Retire on $1000 month in these Countries | Could we and Would we

[@phill7573]

I retired to Jomtien Thailand 9 months ago today. I rent a 40 square meter 1 bedroom condo about a 15-minute walk to the beach. I am surrounded by restaurants, bars, pharmacies, and convenient stores. I cook some meals but eat out most of the time. I travel to different parts of Thailand every few months. I am not a drinker or smoker and spend about $1500 a month, all in including visa fees and health insurance. It's a good life at a very affordable price.

[@VagabondAwake]

What are you paying for health insurance. Please reply here: vagabondbuddha.com/contact/

[@LahrySibley]

There ya go. That's sounds like the kind of place for me. What about the language. I no speak Thai. :)

[@bijanbayne3259]

That's where I'm moving. I don't drink, smoke or motorbike. I work out, walk, have friends there, and enjoy its night market

[@LahrySibley]

Thanks for the eyewitness report. @@kleerogers

[@rickhilton2447]

@@LahrySibleyI live in Jomtien and You can get by ok speaking just English. Speak slow and choose your words , no slang

[@kuyaIhor]

I live in the Philippines on $350 a month, sometimes I even allow myself a beer My motto it's better to wear out than to rust I am 60 years old. I am from Ukraine, from the city of Mariupol, my business is there. My apartment, my house, and even My district is completely destroyed, but I do not lose hope. My adult children work in Germany.

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi @RestoringPhilippines, Would you like to be a guest start on one of my videos? Here is an example guest star video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4SwkGWgdqhnrJY Your interview could be just your voice or we could do a zoom call showing your face. If you would like to be a guest star and share your story please leave a personal message here: vagabondbuddha.com/contact/ Thank you for your comment. The detail of your comment makes this real for people. If you have a business, service, or KZbin channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan

[@keepitreal1547]

​@@EamonnHogan-eu3qc Ukranian people are generally very resourceful, in many cases they've had to be. Check out average salary & cost of living in Ukraine. Ukranian people can live equally as a Filipino does, no problem at all.

[@alant383]

@@EamonnHogan-eu3qc Live like a local Filipino - they do it all the time. Some expats have done this too - just do not get romantically attached to any of the locals - they will milk you dry. Go to one of the provinces, live in a small town in a rented room or small tin shack. I have done it, just be aware of the "rules of the jungle" in poor areas. Make lots of friends - preferably without committing to giving them money (which you will be asked for a lot). But if you choose one of the 7500+ islands, you will not be far from the ocean.

[@StrakhotTheCat]

Keep Strong dude) It is a big catastrophe what happened to Mariupol in 2022 even through Mariupol is being renovated now. Nothing can get back the died people. Is there any compensation from Russian Donetsk PR government?

[@Anomalyy666]

Can you get residency easily there or do you have to buy visas?

[@koufax174]

Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand are my favorites as a slow traveler. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@bijanbayne3259]

Budapest would be too cold f/me, and not coastal enough. I like Thailand. I'd have to see Cebu to make a judgement on the Philippines. I've been to Costa Rica and all over Mexico, and I speak Spanish, but prefer S.E. Asia to U.S. proximity. But if I stayed in MX on $1,000 budget it'd be San Miguel de Allende. Never been to Malaysia, been to P.R., Jamaica, Aruba multiple X

[@mikechampion1452]

Love you guys. Yall influenced me to travel. I retired in Austin TX. 4 yrs. ago. I'm now 57. I recently started my journey in tokyo and now I'm in okinawa for 2 months. Taiwan next then Thailand and all of SE Asia. No plans to ever return to the states. Thank you for giving me the information to jumpstart my new life!

[@WallaceDunn]

We're in Texas and have a place in Thailand. Did you keep your place in Austin? Safe travels amigo.

