Top 10 countries to Retire to on $2000 a month

 Could you really retire overseas and live comfortably on less than $2,000 a month? In this video, Earl walks through the real cost of living in ten countries where American retirees are quietly stretching their retirement further in 2026.

💰 Cost of Living These countries were selected based on housing, food, healthcare, safety, and visa access. In places like Malaysia, Thailand, and Ecuador, monthly living costs often fall between $1,400 and $1,700. Compared to the USA — where housing and healthcare alone can exceed $2,000 — the cost of living abroad can offer real financial breathing room.

🍲 Lifestyle & Culture From walkable European cities like Bulgaria and Portugal to tropical options like Philippines and Costa Rica, each destination offers a different pace of life. Many feature strong expat communities, good private healthcare, and a slower daily rhythm — but none are perfect.

⚠️ Reality Check Lower costs often come with trade-offs. Visa requirements, language barriers, seasonal rent spikes, and access to public healthcare vary widely. This video focuses on the real retirement reality, not the sales pitch.