Thinking About a Move to Canada? Try These 5 Destinations Instead

Feeling frustrated by the political landscape? You’re not alone! In this video, we explore five incredible countries that offer political stability, affordability, and a high quality of life for expats. Whether you’re looking for beachside relaxation, bustling city life, or peaceful mountain retreats, these countries have it all-and they’re just a short flight from the U.S.!
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1:22 Why Mexico is a Top Choice for Expats
2:01 Why Panama is Perfect for Retirees
2:59 Living in Uruguay: Strong Democracy and High Standard of Living
3:32 Why Costa Rica Appeals to Nature Lovers
4:35 Belize: Easy Transition and Low Cost of Living
5:24 Where Would You Move? Let Us Know!
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Which country would you move to? Let us know in the comments below!

[@veramae4098]

I'm still shocked my country chose a FASCIST.

[@meredithheath5272]

Agree... How those Utterly Stupids do not know what's in store for them - and us... CHARLES DICKENS ON STEROIDS...😢 Comrade Neurosyphilis met a fee times with the dictator of Hungary a few times. Orban was democratically elected, then turned around to promptly smash and pound his country into a dictatorship - what it is, today.

[@TheJanet4321]

I know - it's absolutely CRAZY.

[@DavidKroff]

Maybe pick better candidates?

[@ErnieMcCracken-fk5vz]

I saw more hate from the left.

[@jw8567]

I'm more concerned he is a demented felon.

[@Debiangel13]

Thank you ! I’ve been living in Costa Rica for the last 4 years . Pura Vida . Single and 66

[@ksmooth1973]

I havent heard anybody talk about people with pre existing conditions getting the meds they need r the specialists they need. I worked on cruise ships as an entertainers and I have been to almosy all these spots. Panama is always hot and humid, Mexico does have cartel problems, but I enjoyed cancun, P V and cozumel. Germany is awesome and I havent been to Costa rica. I just know from living in fl for work only I hate the heat and humidty and I want to stay far away from that at all cost. But I have to get away from the tyrant that is chump asap

[@TheJanet4321]

Don't blame you for wanting to escape "him" - many of us want to as well.

[@jamesmarchetti3286]

Excellent and perfect timing video and not planning on staying here in the USA for what’s coming and will happen in the next 4 years !! The warning signs are here and also from up above 🙌 !!! I liked and Subscribed !!!

[@martypoll]

I live in Thailand 🇹🇭. I moved here in 2017. Politics and Trump taking office played no role in my decision to leave the US. Nor did financial considerations play a role. I had already been retired 5 years and I found Thailand to just be a more desirable place to live. For me culture and pace of life were the primary draws. Bangkok is a fantastic modern city and an easy place to land as a first time expat. If you don’t like big cities then there are other expat desirable destinations in Thailand. I will say that in retrospect, observing the developments in the US during the past 8 years, I am glad to be living outside the US to not care much about the details of what is happening there. From my point of view the political stability here has been fine. The only thing I pay attention to is visa and immigration news. If you pay attention to Thai politics it is . . . well . . . politics. None of it affects me. I don’t vote here (note: neither do 40% of eligible American voters). I’m happy to not care much about Thai politics and happy to be far far away from US politics.

[@Java62PR]

Democrats have had the White house for 12 years out of the last 16...but some how one guy is at fault of all the mess America is enduring...Democrat Policies are destroying America.

[@MsCindyb]

Got Panamanian residency 15 years ago thanks in part to IL. Have lived in Portugal, Belize and Germany. Now settled in Mexico and love it.

[@cathystaerkel1833]

What is IL

[@MR-pr8tp]

As Americans move toward other "affordable" countries, it just creates gentrification. Whether the reason is political or not, US healthcare, food additives, and crime stats, guns, violence, are pushing Americans out of their comfort zone. Moving to another country can be shocking for some that think our culture exists elsewhere. Having lived in Spain (and liked it) simple things like flushable toilets, laws, quiet apartments/walls, treatment of pets, air conditioning and heat are not to be taken for granted in some countries.