[@costaricasbestguide9906]

Tamarindo is so Americanized that the locals refer to it as Tamagringo! It is very expensive due to so many foreigners visiting and wanting to live there. You can live for $1000 a month in the towns of Occidente (from 30 to 45 minutes from the International Airport) like Grecia, Sarchi, Naranjo, Palmares, and San Ramon. These are more Costa Rican towns with all the amenities and offer nice weather yet only 45 minutes to 1 hour from the capital city and 90 minutes from the beaches of the Central Pacific Coast.

[@LahrySibley]

I love the video, you two. And it really is "you two". What a team. You both are very well informed. But your dialog is incredible. You both are obviously equally informed, and so you share a conversation as if some one wrote it and then you agree on which line one or the other will speak without getting off topic. The respect you have together and for each other is like nothing I've ever seen. Thank you for letting us all see your beautiful relationship together. No competition, just a unified flow. Wow. I would think all of your comments in these videos would be similar with a rent budget of say $500 US/mo. I have an income of more than 2K. But as you well pointed out, one must have an emergency contingency and a way to fund said emergency. But I also like to travel. That consideration in mind, which SE Asian Country would you recommend as a hub to stay and yet be able to visit other near by countries. Me, I love the markets and when I see street food in Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, I drool. I would definitely need to be near one of those. A really big one like Bangkok, I probably would not need to be anywhere else ever. LOL. The other must have for me is great snorkeling/scuba diving very near by. I could spend equal amounts of time underwater and at the fish counter eating what I've seen. LOL. Internet is a must have also. Public transportation in these places to me is just a no brainer. Traffic, parking, theft, staying alive, insurance, all of these things are of no concern with public transportation. And in most places it is very cheap. Catching a motorcycle taxi maybe not such a smart thing. But the tuk tuks are fine and they know how to go with the big squeeze. Thanks again for the great video. But the biggest reward for me is watching you two work together. Just wonderful. I love you both and I have meeting you two on my bucket list. ;) Be blessed. Have fun. Lahry

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi @LahrySibley, I do a report every year on the top 15 places in the entire world to retire cheap in paradise, Here is my most recent report and video on that topic: vagabondbuddha.com/best-places-in-entire-world-to-retire-early-cheap-in-2023/ Subscribe so you will know when our update comes out. Thanks for watching and commenting, Dan

[@RobertMeadePowerOfImagination]

Love hearing your experiences around the world. You two are traveling rock stars!

[@VagabondAwake]

Rock on brother!

[@dkdisme]

Never let the FUD stop you! Fear Uncertainty and Doubt are just there to confuse you.

[@davidbrown4271]

What is F U D ???

[@dkdisme]

@@davidbrown4271 Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt

[@RodFraserMusician]

I couldn't agree more. Never heard it put into that acronym before. That's great!

[@dennisgonya4500]

Spot on about Mexico as I have worked and lived off and on in Mexico for over 40 years.

[@dennisgonya4500]

@@RetireandGo I know more about Malaysia than Mexico. Malaysia is another world. Have learnt so much about Malaysia that i could write a book about it. Hope you are visiting there also.

[@dkdisme]

I was excited about Bali but then learned that the new visa requirements as of this week, have become prohibitive. Must have $$$ to deposit.

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

What a bargain sale. I'm just getting started. I would have felt a little overwhelmed with all the reports. But Dan has a 7 chapters guide that is very helpful for us newbies. 😊😅😂

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks for watching and commenting @livingworkingoutsidebox! We loved it. Dan

[@MarcRichard-b1u]

Hi Dan and Chung…very nice video…I plan to move to the Philippines this year. I was there before Covid-19. I agree the markets are great to save money but for the seafood go early in the morning as it is more fresh.

[@freedomwillring6749]

Thanks guys for another wonderful informative video. I watch all of your video's because I'll be retiring and traveling the world when I'm 62 in a few years. I wish I could pack up and get started right now, but I'm not going to pass up on my company pension that would make it much easier for me financially.

[@freedomwillring6749]

Thank you. I envy your position now, and hope to be in a similar place in a few years; God willing.

