So I thought I should write out some of my observations on potential countries to move to where I might be able to do that. I'll be looking for low cost of living, low hassle, and a high chance of health.
Low cost of living would include:
- Affordable and comfortable housing with cheap utilities
- Housing includes a kitchen for home cooking
- Affordable Internet connection/Internet cafes
- Affordable groceries/outside food
- Easy and safe walking/biking and/or cheap and convenient public transportation
- Affordable health care
- No/low "gringo tax"
- Affordable visa procedures
- I guess to make it meaningful I need to say that living expenses need to be below USD 400 per month including one time and annual expenses.
Low hassle would include:
- Uncomplicated visa procedures
- Housing with flexible rental terms
- Housing is independent with own bathroom
- Easy to connect with outside world
- Easy to get around/find what I need
- Locals understand English/speak a language I (want to) know
- Not much chance getting robbed/shot/arrested by government
- Vegetarian friendly
- Legal ways to make money/investment options
- Easy access to ATMs/can open bank accounts
- Easy to understand and prepare before going
- Not too many deadly viruses
- Vaccines/cures available for local illnesses
- Low pollution
- Low noise level
- Close to nature
- Few animals trying to kill me
- Not much chance getting shot
- Good healthcare available locally
I want to get to know more of the world so I plan to move around every so often. That should provide me the incentive to continue examining new countries and creating new country profiles.