[@2mangos]

I'd poop in a bucket for life to get outta here today.

[@marvinbrando722]

I did live in Panama, Panama city. Honestly, it was a very nice time. 2 years over there. Easy going country and peaceful. At least, that was my experience

[@SueIsRetiringToFrance]

I am moving to Southern France next September! Scouting trip Feb. Can't wait!

[@kathianderson6485]

Me too!!

[@FunworldwithTad]

@@kathianderson6485me!!!

[@patriciacordova5074]

would you mind sharing what area? I have been considering this for a while

[@internationalliving]

That's so exciting! We wish you the best of luck! 🇫🇷

[@ji3946]

@@patriciacordova5074 make sure you look at winter conditions, many places look very desirable when it's warm and sunny. Affordable France usually has cold, wet and very gray winters, and that's too depressing for me

[@ivanilnicki6345]

Thank You so inspiring and hopeful information! Just what I needed to lift my spirits!

[@ggukrzy]

I would look in moving to Peru, found really nice apartments starting $200 dollars. You can easily have a full course meal $3.00 dollars. Oh let me tell you about groceries, the food gets me sick all the time here in the US but never got sick in Peru

[@destinationmax]

@@ggukrzy Peru is great. I just visited there and going back in January to meet friends on the northern coast. I have my legal residency In Mexico and was thinking of a second residency and Peru, but unfortunately they do not have any type of tax agreement with the US so you are taxed and the taxes are high in Peru compared to other countries. So if you are in Peru for more than 180 days, they consider you a tax resident and tax worldwide income.

[@toofrugalexpats6925]

@@destinationmaxretirement income is not taxed under retirement visa if you can qualify.

[@destinationmax]

@@toofrugalexpats6925 yes sir it is.

[@enigma4649]

I never thought of Uruguay but it seems like worth checking out.

[@toofrugalexpats6925]

Extremely expensive. Probably same or higher cost as USA

[@michaelanders6161]

I am most intrigued by Uruguay, followed by Argentina. They are the two highest ranked Latin American nations on the Global Peace Index, well ahead of the U.S. also with superior, far more affordable healthcare than the U.S. Uruguay additionally is a shining star of LGBTQ+ rights, important to this particular gay guy. Uruguay also is tops in solar power adoption, and just this year has seen an explosion of growth in electric vehicle sales. Called a "boring" country by some, I prefer a chill, peaceful, more stable version of Argentina, though admittedly tiny in comparison and lacking the natural scenic diversity. I have been reading up on this, and since I am 4 years out from being able to live from any retirement income, I have some time to work on my Platinate regional Spanish.

[@j96700]

Am going through the same journey myself & am also focusing on Uruguay! This ally thinks that you're being wise & wishes you well! ✌🏽

[@sedonars1]

It's very important to find governments and regions that are LGBTQ friendly. It means they believe in everyone's freedoms, not just the Rich White Men.

[@QuinnPrice]

If the elected political party reduces or kills social security, it won't matter where you live. As an expat who lives in Ecuador, I'm hesitant to recommend Ecuador. I wouldn't prioritize proximity to the US. I prioritize safety, ease of visa, infrastructure, and cost of living. Cambodia checks those boxes, but it's hot and humid. Baguio, the Philippines, offers a cooler climate, cheap living, and a university town, but their visa concerns me. I took Costa Rica, parts of Mexico, and Uruguay off my list due to costs. Same with Chile.

[@nayadedecumbe7407]

If we become socialist/communist you can say goodbye to SS, private ownership and lost of freedom. Please ignore the yada yada yada of the last 30 or 40 years that Republicans will stop SS. Actually, we owe so much money there is going to be nothing in just a few years.

[@ksmooth1973]

Quebec, Vancouver, and Montreal was also nice, but very high cost of living in Canada. The nicest place was Victoria BC it is awesome, but agin very expensive.

