of God is visceral here. Your experience of God is visceral here. Yet it has both local and Western food Yet it has both local and Western food Yet it has both local and Western food and nightlife in a charming walkable and nightlife in a charming walkable and nightlife in a charming walkable city center. So, I almost never need to city center. So, I almost never need to city center. So, I almost never need to get in a car. get in a car. get in a car. Other Westerners seem to prefer Kampot, Other Westerners seem to prefer Kampot, Other Westerners seem to prefer Kampot, Cambodia, where the laid-back lifestyle Cambodia, where the laid-back lifestyle Cambodia, where the laid-back lifestyle of the '70s are still alive today.

of the '70s are still alive today. of the '70s are still alive today. They sit in houseboats along the river They sit in houseboats along the river They sit in houseboats along the river as they enjoy happy hour and watch the as they enjoy happy hour and watch the as they enjoy happy hour and watch the sunset over the hills. sunset over the hills. sunset over the hills. Many expats prefer the road less Many expats prefer the road less Many expats prefer the road less traveled. They go to Battambang for its traveled. They go to Battambang for its traveled. They go to Battambang for its back in time and well-preserved French back in time and well-preserved French back in time and well-preserved French and colonial architecture. And for white and colonial architecture. And for white and colonial architecture. And for white sand beach lovers, check out Koh Rong sand beach lovers, check out Koh Rong sand beach lovers, check out Koh Rong for its stunning, powdery white sand for its stunning, powdery white sand for its stunning, powdery white sand beaches. beaches. beaches. I never needed healthcare while in I never needed healthcare while in I never needed healthcare while in Cambodia. However, expats in Cambodia Cambodia. However, expats in Cambodia Cambodia. However, expats in Cambodia describe the healthcare as very describe the healthcare as very describe the healthcare as very inexpensive, around $30 for a doctor inexpensive, around $30 for a doctor inexpensive, around $30 for a doctor visit. The care is available in private visit. The care is available in private visit. The care is available in private and international staffed clinics, and international staffed clinics, and international staffed clinics, depending on the city. For complex depending on the city. For complex depending on the city. For complex medical issues, many foreigners medical issues, many foreigners medical issues, many foreigners recommend seeking care in Vietnam, recommend seeking care in Vietnam, recommend seeking care in Vietnam, Thailand, or Malaysia. Thailand, or Malaysia. Thailand, or Malaysia. Local insurance providers Local insurance providers Local insurance providers range from about 50 to 200 per month, range from about 50 to 200 per month, range from about 50 to 200 per month, and international insurance that also and international insurance that also and international insurance that also covers treatment in other countries cost covers treatment in other countries cost covers treatment in other countries cost more, both which depend on your age, more, both which depend on your age, more, both which depend on your age, deductible, and pre-existing conditions.

deductible, and pre-existing conditions. deductible, and pre-existing conditions. Foreigners age 55 and above can apply Foreigners age 55 and above can apply Foreigners age 55 and above can apply for an annual retirement visa, the ER for an annual retirement visa, the ER for an annual retirement visa, the ER visa, for $290. visa, for $290. visa, for $290. There's no set pension amount currently There's no set pension amount currently There's no set pension amount currently for people 55 plus age. Many people hire for people 55 plus age. Many people hire for people 55 plus age. Many people hire visa agents to obtain and renew their ER visa agents to obtain and renew their ER visa agents to obtain and renew their ER visa, which costs an additional 300 per visa, which costs an additional 300 per visa, which costs an additional 300 per year. year. year. For younger than age 55, the ER visa is For younger than age 55, the ER visa is For younger than age 55, the ER visa is available with proof of financial available with proof of financial available with proof of financial sufficiency, whether savings or steady sufficiency, whether savings or steady sufficiency, whether savings or steady monthly income. monthly income. monthly income. Battambang apartments on a 1-year lease Battambang apartments on a 1-year lease Battambang apartments on a 1-year lease range from 2 to 500 per month, depending range from 2 to 500 per month, depending range from 2 to 500 per month, depending on age, quality, and area. on age, quality, and area. on age, quality, and area. Phnom Penh apartments range from 350 to Phnom Penh apartments range from 350 to Phnom Penh apartments range from 350 to 600 per month, and Siem Reap apartments 600 per month, and Siem Reap apartments 600 per month, and Siem Reap apartments are around 3 to 500 per month. are around 3 to 500 per month. are around 3 to 500 per month. With low rents and delicious local With low rents and delicious local With low rents and delicious local dishes starting at around 2 to $3 dishes starting at around 2 to $3 dishes starting at around 2 to $3 per meal, and Western dishes for $6 and per meal, and Western dishes for $6 and per meal, and Western dishes for $6 and above, and fresh fruits, vegetables, and above, and fresh fruits, vegetables, and above, and fresh fruits, vegetables, and proteins in public markets, proteins in public markets, proteins in public markets, affordability is a winning formula in affordability is a winning formula in affordability is a winning formula in Cambodia.