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

that is also my plan. I will be 62 in 18 months and I am already downsizing. My house will be either an Air B*B or sold Turnkey so I can just leave it all. I have only traveled to Panama, but I am excited to travel to other parts of the world. the actual TRIP there might be a challenge. Where are you right now? I am in SWFL.

[@freedomwillring6749]

@@anniesshenanigans3815 That's great, I envy you bc I still have another seven yrs to go. Brooklyn has been my home since birth and I'm still here right now; I've tried to escape a few times in my life when I was a younger man,; but I've always came back home to Brooklyn, with my head hung low, and tail between my legs, haha; but my wife is from Ecuador so I've been there a few times and I love it there. We own a condo in Quito that we currently rent out to a wonderful expat-lady who lives there and does her works online. So my youngest will be finished with college in a couple of years, I'll be 62 in seven yrs and will be able to sell our house live well on just my company pension in Ecuador without having to tap our 401's and file for SS at a later date; God willing but inflation may change this whole idea. I hope your plans work out, prayers and best wishes for you.

[@ChristopherUSA888]

👍👍👍 thanks both of you 🙏🙏🙏 Dan, I am Vietnamese, was born in Nha Trang but left Vietnam 🇻🇳 n 1975. Haven’t been back yet! Since watching you on KZbin made me want to go back to visit or retire but kind of scare from all the things that I heard from KZbin about foods conditions…. And the heat, humidity.. so I am not sure about it… the only thing I know is speak Vietnamese but everything’s changed since I left 48 years ago… thanks 🙏

[@dirkroeller7092]

Just do it. Yes, Just do it! Your home country is so beautiful and the local people will welcome you. Going back to see your roots is freedom on wings. It will lift you so...

[@stevenoliver7120]

You should definitely visit. Your knowledge of the language is a huge advantage. I had a nice vacation there but the language was the biggest obstacle. Prices are vey low. It's one of the cheapest countries on Dan's list.

[@dennissouthern9429]

I have been to Vietnam three times this year and love it. Don't wait, go now and enjoy the beauty of Vietnam and its people. Suggest starting in Saigon (district 1) and slowly working your way up the coast, Nha Trang (beach), Da Lat (cool mountains), Hoi An (beautiful small town), Da Nang, Hanoi and Ha Long Bay. KZbin videos are not the same as boots on the ground and everyday experiencing new exciting experiences in Vietnam. GO NOW.

[@VagabondAwake]

I totally recommend Vietnam. You are welcome @christophemusic1975. Your comment grows our channel. :-) Dan Have you seen our KZbin playlist for each country? Vietnam is there with a bunch of videos. kzbin.infoplaylists

[@Hammocktraveller]

Hi guys. Costa Rica under 1k$, not sure. I loved ecuador but much violence now. I miss Europe but again, under 1k$ ?? Good Surprise. I have to go discover Nicaragua. Mexico is not cheap anymore with the 24% increase of the pesos value. I went to Querretaro and Guanajato on your recommendation and I loved them. First time I rented in Albarata i paid 700cad$ per month now it is 1,200cad$. Sor me I would Guatemala and SEA, mainly Thailand or Vietnam.

[@rickhilton2447]

You can rent in Jomtien for 200 to 300 easily . I pay 215 great condo complex. I don’t need a car or bike, my complex has retail on the first floor.

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi @rickhilton2447, Would you like to be a guest start on one of my videos? Here is an example guest star video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4SwkGWgdqhnrJY Your interview could be just your voice or we could do a zoom call showing your face. If you would like to be a guest star and share your story please leave a personal message here: vagabondbuddha.com/contact/ Thank you for your comment. The detail of your comment makes this real for people. If you have a business, service, or KZbin channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan

[@lailaatallah1857]

Fantastic info, as always. I hadn’t realized that the national visa websites don’t always give the most comprehensive info, and that you can learn more by speaking with various expats within the country about what they’re doing.

