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What is the best country to retire to?

 
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Re: What is the best country to retire to?
Spain, Italy, France?

Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize?

Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay?

Philippine, Thailand, Vietnam?

Retiring from the U.S. and only speak English. Have pension will travel?
 Quoting: SlimExponent


best way??
6 feet underground
but it all depends
i am in venezuela and
gas is to my car 0,30 $ a tank
if you need measurment...
allso coca is cheap and so
ahaha5aIdol1pigchef

peace,
ekiusa
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12/07/2012 06:37 PM
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Re: What is the best country to retire to?
not Australia.
We are full.
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not Australia.
We are full.
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LOL .............I dont believe Aussie was one of his options mate. Just saying , you guys are pretty much worse then U.S. atm
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 4613981


I would love Australia or New Zealand. But by the looks of it they are not so desperate for me to spend my pension there. I am not old enough for Australia and New Zealand is not permanent.
 Quoting: SlimExponent


are you a young supple hot chick?
then I have a room for you babe.

sideways
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Australia is, of course, a Hell-Hole.

It's got Australians in it, plus every other animal and insect in Australia wants to kill you.

damned
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12/07/2012 06:38 PM
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Israelis are flocking to Peru and ruining it. Australia is more of a liberal shit hole than the US. Uraguay has corrupt banks headquartered in the US.

Costa Rica is nice. Lots of expats but its expensive if you live in a tourist area.

Currently I am looking at Playa Del Carmen near Belize. Minimal crime. It's basically an American colony without the stupid politics. And you can buy a plot of land with a structure 200 feet from the beach for $30k. Plus I can sail there from Florida in a couple of days when the lights go out here. Talking to a realtor right now actually.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 17809164


Thanks. I have not heard of Playa Del Carmon. I was thinking Belize was a little too 'wild west', plus not a well backed retirement program, plus not good health care.

The Caribbean intrigues me. What do you think of Roatan, Honduras?
 Quoting: SlimExponent


Roatan isn't a real good place now. 20-30 years ago it was. Big problems with fresh water, power and sewage. The worst is increasing immigration from the poverty stricken mainland (Honduras). Crime and population pressure is turning Roatan from an english speaking reasonably good place to a spanish speaking not so good place.
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Re: What is the best country to retire to?
Spain, Italy, France?

Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize?

Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay?

Philippine, Thailand, Vietnam?

Retiring from the U.S. and only speak English. Have pension will travel?
 Quoting: SlimExponent


best way??
6 feet underground
but it all depends
i am in venezuela and
gas is to my car 0,30 $ a tank
if you need measurment...
allso coca is cheap and so
ahaha5aIdol1pigchef

peace,
ekiusa
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29292066


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Re: What is the best country to retire to?
Spain, Italy, France?

Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize?

Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay?

Philippine, Thailand, Vietnam?

Retiring from the U.S. and only speak English. Have pension will travel?
 Quoting: SlimExponent


best way??
6 feet underground
but it all depends
i am in venezuela and
gas is to my car 0,30 $ a tank
if you need measurment...
allso coca is cheap and so
ahaha5aIdol1pigchef

peace,
ekiusa
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29292066


I worked in Saudi Arabia for a number of years, and I loved how filling up my car cost a lot less than a crate of water.
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12/07/2012 06:40 PM
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Re: What is the best country to retire to?
My shortlist is Dominican Republic, Belize, CR, Thailand, and I've even recently traveled to the Czech Republic to "czech it out" as an alternative location for my family and I.
 Quoting: TheBiss


Was not considering the Czech, but yes, the others. You are referring to Croatia? Cheaper than Italy and not too far away. (My wife wants Italy).

What do think of Bulgaria?
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LOL .............I dont believe Aussie was one of his options mate. Just saying , you guys are pretty much worse then U.S. atm
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 4613981


I would love Australia or New Zealand. But by the looks of it they are not so desperate for me to spend my pension there. I am not old enough for Australia and New Zealand is not permanent.
 Quoting: SlimExponent


are you a young supple hot chick?
then I have a room for you babe.

sideways
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29289730


Australia is, of course, a Hell-Hole.

It's got Australians in it, plus every other animal and insect in Australia wants to kill you.

damned
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wash out your stinky mouth before adressing me, Sir.

I can smell that garbage bin juice breath from here.
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12/07/2012 06:42 PM
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Re: What is the best country to retire to?
Spain, Italy, France?

Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize?

Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay?

Philippine, Thailand, Vietnam?