Cambodia. Cambodia. I've met many expats living in Cambodia I've met many expats living in Cambodia I've met many expats living in Cambodia and interviewed several of them. They and interviewed several of them. They and interviewed several of them. They report monthly living costs ranging from report monthly living costs ranging from report monthly living costs ranging from around 800 to 1,800 per month, but I around 800 to 1,800 per month, but I around 800 to 1,800 per month, but I always recommend doing an exploratory always recommend doing an exploratory always recommend doing an exploratory visit to determine your personal cost of visit to determine your personal cost of visit to determine your personal cost of living before making any permanent living before making any permanent living before making any permanent decisions. Okay, number five is Panama. decisions. Okay, number five is Panama. decisions. Okay, number five is Panama. When I'm in Panama, it feels like summer When I'm in Panama, it feels like summer When I'm in Panama, it feels like summer never ends. I have access to dramatic never ends. I have access to dramatic never ends. I have access to dramatic rainforest, Caribbean island white sand rainforest, Caribbean island white sand rainforest, Caribbean island white sand beaches, and perpetually green highlands beaches, and perpetually green highlands beaches, and perpetually green highlands creating a dreamy outdoor life. creating a dreamy outdoor life. creating a dreamy outdoor life. I never think about currency conversions I never think about currency conversions I never think about currency conversions because they use the US dollar. because they use the US dollar. because they use the US dollar. Foreigners age 18 and above can apply Foreigners age 18 and above can apply Foreigners age 18 and above can apply for a retirement visa with 1,000 monthly for a retirement visa with 1,000 monthly for a retirement visa with 1,000 monthly pension or other lifetime income. pension or other lifetime income. pension or other lifetime income. Add 250 per dependent. Panamanian Add 250 per dependent. Panamanian Add 250 per dependent. Panamanian lawyers must file for you. Once issued, lawyers must file for you. Once issued, lawyers must file for you. Once issued, the visa is permanent. You also need a the visa is permanent. You also need a the visa is permanent. You also need a health certificate and a clean criminal health certificate and a clean criminal health certificate and a clean criminal record from your home country.

record from your home country. record from your home country. Boquete's cool highlands with hiking Boquete's cool highlands with hiking Boquete's cool highlands with hiking trails is one of the most spectacular trails is one of the most spectacular trails is one of the most spectacular cities in the world and provides a cities in the world and provides a cities in the world and provides a much-needed break from the sun and the much-needed break from the sun and the much-needed break from the sun and the heat of the white sand beaches such as heat of the white sand beaches such as heat of the white sand beaches such as in Bocas del Toro, Panama. And Panama in Bocas del Toro, Panama. And Panama in Bocas del Toro, Panama. And Panama City has the flair of modern cities like City has the flair of modern cities like City has the flair of modern cities like Miami Beach. Miami Beach. Miami Beach. I got my annual physical while in I got my annual physical while in I got my annual physical while in Panama. Panama. Panama. The doctor spoke English and cost $60. The doctor spoke English and cost $60. The doctor spoke English and cost $60. The lab work was $98. The lab work was $98. The lab work was $98. The expats in Panama speak highly of the The expats in Panama speak highly of the The expats in Panama speak highly of the health care here and it ranks 57th in health care here and it ranks 57th in health care here and it ranks 57th in the world, higher than in the US, ranked the world, higher than in the US, ranked the world, higher than in the US, ranked at 69th. at 69th. at 69th. Local insurance providers range from 50 Local insurance providers range from 50 Local insurance providers range from 50 to 200 per month and international to 200 per month and international to 200 per month and international insurance that also covers treatment in insurance that also covers treatment in insurance that also covers treatment in other countries can be considerably other countries can be considerably other countries can be considerably more. Both can cost more depending on more. Both can cost more depending on more. Both can cost more depending on your age, deductible, and pre-existing your age, deductible, and pre-existing your age, deductible, and pre-existing conditions.