[@johnnycakeslim]

Extremely refreshing relaxed, informative video. It's been 50 years since taking a surfing trip with a couple buddies to El Salvadore and then exploring , hitchhiking, down to Costa Rica through Nicaragua and back up through Guatemala and then taking the train through Mexico back all the way to Nuevo Laredo, Texas to hitchhike back to my van (by then I'm alone) parked in New Orleans. I recognize many of the names you mention. What a sweet life you live and share. Thank you🤩

[@kevinreist7718]

Dominican Republic is in the hurricane belt of the Caribbean. I also probably wouldn't want to live there. There are some cities on the north shore that are pretty safe day to day, but I experienced Hurricane Elena while stationed in Florida and once was more than enough. That was back in the 80's. Today, hurricanes are much more frequent.

[@dirkroeller7092]

Good, relaxing video to watch. Thank you for these connecting moments to the rest of the world. The saddest part is when you pick a spot, you've automatically lost out on the other 32 places. So you need to pick a new spot every 6 months, and figure out how to live for another 65 years. Great vid. We'll see you again.

[@VagabondAwake]

Yes! That is why we slow travel. The world is a fascinating place.

[@RiseAgainst38]

07:00 Costa Rica 08:44 Ecuador

[@christopherhouse7937]

I hear Guatemala City is a major city and has nice areas for shopping. Maybe find inexpensive rent outside the city, in a safe area!

[@VagabondAwake]

We have heard there are safe areas in the city also, but we only share what we have personally experienced.

[@discoverglobeliving]

Loved this for retirement planning! Beautiful spots on a budget. So inspiring and super useful. Thanks for sharing!

[@staffordgarland9226]

Your new health regimen ( intermittent fasting etc.) is working - you're looking great Dan.

[@johnnychinges888]

Attitude of gratitude for who you are and all you share ❤

[@beehive5835]

Yes!! This is fantastic! It really, really helps knowing 1) which countries a person could retire in (and why) on $1,000 USD / month; and 2) how those countries compare to each other. I bet a lot of us would like to see you do a separate video where you compare countries specifically for health care / medical tourism.

[@beehive5835]

@@RetireandGo Thanks! Please consider posting a video on the topic of medical care: quality & cost - country vs country.

[@vhoy7899]

They have done videos where they compare cities

[@beehive5835]

@@vhoy7899 Yes, and they were great! But I would like to see a comparison of different countries (like Malaysia vs Thailand) specifically on health care (cost & quality).

[@enough1494]

Search his library! Lots of info

[@Neal_only1]

Philippines is my home and i live for now in Manila on $1,400 in Las Piñas, 6 adults, 1 child

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi @nealfwilliams1654, Would you like to be a guest start on one of my videos? Here is an example guest star video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4SwkGWgdqhnrJY Your interview could be just your voice or we could do a zoom call showing your face. If you would like to be a guest star and share your story please leave a personal message here: vagabondbuddha.com/contact/ Thank you for your comment. The detail of your comment makes this real for people. If you have a business, service, or KZbin channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan

[@Seadreamer_]

29:44 Thailand 🇹🇭 31:35 Spain 🇪🇸

[@mikekimveteran]

Great way to live partnered! It is great to see the mutuality and to see the humility in both of you. Many can learn from you both....

[@toddsmith59]

As someone who has the desire to travel, I really like everything you both bring to your channel. You actually make me think about factors that I haven’t considered. The soundest advice anyone could ever give is considering a country’s “limitations”. Your first piece of advice is seldom discussed. I appreciate both of you for sharing your experiences with those of us considering traveling. Thank You 🙏🏼

[@jesuisrobert808]

If you want to live on cheeses and wines, i would recommend Turkey or Georgia.

[@vhoy7899]

This video is just so good!

