Ok, Hello, I'm looking to move on a fixed income..

[Omphaloskepsis]

I have a fixed income, slightly over 1100$ per month. I want to move to another country that is warm and I would like to be on the beach.. Living like a king on my income would be a bonus.. Any thoughts about a location?

[Arugula Latte]

1. Costa Rica came to mind.

It may not be the bargain it once was, though.

[Omphaloskepsis]

2. I was also thinking about Costa Rica..

I'm also looking into East Asia.

[mike_c]

8. CR is unlikely-- it's actually a pretty expensive CA nation....

Look into Guatemala or Nicaragua. Or, as you suggested, east asia. I don't have any experience there, so I can't advise. The two most expensive central American nations are probably Costa Rica and Belize.

[Deja Q]

3. Whereever you go, check immigration policies...

GD seems to suggest nobody likes American citizens right now. :(

[Jackpine Radical]

4. Tell everyone in your new home you're Canadian.

Get little Canadian flag stickers to put on your luggage, your car, etc.

Oh--and I heard Spain is a good, cheap place for gringos to live. Assuming you know or will learn the language.

[Omphaloskepsis]

5. That should have been part of my post..

I was thinking of buying land.. I wonder how hard that is.

[NMDemDist2]

6. well,, that lets out any of the Mexican enclaves for ex pat Americans

talk to Gato Moteado, he just moved to Costa Rica. he hangs in the Gardening group a bit or PM him

[Omphaloskepsis]

7. Thanks for the tip.

[Why Syzygy]

13. heard a few yrs ago

that you cannot buy property in Mexico unless you are 60% . or invest 60%? That's a good thought.

[Bum Whisperer]

16. The gov't. owns it all...

...and gringos can't have any by law. the citizenry can purchase, but it's more like renting for them and you have to rent from them.

[Bridget Burke]

18. Not true....

The government does not "own" all of Mexico. And foreigners can buy land there, although they need to follow specific procedures.

www.mexonline.com/propmex.htm

[Why Syzygy]

20. Had some friends who planned..

get this .. to move from Oklahoma! to Costa Rico (if I recall correctly. I'm not very bright on geography). They had to have $10,000 in the bank before they would be allowed to move into the country.

If I was going to take off for parts unknown, give me a sailor with a nice boat. Then we can go down under. Morea. French Polynesia. Live on a volcano. Clothing optional.

[LibraLiz1973]

9. Your rollin out on US?

lol


kidding


Punta Cana?

There was recently a (alright, everyone don't laugh at me) House Hunters on HGTV where this lady bought a 2 bed 2 bath gorgeous beachfront condo for 65k.

[Omphaloskepsis]

10. I just figure...

I get paid wherever I am. I might as well move someplace where I could improve my standard of living. I'm thinking about East Asia or Costa Rica.

[Why Syzygy]

14. Had a friend who just got back from

Taigon? Asia. He loved it. You're probably going to live in a smaller house though. Ok?

Just read post below. #11. Thailand. He said he rented a place for a month for $300. And you can't beat the food. I love Thai food.

[argyl]

11. How about Thailand? My brother's lived there for ten years and loves it.

He pays 8500 bhat(about $225) for a small apartment,bills and internet connection paid for,in Bangkok.

The medical care is quite good and considerably cheaper than the US. For $1100 you should be able to live comfortably over there.

I may go there when I retire myself.My brother didn't go there to retire,though. He married a Thai girl.

[rollopollo]

12. I was going to recommend the same myself

I've visited twice and loved it; and also saw many older Americans living there as well and enjoying it.

[Omphaloskepsis]

15. Man...

I'm 29... I just sort of lucked out.. by having a fucking insane life, The federal government doesn't think I can work..

[REP]

17. Izmir, Turkey

Have a friend who recently moved there; on your income, you could live well.

[liberal hypnotist]

19. Tread Carefully

I've been investigating a similar move. There are several great Costa Rican forums. To take up permanent residency, Costa Rica and Belize require depositing $20,000 in a local bank to insure you won't be a pauper. Or you have to leave and return every 6 months. Good Luck to all ex-patriots.

[KitchenWitch]

21. May I suggest Thailand