conditions. conditions. Boquete's apartments on a 1-year lease Boquete's apartments on a 1-year lease Boquete's apartments on a 1-year lease range from about 5 to 900 per month range from about 5 to 900 per month range from about 5 to 900 per month depending on age, quality, and area. depending on age, quality, and area. depending on age, quality, and area. Apartments in David range from like 350 Apartments in David range from like 350 Apartments in David range from like 350 to 600 per month and Panama City ranges to 600 per month and Panama City ranges to 600 per month and Panama City ranges from around 700 to 1500 per month. from around 700 to 1500 per month. from around 700 to 1500 per month. With lower rents and delicious local With lower rents and delicious local With lower rents and delicious local dishes starting at around $5 per meal dishes starting at around $5 per meal dishes starting at around $5 per meal and expat restaurants starting around 20 and expat restaurants starting around 20 and expat restaurants starting around 20 bucks per meal and fresh fruits, bucks per meal and fresh fruits, bucks per meal and fresh fruits, vegetables, and proteins purchased in vegetables, and proteins purchased in vegetables, and proteins purchased in public markets, life is still affordable public markets, life is still affordable public markets, life is still affordable in Panama. in Panama. in Panama. I've met expats all over Panama. They I've met expats all over Panama. They I've met expats all over Panama. They typically report a cost of living typically report a cost of living typically report a cost of living ranging from about 1500 a month to 3000 ranging from about 1500 a month to 3000 ranging from about 1500 a month to 3000 per month depending on lifestyle and per month depending on lifestyle and per month depending on lifestyle and area. area. area. But do an exploratory visit to determine But do an exploratory visit to determine But do an exploratory visit to determine your personal cost of living before your personal cost of living before your personal cost of living before making any permanent decisions. making any permanent decisions. making any permanent decisions. Number four is the Philippines. We spent Number four is the Philippines. We spent Number four is the Philippines. We spent almost 2 years in the best 25 cities in almost 2 years in the best 25 cities in almost 2 years in the best 25 cities in the Philippines.

the Philippines. the Philippines. If you love white sand beaches, misty If you love white sand beaches, misty If you love white sand beaches, misty cool waterfalls, and snorkeling through cool waterfalls, and snorkeling through cool waterfalls, and snorkeling through coral floral reefs with schools of coral floral reefs with schools of coral floral reefs with schools of colorful fish, colorful fish, colorful fish, it doesn't get any better than the it doesn't get any better than the it doesn't get any better than the Philippines. At Sunday Market in Philippines. At Sunday Market in Philippines. At Sunday Market in Valencia in the cooler hills above Valencia in the cooler hills above Valencia in the cooler hills above Dumaguete, sample the delicious foreign Dumaguete, sample the delicious foreign Dumaguete, sample the delicious foreign and local dishes or stock up on fresh and local dishes or stock up on fresh and local dishes or stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables at reasonable fruits and vegetables at reasonable fruits and vegetables at reasonable prices. Swim with the whale sharks of prices. Swim with the whale sharks of prices. Swim with the whale sharks of Cebu or enjoy the chalk artistry in the Cebu or enjoy the chalk artistry in the Cebu or enjoy the chalk artistry in the cool mountains of town of Baguio. cool mountains of town of Baguio. cool mountains of town of Baguio. Just hop on a flight to the Philippines Just hop on a flight to the Philippines Just hop on a flight to the Philippines and do tourist visa extensions and do tourist visa extensions and do tourist visa extensions for up to 36 months and then do a visa for up to 36 months and then do a visa for up to 36 months and then do a visa run without applying for a retirement run without applying for a retirement run without applying for a retirement visa. Or grab a retirement visa if visa. Or grab a retirement visa if visa. Or grab a retirement visa if you're age 50 plus and can show a you're age 50 plus and can show a you're age 50 plus and can show a $15,000 per year pension or put 30k in $15,000 per year pension or put 30k in $15,000 per year pension or put 30k in the Philippine bank. For ages 40 to 49, the Philippine bank. For ages 40 to 49, the Philippine bank. For ages 40 to 49, show a 25k pension or put 50k in a show a 25k pension or put 50k in a show a 25k pension or put 50k in a Philippine bank.