[@tbbarabara]

I can't live on a 1000 for one person in Malaysia or Portugal. $2000 in Malaysia and , if you own your condo, $2000 in Portugal for one person.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

A neighbor retired in Portugal. I am watching travelogs about the islands there and the "village" life . Seems quite nice ! 😊

[@Anomalyy666]

Just live rural or near cities. It can be done.

[@jackeisman8029]

You two are just interesting characters. I’ve followed your vids and travels for a number of years already. I retired a few years ago on a limited budget as an American. I been to many of the cities and some of the same restaurants in many of your visited towns in Mexico and loved it. Spent some time in the Philippines and now reside in Thailand. As I watch your videos as I to wonder to travel next I am appreciative of your insights. Keep up the great content and most importantly keep having safe and fun travels.

[@VagabondAwake]

You are welcome @jackeisman8029. Your comment grows our channel. :-) Dan Have you seen our KZbin playlist for each country? kzbin.infoplaylists

[@kennethsuggs2546]

Ty for your information i know yall know what u talking bout unlike some these other vloggers enjoy yall videos cause i can know truth bout asia

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you. But do understand that what we are talking about here not everyone can do. Most expats live on much higher budgets. I explain in the limitations section at the end. :-)

[@apoloestrada2908]

Thanks for the video and info. Last year, I lived in the Jomtien area for 6 months and my monthly budget was $3K and that's with companionship with a regular Thai lady for 3x a week without buying any LDs and barfines. I did not eat any western food due way more expensive and been eating Thai food in the market. In my early 50's now, I was planning to retire but I changed my mind in the very last second and back to work in CA. Will do this again, next year.

[@VagabondAwake]

It is nice to hear your budget numbers. I wonder how that breaks down by category.

[@junofluke]

Another informative review of some of the top choices in the world for affordable retirement. Please consider doing a similar compilation of the top "beach town" lifestyle choices for your followers to review. Many thanks in advance.

[@VagabondAwake]

Great idea!

[@jamescalifornia2964]

👍 Good information. Happy people - travel companions & life partners. 🤗✨️

[@johnwelch3016]

Thanks for the $1000 a month cost of living 😃..that's how I want to live to start out ,in those countries 😁

[@dkdisme]

How do you decide when it is time to move on to another country? How long do you often stay in a "home base" country?

[@VagabondAwake]

Great question @dkdisme. In this video, I explain how to slow travel the world on a tourist visa for 14 years. It tells how much time favored nations can spend in each country without getting a visa before arrival. But do verify before flying because rules change all the time. Here is that report: vagabondbuddha.com/how-to-retire-on-a-tourist-visa/ Thanks for your great question, Dan

[@dkdisme]

THIS! I love this video. It is exactly what the newbie needs.... Predetermined lists with check-off possibilities. I see that every time I ask you a question you are able to point me towards a video. That tells me that, somehow, your site is not organize to help me find the information myself A complaining customer is the business man's best friend! Can you fix the problem?

[@PenelopePitstop888]

Looking good as always and good info❣

[@MarcLarsson-b8l]

Where did you stay inexpensively in Budapest? It looks like your accommodations in Ubud is open. Not worried about Dengi?

[@JMRestini]

Great video covering so many countries, thanks for sharing!

[@JOHNHSMITH2]

Appreciate this video. Thanks guys.

[@VagabondAwake]

You bet!

[@dennisgonya4500]

So glad we bought our 4bd 3ba home in Malaysia in 2005. Love our house.

[@John-ds6jz]

How much you paid for it

[@dennisgonya4500]

@@John-ds6jz 100 dollars a month

[@dennisgonya4500]

@@John-ds6jz Forgot. As it was not an issue. Pocket change.

[@ferney2936]

so glad to read your comment Dennis. Your info really helps me to understand where to retire on $1000

[@dennisgonya4500]

@@ferney2936 Dan and Chung have all the info on needs.

[@jimf937]

I've missed you guys, and look 116k subs. No surprise there. Congrats on your well deserved success!

