Best Early Retirement Country For Every Budget

[@thomashughes_teh]

Their videos are like a conversation while waiting on a train, but they answer the questions before we can think of what to ask.

[@tbbarabara]

The issue with Vietnam is you have to do visa runs or you have to get married, go to school or work. There is no retirement visa.

[@BillandJennTraveling]

Last time my wife and I ate any fast food was 2006. The supermarkets in Vietnam look amazing and so healthy! Love that❤❤

[@sjw4life546]

For me, if im fortunate enough to generate 3,000 a month I would rather move to Malaysia than Thailand. The english proficiency, and lack of pollution are factors that make Malaysia more desirable

[@Lemariecooper]

Absolutely! Planning ahead is vital for a prosperous retirement. A dedicated financial advisor will help navigate the complexities, making your golden years not just secure but truly fulfilling. Here's to taking charge of our financial future and enjoying the retirement we've worked hard for!

[@Erikkurilla01]

Thanks you for sharing. It was easy to find her on internet, seems very proficient and flexible. I booked a call session with her..

[@mrc6182]

(avoiding the bald-faced promos in other Comments here!) Thailand is no longer the bargain it was even a year ago!

[@vgshwk]

No thanks too many Muslim norms in that country from food to alcohol to chants at 6 am to many women being restricted in the workforce.

[@sjw4life546]

@@vgshwk well we are all entitled to our opinions

[@mrc6182]

Vietnam specifically. Air quality in both Hanoi and HCMC (Saigon) should be considered if one has cardiac or respiratory challenges. Even "out-of-the-way" resort locales like Da Nang or Hoi An have AQI issues. Also, there are public and private hospitals. Quality of care and costs can differ significantly.

[@thenigerianfile]

Very, true on the air quality, #1 for me, and I ❤ Vietnam. I felt best in the heights of Danang and in Nha Trang, albeit short trips including Saigon, Hanoi, Hoi An and Hue.

[@davidrobinson-sc7io]

Another informative video. Very well done.

[@qcnck2776]

Enjoying your videos. What is your go-to resource for finding accommodation by the beach, esp in Thailand? We recently visited Bali, and found nice but reasonably priced hotels on Agoda, but this was for 4-7 days at each place.

[@dm3988]

In Philly, we paid $36 for two matinee tickets. We paid $40 for 2 sodas, one medium popcorn, and one pack of candy.

[@GroundedLifeRetirementTravel]

Wow

[@copiouscat]

Dang you should go on Tuesdays instead Tickets are always 5$ (AMC) 6$(regal) that price on Tuesdays

[@stitchergary]

I've been to Siem Reap, Cambodia three times and the prices are very reasonable ... I especially like the 50 cent beers in a frozen glass at my favorite spot....

[@GroundedLifeRetirementTravel]

Sounds great!

[@cmmjaime]

I have family members that are looking at retiring to Portugal sooner rather than later. But if I was going to look at retiring in Europe, I would much prefer the idea of Italy! I've been there several times now, twice on actual "Italy trips" and numerous times as part of cruises. It is certainly a place I could go back to again and again and again!

[@GroundedLifeRetirementTravel]

Ah, we love Italy also!

[@tbbarabara]

Just tell them not to buy property without getting an agent or at least an attorney first. Only go to an international agent.

[@cmmjaime]

@@tbbarabara Thank you. I'll let them know.

[@TheMrfroga]

Thanks for sharing all the information through your videos. Do you book housing in your international travel outside of hotels and AirBnB? If so, I am interested in learning what other housing booking tools are available locally at the countries you visit?

[@larapfeffer2845]

Movie in Milwaukee Wisconsin $13 approx, another $10 for popcorn. We’re in researching stage & very interested in Mexico & Dominican Republic- both I’d say could fit in $3000/month easily.

[@BestDetroitWalkingTours]

my local theatre chain offers $5 tuesdays for matinee movies, I only go to that!

[@copiouscat]

SAME!

[@David-os9ej]

We recently visited Argentina for a couple of weeks. There's quite a bit of economic and political instability there, but Buenos Aires is a really beautiful big city. We haven't done the number crunching, but my impression is that for $3-$5k in US dollars you could live quite well.

[@EzzyDT]

What about Panama or Costa Rica?

[@dimanimatedtakes]

The movie theatre price thing in the US could be dependent on city, state, and theatre - in my case, a solid base ticket price for 1 adult for Oppenheimer would run $12, but it does allow to add a combo of a popcorn and large drink for $17. For a grand total of $29. At that point it's better to just pay for the movie and maybe bring outside snacks if you don't get caught - I don't recall if bringing in outside food is still frowned upon though. I know it used to be when I was growing up. Back to price comparisons, a different theatre nearby has no options for combos with the ticket and its a $9.49 price. It was pretty much the same across the board for other movies too. I remember back when afternoon matinees were more of a thing, the prices were cheaper because you saw the movie earlier in the day. Compared to my local prices, somewhere like New York probably charges $17 for the ticket alone and maybe another $17 for the combo, making it $34. That's pretty crazy and you also have to pay online ticket fees if people don't use the in-person kiosks anymore - and I think most are encouraged to reserve online these days anyways. Thank you for the video on this! Very helpful as always!

[@pathkris2984]

It will be great to include other countries in SE Asia, Europe and Aus/NZ in the same 1000/3000/5000 price points. I also wonder what the price points would be for Aus/NZ in cheaper cities.

[@autobotdiva9268]

i got $130 worth of groceries and only got 1 bag of tyson nuggets and 2 pounds of ground beef and a pack of steak-um meat, was the meat. IM OVER IT!

[@destinyschild5768]

I’m in Montreal Canada and just went to go see the Beyoncé movie at a scotiabank theatre and the ticket was $25 and and small popcorn and drink was $15 😢

[@GroundedLifeRetirementTravel]

The price difference is so high!

[@juliebrinkley4064]

From my experience, Matinee & discounted movies are usually older movies.

[@vgshwk]

Cambodia is fairly inexpensive also .

[@natashagold7877]

I paid 22 dollars for two with each getting a small popcorn, a slice of pizza and a large drink at the local movie theatre.

[@kirstennorling2372]

What city was the Thai airbnb that was on the beach?

[@gif24gt60]

How does da nang compare to nah trang vietnam in terms of cost of living, public transportation, and value relative to thailand and maylasia?

[@GroundedLifeRetirementTravel]

Vietnam is cheaper, but there is no metro anywhere yet, unlike Thailand and Malaysia which have them.

[@monroetinker9844]

7.8.24 movie ~20-25 LA

[@lindadorman2869]

It would be helpful to mention there are additional costs such as international health insurance, out-of-pocket medical/dental/vision care, virtual mail services, streaming subscriptions, visa fees, clothing, etc...beyond the basic cost of housing, food, transportation, entertainment and travel. Best to do a detailed budget of your complete household expenses and include an extra 10%-20% cushion for unexpected expenses. $1000/mo. is not really practical even in Vietnam.

[@leapintothewild_original]

You can’t get the #1 meal ‘deal’ (sandwich, fries, sm/med drink) at any fast food joint here in the US for less than $10. And don’t get me started on my favorite Five Guys - $16 + tax for a single burger, little fries and drink! 😬

[@GroundedLifeRetirementTravel]

It's a little crazy!

[@lindacarr314]

$7.00 for a movie where I live.

[@lorraine725]

went to the movies to see mission impossible and we paid $40 for 2 tickets i almost passed out 😅😅😅

[@GroundedLifeRetirementTravel]

Wow!

[@andreeldridge8457]

For Vietnam, The math ain’t mathing! Do a breakdown of how to live on $1k a month for a retired couple.