Retiring Outside the US

festeringZit · Apr 30, 2010

I've been exploring semi-retiring outside the US w/in the next 5-10 years.

If I was a single guy, I would do it today, but I think it's best that
my kids finish school state-side before I move off-shore.

Here are the places I've been reading about and considering
(in no special order):

1. Mexico (Baja, Ajijic, Lake Chapala, Le Paz...)
2. Panama
3. Thailand
4. Nicaragua
5. South America (Argentina, Uruguay)
6. Philippines
7. Costa Rica
8. Belize

Any comments/suggestions would be appreciated... Obviously I would need
to spend some time in desired spots before permanently moving.

I like close access to the beach. My wife would need some semblance
of security, so the recent crime problems mentioned in Belize would be
dissuasive.

festeringZit · Apr 30, 2010

5 cheapest countries to retire to:

1. Panama
2. Belize
3. Turkey (not an option)
4. Philippines
5. Argentina

http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/the-5-cheapest-countries-to-retire-to-10795

soli · Apr 30, 2010

I would consider any country with less crime and where you do not stick out like a sore thumb.

JoeFalls · Apr 30, 2010

mexico has got to be out. major crime. the leftist candidate (sans, chavez), just missed being elected in the last prez election.

AdamSelene · Apr 30, 2010

What's your goal? I mean... why?? What are you attempting to achieve? ~~:<<

festeringZit · Apr 30, 2010

Adam Selene said:
What's your goal? I mean... why?? What are you attempting to achieve? ~~:<<

Cut my cost of living in half.

AdamSelene · Apr 30, 2010

festeringZit said:
Cut my cost of living in half.

You could probably do that in the States. Depends what your costs are, really.

I don't know why everyone assumes it cheap to live overseas. Almost everything here is more expensive. Cheaper items are: hookers, booze, cocaine, taxes, domestic staff, healthcare and housing -- and the last one is debatable.

nuckers · Apr 30, 2010

out of curiousity why is turkey not an option? I haven't been myself but all I hear is how amazing that country is, not so much hooker blow heavy but quality of life, cheap, antalya bodrum both look sick and you're a short flight away from a bunch of other amazing countries.

Of the countries on your list I can speak about Mexico and Uruguay, and Mexicos merely week all inclusives so not a whole lot to offer but I did a school semester in Uruguay and a more boring country you will not find. It is quiet and safe and Punta Del Este is beautiful in season but off season completely dead so living there year round isn't really a viable option. I did a side trip into Argentina albeit just 3 days but I had more fun there in 3 days then I did in Montevideo over 3 months. Uruguay also is not a cheap country, it's not quite Chile expensive but it's up there, you can do better with your buck in South America. Argentina was amazing, I wasnt there long enough to work out living expenses etc but having fun was cheap and if its on the cheapest countries list I would say in your spot id consider it

My cousin did a couple projects in the Phillipines and he raved about the place, cheap food cheap booze wild nightlife. Said you have to stick to certain areas cause it can get sketchy but he told me its a must visit,might be worth researching a bit more.

GoSooners · Apr 30, 2010

Move to Arizona..But if you already have a nice tan you might want to bring your papers.

festeringZit · Apr 30, 2010

nuckers said:
out of curiousity why is turkey not an option? I haven't been myself but all I hear is how amazing that country is, not so much hooker blow heavy but quality of life, cheap, antalya bodrum both look sick and you're a short flight away from a bunch of other amazing countries.

Of the countries on your list I can speak about Mexico and Uruguay, and Mexicos merely week all inclusives so not a whole lot to offer but I did a school semester in Uruguay and a more boring country you will not find. It is quiet and safe and Punta Del Este is beautiful in season but off season completely dead so living there year round isn't really a viable option. I did a side trip into Argentina albeit just 3 days but I had more fun there in 3 days then I did in Montevideo over 3 months. Uruguay also is not a cheap country, it's not quite Chile expensive but it's up there, you can do better with your buck in South America. Argentina was amazing, I wasnt there long enough to work out living expenses etc but having fun was cheap and if its on the cheapest countries list I would say in your spot id consider it

My cousin did a couple projects in the Phillipines and he raved about the place, cheap food cheap booze wild nightlife. Said you have to stick to certain areas cause it can get sketchy but he told me its a must visit,might be worth researching a bit more.

Thanks for the input. I'm not interested in Turkey, because it is 99%
Sunni Muslim. Some good friends of ours have spent time in Buenos
Aires - I do want to check that out.

punter · Apr 30, 2010

Check out Hanoi. No kidding. Just check it out.

punter · Apr 30, 2010

Let me know what you find. I think I have plenty for here but you never know.

The republicans might get back in.

festeringZit · Apr 30, 2010

punter said:
Let me know what you find. I think I have plenty for here but you never know.

The republicans might get back in.

Asshole always has to turn everything into Bush/Repub bashing.

Take that shit out of my thread.

punter · Apr 30, 2010

Seriously travel channel sent Anthony Bourdain over there. He did a great show.

Its a viable possibility for some people.

festeringZit · Apr 30, 2010

punter said:
Seriously travel channel sent Anthony Bourdain over there. He did a great show.

Its a viable possibility for some people.

I'll check it out... thanks

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CoachCB · Apr 30, 2010

Those that mentioned living in the U.S., I agree.

There are many very affordable places: Tennesse & Nevada (no state income taxes), many parts of Florida (including along the coast - Jacksonville Beaches, St. Augustine, Flagler Beach/Palm Coast all the way down to Melbourne - Plus no state income tax), Texas (no state income tax), North & South Carolina, Southern Virginia.

I will retire w/ a military pension...and ID. I hope to live near: a base (for shopping and use of facilities; golf, gym, MWR, etc), a college (usually cheap eats/shopping due to students) and hopefully near water/mountains. For me, the northern Nevada area is ideal (not in Reno, but nearby)....

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Outside of the states? Switzerland, France, or Costa Rica....

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Phonebook · Apr 30, 2010

I am selling my restaurant in Costa Rica. Come on down and give it a shot. Get the place off my hands before my wife has our baby!!!!

festeringZit · Apr 30, 2010

Phonebook said:
I am selling my restaurant in Costa Rica. Come on down and give it a shot. Get the place off my hands before my wife has our baby!!!!

What are you going to do for income w/out the restaurant?

Are US citizens allowed to buy real estate in Costa Rica?

punter · Apr 30, 2010

Fogetabotit aint anyone going to buy a burger built by a guy named Festering Zit.

festeringZit · Apr 30, 2010

punter said:
Fogetabotit aint anyone going to buy a burger built by a guy named Festering Zit.

I know this will be hard for you to believe, but I'll clue you in:
It ain't my real name.

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