Mexico 1.28, Costa Rica 2.48, Dominican Republic 4.47, Cyprus 5.54 , Philippines 7.32, South Korea 9.07,

Definitely Bulgaria, bought a house there 18 months ago and looking forward to moving there permanently from Australia early 2021, has everything, history, food, nature, the Black Sea and awesome people. Also loved my time Montenegro back in 2012/13

I spent most of 2020 in Budapest. Hungary is a very livable country. Very beautiful, nice historic architecture, friendly people. I think it's a hidden gem. It's government is working hard to preserve its culture, history and sovereignty for all it's people, including my close relatives there.

Taiwan is the hidden gem, friendly people, interesting culture and great nature

I lived in the Philippines for 3+ years back in 1988-1991 time frame. US Navy, I was stationed in Subic Bay. I had a very spacious 2 BR apartment for $125 a month. Maid service was $40 a month. Friendly, kind people for the most part.

Just found your channel and I am very thankful! My mother has lived in Puerto Vallarta Mexico permanently since 2004 she owned a property there since the 90’s She’s happier than I ever remember! My father has property in Costa Rica since the same time frame. These 2 countries are amazing and with years of visiting I believe both of these countries are better in every way compared to America these days of 2020

Bratislava Slovakia. Great location, 45 minute train ride to Vienna with trains running every 30 minutes. Couple hours drive to Budapest, Prague. Cheap flights to the rest of Europe. Everyone speaks English. They are on the Euro but one of the cheapest countries on the Euro. On the Visa Waiver program. I moved almost a year ago from the US and love it. Correct me if I am wrong but it is as far east as you can go in Europe and still be in the EU and use the Euro.

Slovenia. Nice people everyone speaks English. Great recreation and good cities.

Thanks for including the Philippines. A great place to live in for sure!

Bulgaria,please. And more on S. Korea. Thank you for your wonderful, insight programs, Andrew!

Cyprus is a great place, my wife and I spent 10 years in Limassol, well worth a look. Very safe and great food. Also spent a few years in Mexico City also a great place. Thanks for the video.

Have stayed in Malaysia several times and LOVE the place.

Bulgaria Plovdiv especially. Almost everyone speaks English, folks are friendly. No need for a car. The food is fantastic.

Had a place almost ten years now in Reykjavik Iceland .The housing market has remained strong and continues to go up . I love the cool weather and cannot be in hot places like California anymore .

I've spent two years between Ukraine and Philippines and loved it. Ukraine is one of my favorite places in the world to live! Amazing people, great food, talented/educated labor force, and fascinating culture.

I lived in South Korea 79'-81' There was Ice on the ground 7 Months out of the year on 79' - 80' but the people are very nice to foreigners.

Portugal. Czech Republic.

South Korea gets very cold in the winter. It's very comfortable in the summer. I enjoyed living in both Busan and Seoul.

Loved visiting Mexico but the Yucatan is unbearably hot, even in the springtime. I will make my next vacation to some of the high mountain towns of Mexico where the climate is much milder for us Canadian visitors.

Hey Andrew, with war potentially breaking out in the Caucuses region between Azerbaijan and Armenia (with Turkey backing Azerbaijan), have your thoughts about investing in the region changed? Really curious.

Recent subscriber to your channel here and I love your content. From personal experience, I would not advise or recommend the DR due to the crime. I was doing business there, had a bank account, a residence I had recently purchased so I was invested in that place. On a business trip a few years ago my group in 2 vehicles were stopped on the highway from Boca Chica to La Romana. It was a police or military personnel that stopped us. It was a shake down. I speak fluent spanish having lived in Cuba for in the 90s but I didn't say anything and only listened in the beginning. In short, $500 US dollars got us a pass. They were in government vehicles and I recalled as much info as I could and reported it. We never heard if they caught them but the damage was done for me. I knew the city Santo Domingo was pretty bad with the drugs and gangs but to experience this outside the capital and local law enforcement (not proven but uniforms, vehicles etc was extremely convincing) were the perpetrators of this...I was done. I don't know if you've heard similar stories but up to that point I loved the place. I had a beautiful home overlooking the beach, and was about to begin our business which I had only invested a few hundred thousand at the time. Thanks for sharing

