Overseas Retirement - A Sample of Costs to Expect If You Retire Overseas

Overseas retirement is becoming more and morelatitude and altitude
popular with US retirees. With dwindling retirement10) Cost to purchase a 40 acre wine producing
accounts, higher costs of living and concerns aboutestate...$150,000
the national economy, more and more are looking at11) Overnight stay in a private hospital, including
retiring overseas.meals...$30
Here are some examples of what things cost for US12) A new condo 1200 square feet 2 blocks from a
and Canadian retirees in foreign countries.beach...$54,000
1) Maid service...$120 a month and you have foldedIs this available in every country, no...are these
and ironed your last load of laundry.exceptions to the rule,no. If you think you cannot
2) Doctor house call...that's right they come toafford to retire now you can if you consider retiring
you...$35 and less depending on locationoverseas. It is possible right now to enjoy all the
3) Dental crown...$120 to 200 for excellent workabove prices with a 1 to 5 hour plane ride from the
4) Dental cleaning...in foreign countries the dentist, notUS.
a hygienist, cleans your teeth $15 to 30You can literally pick your own climate...it all depends
5) A kilo (2.2 pounds) of avocados...$1.60...guacamoleon the altitude and latitude of the town you choose.
anyone?You can choose whether to live in a community with
6) Cable TV, US programs, including 3 channels ofmany expats or be by yourself you are in control.
HBO...$50Whatever country you choose you will enjoy a pace
7) Health insurance...public $270 a year, private lessof life that is pleasantly relaxing in countries that
than $100 a monthactively pursue the American and Canadian
8) Meal at fine restaurant, wine, desert, tip...$25 toretirement dollar.
$45 depending on cityWant to know more about overseas retirement?
9) Utility costs for AC...zero if you choose the right