[@YogaBlissDance]

Sorry to say this but in fact some American's flee to other countries, bringing the same mindset with them.

[@markrush2319]

Put Buenos Aires Argentina on your list. I lived in Buenos Aires for 10 years. If you like a great international city that is very affordable, take a look at Buenos Aires. But Argentina has something to offer anyone in every price range. For me, a 1500 to 2000 dollars a month passive income allows me to have a very comfortable lifestyle, and the wealth is good also.

[@GBU61]

Panama, Costa Rica and Uruguay are among the most expensive countries in Latin America and are loaded with Americans. A better choice is move to a country far enough away from the US and does not speak English, that way no one will care what is going on in the US.

[@MR-pr8tp]

I agree. Experiencing a new language and way of life is a great reason to leave the US. After all, so much of the lifestyle in the US just isn't the same anymore. Having lived in Spain long ago, I can testify the quality of life is much better but one has to adapt to different amenities- some good or bad. No country will be a Utopia. One has to decide their priorities. As one commented, safety and taxes (taxed on American money) can be a deciding factor.

[@martypoll]

This is true. I live in Thailand. No one here cares about the US.

[@destinationmax]

Agree 💯

[@alrent2992]

Depends on your lifestyle and diet. Stay out of expat bubbles.

[@ErnieMcCracken-fk5vz]

Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand.

[@maniizz]

I would move to Mexico, but Costa Rica and Belize sound amazing too ✨️👌💛

[@toofrugalexpats6925]

All expensive. Permanent residency income required in Mexico is over $7000 per month.

[@ca4270]

$7000 per month! Wow!! 😮​@@toofrugalexpats6925

[@drewrichman8956]

I need help deciding

[@kingcormack8004]

The streets of San Miguel de Allende aren't "art-filled". They're "tourist-filled".

[@josephmassasr2971]

Costa Rica

[@mayangoddess9949]

I would most definitely choose BELIZE....hands down. Why? because they really do support & promote "Mom & Pop" business abroad. Not to mention that legal fees are so affordable. In other words, I can easily retain attorneys who will represent my property & my products...making sure that my reputation remains above par....while sending a clear message to my haters & competition...that Character Assassination & "Liebel/ Slander"...are NOT accepted anywhere ( inside) the country of Belize.

[@carolmartin4413]

Mexico exed me out in 2024. Now...if I move...it will be southern France

[@MR-pr8tp]

I read that where you choose to live in Mexico is the key. I read approval depends on the embassy where you apply. Not sure how true all this is but I too am researching Mexico or Spain. Did you actually go through the process to be exed out?

[@YogaBlissDance]

Yep Mexico is getting bougie with it's income req.

[@kathianderson6485]

Me too. I hope we Americans don’t over populate Southern France and also bring their politics with them. I moved to Mexico for two and a half years and found that the Americans were more rabid about their US politics in Mexico than they were in the US. Very uncomfortable. Miserable in fact.

[@kathianderson6485]

@@MichaelGiordano777. Oh my gosh,it’s going to be over populated with Americans.

[@nayadedecumbe7407]

@@kathianderson6485 nope, it's overpopulated with migrants from Africa, just like Spain, the UK and so on. You might want to check how's the political situation in Europe

[@georgecass8529]

But what if you are republican? Shouldn't you be showing countries like Russia, China, North Korea or Hungry so that republicans will have a place to if trump loses ?

[@christopherberthiaume914]

Be nice if you could actually put a sentence together (how does Hungary fit in with the other countries?). As for communist countries, USA will become the USSA if Kamala wins (that's United Socialist States of America). Thought I'd give you a hand with that.

[@georgecass8529]

@christopherberthiaume914 trump is Putins right hand man Sad you don't know about Hungary . But then again with you being brainwashed and programed by fascist dictator trump i can understand why .