Just some more info/opinion. Australia (pre-covid) offers a 1-2 year working holiday visa. Western/inclusive culture, high minimum wages etc. with the option of student, partner, sponsored and skilled visas if you wish to extend. NZ offers similar. The UAE Abu Dhabi or Dubai. 3 months travel visas. You can find high end hotels for 3000 Dirhams a month. Perfect for the winter months. Especially if you have enough in the bank or passive income and don’t need to work. If you needed to do a border run flights to countries around the GCC can be found for under $60. Great content keep it up!

Andrew, I have been to Punta del Este, Uruguay and it is an absolute gem. It is considered the Monaco of South America. Will you please consider doing a video on Punta del Este, Uruguay?

Costa Rica is great and safe with wonderful people and food. I used to drive around Mexico all the time visiting the Mayan ruins but too dangerous right now for me. If that changes, Mexico would be my top destination. People are wonderful. South Korea is expensive but fantastic.

If you have a half million US dollars to invest for the sole purpose of gaining access to a place to live, then you can buy a decent lifestyle anywhere in the world. Period. There is no trick needed, when you're capable of simply buying your way in to ANY situation.

Had a house in Akumal Mayan riviera and I felt totally safe and it wasn’t on a drug route. Canada loses a lot of money in expats and tourists every yr to Mexico so of course the media pushed it. Felt safer there than in Vancouver but next time I’d likely look at Guadalajara instead.

Andrew- it would be awesome if you would do a video on the significance of language barriers in your choice destinations for livable countries!! Thanks for your awesome information!

I live in Portugal...Ticks all my boxes...Small country with every type of topography from Mountains, rivers, lake's, ocean and island's...I used to live in Mexico however the Energy has Changed...I lived in Tulum and it became too trendy and expensive, West Coast in Puerto Vallarta, same an more Violence...Costa Rica has become Gringolandia, Ticos do not like...more folks moving to Nicaragua and or Panama...Better resident program's...Portugal is an fairly safe country and resident pre Covid-19 easy for investors...in Porto today...Took train from my casa in Lisboa...Modern and pretty quick and cheap to me for first class...Food is awesome, variety bom....Healthy living and activities abound...

I’d like to know What’s your take on Portugal 🇵🇹& Angola 🇦🇴

The Most expensive Airport I had been is San Jose Costa Rica. Prices ( food )are OUT of this world.more expensive than London Airport.

I’m curious what your take is on South American countries, especially Uruguay.

Why I never hear anything about Vietnam? I think you've even helped people in crypto that are currently residing in Da Nang and such. I would love to hear more about it.

I lived in Buenos Aires for 8 years. Beautiful but gritty city. Lots of US expats. The economic/political climate is always turbulent but you get used to it. Lots of bureaucracy. Uruguay is great if you like rural coastal setting. I spent a lot of time in Colombia & really liked it.

Korea is a wonderful country. Low taxes, extremely modern, and excellent healthcare

Mexico also has the advantage of being around 2 hours from the States. Especially good for retirees who have not renounced their US citizenship. Ps that glam smoking jacket should become official Nomad attire!

As a Canadian, we always want warmer weather....and fewer taxes. I’ve been to Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, Spain, Antigua, Mexico but I’m curious to hear your thoughts on Ecuador, and Medellin. I think COVID has highlighted some difficulties with airport closures. Anyways, I started my kids on Mandarin years ago but switched to Spanish because it’s easy to learn for EVERYONE and that to me is the indicator that it will continue to prosper. German is another language that is just too time consuming and difficult to learn. Spanish is very popular in Toronto these days....

I'd like to here more about programs in Argentina, Panama, and the Philippines.

If you have the passport you need and want to live somewhere affordable and run a small business, you could come to Nigeria.

