Living abroad part time or full time, is just one of many ways in which our world is flattening.  Many entrepreneurs view living an enriched lifestyle abroad a natural extension of the effective cost reduction solution which businesses have used for many years, off-shoring.

For instance, based on an income level of $50,000 a year, here is a cost of living comparison between Seattle, WA, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.  Granted, neither location is the 'cheapest' place to live, but both are recognized as desirable destinations in terms of quality of lifestyle.  Cost of living, cost of doing business, these are considerations of interest to everyone.  


As business-minded people build business and personal relationships abroad, the world becomes a smaller and more familiar habitat.  Growing expat populations act as welcoming committees and are a valuable resource of local knowledge like healthcare abroad.  With over 5,000 Americans living in Puerto Vallarta, the comfort level is high for making the transition; SAME FAMILIAR FACES, NEW NEIGHBORHOOD.

Expat communities have done the groundwork for retirees.  And expat communities are large and well established.  For instance the expat population in Bahrain outnumbers the indigenous population by 8:1.  Places like Argentina and Costa Rica have large expat populations and offer lifestyles to match whatever comfort level you require at a fraction of the cost. 

So considering that you're going to see a lot of familiar American faces wherever you retire, you might want to consider the financial advantages of living in some favorable destination either part time or full time.

LISTEN TO LIVE INTERVIEWS as people of all ages describe their lifestyles and share their medical experiences abroad.