Philippine bank. Philippine bank. We got our travel vaccines in the We got our travel vaccines in the We got our travel vaccines in the Philippines, which went well but was Philippines, which went well but was Philippines, which went well but was more expensive than other countries in more expensive than other countries in more expensive than other countries in Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia. The Philippines healthcare is ranked 96 The Philippines healthcare is ranked 96 The Philippines healthcare is ranked 96 in the world by the WHO, in the world by the WHO, in the world by the WHO, lower than US which ranked at 69th. lower than US which ranked at 69th. lower than US which ranked at 69th. Western-style health insurance that Western-style health insurance that Western-style health insurance that covers an out-of-pocket maximum at a covers an out-of-pocket maximum at a covers an out-of-pocket maximum at a Philippine HMO range from about 1400 to Philippine HMO range from about 1400 to Philippine HMO range from about 1400 to 2500 2500 2500 annually. annually. annually. But some expats prefer coverage that But some expats prefer coverage that But some expats prefer coverage that allows treatment outside the allows treatment outside the allows treatment outside the Philippines. Both kinds of insurance can Philippines. Both kinds of insurance can Philippines. Both kinds of insurance can cost more depending on your age, cost more depending on your age, cost more depending on your age, deductible, and pre-existing conditions. deductible, and pre-existing conditions. deductible, and pre-existing conditions. In Dumaguete, a 1-year apartment lease In Dumaguete, a 1-year apartment lease In Dumaguete, a 1-year apartment lease ranges from about 375 ranges from about 375 ranges from about 375 to 575 per month, depending on age, to 575 per month, depending on age, to 575 per month, depending on age, quality, and area. quality, and area. quality, and area. An apartment lease in Cebu City ranges An apartment lease in Cebu City ranges An apartment lease in Cebu City ranges from around 4 to 600 per month, and from around 4 to 600 per month, and from around 4 to 600 per month, and Baguio apartments range from around 350 Baguio apartments range from around 350 Baguio apartments range from around 350 to 600 per month. With the lower rents, to 600 per month. With the lower rents, to 600 per month. With the lower rents, local restaurant meals starting at local restaurant meals starting at local restaurant meals starting at around three bucks, expat restaurants around three bucks, expat restaurants around three bucks, expat restaurants starting around $6 per meal, and with starting around $6 per meal, and with starting around $6 per meal, and with fresh fruits, vegetables, and proteins fresh fruits, vegetables, and proteins fresh fruits, vegetables, and proteins purchased in the public markets, life purchased in the public markets, life purchased in the public markets, life can still be affordable in the can still be affordable in the can still be affordable in the Philippines.