Retiring from the U.S. and only speak English. Have pension will travel?
 Quoting: SlimExponent


Will you be depending on SS? My choices would be Uruguay, Ecuador and Philippines.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5676214


A state pension. All these sound good. Philippine you have to deposit 10k for the pension visa, I do not like that, but they speak English and its cheap.

Uruguay I think you have to own land to get the retirement visa. I hear its the safest and least corrupt.

Ecuador sound like the emerging retirement place.

These last two places, how much Spanish do you need? That is why I do not think I can go there.
 Quoting: SlimExponent


It isn't that difficult to reach reasonable competence in spanish.
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12/07/2012 06:44 PM
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Re: What is the best country to retire to?
Ill be needing 4 matching wives a herd of yaks and a temperate climate while liveing in a yert
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12/07/2012 06:46 PM
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I would love Australia or New Zealand. But by the looks of it they are not so desperate for me to spend my pension there. I am not old enough for Australia and New Zealand is not permanent.
 Quoting: SlimExponent


are you a young supple hot chick?
then I have a room for you babe.

sideways
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29289730


Australia is, of course, a Hell-Hole.

It's got Australians in it, plus every other animal and insect in Australia wants to kill you.

damned
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29280062


wash out your stinky mouth before adressing me, Sir.

I can smell that garbage bin juice breath from here.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29289730


You are a Hellish Ocker, and your words have no value, for decent people!
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12/07/2012 06:53 PM
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Re: What is the best country to retire to?
Spain, Italy, France?

Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize?

Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay?

Philippine, Thailand, Vietnam?

Retiring from the U.S. and only speak English. Have pension will travel?
 Quoting: SlimExponent


Will you be depending on SS? My choices would be Uruguay, Ecuador and Philippines.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5676214


A state pension. All these sound good. Philippine you have to deposit 10k for the pension visa, I do not like that, but they speak English and its cheap.

Uruguay I think you have to own land to get the retirement visa. I hear its the safest and least corrupt.

Ecuador sound like the emerging retirement place.

These last two places, how much Spanish do you need? That is why I do not think I can go there.
 Quoting: SlimExponent


It isn't that difficult to reach reasonable competence in spanish.
 Quoting: s. d. butler


I am fervently working on it. But I am older and think it better to have an expat community for support before diving into deeper waters.

I have a little over a year before I make this move, so we will see where my Spanish is then.
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Re: What is the best country to retire to?
Spain, Italy, France?

Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize?

Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay?

Philippine, Thailand, Vietnam?

Retiring from the U.S. and only speak English. Have pension will travel?
 Quoting: SlimExponent


Will you be depending on SS? My choices would be Uruguay, Ecuador and Philippines.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5676214


A state pension. All these sound good. Philippine you have to deposit 10k for the pension visa, I do not like that, but they speak English and its cheap.

Uruguay I think you have to own land to get the retirement visa. I hear its the safest and least corrupt.

Ecuador sound like the emerging retirement place.

These last two places, how much Spanish do you need? That is why I do not think I can go there.
 Quoting: SlimExponent


In Ecuador you won't need that much if you stay in Cuenca (the retirement capital of the country which is full of expats from all over the world). However, if you intend to leave extensively, you should have some Spanish.

The Ecuadorian culture is fairly educated and most people speak some English. The country is amazingly beautiful. The people are kind.

Do, however, take very seriously the warnings to avoid taxis. I was kidnapped in one, sexually assaulted and they nearly killed the friend that I had with me. The driver and several heavily armed accomplices (2 cars and a motorcylce) wanted our money, but, wanted to terrorize us and make us beg for our lives as well. They held us for several hours- and when they finally threw me from the taxi (while moving) they proceeded to beat my friend severly. They shot at us at we ran. Long awful story... But, FYI- anywhere in Latin America you decide to go, only go in taxis that a business calls for you. This was a registered 'real taxi' that the Embassy suspects was stolen.
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are you a young supple hot chick?
then I have a room for you babe.

sideways
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29289730


Australia is, of course, a Hell-Hole.

It's got Australians in it, plus every other animal and insect in Australia wants to kill you.

damned
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29280062


wash out your stinky mouth before adressing me, Sir.

I can smell that garbage bin juice breath from here.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29289730


You are a Hellish Ocker,
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29280062




thanks..it's a gift.
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Australia is, of course, a Hell-Hole.

It's got Australians in it, plus every other animal and insect in Australia wants to kill you.

damned
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29280062


wash out your stinky mouth before adressing me, Sir.

