ExpatBird When people start thinking about living abroad, one number tends to get most of the attention: the monthly cost of living. You might hear that you can live comfortably in one country for $1,500 a month or another for $2,000. Those numbers can be useful starting points, but they rarely tell the whole story. The … Read more
When people compare countries for retirement or long-term living, they usually look at rent, food, healthcare, climate and taxes. But there’s another question that rarely appears near the top of the list: Can you drink the tap water? It sounds like a small detail. On vacation, it probably is. You buy bottled water for a … Read more
Argentina and Brazil are two of South America’s largest and most fascinating countries, and both can offer attractive lifestyles for people considering life abroad. But despite sharing a border, they can provide very different experiences. Argentina may appeal to someone looking for four distinct seasons, European-influenced cities and a temperate climate, while Brazil may appeal … Read more
Argentina is often described in terms of tango, steak, wine and Buenos Aires. But for someone considering actually living there, everyday life depends on much more than the attractions that appear in travel guides. Healthcare, infrastructure, climate, transportation, safety, housing and even whether you can drink the tap water matter considerably more when you’re choosing … Read more
Retiring abroad on around $2,000 a month is possible in many parts of the world, but choosing a country based on cost alone can be a mistake. Rent and groceries matter, but so do healthcare, safety, infrastructure, climate, residency requirements and the reliability of everyday services such as electricity, water and internet. A destination that … Read more