Philippines. Philippines. Expats living across the Philippines Expats living across the Philippines Expats living across the Philippines report a monthly cost of living ranging report a monthly cost of living ranging report a monthly cost of living ranging from about 1,000 to 3,000 a month, from about 1,000 to 3,000 a month, from about 1,000 to 3,000 a month, depending on whether they live in the depending on whether they live in the depending on whether they live in the provinces or in a major city. But, never provinces or in a major city. But, never provinces or in a major city. But, never move overseas until you've done an move overseas until you've done an move overseas until you've done an exploratory visit to determine the cost exploratory visit to determine the cost exploratory visit to determine the cost of living for your lifestyle. of living for your lifestyle. of living for your lifestyle. 10 years ago, after I had created 10 years ago, after I had created 10 years ago, after I had created hundreds of videos about retiring hundreds of videos about retiring hundreds of videos about retiring overseas, you started asking me overseas, you started asking me overseas, you started asking me questions about how I did things when I questions about how I did things when I questions about how I did things when I retired overseas. retired overseas. retired overseas. I answered by writing reports about how I answered by writing reports about how I answered by writing reports about how I solved problems retired overseas. I I solved problems retired overseas. I I solved problems retired overseas. I still write new reports when new still write new reports when new still write new reports when new problems arise. problems arise. problems arise. After hundreds of reports, one of you After hundreds of reports, one of you After hundreds of reports, one of you said to me, "Dan, there are so many said to me, "Dan, there are so many said to me, "Dan, there are so many reports. I don't know which ones to read reports. I don't know which ones to read reports. I don't know which ones to read and in what order." So, I created a and in what order." So, I created a and in what order." So, I created a course that describes the seven stages course that describes the seven stages course that describes the seven stages of retiring overseas, from sitting on of retiring overseas, from sitting on of retiring overseas, from sitting on your couch at home all the way through your couch at home all the way through your couch at home all the way through to remaining happy in your second year to remaining happy in your second year to remaining happy in your second year living overseas.

living overseas. living overseas. To learn about the seven stages of To learn about the seven stages of To learn about the seven stages of retiring overseas and all the reports retiring overseas and all the reports retiring overseas and all the reports that will inform your decision at each that will inform your decision at each that will inform your decision at each stage. Come to vagabondbuddha.com stage. Come to vagabondbuddha.com stage. Come to vagabondbuddha.com and click the button that says and click the button that says and click the button that says membership details. membership details. membership details. Okay, let's get back to the video. Okay, let's get back to the video. Okay, let's get back to the video. Number three is Albania. We've wandered Number three is Albania. We've wandered Number three is Albania. We've wandered through Eastern Europe from Estonia, through Eastern Europe from Estonia, through Eastern Europe from Estonia, uh Lithuania, down through Serbia, uh Lithuania, down through Serbia, uh Lithuania, down through Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Greece, out Croatia, Montenegro, and Greece, out Croatia, Montenegro, and Greece, out east to Turkey. Our favorite of all east to Turkey. Our favorite of all east to Turkey. Our favorite of all those countries is Albania. those countries is Albania. those countries is Albania. Albania is full of energy and the bang Albania is full of energy and the bang Albania is full of energy and the bang for your buck is the strongest here. for your buck is the strongest here. for your buck is the strongest here. We just felt really at home in Albania. We just felt really at home in Albania. We just felt really at home in Albania. Our favorite spot was the capital, Our favorite spot was the capital, Our favorite spot was the capital, Tirana, but we also enjoyed the beach Tirana, but we also enjoyed the beach Tirana, but we also enjoyed the beach town called Sarandë. And Albania has a town called Sarandë. And Albania has a town called Sarandë. And Albania has a special place in its heart for special place in its heart for special place in its heart for Americans. When you arrive in Albania, Americans. When you arrive in Albania, Americans. When you arrive in Albania, they stamp your passport with 12 months.

they stamp your passport with 12 months. they stamp your passport with 12 months. >> Hello everyone. Welcome to Albania. >> Hello everyone. Welcome to Albania. >> Hello everyone. Welcome to Albania. >> And didn't ask me a single question. >> And didn't ask me a single question. >> And didn't ask me a single question. Albania also has a retirement visa Albania also has a retirement visa Albania also has a retirement visa available if you can provide either available if you can provide either available if you can provide either about 1,250 per month in pension income about 1,250 per month in pension income about 1,250 per month in pension income or if you could buy a home or condo to or if you could buy a home or condo to or if you could buy a home or condo to pay for your personal residence. pay for your personal residence. pay for your personal residence. Now, we have not been to the doctor in Now, we have not been to the doctor in Now, we have not been to the doctor in Albania, but Americans we have Albania, but Americans we have Albania, but Americans we have interviewed there had nice things to say interviewed there had nice things to say interviewed there had nice things to say about the health care prices and about the health care prices and about the health care prices and services. services. services. Mandatory public health insurance is Mandatory public health insurance is Mandatory public health insurance is available in Albania for about $100 per available in Albania for about $100 per available in Albania for about $100 per year. But many expats obtain coverage at year. But many expats obtain coverage at year. But many expats obtain coverage at private hospitals ranging from about 700 private hospitals ranging from about 700 private hospitals ranging from about 700 to 1,800 per year, depending on to 1,800 per year, depending on to 1,800 per year, depending on deductible and other factors. deductible and other factors. deductible and other factors. In Tirana, Albania, a 1-year apartment In Tirana, Albania, a 1-year apartment In Tirana, Albania, a 1-year apartment lease ranges from about 350 to 800 per lease ranges from about 350 to 800 per lease ranges from about 350 to 800 per month, again depending on area and month, again depending on area and month, again depending on area and quality.

