In this episode, I'm giving you a step-by-step blueprint to choose WHERE to move abroad as an American — whether you're chasing affordability, safety, sunshine, or sushi. Let’s go!
If you're busting and hustling in the U.S. just to pay bills and survive — you’re not broken. The system is.
BUT what if you could live in a place where rent is actually affordable, healthcare is also affordable, and you finally have time to breathe again?
In this video, I’m breaking down exactly where Americans are moving — and how you can find YOUR perfect escape, based on real data and your real lifestyle. This isn’t just about relocation, moving abroad is the perfect time for a reinvention of your life! I’m excited for you.
Critical Categories to take into consideration on where to move abroad as an American :
0. Cost of Living & Affordability
0. Safety & Stability
0. Transportation (Life Without a Car)
0. Weather & Climate
0. Food Quality & Health Standards
0. Language, Integration, & Social Life
0. Visa & Residency Rules
0. Healthcare Access
RESOURCES MENTIONED AND VERY HELPFUL ON WHERE TO MOVE ABROAD AS AN AMERICAN -
Use Justlanded.com and each country’s immigration page for the real info
Join Facebook expat groups BEFORE you move to ask questions about integration, social life, and language
Use Climate-Data.org to check:
• Monthly temps
• Humidity
• Rain seasons
Use Numbeo.com and Expatistan to compare daily costs and cost of living in this new country
Use Speedtest.net — test the city’s internet speeds before you commit.
5 TOP COUNTRY PICKS BY GOAL
Here are 5 all-around winners for different lifestyles:
• Portugal — Retirees & families
• Thailand — Budget adventurers
• Mexico — Close to home, affordable
• Spain — Lifestyle + healthcare
• Japan — Safe, tech-forward, food paradise
+2 countries - If you’re remote-working, look at Estonia and Croatia for digital nomad programs
ACTION STEPS
Here’s what to do today:
- List your top 3 must-haves (affordability? weather?)
- Go to NomadList.com and filter by your needs
- Join 2 expat Facebook groups per country
- Start a trial budget based on real expenses
- TAKE A TEST STAYCATION - the most important one on this list as REAL life experience is ALWAYS best to be able to make decisions
If you have any questions please leave them in the comments I love chatting with you guys & im always rooting for you!!!
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