I can smell that garbage bin juice breath from here.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29289730


You are a Hellish Ocker,
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29280062




thanks..it's a gift.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29289730


1rof1
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12/07/2012 06:58 PM
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Re: What is the best country to retire to?
Israelis are flocking to Peru and ruining it. Australia is more of a liberal shit hole than the US. Uraguay has corrupt banks headquartered in the US.

Costa Rica is nice. Lots of expats but its expensive if you live in a tourist area.

Currently I am looking at Playa Del Carmen near Belize. Minimal crime. It's basically an American colony without the stupid politics. And you can buy a plot of land with a structure 200 feet from the beach for $30k. Plus I can sail there from Florida in a couple of days when the lights go out here. Talking to a realtor right now actually.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 17809164


Thanks. I have not heard of Playa Del Carmon. I was thinking Belize was a little too 'wild west', plus not a well backed retirement program, plus not good health care.

The Caribbean intrigues me. What do you think of Roatan, Honduras?
 Quoting: SlimExponent


Playa del Carmen is fantastic. I love it. Belize is a shithole, believe me.

Don't know about buying a plot of land on the beach for 30K around here. Miles and miles outside of town, maybe. Popular hotspots tend to be expensive.
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Will you be depending on SS? My choices would be Uruguay, Ecuador and Philippines.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5676214


A state pension. All these sound good. Philippine you have to deposit 10k for the pension visa, I do not like that, but they speak English and its cheap.

Uruguay I think you have to own land to get the retirement visa. I hear its the safest and least corrupt.

Ecuador sound like the emerging retirement place.

These last two places, how much Spanish do you need? That is why I do not think I can go there.
 Quoting: SlimExponent


It isn't that difficult to reach reasonable competence in spanish.
 Quoting: s. d. butler


I am fervently working on it. But I am older and think it better to have an expat community for support before diving into deeper waters.

I have a little over a year before I make this move, so we will see where my Spanish is then.
 Quoting: SlimExponent


You'll always be more comfortable around other english speaking expats. Just don't let the established ones prey on you.

rent before buying, live in a place for at least six months before making major decisions.

big difference between visiting a place and living there. live there and you'll see all sorts of things....
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12/07/2012 07:05 PM
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I second that. Rent first. Don't even talk to realtors until you've got the lay of the land.

And there's plenty of gringos here. Less English is spoken in fucking Miami.
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Re: What is the best country to retire to?
Spain, Italy, France?

Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize?

Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay?

Philippine, Thailand, Vietnam?

Retiring from the U.S. and only speak English. Have pension will travel?
 Quoting: SlimExponent


Will you be depending on SS? My choices would be Uruguay, Ecuador and Philippines.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5676214


A state pension. All these sound good. Philippine you have to deposit 10k for the pension visa, I do not like that, but they speak English and its cheap.

Uruguay I think you have to own land to get the retirement visa. I hear its the safest and least corrupt.

Ecuador sound like the emerging retirement place.

These last two places, how much Spanish do you need? That is why I do not think I can go there.
 Quoting: SlimExponent


In Ecuador you won't need that much if you stay in Cuenca (the retirement capital of the country which is full of expats from all over the world). However, if you intend to leave extensively, you should have some Spanish.

The Ecuadorian culture is fairly educated and most people speak some English. The country is amazingly beautiful. The people are kind.

Do, however, take very seriously the warnings to avoid taxis. I was kidnapped in one, sexually assaulted and they nearly killed the friend that I had with me. The driver and several heavily armed accomplices (2 cars and a motorcylce) wanted our money, but, wanted to terrorize us and make us beg for our lives as well. They held us for several hours- and when they finally threw me from the taxi (while moving) they proceeded to beat my friend severly. They shot at us at we ran. Long awful story... But, FYI- anywhere in Latin America you decide to go, only go in taxis that a business calls for you. This was a registered 'real taxi' that the Embassy suspects was stolen.
 Quoting: ladulce


This is my biggest nightmare. Okay, no taxi's. I think this is also the reason to learn the ropes from the local expats.

Thanks.
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Re: What is the best country to retire to?
You may consider also Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Tonga?
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A state pension. All these sound good. Philippine you have to deposit 10k for the pension visa, I do not like that, but they speak English and its cheap.

Uruguay I think you have to own land to get the retirement visa. I hear its the safest and least corrupt.

Ecuador sound like the emerging retirement place.