quality. quality. An apartment lease in Saranda ranges An apartment lease in Saranda ranges An apartment lease in Saranda ranges from around 4 to 700 per month. With from around 4 to 700 per month. With from around 4 to 700 per month. With lower rents and delicious local dishes lower rents and delicious local dishes lower rents and delicious local dishes starting around six bucks per meal and starting around six bucks per meal and starting around six bucks per meal and expat restaurants starting around 10 expat restaurants starting around 10 expat restaurants starting around 10 bucks per meal, and with fresh fruits, bucks per meal, and with fresh fruits, bucks per meal, and with fresh fruits, vegetables, and proteins in the public vegetables, and proteins in the public vegetables, and proteins in the public markets, life is still affordable in markets, life is still affordable in markets, life is still affordable in Europe. I've met and interviewed expats Europe. I've met and interviewed expats Europe. I've met and interviewed expats living in Albania. They report monthly living in Albania. They report monthly living in Albania. They report monthly costs of living living ranging from costs of living living ranging from costs of living living ranging from about 1,000 to 2,000 per month depending about 1,000 to 2,000 per month depending about 1,000 to 2,000 per month depending on whether they live in the city or more on whether they live in the city or more on whether they live in the city or more rural areas. But never make a permanent rural areas. But never make a permanent rural areas. But never make a permanent decision about moving overseas until decision about moving overseas until decision about moving overseas until you've done an exploratory visit with you've done an exploratory visit with you've done an exploratory visit with your feet on the ground. your feet on the ground. your feet on the ground. Okay, number two is Brazil. After Okay, number two is Brazil. After Okay, number two is Brazil. After completing our online research, we spent completing our online research, we spent completing our online research, we spent a few months in five cities in Brazil a few months in five cities in Brazil a few months in five cities in Brazil last year and our favorite place to last year and our favorite place to last year and our favorite place to retire in Brazil is Florianopolis. retire in Brazil is Florianopolis. retire in Brazil is Florianopolis. It is a gorgeous beach island in the It is a gorgeous beach island in the It is a gorgeous beach island in the safest state of Brazil.

safest state of Brazil. safest state of Brazil. All of the cities we shared with you All of the cities we shared with you All of the cities we shared with you today have retirement cost of living today have retirement cost of living today have retirement cost of living reports with our cost of living estimate reports with our cost of living estimate reports with our cost of living estimate for the two of us, two frugal people. for the two of us, two frugal people. for the two of us, two frugal people. Florianopolis, Brazil is about 1,400 per Florianopolis, Brazil is about 1,400 per Florianopolis, Brazil is about 1,400 per month, but other expats would spend month, but other expats would spend month, but other expats would spend more, like 2,500 per month living more more, like 2,500 per month living more more, like 2,500 per month living more extravagantly. extravagantly. extravagantly. Brazil offers a retirement visa if you Brazil offers a retirement visa if you Brazil offers a retirement visa if you can show that you are retired in your can show that you are retired in your can show that you are retired in your home country, have a pension around home country, have a pension around home country, have a pension around 2,000 per month, and have a clean 2,000 per month, and have a clean 2,000 per month, and have a clean criminal record. You also need to prove criminal record. You also need to prove criminal record. You also need to prove you have health insurance if you apply you have health insurance if you apply you have health insurance if you apply for your retirement visa from outside of for your retirement visa from outside of for your retirement visa from outside of Brazil. Brazil. Brazil. We have not been to the doctor in We have not been to the doctor in We have not been to the doctor in Brazil, but the Americans we've met Brazil, but the Americans we've met Brazil, but the Americans we've met there say that health care prices and there say that health care prices and there say that health care prices and services are reasonable and much cheaper services are reasonable and much cheaper services are reasonable and much cheaper than America. than America. than America. The WHO ranks Brazil 83rd in the world, The WHO ranks Brazil 83rd in the world, The WHO ranks Brazil 83rd in the world, which is lower than the US, which is which is lower than the US, which is which is lower than the US, which is ranked at 69th for healthcare. ranked at 69th for healthcare. ranked at 69th for healthcare. Brazil public healthcare system is free Brazil public healthcare system is free Brazil public healthcare system is free for all citizens and visitors as for all citizens and visitors as for all citizens and visitors as mandated by the country's constitution.