[@amarie3309]

@@christopherberthiaume914 Hungary is included because the president is a fascist. Our former president was in the news today about his love of Hitler. Not fake news Reported by his former chief of staff, General John Kerry. He says he’s unfit to lead. General Kerry also reported the former president’s previous remarks about soldiers being losers. What a swell guy. We can all wear swastikas if God help us he wins. Talks about a socialist nazi country, we’re looking down the barrel of a gun. I wish this was fake news, but it’s all to real.

[@carolmartin4413]

@christopherberthiaume914 Orban is as fascist as Putin...I am part Hungarian and would never live there as long as his ilk run the country. Other Balkan countries are feasible tho. BTW...Kamala is not fascist..Trump is. Obviously you are not a woman.

[@Peter-nt1ts]

@@christopherberthiaume914 Republicans love the dictatorship in Hungary.

[@BrendanPNW]

Another lazily made list that just repeats the same places you always shill for. How much in kickbacks from the tourist and real estate boards do you get everytime a video or podcast goes up? I am not saying some people don't want to move to these places but your editorial board only seems interested is sun and/or beach and assume everyone wants that lifestyle.

[@HeyWattsUpCycling]

left usa to come to thailand, not as nice as people make it out to be. even if your rich everywhere you go is basically slums.

[@glevin60]

Panama - no hurricanes.

[@SenorJuan2023]

Panama is too hot and humid.

[@billyholic]

thailand way better dan both dem places n shiieet

[@SenorJuan2023]

Too hot, too humid

[@aura_daddy]

she said they were all gonna be close to the US...

[@Michaelcj-m2d]

🇪🇸🇪🇺🍷🇪🇸🇪🇺🍷🇪🇸🇪🇺👍👍

[@amarie3309]

Mexico $2600 more like $5200.

[@destinationmax]

@@amarie3309 You are correct. Income requirements have tripled in just the past 2 years. You must earn about 4k for temporary and 5k for permanent.

[@comment5884]

Some of those countries really don't want you to bring your values to them. Keep them to yourself and get counseling for your mental problems.

[@SenorJuan2023]

Are you Trump voters listening?

[@2mangos]

@@SenorJuan2023 can the others come please!

[@SenorJuan2023]

@@2mangos As long as they're not part of the Trump Cult.

[@ksmooth1973]

@@SenorJuan2023 They dont have enough brains to listen. They have been brainwashed by a convicted felon, hitler jr rich ahole who is going to ruin the US.

[@kathianderson6485]

I think Trump is terrific and believe he can do wonders for the US, if he is elected and if he isn’t killed. However, I no longer love the US or half of its population. I’ll be moving abroad for those reasons and I hope to not have to think about politics ever again.

[@lpmama1196]

May I suggest Russia or Hungary? Goodbye and good riddance.

[@ji3946]

You should do some traveling and then you'll be laughed AT, not with by most of the people you'll encounter. You'd be better of moving to a deep red state like MS, AL, Idaho has some clubs you could join

[@infiad1275]

I'm right there with you. Seems like half the population here is nuts. I had high hopes for Trump's first term but honestly he didn't deliver what he promised. The wall isn't built. The swamp is deeper than ever. He couldn't even beat a rotten potatohead Biden. It's so sad what we've become but we'll have to sink so much further before most people will see the error in their beliefs. Yes, I hope to move somewhere else and never have to think about politics, again.

[@infiad1275]

@@lpmama1196 Russia or Hungary would be a fine choice for me.

[@namvet1968]

@@lpmama1196 100%

[@Blublod]

Hahaha! “… if you don’t like the election results…” 😂Get over it people! I’ve lived long term on four continents and there’s nothing like the USA. Venture forth and find out for yourselves. Like me, you’ll be back!

[@javiercastro9785]

EAD you 45th insurrection supporters

[@ksmooth1973]

Chump sucks and so does the USA

[@TheJanet4321]

MANY people have left U.S. and never looked back. It USED to be (for some people) a good place to live. Nowhere is perfect, but there will be many Americans who don't want to live under Republican Fascist rule.