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What if I told you that your choice of country to retire in Europe is… a million-dollar decision? That’s not an exaggeration. Many people believe you need to be a millionaire to retire in Europe. Yes, places like Ireland and Denmark demand millionaire budgets. But there are 18 other EU countries where you can retire […]
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Croatia, Bulgaria, Albania, Montenegro. Four countries, four completely different realities for expats. One has multiple and flexible paths for EU residency. Another lets you retire comfortably on just $1,035 a month, and a third has unbelievable real estate options. The twist? The country everyone assumes is the safe bet is not always the smart one.
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One European country drains your pension so fast that living on $2,007 means serious debt. Yet, just a short flight away, you can enjoy life and still save 51% of your pension! The reason? The cost of living swings wildly in Europe. A beer might cost $2 in one city and $9 in another. Now,
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What if I told you that the budget stressing you out every month in the US could make you wealthy in South America? $2,000. Same number, completely different life. In California, that budget puts you in a one-bedroom plus constant apprehension. In England, it means cutting corners, delaying travel, and worrying about bills. However, in
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Big European cities look like a dream—but for many expats, they become a nightmare of high rents and crowded streets, and in some cases, increasing crime. Famous names like Paris and Barcelona became almost unaffordable and riddled with challenges you might not expect. Those cities can even turn into financial traps – but it doesn’t
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The following paragraphs present the complete 2025 guide to the best places to live and retire in South America. (Compiled by a South American, which is me, and a team of collaborators from South America too). To open more details about each country and city, just click on the articles and videos linked in each
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Choosing the wrong country in Southern Europe could cost you 70% more for the exact same lifestyle. That’s not an exaggeration – that’s the real difference between the winner and the loser on this list: Spain versus France versus Italy versus Greece versus Cyprus. After helping hundreds of expats through their European relocations, I kept
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Stop. Before you reject Brazil as too dangerous for retirement, I have something to tell you. Five cities – safer than where you live now and with less crime than an American suburb. With healthcare that rivals European standardsand your entire monthly budget stays under US$1000 Today I will completely shatter every stereotype about Brazil
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Below are 4 countries to live on $1000 a month – places that can deliver what costs $3000-4000 in Western cities. Yes, you don’t have to choose between financial security and quality of life. I’m living proof – I’ve personally been in 56 countries over the past 12 years, and I’m currently living in one
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What if I told you that you can buy a charming seaside apartment in Italy for less than the price of a Toyota Camry? That seaside southern Italy real estate often sells for less than US$99,000? I’m not talking about a run-down studio in the middle of nowhere. I’m talking about lovely properties with sea
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