mandated by the country's constitution. mandated by the country's constitution. And several tourist videos report And several tourist videos report And several tourist videos report receiving free treatment in hospitals. receiving free treatment in hospitals. receiving free treatment in hospitals. But many expats attain obtain coverage But many expats attain obtain coverage But many expats attain obtain coverage at private hospitals such as Unimed at private hospitals such as Unimed at private hospitals such as Unimed Grande Florianópolis for 220 to 330 per Grande Florianópolis for 220 to 330 per Grande Florianópolis for 220 to 330 per month depending on age, deductibles, and month depending on age, deductibles, and month depending on age, deductibles, and other conditions. With rent starting other conditions. With rent starting other conditions. With rent starting around 450 per month, and with delicious around 450 per month, and with delicious around 450 per month, and with delicious local dishes starting at around four local dishes starting at around four local dishes starting at around four bucks, and expat restaurants starting at bucks, and expat restaurants starting at bucks, and expat restaurants starting at around eight bucks per meal, and with around eight bucks per meal, and with around eight bucks per meal, and with fresh fruits, vegetables, and proteins fresh fruits, vegetables, and proteins fresh fruits, vegetables, and proteins purchased in the public markets, life purchased in the public markets, life purchased in the public markets, life remains affordable in Florianópolis. remains affordable in Florianópolis. remains affordable in Florianópolis. Okay, it's time for my number one. Okay, it's time for my number one. Okay, it's time for my number one. Number one is Thailand. Number one is Thailand. Number one is Thailand. Thai food, the landscape, the culture, Thai food, the landscape, the culture, Thai food, the landscape, the culture, and its people I have loved since I and its people I have loved since I and its people I have loved since I first visited Thailand 21 years ago. And first visited Thailand 21 years ago. And first visited Thailand 21 years ago. And I have cost of living reports on 12 of I have cost of living reports on 12 of I have cost of living reports on 12 of my favorite cities in Thailand as part my favorite cities in Thailand as part my favorite cities in Thailand as part of my membership. While many countries of my membership. While many countries of my membership. While many countries have beautiful beaches or great food, have beautiful beaches or great food, have beautiful beaches or great food, Thailand has successfully branded and Thailand has successfully branded and Thailand has successfully branded and exported an entire lifestyle centered exported an entire lifestyle centered exported an entire lifestyle centered around emotional warmth, accessibility, around emotional warmth, accessibility, around emotional warmth, accessibility, and sensory indulgence. Sanuk is the and sensory indulgence. Sanuk is the and sensory indulgence. Sanuk is the belief that life should be inherently belief that life should be inherently belief that life should be inherently fun or at least approached with a sense fun or at least approached with a sense fun or at least approached with a sense of playfulness. And this playfulness is of playfulness. And this playfulness is of playfulness. And this playfulness is present in the food, the architecture, present in the food, the architecture, present in the food, the architecture, the culture, and in the smiles of the