[@vgshwk]

With the countries that you mentioned that I’ve been to I agree with. Some countries the rent might be cheaper but the food and nightlife might be more expensive while others the rent might be more expensive but the food and nightlife might be cheaper. I’ve had the experience if a place is too expensive I’ve shortened my stay their and ive also had it where if the lodging is cheaper than expected ive stayed longer..

[@barriekolas]

Good Video. Have you thought of also adding a comparable a cost of living video to include a scenario as if you were to live the similar "traveling" lifestyle Back in your home country (USA) or even in Portland? I think that would/could be an interesting comparison.

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

pretty much everywhere in the us is 2k a month for rent (at the low end) so these really don't compare at all. Living on 1k a month is far below anything affordable in the US without some sort of subsidy.

[@007thematrix007]

@ 23:57 totally right 'bout that, the travel savvy individuals are the ones that'll see the phils. as a great dest.

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

Thanks, Dan. I am grateful that I stumbled across your website and bought your membership. So grateful for the resources you continue to offer.

[@Bobster0007]

You never talk about a very important part of retiring somewhere. Its about communication with locals. Language and welcoming of the people other than Phillipines. Who wants to move somewhere if they cant connect with locals? Not me.

[@VagabondAwake]

If you know what you want that is half the battle. I enjoy living in many places around the world. Some English, some not. Thanks for sharing. :-)

[@pedrozatravel]

Great report and summary, thank you.

[@keepitreal1547]

This is excellent guys, very interesting & enjoyable. Thanks for sharing.

[@williamh.schmidtjr.7614]

Thank you for being thinking thoughtful people. I think this video was really well done with a lot of good reliable information.

[@christinekoncar5808]

Thanks for all your videos. Very interesting. It would be nice to see a video on what your yearly costs (all in) are, please.

[@VagabondAwake]

Great idea, thanks!

[@kevinday193]

I live on $800 a month in San Diego Seaport Village area. Yes I spend very little for as I planned early and goto on the housing list years ago knowing when I retired I would have limited income and the 30% of income for rent makes it very do-able. Put your name on lists when you are in your 50's if you want to live in nice places.

[@max3334441]

I think Taiwan (not thailand) is also a good place to retire, world class & affordable health care, world class infrastructure, super safe, great cuisine and relatively affordable cost of living

[@jamescalifornia2964]

I wonder what China will do about Taiwan ... 🤔❓️

[@SperS-222]

@@jamescalifornia2964 nothing

[@007thematrix007]

​@@jamescalifornia2964 ..... lol

[@JakeRichardsong]

The part at the end about the various visa types is helpful. Thanks.

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vhoy7899]

I think it should be clarified that income is not the same as budget. An income of $3000 after you factor in medical, savings and your emergency fund your budget for living day to day may only be 1500$

[@mauricetamata4265]

I LIKE THE VIDEO IT'S VERY HELPFUL THANK YOU CHEERS N HULAHULALUIA

[@VagabondAwake]

So nice of you

[@davidramsey5952]

Where do they live now??

[@betweendrinks8885]

Glad I found you here big help to research

[@Aesahaetr]

I appreciate you sharing this.

[@vsalasarcr]

Hello, valuable information, it is always good to know that you two are well.

[@gobfranklin6759]

Appreciate what you both do. Very helpful. Just signed up for the lifetime membership! Looking forward to the slow travel.

[@tonyhernandez9745]

Thanks for the advice.

[@davidwilcox8801]

Last night I talked to a woman who just came back to Colorado from living in Ecuador for 3 years. When she went there it was one of the safest countries. Three years later, one of the most dangerous, due to the cartels taking over. Which really sucks.

[@VagabondAwake]

That is one of the reasons I say not to buy real estate in foreign countries. Hand the keys back to the landlord and move on to greener pastures.

[@dennisgonya4500]

Great news Dan and Chung.

