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June 2024
Again this year: Hong Kong and Singapore top global list of the world’s most expensive cities for expatriates – Business Times – June 2024
And Swiss destinations also remain high.
World's "most expensive" cities for expats
Story at CNN News
The report examined 226 cities based on the comparative cost of over 200 items in each location. Transportation, food, clothing, household goods and entertainment costs examined.
Is Mexico a land of enchantment and easy living or a dangerous nightmare best avoided at all costs? Misinformation abounds about Mexico.... 223 pages, Amazon
Written in an easy-to-read manner by an international bestselling author and Mexican resident of 16 years. It reveals eight of the best locations for expat living on virtually any budget, and comprehensively describes everything you've ever wondered about relocating but were afraid to ask. "
Since 2020, Americans taking up residence in other countries has skyrocketed
Story at Barrons MSN
This is more in the nature of a statement of fact versus an analysis from Barrons which requires a longer article behind their paywall in order to see the actual story on the subject. But, the rise of Americans shopping their residency worldwide has grown during the 21st century.
The changing (and ending) of the Golden Visa in Europe – Euroweeklynews
June 8, 2024
Italy, Greece, Malta and Hungary are changing their plans while Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands have ended theirs. The Greek Golden Visa plan doesn't currently require actual residency in Greece while holding a "Golden Visa."
About the Golden Visa and the Ellinikon Development in Greece
The most "stress free" cities of Europe for expats – Forbes
Forbes talks about Munich, Vienna, the Nordic countries and Portugal.
Writers who fall in love with Greece
"Ready to quit your job, move abroad and write a book? Go to Greece"
Story at Sydney Morning Herald
Spending an afternoon in Austria "like a local" – The Local AT and is Vienna a "happy city?" – The Local AT
Living in Europe for less than £1,000 [approximately $1,250 USD] – UK Express MSN
Article discusses location costs in the country of Romania, the city of Lisbon (Portugal), Bucharest and the country of Bulgaria.
Why are so many Americans moving to Southern USA cities? – Yahoo Lifestyle
The main two locations are Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Wilmington, North Carolina.
So you want to live in Mexico? This is how much it will cost – MSN Travel Mexico Solo
I moved to Mexico in 2018. Back then, I got tons of "but it’s so unsafe" warnings... however, after the you-know-what in 2020, many of those same people were able to work remotely, and they traveled to Mexico in droves to do so..."
Escaping "suffocating health care" costs and divisive politics, Americans move to Italy – Business Insider
Article talks about Europe's expensive rents, that Americans who moved to Europe have told BI that their quality of life has improved. They also talk about the cost of living in 13 cities from Helsinki to Berlin.
There used to be a seemingly clear-cut path to retirement in the United States. People worked until 65, then left the workforce with the help of Social Security and personal savings. That began shifting in the 1980s when Americans gravitated toward defined-contribution plans — like 401(k)s — instead of defined-benefit plans like pensions. This has shifted more responsibility onto employees to determine how much to invest and save. "Put simply, the shift from defined benefit to defined contribution has been, for most people, a shift from financial certainty to financial uncertainty," BlackRock CEO Larry Fink wrote in a 2024 letter to investors..."
The article then talks about how Italy has a "top twenty" in the world retirement system, though this would mean not just moving to Italy, but expatriating, and of having some time to plan ahead to achieve it. Another article about Americans going to Italy, with anecdotal stories, is "Two teachers bought a $25,000 Italian lake house instead of spending more to move back to the US. Take a look" – Business Insider.
What Not to do in Italy Guide Book - 209 pages, published September 2023 – Amazon. I am an Amazon Affiliate, I may earn a commission on any sales of items sold.
AMAZON: The Expert Expat: Your Guide to Successful Relocation Abroad
Original Page December 4, 2024