1. I like the Philippines and Davao city in particular. To me it's very relaxed more than Manila or Cebu in my opinion. There are a lot of expats living in Iloilo and Dumagete. I will look more into the SRRV visa since I'm 35. 2. To me the Dominican Republic is a hidden gem. Many people come for the beaches but I like the mountains. If you go to some of the mountain cities like Constanza then the temperatures can be pretty cool. I am going back in November. 3. I've heard Cambodia is a hidden gem. I want to say they offer dual citizenship. 4. I thought Morocco as well has a solid citizenship program. I've read that they are a little strict about visa runs though.

When one is a rich capitalist, one can move an live in practically any place one desires.

I live in Canada (for not too long still...) but I feel "freer" in pretty much every "un"developed country I go to (for months at a time.) Everywhere feels more satisfying to me than Canada or any other "developed countries" of the world (they all copy each other's abusive practices.) And if Canada is not shitty enough yet, Trudeau just announced he's working hard towards "the big reset", the latest insane idea towards more government abuse and control. Nowadays, developed countries are "the place to be" IF you are NOT a productive citizen. Also, they are all very anti-male. So... I'm out. I'll go earn and spend my money elsewhere :-)

I live in Taiwan. I love it here and for me, it's a perfect blend of Asian cultures without a lot of the overhead that comes with some of the other places around here. The healthcare system and opportunities for investing, chasing startups, and enjoying the culture is excellent. Also, permanent residency is definitely an attainable goal.

I lived in Costa Rica for a long time and it isn't what it used to be. There is more petty and violent crime and prices have gone up considerably. If you are looking for mountains or beaches in the same time zone as the eastern US, Panama is a better choice in my opinion. I am currently a Panamanian resident and I absolutely love it.

Nice to hear about Mexico. My husband and I are checking out Ajijic/lake Chapala this week as part of our Trifecta plan. Dubai will be next during the winter. Italy for a few weeks in the Spring. Portugal to see about a Golden Visa. I'm excited to check these places out.

Sofia Bulgaria, the Colorado Springs of Europe.

My personal top 3 would be : Cambodia - Thailand - Georgia If you like the tropics and not like the typhoons then Thailand and Cambodia are ok. Georgia is really Top Top Top !!! Cheap and developed . Extreme nice people. And easy to get an visa / resident. But like to hear more about Nepal - Chili - Namibia

Thanks for discussing DR. It's been on my radar lately and this helps to confirm that I should look deeper. My FAVORITE place that you rarely mention is Taiwan. Pros - Great value. Very nice mix of urban and nature throughout the island. Tons of modern amenities. Gold Card makes immigration and permanent residence pretty simple. Cons - Not a tax haven at all, although the Gold Card helps temporarily. And the ever present threat of invasion by China

Costa Rica is very expensive! It is over rated. A lot of foreigners living in costa had hiked up prices. Better to live where the locals are.

I'm intrested to see a video about the country of Chile. I know they've had some civil unrest in recent months, but when I went to go visit, before COVID, it was quite beautiful and peaceful. Apparently in the small town I went to visit, a lot of Europeans go there to Surf every summer.

10 years and counting in Dominican Republic... That says it all.

In Asia you can drink the water from the tap in only two countries - Japan and South Korea - and that is the true mark of a wellfunctioning, coherent long term society.

I was born in Hungary and left when I was 7. Today, I would love to consider living there half the year or so. Can you make a video on benefits of getting a Hungarian passport, and possibly living there a few months out the year? Thanks

Great video again, Andrew! One country in Europe you rarely talk about is Liechtenstein. It's interesting for tax reasons and while not very exiting to live there, you are effectively inside Switzerland and very close to Zürich and Munich. Any major upsides or downsides to it? RE seems fairly easy to find there.

Hugh Hefner looks so much younger here...must be a digitized image...:):):)

Great video, albeit one with an emphasis on urban living.

I've been to four of those six countries, most of them several times but Dominican republic only once. No to the Dominican republic, Philippines, and especially Mexico. Yes to Costa Rica. That's the only one of the four that I would consider going back to and consider living there. The worst thing that you'd have to worry about is a pickpocket in the Streets of San Jose. Whereas in the other three, you could quite easily end up dead while taking an evening walk in the city. I want to live in a country where I can safely leave my gated community and walk in the streets of the cities.