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[@jaglazzarinim2558]

Hey Dan looks great since Covid ended I have been wanting to travel .32 years in Cali I didn’t want to go but now I do

[@VagabondAwake]

I know what you mean. Time changes things doesn't it.

[@chanceofd]

Always enjoy you guys.

[@robertw8666]

Is medical care really cheaper in Malaysia than Thailand? I would thing opposite but have had very limited experience with care in Malaysia. Is it really cheaper?

[@stevenoliver7120]

I think it may now be cheaper than Bangkok. Chiang Mai is still quite reasonable.

[@louis20122]

Love this topic.

[@ronnienaron8389]

I just heard Vietnam recently just started a three months, tourist visa without having to leave the country

[@francismartin2427]

Please remember the airline tickets. You can't just stay in these countries😅. The visas offered to stay beyond your passport are not worth it. I get tired of all the countries after 30 to 90 days😅. 1000.00 will not work😄!!!!

[@VagabondAwake]

How often you move needs to be added of course. These are on the ground stationary costs not slow travel costs. Thanks for making thtis point.

[@JakeRichardsong]

It's clear they are talking about on the ground monthly expenses.

[@sashafroyland]

Very helpful. Thank you. I want to retire very soon, or at least take my work on the road. I like the idea of getting down to a very low budget like $2000 a month for the simple fact that it forces you to live like a local. I biggest bitch about the United States is that everybody’s so busy working that they don’t interact with each other. My big interest in living overseas is Living somewhere where people have the time to interact with each.

[@VagabondAwake]

That is the biggest difference you will experience overseas.

[@FLAC2023]

Please! Next video - best places for a middle aged single man to retire...2023 edition!

[@Thee_DaVeed]

Yes. This

[@lostboi3974]

I'M A LIFETIME MEMBER NOW!😃😎!

[@VagabondAwake]

Wow, congratulations @lostboi3974! I am very excited for you. I get excited whenever I hear someone announces the commencement of experiences that have made all the difference in the world for me! Let us know how it goes. Thank you for sharing, Dan

[@lostboi3974]

@@VagabondAwake You 2 have inspired me!

[@Smiling_mike]

Thank you!

[@Seadreamer_]

I watched this twice. 💚💚

[@durianwalker]

Everybody is awaiting your Buenos Aries report, when? Look at the exchange since two weeks ago, wow!

[@darkmattersproject2951]

Dan didn’t you mention away around the Bali visa requirement. Going into some other part of Indonesia

[@VagabondAwake]

I don't mention specific workarounds on here because that would put them at risk for future use. You have to talk to expats and visa agents there in one on one conversations as mentioned in the comments part of the video.

[@darkmattersproject2951]

@@VagabondAwake gotcha

[@darkmattersproject2951]

@@VagabondAwake I tried to contact Bobby

[@aaronbux1]

Dan, i'd definitely like to be a Slow Traveler too, but loneliness is a worry. Correct my math, please, but weren't you alone for about 3 years before you met Qiang? How did you keep from being lonely before you met her? And were you 58 y/o when you met her? I am now 55, so wondering if I can succeed in your traveling model. Having a great partner in life would def help in these travels! Thanks for any tips!

[@VagabondAwake]

I have been on the road since 2007. She has been with me since 2016. My experience is that it is easier to get attention, both friends and love outside your home country.

[@nomadcurator]

Great video but just saying chapter makers for a video like this would be good.

[@VagabondAwake]

Good idea!

[@joelmonkley6177]

Tonga Fiji samoa niue easy as parts of New Zealand no worries 1000 usd a month

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks for the tip

[@wesparsons5331]

NZ isn’t cheap, it’s about the same price as Australia.

[@joelmonkley6177]

@@wesparsons5331 I said parts of new Zealand you can live very cheap plant a veg garden fishing only need money for some food items and other expenses if you know you know if you don't know then best you don't comment

[@timschneider9152]

Dominican Republic: you said you could but you wouldn't. You were very vague about why though. Could you take a minute to expand on that? My wife (from DR) and I are considering retiring there in a couple of years. It would be on a modest fixed income of appx $2000/mo. Your candid thoughts would be appreciated.

