2024 the best countries to live in review

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A completely updated follow-up to one of the most popular books in the world on living abroad: A Better Life for Half the Price. Get honest information on international living, where to retire for less, and the cheapest options for where to move.

For anyone struggling with high living expenses, this book provides a detailed road map on how to cut costs in half while upgrading your life in 19 desirable countries around the world. Anyone worried about trying to stretch their income or deal with the problem of not having enough income in retirement years will find the solution here. You'll discover expat stories about living better for less, the pros and cons of each place, and detailed prices for each potential place to live. This definitive guide will help you figure out which country to move to and what you need to do to prepare for this exciting new chapter in your life.

This is the most comprehensive guide to moving abroad in order to cut your expenses in half, with advice, expatriate interviews, and specific country details for the cheapest places to live. It outlines how to cut loose instead of cutting back by having more of your money to spend each month. Find out how to live a more interesting, less stressful, and more prosperous life in another country.

The author is frequently quoted as one of the leading experts on moving overseas or retiring abroad, with the first edition mentioned in Kiplinger's Personal Finance, USA Today, Forbes, Thrillist, Bottom Line Personal, JohnnyJet.com, TheStreet.com, and NomadicMatt.com.

Reviewer: Julia E. Hubbel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Terrific, informative, regularly-updated and thorough
Review: Tim checks back in with expats regularly for updated information which is part of what makes this book so valuable. I've gotten several copies, and while my plans may not involve a total move, I keep my options open. Also, anyone I know who is thinking about becoming an expat, I refer this book to them.I've always enjoyed how Tim works very hard to provide updated information for this very fluid situation which shifts as policies, politics and people change all over the world. There is no permanent single book- because next year the visa requirement may change, or the cost of living may go up or down dramatically (Argentina, anyone). Tim's hard work pays off because every few years he's out fact checking, and the best location five years ago may not be today's. So if you're thinking of becoming an ex-pat, this is your book. You can also sign up for regular calls so that you can get first hand and more personal updates.The cost to get one every couple of years is minor compared to all the work you're saved with this research. Highly recommended. I may yet move overseas, and if I get to that point this is the book I will use to help me make that decision.

Reviewer: Ricardo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wonderful resource, easy to read, enjoyable content for those considering life outside the US.
Review: Very good content. You feel a sense of trust when reading this, particularly given the vast experience Tim has, and continues to gather from his world travels. As an expat, I think this is a must read. On its own, its not going to be a “decide for me” type of thing, but rather its a guide that will bolster your knowledge of the country you want to move to, plus it gives you key things to consider, and talks about elements to educate and build-up confidence when deciding where, when, and how to implement your plans. I learned a lot from this book, and have now personally fIeld verified it. Great resource.

Reviewer: Jeffrey Thomas
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nicely written summary of international living reasons
Review: This book is nicely-written, not complete polished, perhaps self-published, but it is well done, with thoughtful essays about many different countries and the benefits and challenges of moving to each location. I have lived overseas in 10 different countries myself, and have recently done more research about retiring overseas -- this book is a very good resource for those doing similar research. It is not a sales job (as some publications are) for real estate or expensive newsletters or videos. Primarily from a US point of view, but would be useful for Canadians and Brits as well.

Reviewer: Biondisleys
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Inspiring, informative and personable
Review: Friends looking into retiring in Costa Rica shared their copy of Tim's book and we were so intrigued we purchased our own copy. I'm so glad we did! Tims personal experience is peppered with stories of other expats, and I appreciate that he covers the pros and cons, from the perspective of someone of a Westernized background who is interested in immersing in, not just exploiting of, different countries and cultures. We have been so inspired by both the content in Tim's book and his other online editorials, we have booked a trip for a reconnaissance mission to central Mexico this year. Highly recommend to those who are well traveled and those who wish they were!

Reviewer: F. Harvey
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: There is one major annoyance
Review: The book isn’t available in electronic form and I have no intentions of scanning the thing page by page in order to compile my own. I hate having to handle a paperback, especially in bed at night when I’d like to keep the lights turned out so that my spouse can sleep as I continue to read. Additionally, it’s much easier to find things you’ve highlighted in an electronic text than it is to flip page by page through a physical book.My only other complaint has to do with the lack of white space in the book. The lines of text are too densely stacked on top of each other for my tastes, and there are no graphics or pictorial illustrations of the places he writes about, which one might expect in a book of this nature.All in all, though, he does an excellent job of providing the kind of information one might need when deciding to migrate to another country. Place your toilet paper in a trashcan rather than flush it? That’s a no go for me.

Reviewer: Howard Blount
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Great Escape Read, Whether Armchair, Short-Term, or Permanent
Review: I bought Tim Leffel's A Better Life for Half the Price (2nd Edition) because I am at a transitional stage in my life, and I am exploring my options. Even though my primary home is paid off, and I am financially independent, there is nothing holding me at my present location, and nothing is off the table. Like Tim, I am a travel writer, but stuck at home during a global pandemic, I found BLHP a great escape read. That said, it was not a quick read. I took my time, digesting and dreaming of what it might be like to actually live in the many countries detailed in the book (Portugal, Ecuador, Uruguay, and Mexico made my shortlist). Many countries that didn't make my potential expat list, however, were highlighted as future travel destinations. Tim's expertise is drawn from his personal experiences traveling to many of these countries, intense research, and interviews with on-the-ground expats. The reporting is balanced, revealing the pros and cons of living in each country, and a wealth of resources for living abroad are included to assist readers with exploring on their own. If you think expat life is an option you want to consider, BLHP is a great place to start!

Reviewer: Kris
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Most informative book on the market and I’ve read a lot!!
Review: The information is current, unbiased, offers the pro and cons, well written and organized. Buy it.

Reviewer: susan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This book is terrific - an essential resource for shortlisting countries, regions and cities if you're planning to build a new life abroad. The author writes from first-hand knowledge of having lived in multiple countries, and uses a really good matrix - of liveability, connectivity, etc. - to help readers rank potential countries in terms of their wants and needs. I bought the original edition some years ago and was delighted to see the new, updated edition come out. I've even bought it as a gift for friends, to get them dreaming and planning too!

Reviewer: ScramblerRich
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: After following Tim's blog for over a year, I got to thinking, maybe this was for me. I don't have a lot of money in my retirement accounts and my pension income is not nearly what I used to earn. So I bought the book and hoped I might get an idea or two that sparked my interest!Whoa! This book is chock-a-block full of information, ideas, tips, and literally, everything you need to know to narrow down your choices of where to visit or relocate to. Rental rates, food costs, visa conditions, pros, cons. It's all there and for less than a couple of cups of some fancy coffee where you're living now! An idea or two doesn't even come close to describing just how impressed I am.5 out of 5 stars from me!P.S. the editor in me keeps finding typos but really, they don't detract in the least from the stellar info. Just sayin'