I would like to hear more about Mexico and Costa Rica- please

I’m actually planning on driving down and checking out Mexico as soon as possible. The local government basically killed my business and I’ve been looking for a new place to restart it. I took years of Spanish in junior high and high school so I already speak the language although maybe not as well as I should. Mexico seems to have its share of problems but they certainly encourage small businesses more than Seattle where I was before.

If you are a broke retiree-Panama is a good place to retire. Its not too expensive to gain residency based on social security. You can find a small place to rent for very reasonable prices. Real estate and land is stupid expensive so avoid buying property. Rent a small place. Live minimally. Live good for very little money. Panama is a bus culture so no need to buy a car. I use scooters and motorcycle's. Down size and live simply for very little money in Panama. Costa Rica costs twice as much. If you have money than strike Panama off the list. Plenty of better places to live if you can afford it. Today, many retiree's are broke but don't realize that they can live on social security in Panama. You can.

South Korea, interesting to find it on your list and one I would definitely consider for myself now, since I spent two years working there many years ago. Already speak some of the language and understand a bit of the culture. It's a gateway to the East and love the food. Many locals do learn English from a fairly young age. Plus Korea is one of the most networked and digitally cutting edge.

Andrew, for a long time, I was big on going to Canada, but lately, I've been looking seriously at Mexico...I think the weather, Culture and people, are more to my liking and my way of thinking...Cuba and Paris are also high on my list...When the travel ban ends, I will take a trip... :-)

Costa is lovely, inclusiveness, refined, affordable

I used to live in Cyprus. It's nice but you can quite quickly get bored. You have mentioned Portugal recently. Can you say something more about it?

Panama is #1 on my list for a bunch of reasons : first and foremost the banking system and its financial solidity, then climate ( ANYTHING BELOW 75 IS WINTER FOR ME !) and finally personal safety. There are thousands of American and European expats who relocated to PAnama and for a good reason ! Plus it is connected with direct flights to the Americas , Asia and Europe. A++

I'm totally one of those "I don't like warm weather" people! lol.

South Korea, what a contrast between North and South. You can really tell what economic freedom can do for people and countries.

GREAT video! Since you asked to comment - yes, please do more videos on some countries you normally aren't discussing. Specifically, can you look into Bulgaria? I have a number of friends there all saying it's a great place to live and cheap, but I don't know that they know enough about taxes.

You need to do more research! I have traveled throughout the world lived in many countries. Right now, today, Albania is the Easiest to migrate to, no restrictions, with a US passport you can stay without a visa for 12 months, low cost of Iiving, excellent climate, beaches, close to Europe, excellent low cost medical & dental, lower dental cost than Mexico, i have a home in Mexico, they love Americans, considered the most friendly country in Europe.

Thanks for including some cooler climates. South Korea might be more seasonal but Costa Rica and Mexico have areas that are near perfect year round. I find that very appealing.

What do you think about Andorra, for people with western European passports?

I'd like to hear more about Costa Rica. I'm considering moving there.

I lived in South Korea for 9 years. No, South Korea is not livable unless you are making at least a high 6 figure and up salary. If you are say, making $50,000 a year, yes it's more livable than the United States (unless you are stupid and decide to live in Seoul and spend WAY more money than you need to for rent). But the main problem is, what visa are you going to have? Do you want to do a visa run every three months to Fukuoka Japan (a really nice city by the way) and risk the one time they don't let you back into the country? If you have qualifications, you can get an E2 visa and teach English (you will need at the very least, a Bachelor's degree in an education-related field and be below 35 years old) but good jobs in that sector are difficult to get and don't pay well. If you have a lot of money, last I heard if you invest something like 5 million dollars (that may have gone up since then), you can get on a list to get permanent residency. Basically how this works is, you get a certain number of points for each criterion. For example, if you are fluent in Korean, you get so many points. If you have a bachelor's degree, you get so many points (obviously more points if you have a masters or doctorate degree). If you are in a certain age range, you get a certain number of points (being above 45 is a BIG disadvantage in Korea). You have the added problem that, if you are not Korean, they really don't want you there. If you are reasonably decent (and don't commit crimes) or you are useful to their economy (by investing, being a good English teacher, tech training, or whatever) they will tolerate you. But you will never be 100% accepted in their society. Having said that, one thing that Andrew said is incorrect. South Korea is a REALLY nice place to go on a vacation. The people who say it's mediocre, generally have only seen Seoul. If you want a nice vacation, kind of avoid Seoul and instead go to some coastal cities such as Gangneung, or Sokcho. Ulsan is a really nice city too except that it's beach is just ok. If you want a nice beach, go to the Jindo area and take a boat to one of the nearby islands. There, you will have a beach pretty much all to yourself, nice ocean scenery, and nice island scenery too.