[@VagabondAwake]

If you have done your exploratory visits there and like it, then you will be fine. I have a freind there and he is perfectly happy.

[@vhoy7899]

So Cambodia is very cosmopolitan is what I'm hearing... With an eclectic group of people.

[@BernardGifford]

I'd welcome your views on living in the Philippines when you have an income in excess of $4,000 per month. Recent increases in US social security benefits makes this a realistic possibility.

[@VagabondAwake]

Most expats live on 1500 to 3000 USD over there. So you should ne able to even save some money for inflation.

[@wesparsons5331]

I just spent about three months there, of 4K USD you will live very well. I stayed in three different locations, I’m from Australia and I don’t think it’s for me. It’s a pretty big step backwards to be honest. Lots of expats love it though so I guess it’s just personal opinion👍

[@jesuisrobert808]

How about Laos?

[@VagabondAwake]

Love it.

[@vondegner306]

Hello, with 1000 dollars, in Spain you don't even have enough money, if you want to live for a month, where do you get the data from?????

[@vhoy7899]

Yayyyyy for Mexico...

[@gif24gt60]

What about Turkey, Brazil, Argentina?

[@VagabondAwake]

Stay tuned. Coming up!

[@sweproductions1]

What if I retired to the Philippines but I want to create and sell original art would I be taxed?

[@CassieDavis613]

Dan and viewers, isn't round trip travel to USA from Malaysia cheaper (maybe half) than anywhere in the PH?

[@VagabondAwake]

Check Skyscanner. :-)

[@vhoy7899]

Nicaragua has a history of political turmoil...

[@Dwayne-r2l]

Wow I can't wait to explore the world.. I am single here in America and it's impossible to find a decent woman.. and inflation is insane !

[@SilentBill-ze1gf]

you should talk to your buddy Old Dog , he just put out his budget for the month , 17,000 and he is a homebody . Someone is selling snake oil

[@wesparsons5331]

Must be 17000 peso, you can rent a home in Dumaguete for two-three hundred a month on long term leases. I was just there, it’s not my cup of tea to be honest.

[@Circuit7Active]

I would love to retire in Vietnam, but they make it impossible. Looking at South Korea.

[@VagabondAwake]

Yes, they don't have the retirement visa. Historically people did Visa runs there and got other kinds of visas as mentioned in the video towards the end on "limitations.".

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

your pinned post says limited 99 dollar lifetime membership, but when I clicked the link it's 199. ??

[@EmmGee-pele77]

Why is Bali only Indonesia? How about Jakarta or Bandung?

[@VagabondAwake]

When time allows. :-)

[@roger.b8046]

I've tried Spain and Thailand for many years and I'm living in the Philippines now, the visa rules are great in the Philippines but I guess Thailand actually is a better place 👍 $1000 I couldn't live anywhere 😅

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi @roger.brutal8046, Would you like to be a guest start on one of my videos? Here is an example guest star video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4SwkGWgdqhnrJY Your interview could be just your voice or we could do a zoom call showing your face. If you would like to be a guest star and share your story please leave a personal message here: vagabondbuddha.com/contact/ Thank you for your comment. The detail of your comment makes this real for people. If you have a business, service, or KZbin channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan

[@roger.b8046]

@@VagabondAwake would be nice I guess, but I will probably cause war between keyboard worriors in the comments because I'm brutally honest with my experience in the different countries 😅👍

[@roger.b8046]

@@kleerogers tell me more about the visa lottery

[@jackbaldwin3649]

@@roger.b8046 Even better! Please be honest.

[@chrisk7118]

@@kleerogersDepends where in Philippines. Places like Siargao are better than anywhere in Thailand.