BE88 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/these-are-25-best-countries-retirement 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackGats Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 25 "best countries" in which to be an incel. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignore it Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 20 hours ago, JackGats said: 25 "best countries" in which to be an incel. Thanks for a new word for today! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 (edited) Better if OP's link wasn't behind a pay wall, might be able to read it. Reckon this is info source from the same, since also 25 countries: (noticeably missing TH & neighbors) Edited January 23 by KhunLA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Not behind a paywall from my computer. And note, it's not the 25 best places for expats, but for citizens of the listed countries. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 (edited) 6 minutes ago, KhunLA said: Better if link wasn't behind a pay wall, might be able to read it. Reckon this is info source from the same, since also 25 countries: Makes interesting read. Basically if you don't want to freeze your nuts off every winter, then Oz is no.1. Edited January 23 by mfd101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 (edited) 7 minutes ago, mfd101 said: Makes interesting read. Basically if you don't want to freeze your nuts off every winter, then Oz is no.1. I wouldn't consider any of those countries 'affordable' on just my govt & company retirement funds. Not without a nice wad for an oops fund, along with able to buy out right, home & car. USA alone doesn't have a wide choice of affordable BEVs or solar, compared to TH, along with high RE Taxes and silly healthcare cost, even if having insurance. Many others are the same, and those cost would chip away at your pocket money, if any left over ... ... NO THANKS Edited January 23 by KhunLA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tgw Posted January 23 Popular Post Share Posted January 23 (edited) the article is very misleading. indeed it's about "best retirement by country" but it pertains only to people who are already in that country's system (most require a residency permit and one won't benefit from the social welfare if an immigrant), and also it's more about low income retirement. the question answered by the article is "in which country can retirees of that country afford to live in a small apartment and be able to afford good healthcare and decent food on their low pension". Edited January 23 by tgw 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, tgw said: but it pertains only to people who are already in that country's system Well I was in the system paying taxes for 45 years but still denied the OZ old age pension as I thought Thailand was a better place to live. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charleskerins Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 top Ten Democratic Socialist countries WTH? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BE88 Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 (edited) 16 hours ago, tgw said: the article is very misleading. indeed it's about "best retirement by country" but it pertains only to people who are already in that country's system (most require a residency permit and one won't benefit from the social welfare if an immigrant), and also it's more about low income retirement. the question answered by the article is "in which country can retirees of that country afford to live in a small apartment and be able to afford good healthcare and decent food on their low pension". What you describe is the reality of these retired person so this is all misinformation in favour of Western countries who do not want pensioners to go to other countries for the exit of capital. Edited January 24 by BE88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GypsyT Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 If Norway is the best why are all Norwegians on Jomtien? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 56 minutes ago, GypsyT said: If Norway is the best why are all Norwegians on Jomtien? The article headline is slightly misleading. It's a comparison of benefits each country pays to its retirees, not the cost of living for expats. Norway is top because it's a rich country, able to pay more than the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charleskerins Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 1 hour ago, GypsyT said: If Norway is the best why are all Norwegians on Jomtien? they can afford a vacation it gets cold in Norway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Full Agreement Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 7 hours ago, BE88 said: What you describe is the reality of these retired person so this is all misinformation in favour of Western countries who do not want pensioners to go to other countries for the exit of capital. Yes the article is very misleading. Expats can't simply decide to retire in most if not all of the countries listed. A quote from a commenter on the article says it best: " "Sardonicus - I had a feeling people might misinterpret this list. I didn't read the article but, I'm SURE it's not implying that it's a list of where people should consider moving. NO, NO.....most of those countries either wouldn't let you live there ongoing or there is some stiff criteria to meet. The list is describing what retirement years are like for those that live there." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 (edited) 1 hour ago, bradiston said: The article headline is slightly misleading. It's a comparison of benefits each country pays to its retirees, not the cost of living for expats. Norway is top because it's a rich country, able to pay more than the rest. Norway is also the most expensive country in which to live, so they need to pay more or the pensioners will all die. Edited January 24 by BritManToo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BE88 Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 17 minutes ago, BritManToo said: Norway is also the mose expensive country in which to live, so they need to pay more or the pensioners will all die. That's the goal, fewer retirees, fewer payments from the pension fund. With Covid it was a disaster for the elderly or with deliberate errors in health care many died far from their families. Luckily we were in Thailand this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 1 hour ago, BritManToo said: Norway is also the most expensive country in which to live, so they need to pay more or the pensioners will all die. Probably why I'm always bumping into them out here. Nice people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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