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What are the worst reasons to retire to Mexico?

Yvon Marier - Travel Info Mexico

Outside of a small store, Mexico – Best Places In The World To Retire – International Living

One of the worst reasons to retire to Mexico is expecting Mexico to be exactly like Canada or the US. That’s one of the reasons why sometimes things may not work out for some people when they move to Mexico. We have to understand that Mexico is a different country, that Mexicans have a different culture- a beautiful culture-- and that we need to learn to adapt. A lot of people come to Mexico and want to change everything, but that’s not going to happen.

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How much is it to build a house in Coronado, Panama?

Nica Dean

So what about the price per sq. ft. for the quality of house the Panamanians live in? They aren't living in $200,000 homes when they make less than $400 a month.

What’s the dress code in Belize? What clothes do they wear in Belize?

Dora Guerra - Atlantic International Bank

windbreaker, swim suit and sun hat – Best Places In The World To Retire – International Living Belize is a hot place all year round and even though you’re dreaming of sunny winters, you might be underestimating what a warm winter and sun all year round are like. We recommend that you bring cool clothing; light colors, cotton, short pants, sleeveless shirts, flip flops, etc. We’d also recommend you bring a wind-breaker, especially if you’re visiting the islands, since it can get a little windy.

The only time you might need a light sweater would...

How much does it cost to get landline phone service in Portugal?

Ana Ferraz

Telephone booth in Lisbon, Portugal – Best Places In The World To Retire – International Living

The cost for landline phone service in Portugal is about €10 to €20 (US $10.75 to $21.70 or £7.21 to £14.42), which would give you unlimited calls within Portugal.

During weekends, you would also get free calls from 9 PM to 9 AM to any place in Europe. Outside those times, you would have to pay for calls that you make to Europe.

(Telephone booth in Lisbon, Portugal, pictured.)

What should I be most concerned about regarding retiring abroad?

lars forsberg - Longboat Retirement

There are several things to be concerned about when considering retiring abroad.

The most important consideration should probably be safety and security. Is the place you are considering safe? What is the crime rate? Do the locals dislike your country or your country's politics? Is there violence against foreigners? Is it a war zone? What does the local government look like? Is it a police state?

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How much is it to build a house in Managua, Nicaragua?

Paul Daemen - Aurora Granada

In the current market of 2019, housing market is such that it might be wise to purchase a home versus building since the home values have had a significant drop due to political unrest of 2018. Rental market is tenant driven with lot of space available. So its a good time to move to another location if your present landlord is unwilling to reduce the rent or offer additional services.

Recently Posted Expat Stories

I love Boquete Mornings!

Boquete mornings greet us with cool, fresh air. Except during the rainy season the morning clouds melt away fast and the sky becomes a beautiful jewel tone blue.

The little humming birds come to greet us as we sip coffee in the cool morning air on our patio.

Our patio is private and it is our sanctuary from stress. It is almost always 72 degrees, offers shade, keeps the rain and mist off us as we sit there during the prettiest part of the...

Panamá Consumer Affairs and Quality Control

Panamá and Quality Control

Every time that you research buying something, traveling or doing something out of the ordinary, you take the necessary steps to get the most out of it, and make the best possible decision. Usually, if it´s a purchase online, you read the comments, and base a good percentage of your decision on the opinions of other people who have tried the product or service before you.

But sometimes, this...

BEAUTIFUL CONTADORA ISLAND, PANAMA

North and South America were divided by the sea, until the Isthmus of Panama was created three million years ago. It was the biggest and reportedly the most significant geological event in 60 million years. Prior to that date as the Earth's plates began to join, the Pearl Islands emerged from the sea. Indigenous tribes lived on many of the Pearl Islands, including Contadora, and Pre-Columbian artifacts have been found there. The biggest island in the chain is Isla del Rey where more...