I like Turkey. It's a modern and stable country with friendly people and the food is delicious.

The Dominican Republic & Morocco. The real estate pricing and lifestyle at the DR is outstanding; new builds in Santo Domingo look great, as well as the 40 year plus history, of the Casa de Campo development. An equil lifestyle, as Miami Beach. Also, Morocco looks at be a great place to live and possibly invest.

I think one country that definetly deserves more attention is Chile. Some eastern European countries like Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, etc also deserve more attention. Also Lebanon, great banking and if I'm not mistaken it's a territorial tax country.

Religious freedom is as important as economic freedom for me. I’d like to hear more in that from your videos.

Can you talk about Mauritius in a future video? It's an island that you haven't really covered on your channel.

Anyone have more information about Japan?

Norway, despite the high income tax/VAT, has very low property tax. 0% in some areas. Also very good banks.

If you like four seasons, kind of Swiss weather I can recommend Poland. 9% CIT under 2 million euro in revenue. High standard of living with a moderate cost, educated society., safer than western Europe.

Thank you! I am interested in the Dominican Republic, Cyprus, and the Philippines. Maybe you could also say more about Armenia? And you could, if you chose, make occasional progress reports on countries you have already mentioned, such as Georgia. Times change, especially at the moment. Thanks for a great channel!

Thank you for talking about the Philippines

I think Colombia is terrific.

Yerevan, Armenia. Scenic, gastronomy, inexpensive and slower pace of life

Costa Rica is awesome ... these places are Less hassle to live

I moved to Costa Rica seven years ago And I love this country and its people

l was looking for somewhere in south America but l most probably gonna try Turkey this winter again. l did it last year and it was cheap comparing other european countries

The Philippines is a great country lots of English-speaking easy to get around that along people of friendly like Americans Lots of Western lifestyle restaurantsAnd malls and events. Great work force if starting a business people are really really loyal and appreciative of having a great job.

I loved living in South Korea!

South Korean culture is very different from American culture. Could be a big adjustment for some.

What about Croatia, the most beautiful Mediterranean country? The richness of nature's beauty, culture, history and safety (e.g. a woman can walk alone at night safely) is unsurpassed.

I'm just going to assume the purple monogrammed smoking jacket is a Nomad Capitalist™ Counter-Trolling Operation, and leave it at that. 🤣

Andorra has a lot to offer and is better than everything on your list

I’ve been living in Medellín Colombia for about a year and love it. I live in El Poblado and it is very modern part of the city with great restaurants and nightlife. A lot of Americans fear the country because of what they have been told about the past. But take it from me it is the past.

Your assessment of South Korea is fairly accurate. I do believe that both city of Busan and the island of Jeju-do are underrated. Busan's southern position offers quick access to Japan. There are also really affordable coastal towns all along the peninsula that are yet to be discovered.

Personally, I love Mexico. A rich and interesting history, lovely people, great food, Mexico is even creating senior facilities to help with aging in place including memory care centers. As a single woman this is appealing so I can consider aging out in the country and not being alone.

Vietnam? We found the major centres there highly livable but I'd like to hear your thoughts about it as an investment.

Our #1 priority is weather. Perfect weather on water. Has to be near a body of water. 😁

How about traveling restriction of covid-19.

Curacao. Great weather and good infradtructure.