A new era of relative peace has allowed Colombia to prosper. In the past decade, annual GDP growth has typically been in the 4% to 6% range. In U.S. dollar terms, Colombian stocks have tanked. The local currency, the Colombian peso, has fallen hard against the U.S. dollar. The reason? Collapsing price of oil. Brent crude oil is down 50% since June 2014.
When it comes to a perfect retirement haven close to home, the small Latin American country of Costa Rica ticks all the boxes. Less than three hours from Miami by plane, it’s easy to access, with numerous direct flights connecting Costa Rica to the U.S. and Canada. The weather is excellent throughout, and despite its small size, there’s a climate in Costa Rica for everyone. It’s the happiest place in the world, according to the Happy Planet Index, and also one of the healthiest, with plentiful clean water and fresh air. The World Healthcare Organization lavishes praise on Costa Rica’s healthcare system, which it ranks higher than that of the U.S.
The Lord of the Rings’ soaring mountains… Roman Holiday’s famous monuments and historic sites… and the tropical locales of Pirates of the Caribbean…it’s doubtful these blockbuster films would have had such an impact without those dramatic backdrops to the action. Even as CGI and green screens become more widespread, there is something about a real, physical landscape that can’t be replicated by bits and bytes.
In The Issue: In the June issue of International Living we’ll be urging readers to step out of the rat race and embrace their dream of retirement overseas—as well as looking at some of the folks who have taken the big leap…and are loving it.
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Imagine earning a salary based on the high cost of living in a place like Manhattan or Silicon Valley but actually living in a very affordable small town in the Midwest. You can do exactly the same thing internationally. In this special report, we’ll tell you about the places around the world where your U.S. dollar will stretch much further, click on the PDF button to access The International Arbitrage Advantage: Discover 22 Exotic Locations Where You Can Trade-Up to a Better Lifestyle.
Located at the northern tip of South America, Colombia is a country that is more beautiful, dramatic, and diverse than nearly any other. Cartagena, a walled city on the turquoise shores, is one of Spanish America’s most beautiful enclaves. No longer Latin America’s best-kept secret, more and more expats are moving here to start a new life. The property-purchase process is fairly simple, the rules for bringing money into the country are streamlined, and it’s easy to obtain a visa and set up residence. Colombia is ripe for investing, with low prices and ground floor opportunities at every turn. Colombia is a more developed country than most in Latin America, with the infrastructure, modern products, and services you’d expect in a country on the move. UNESCO’s World Heritage List includes seven Colombian sites, it has the third largest economy, and it is the second most biodiverse country on the planet. Colombia is a safe and stable country with great healthcare and a low cost of living. A couple can live here for $1,000 a month. You’ll never run out of things to do and place to discover in this beautiful country. Escape to Colombia: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less gives you all the information you will need to make the move, be it part- or full-time to this wonderful country.
Where is the cheapest place to retire? We hear that question over and over…and it’s the question we are going to answer in this special report. If you’re looking overseas for a low-cost alternative to an uncertain retirement at home, you can find it here. In any of these places, you can live like a diplomat on a Social Security income.
Where is the cheapest place to retire? We hear that question over and over…and it’s the question we are going to answer in this special report. If you’re looking overseas for a low-cost alternative to an uncertain retirement at home, you can find it here. In any of these places, you can live like a diplomat on a Social Security income.