These last two places, how much Spanish do you need? That is why I do not think I can go there.
 Quoting: SlimExponent


It isn't that difficult to reach reasonable competence in spanish.
 Quoting: s. d. butler


I am fervently working on it. But I am older and think it better to have an expat community for support before diving into deeper waters.

I have a little over a year before I make this move, so we will see where my Spanish is then.
 Quoting: SlimExponent


You'll always be more comfortable around other english speaking expats. Just don't let the established ones prey on you.

rent before buying, live in a place for at least six months before making major decisions.

big difference between visiting a place and living there. live there and you'll see all sorts of things....
 Quoting: s. d. butler


Why is there this urge to buy? I would only want to rent, but it seems that is always a big subject. I own now and it is nothing but headaches. To me owning is for raising a family.

I already get that the local expats are gonna have pyramid schemes and whatnot to buy into. After all, they are on a fixed income.
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12/07/2012 07:15 PM
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Not all expats are retired geezers on pensions. In fact most of us are not.
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Will you be depending on SS? My choices would be Uruguay, Ecuador and Philippines.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5676214


A state pension. All these sound good. Philippine you have to deposit 10k for the pension visa, I do not like that, but they speak English and its cheap.

Uruguay I think you have to own land to get the retirement visa. I hear its the safest and least corrupt.

Ecuador sound like the emerging retirement place.

These last two places, how much Spanish do you need? That is why I do not think I can go there.
 Quoting: SlimExponent


In Ecuador you won't need that much if you stay in Cuenca (the retirement capital of the country which is full of expats from all over the world). However, if you intend to leave extensively, you should have some Spanish.

The Ecuadorian culture is fairly educated and most people speak some English. The country is amazingly beautiful. The people are kind.

Do, however, take very seriously the warnings to avoid taxis. I was kidnapped in one, sexually assaulted and they nearly killed the friend that I had with me. The driver and several heavily armed accomplices (2 cars and a motorcylce) wanted our money, but, wanted to terrorize us and make us beg for our lives as well. They held us for several hours- and when they finally threw me from the taxi (while moving) they proceeded to beat my friend severly. They shot at us at we ran. Long awful story... But, FYI- anywhere in Latin America you decide to go, only go in taxis that a business calls for you. This was a registered 'real taxi' that the Embassy suspects was stolen.
 Quoting: ladulce


This is my biggest nightmare. Okay, no taxi's. I think this is also the reason to learn the ropes from the local expats.

Thanks.
 Quoting: SlimExponent


It takes time. The other expats see gringos come and go. Most of them won't be all that forthcoming with information.
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Spain- Mercia Is beautiful. We stay in my father in laws house. pool on the roof quiet area and very cheap house prices. Check it out i would be happy finishing my life there
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You may consider also Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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I will add it to the list, thanks
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It isn't that difficult to reach reasonable competence in spanish.
 Quoting: s. d. butler


I am fervently working on it. But I am older and think it better to have an expat community for support before diving into deeper waters.

I have a little over a year before I make this move, so we will see where my Spanish is then.
 Quoting: SlimExponent


You'll always be more comfortable around other english speaking expats. Just don't let the established ones prey on you.

rent before buying, live in a place for at least six months before making major decisions.

big difference between visiting a place and living there. live there and you'll see all sorts of things....
 Quoting: s. d. butler


Why is there this urge to buy? I would only want to rent, but it seems that is always a big subject. I own now and it is nothing but headaches. To me owning is for raising a family.

I already get that the local expats are gonna have pyramid schemes and whatnot to buy into. After all, they are on a fixed income.
 Quoting: SlimExponent



buying means you probably can't get kicked out of your home is all.

Not all expats are on a fixed income and not all the schemes to separate you from your money are pyramids.
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wash out your stinky mouth before adressing me, Sir.

I can smell that garbage bin juice breath from here.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29289730


You are a Hellish Ocker,
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29280062




thanks..it's a gift.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29289730


1rof1
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LOL..i'm bored is all

banana2
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Not all expats are retired geezers on pensions. In fact most of us are not.
 Quoting: DrKnow 29269490


From what I gathered, its the baby boomers who were used to vacationing in certain locals, Mexico/ Costa Rica, and that they did not have enough SS to retire. So they pioneered this concept of early retirement in these low cost of living areas.

This is the first I have heard differently.
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Spain- Mercia Is beautiful. We stay in my father in laws house. pool on the roof quiet area and very cheap house prices. Check it out i would be happy finishing my life there
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 29299571


Definitely looking at Spain. I hear the Mediterranean coast is getting over developed?





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