Which country to live as an ex-pat?

pendragon_arther

I'm single, retired and have some savings and a state pension. I've lived for a while in Kenya, the land of thieves and robbers, and I've been here in the Philippines for a year which is also not conducive to one's money. So I'm looking to move to another country anywhere in the world. The world is my lobster. The considerations are that I can't learn another language, in that area I'm thick, so an English speaking one is good. Also a good climate, I can stand up to about 30c. Cheap accommodation at about £250 - £300 pm. Any ideas?

TIA

HappyMJ

New Zealand? Although getting a visa might be nigh on impossible.

Ireland (away from Dublin) is very cheap and you will have the right to live there.

Voyager2002

pendragon_arther wrote: »

and I've been here in the Philippines for a year which is also not conducive to one's money.

TIA

I am baffled. I have also lived in the Philippines, and the cost of living is very low: about as low as you can find anywhere in the world. If you actually enjoy the life there I suggest you adapt, develop skills in bargaining and consuming local rather than imported products to save money.

Costs in Malaysia and Thailand are a little higher, but life is less stressful and crazy while you can certainly get by using only English.

agrinnall

HappyMJ wrote: »

New Zealand? Although getting a visa might be nigh on impossible.

Ireland (away from Dublin) is very cheap and you will have the right to live there.

Unlikely to get accommodation in NZ for the OP's budget (although I agree that he stands next to no chance of getting a visa anyway).

I think the climate requirement might rule out Ireland .

PompeyPete

Voyager2002 wrote: »

Costs in Malaysia and Thailand are a little higher, but life is less stressful and crazy while you can certainly get by using only English.

Vietnam's worth a look at too. Met several retired Europeans there recently, all renting, all happy with their choice. Very inexpensive place to live.

Plenty of online expat discussion forums to look at. There a few expats regularly post on the Trip Advisor Vietnam discussion forum. A bloke on the Vietnam forum called DirtyPierreOnTour is full of down to earth knowledge on most things Vietnamese.

martindow

agrinnall wrote: »

I think the climate requirement might rule out Ireland .

I think it will be OK - up to 30C covers Ireland and anywhere further north.

agrinnall

martindow wrote: »

I think it will be OK - up to 30C covers Ireland and anywhere further north.

Yes, but he also said "good climate"...

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Not sure about the prices for accommodation, but Berlin fits your other requirements.

Pretty much every shopkeeper speaks English (they have to, as a large percentage of their custom is from tourism), and the climate is quite good, at least during the spring, summer and autumn.

As for the city itself, it is stunning, and the people are very friendly.

Come retirement, I'm looking to live there myself.

Doshwaster

I love visiting Thailand and know a few ex-pats there but I don't think I could move there permanently as the constant humidity would be too much. Vietnam would be an interesting alternative as it is cheaper and more laid back.

814man

Have you considered Belize? I can give you lots of details if you like, I've lived and worked there my self and will be retiring to live full time in a few years.

Towser

Yes what about Thailand up in the hills where it is cooler and not so humid? Such as Chang Mai.