You've considered Costa Rica and Mexico ... but have you thought about British Columbia?
Looking for a place to retire that isn’t already overrun by Americans trying to live off their savings and Social Security?
Two caveats: One, most countries have residency restrictions. For example, you can live in Canada for only six months if you are not a citizen or designated permanent resident, so you have to plan on living elsewhere — e.g., someplace warmer, sunnier, and drier in the winter. According to the website expatistan.com, the cost of living in Victoria is 11% lower than Vancouver, Canada, 22% lower than Los Angeles, about the same as Baltimore and 10% higher than Kansas City, Mo. Of course, English is widely spoken. Victoria has a major international airport and is a short flight or a longer ferry ride from the even larger airports in Vancouver and Seattle.
Chiang Mai is a walkable city, especially along the tree-lined streets in the historic old quarter, which contains historic Buddhist sites and temples. The countryside around Chiang Mai is bucolic and features good hiking, including hikes up Thailand’s highest mountain, Doi Inthanon, less than 50 miles away. You can also hike the Monks’ Trail on Doi Suthep, a mountain on the outskirts of the city, to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the historic temple overlooking the city at the top.
Split’s attractive waterfront offers views from almost everywhere, and features cafés, restaurants, and all kinds of watersports to keep you active. The city is quite safe, has a mild Mediterranean climate, and expats are required to pay into the state health system, which provides access to good, mostly free, health care. According to expatistan.com, the cost of living in Split is 22% less than Kansas City, 34% less than Baltimore, and 48% less than Los Angeles.
Adelaide is a hub of arts and culture in the region, with many galleries, museums, design festivals, exhibitions, concerts, and shows. There are also several major universities in the city or nearby. And if you are inclined to think of food and drink as culture, there is the nearby Barossa Valley where I had one of the most memorable meals of my life.
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