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I think this will be a growing trend as the US becomes more and more expensive for those with a fixed income but with the freedom to live anywhere. Vietnam and

I think this will be a growing trend as the US becomes more and more expensive for those with a fixed income but with the freedom to live anywhere. Vietnam and Thailand seem like good options, where else is emerging as a promising affordable retirement destination? Mexico? Central America?

juanci_to 5y ago
I'm not from the US, but moved to Georgia (the country).
- raincom 5y ago
  Where did you move from?
  - juanci_to 5y ago
    Argentina
- shusaku 5y ago
  Georgia (and Armenia) always seemed to me as being a place with amazing sights to see. How are you finding it?
  - magikaram 5y ago
    As someone who has friends and family in Georgia and Armenia, I imagine moving to the region during retirement, or in an odd number of years. I was born in the US, and only have the knowledge from existing family and friends, as well as trips to the country.
alisonatwork 5y ago
Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama are already popular retirement destinations for people from Canada and the US. Much like with gentrification in cities, I expect to find the truly affordable destination you will need to be a little bit ahead of the trend.
adventured 5y ago
Avoid Mexico at all cost, it's one of the most dangerous places on earth, is unlikely to improve in the next decade or two, and there are far better options in Latin America. Panama for example - https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/01/28/panamas-success-is-defying-political-science/ https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/01/28/panamas-success-is-defy... https://archive.ph/eVAlZ https://archive.ph/eVAlZ
- burner556 5y ago
  Mexico is a lot of fun. You’re unlikely to run into trouble if you keep your nose clean (of white powder)
  - thebean11 5y ago
    Although I disagree completely with "avoid Mexico at all costs", kidnapping is a real threat. They won't kill you but it's a pretty unpleasant experience, and avoiding cocaine won't protect you.
    - tdfx 5y ago
      Which states are you seeing foreigners kidnapped regularly?
      - thebean11 5y ago
        This is anecdotal, I have family in Mexico City and many of their friends have been kidnapped. I'm not sure about foreigners specifically.
        burner556 5y ago
        Anecdotal - I lived in Mexico City for 2 years running around doing very stupid things. Only kidnapped once, by the police, for less than a few hours, because I was doing illegal things in public.
- billfruit 5y ago
najarvg 5y ago
Costa Rica seems to be showing up in some discussions as a retirement option for Americans for cost of living and healthcare options. Panama has been on this list for a while. Would love to hear about others
aunty_helen 5y ago
Colombia, there are a lot of gringos that move here. Pensioners, ex-military retired, digital nomads, online-daters etc. Weather, quality of life, women, freedoms and a completely different culture are the draw cards.
bugbuddy 5y ago
Cambodia is another good option in term of cost, safety for expats, local culture, and ease of getting a Visa. Due to its lower development level, most big factors in cost of living such as housing, utilities, and transportation are still cheaper or comparable to other countries in Southeast Asia. Overall foods are also very cheap but more fancy options are also available when eating out. Cambodia is now one of the safest place in Asia for expats. There are many good options for international schools for families with children. There are also many good affordable options for healthcare with internationally trained doctors and modern facilities. You can even get private health insurance now. With a long history, you will have many avenues for exploring the local history and culture. Or you can simply enjoy the fact that a predominantly Buddhist Cambodia makes it the world’s friendliest country according to Rough Guides: https://www.roughguides.com/gallery/the-friendliest-countries-in-the-world-as-chosen-by-you/#1 https://www.roughguides.com/gallery/the-friendliest-countrie... Cambodia is also one of the few countries with an easy-to-get retirement Visa. You can also get a work Visa. For younger people not yet ready to retire or not working, a Visa renewal run to Thailand is a quick and cheap round trip plane ride costing as low as $100. This article has some more great points about living in Cambodia as an expatriate: https://internationalliving.com/countries/cambodia/ https://internationalliving.com/countries/cambodia/
billfruit 5y ago
Belize and may be other SEA and SA countries like Malaysia, Sri Lanka etc. May be even New Guinea (also English Speaking) May be Philipines.

juanci_to 5y ago

I'm not from the US, but moved to Georgia (the country).

raincom 5y ago
Where did you move from?
- juanci_to 5y ago
  Argentina
shusaku 5y ago
Georgia (and Armenia) always seemed to me as being a place with amazing sights to see. How are you finding it?
- magikaram 5y ago
  As someone who has friends and family in Georgia and Armenia, I imagine moving to the region during retirement, or in an odd number of years. I was born in the US, and only have the knowledge from existing family and friends, as well as trips to the country.

alisonatwork 5y ago

Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama are already popular retirement destinations for people from Canada and the US. Much like with gentrification in cities, I expect to find the truly affordable destination you will need to be a little bit ahead of the trend.

adventured 5y ago

Avoid Mexico at all cost, it's one of the most dangerous places on earth, is unlikely to improve in the next decade or two, and there are far better options in Latin America. Panama for example - https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/01/28/panamas-success-is-defying-political-science/ https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/01/28/panamas-success-is-defy... https://archive.ph/eVAlZ https://archive.ph/eVAlZ

burner556 5y ago
Mexico is a lot of fun. You’re unlikely to run into trouble if you keep your nose clean (of white powder)
- thebean11 5y ago
  Although I disagree completely with "avoid Mexico at all costs", kidnapping is a real threat. They won't kill you but it's a pretty unpleasant experience, and avoiding cocaine won't protect you.
  - tdfx 5y ago
    Which states are you seeing foreigners kidnapped regularly?
    - thebean11 5y ago
      This is anecdotal, I have family in Mexico City and many of their friends have been kidnapped. I'm not sure about foreigners specifically.
      - burner556 5y ago
        Anecdotal - I lived in Mexico City for 2 years running around doing very stupid things. Only kidnapped once, by the police, for less than a few hours, because I was doing illegal things in public.
billfruit 5y ago

najarvg 5y ago

Costa Rica seems to be showing up in some discussions as a retirement option for Americans for cost of living and healthcare options. Panama has been on this list for a while. Would love to hear about others

aunty_helen 5y ago

Colombia, there are a lot of gringos that move here. Pensioners, ex-military retired, digital nomads, online-daters etc. Weather, quality of life, women, freedoms and a completely different culture are the draw cards.

bugbuddy 5y ago

Cambodia is another good option in term of cost, safety for expats, local culture, and ease of getting a Visa. Due to its lower development level, most big factors in cost of living such as housing, utilities, and transportation are still cheaper or comparable to other countries in Southeast Asia. Overall foods are also very cheap but more fancy options are also available when eating out. Cambodia is now one of the safest place in Asia for expats. There are many good options for international schools for families with children. There are also many good affordable options for healthcare with internationally trained doctors and modern facilities. You can even get private health insurance now. With a long history, you will have many avenues for exploring the local history and culture. Or you can simply enjoy the fact that a predominantly Buddhist Cambodia makes it the world’s friendliest country according to Rough Guides: https://www.roughguides.com/gallery/the-friendliest-countries-in-the-world-as-chosen-by-you/#1 https://www.roughguides.com/gallery/the-friendliest-countrie... Cambodia is also one of the few countries with an easy-to-get retirement Visa. You can also get a work Visa. For younger people not yet ready to retire or not working, a Visa renewal run to Thailand is a quick and cheap round trip plane ride costing as low as $100. This article has some more great points about living in Cambodia as an expatriate: https://internationalliving.com/countries/cambodia/ https://internationalliving.com/countries/cambodia/

billfruit 5y ago

Belize and may be other SEA and SA countries like Malaysia, Sri Lanka etc. May be even New Guinea (also English Speaking) May be Philipines.