the culture, and in the smiles of the the culture, and in the smiles of the Thai people. Thailand offers a Thai people. Thailand offers a Thai people. Thailand offers a retirement visa for age 50 plus. If you retirement visa for age 50 plus. If you retirement visa for age 50 plus. If you can show a monthly pension of around can show a monthly pension of around can show a monthly pension of around 2,000 or deposit 25,000 2,000 or deposit 25,000 2,000 or deposit 25,000 in a Thai bank. You need a health in a Thai bank. You need a health in a Thai bank. You need a health certificate and a clean criminal record certificate and a clean criminal record certificate and a clean criminal record and you may need proof of health and you may need proof of health and you may need proof of health insurance. Myself and a few friends have insurance. Myself and a few friends have insurance. Myself and a few friends have been in the Thai hospitals. Costs can be been in the Thai hospitals. Costs can be been in the Thai hospitals. Costs can be as much as 90% cheaper in the US and the as much as 90% cheaper in the US and the as much as 90% cheaper in the US and the service is better. service is better. service is better. In fact, the WHO ranks the Thai health In fact, the WHO ranks the Thai health In fact, the WHO ranks the Thai health care 31st in the world, which is twice care 31st in the world, which is twice care 31st in the world, which is twice as good as the US, which ranks 69th. as good as the US, which ranks 69th. as good as the US, which ranks 69th. Typical health insurance quotes for Typical health insurance quotes for Typical health insurance quotes for retirees in Thailand range from around retirees in Thailand range from around retirees in Thailand range from around 2,000 to 5,000 2,000 to 5,000 2,000 to 5,000 annually. Prices vary depending on your annually. Prices vary depending on your annually. Prices vary depending on your age, deductible amounts and whether your age, deductible amounts and whether your age, deductible amounts and whether your policy covers treatments globally or policy covers treatments globally or policy covers treatments globally or strictly in Thailand. strictly in Thailand. strictly in Thailand. In Chiang Mai, a one-year apartment In Chiang Mai, a one-year apartment In Chiang Mai, a one-year apartment lease ranges from around 300 to 550 per lease ranges from around 300 to 550 per lease ranges from around 300 to 550 per month depending on age, quality and the month depending on age, quality and the month depending on age, quality and the area.

area. area. An apartment lease in Jomtien Beach An apartment lease in Jomtien Beach An apartment lease in Jomtien Beach ranges from like 400 to 700 per month ranges from like 400 to 700 per month ranges from like 400 to 700 per month and Hua Hin, apartments range from and Hua Hin, apartments range from and Hua Hin, apartments range from around 4 to 700 per month. But our around 4 to 700 per month. But our around 4 to 700 per month. But our favorite place would be one of the more favorite place would be one of the more favorite place would be one of the more local areas on the island of Koh Samui local areas on the island of Koh Samui local areas on the island of Koh Samui where a one-year lease on an apartment where a one-year lease on an apartment where a one-year lease on an apartment runs for about 500 per month. runs for about 500 per month. runs for about 500 per month. With rent starting around 400 per month With rent starting around 400 per month With rent starting around 400 per month and delicious local dishes starting and delicious local dishes starting and delicious local dishes starting around $4 per meal and expat restaurants around $4 per meal and expat restaurants around $4 per meal and expat restaurants starting at around eight bucks per meal starting at around eight bucks per meal starting at around eight bucks per meal and with fresh fruits, vegetables and and with fresh fruits, vegetables and and with fresh fruits, vegetables and proteins purchased in the public proteins purchased in the public proteins purchased in the public markets, life remains affordable all markets, life remains affordable all markets, life remains affordable all over Thailand. over Thailand. over Thailand. So, these are the top six places I would So, these are the top six places I would So, these are the top six places I would seek permanent hassle-free retirement seek permanent hassle-free retirement seek permanent hassle-free retirement today after seeing 78 countries with my today after seeing 78 countries with my today after seeing 78 countries with my feet on the ground. feet on the ground. feet on the ground. Let me know which ones you agree with Let me know which ones you agree with Let me know which ones you agree with and which ones you would add to the list and which ones you would add to the list and which ones you would add to the list and why. and why. and why. To learn more about the seven stages of To learn more about the seven stages of To learn more about the seven stages of creating a new life overseas, come to creating a new life overseas, come to creating a new life overseas, come to vagabondbuddha.com vagabondbuddha.com vagabondbuddha.com and click the button that says and click the button that says and click the button that says membership details or just watch this membership details or just watch this membership details or just watch this video right now.