Greece among the countries where you can live without… working
In the list of the best places where one can live … without working – the Annual Global Retirement Index put Greece for the first time, suggesting to American retirees – but not only – to choose, “chasing the dream”, as apart from it is beautiful and cheap
“This list it’s also aimed at people who are tired of the 9-5 everyday and want to find the cheapest places to live in the world, countries where the cost of living is significantly cheaper than the US -so cheap you might not have to work”as reported by Forbes.
“This is the year to chase the dream: Quit your job and move to one of the cheapest (and best) places to live in the world, a country where it costs so little you might be able to stop working,” says columnist, based on data from International Living, which publishes its annual guide to the best places to retire and
“The guide is designed to help people find the specific places that would be best for them – based on their budget and priorities,” International Living executive editor Jennifer Stevens points out.
The list is smaller and stricter
According to Stevens this year’s list is smaller and tighter than previous years. “We’re always trying to improve the index to make it as useful as possible,” he says. the climate, visas, housing, health care, for example”.
Yes, some countries dropped from the list this year because visa conditions made it difficult or too expensive for foreigners to live there full-time . “Malaysia and Vietnam fall into that category,” says Stevens. “We still like these countries – they are beautiful, the weather is warm, the people are welcoming, the costs are very low – but the current visa situation makes it difficult to live full-time either in terms of cost or logistics” .
How much money does an American need to live in Greece?
Greece is in 7th place on the list of International Living. To the question, why in Greece, the answer is that our country entered this year’s list because it has taken steps in the direction of creating more visa options to allow people to stay longer. “And, of course, it’s gorgeous and affordable,”
The advantages also include: “some of the best food in the world and a rich, deep history,” says International Living correspondent Lynn Roulo.
“If Greece becomes your home, island hopping will become a part of your life”, Roulo also says. “But don’t think it’s just sun all the time: This is a country with seasons. If you live in Athens, expect very hot summers and cool, rainy winters,” he adds.
And how much money does an American need to live in Greece? “Practically speaking, a couple can live comfortably in Greece starting at around $1,900 a month and a single at $1,600,” says Jennifer Stevens, of International Living, explaining that “for a renewable residence visa, you need tickets at least 2,000 euros per month”.
The top-10 “cheap” countries
1. Portugal
2. Mexico
3. Panama
4. Ecuador
5. Costa Rica
6. Spain
7. Greece
8. France
9. Italy
10. Thailand ((tied for #9 with Italy)
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