I think you might be surprised, and in fact find you can afford an even better lifestyle...I'd love to go and live abroad but doubt I could afford to live the lifestyle I'm accustomed to here.
Finances have a lot to do with it. In many ways I'm kind of glad I have never visited England because I think I would love it there and find it hard to tear myself away and return to the States. But, I don't really know because a place is very much determined by its people. If the scenery is lovely but you're surrounded by jerks, then a place gets ugly very quickly. Example: San Francisco is lovely but the place has fallen apart. I would never look forward to visiting it. I would be afraid I'd be mugged like Barbara Boxer was. The economic stratification of that area also makes me feel sick to my stomach.I didn't want to leave Massachusetts, but I had to. Had ocean front apartment with balcony. Like New England, feel so at home. Moved for financial reasons. Live NYC, not happy with its noise, constant noise. Have open invitation to move to Florida. Will stay NYC for reasons of the heart, my little tiny family. Lived in Europe young. If I were young, with life still open, I would do it again. Felt even more at home in olde England than New. I'm not young, so here I stay. Have good financial deal here.
So true, why let the nursing homes or government take your last pennies.Obviously, the best plan is to die broke, your last heart break, live it the best you can.
Whatever the Bucket list dictates follow it. Most all you got makes not a difference at that final heartbeat.
Tons of Retirees just Cruise, paying the Tips at the beginning.
Wrong about Spain..... Spain is cheaper than the UK... for most thingsI live in San Diego California, housing is way expensive but grocery is so cheap, nice weather, save money for heating.
For budget living, Mexico, Spain, Thailand are not good deal.
After my research, I only save a little $ to move abroad.
Your thoughts?