The Expatriate

By Levi Borba

Levi, an expat with ten years of experience living on three continents and traveling to over fifty countries, tells you WHERE, HOW, and, most importantly, WHY NOT to live in certain places. Everything... more

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January 08, 2025 A Tax Expert Found the Best Money-Saving Regions to Retire in Spain
Considering moving to Spain for retirement in one of its autonomous communities? Today we partner with Tytle again, and an expert answers questions from our viewers about taxes and money-saving strategies tailored for expats planning to retire in Spain.

Learn how Spain’s tax system works and how to optimize your finances depending on where you decide to live or retire.

Discover the best low tax places to retire in Spain, and how taxes vary across the best places to live, like the Basque Country, Barcelona, or the Canary Islands.

Video version: https://youtu.be/htAiUXWs-Co?si=AxYdHH_XoHExS2zj

Article version: https://expatriateconsultancy.com/best-low-tax-regions-to-retire-in-spain/

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19min
December 30, 2024 Size Matters: The 10 Best Small Cities in Europe to Retire To | Towns in Spain, Italy, Portugal, and MORE.
Are you planning to retire in Europe, but rather in a small town than in a big city?

Discover today the 10 best small cities in Europe to retire to, featuring delightful towns in Spain, Italy, Greece, France, Portugal, and one more surprising country!

Video version: https://youtu.be/9Tk71bkbFx0?si=XYW0tOgpG2qKwQHD

Article version: https://expatriateconsultancy.com/best-small-cities-in-europe/

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29min
December 18, 2024 The 8 Most Underrated Cities to Retire in Europe | Spain, France, Portugal, Greece, Bulgaria & Italy
Discover the best off-the-radar places to retire in Europe.

Cities that are among the best retirement destinations in Europe and are located in desired countries like Spain, Greece, Portugal, France, and Italy.

But still, almost nobody talks about these places! Not anymore, because here are eight underrated places that easily qualify as some of the best cities to retire in Europe. From Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Spain to Annecy in France and even a charming small town near Bari in Italy, this list will surprise you!

Video version: https://youtu.be/NT_LLbP1CNo?si=9l3xuWRL5izaENAY

Article version: https://expatriateconsultancy.com/underrated-cities-to-retire-in-europe/

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25min
December 02, 2024 Is It Worth It to Retire in Scotland? Pros, Cons, and Alternatives to Edinburgh & Glasgow
Discover the pros and cons of living in Scotland, comparing big cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow to smaller towns like Dundee, Perth, Dunblane, and Stirling.

From practical insights into the best place to live in Scotland to a detailed breakdown of the pros and cons of moving to Scotland, we show considerations to retire to Scotland's countryside or big city.

Video version: https://youtu.be/tdOh6bwOhcY?si=sWCQDYlMyUkFpyUB

Article version: https://expatriateconsultancy.com/retire-in-scotland/

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17min
December 02, 2024 Don't Retire in France Unless You Can Handle These 4 Things (Americans, Watch This!)
Thinking about retiring to France? Discover the dos and don’ts in Paris and beyond! Learn the cons of living in France, what to avoid, and tips for expats in France.

We cover from the pros and cons to the DONT's to retire in France as an American. Watch this video if you plan to move to France, especially if you are from the US.

Video version: https://youtu.be/MNzTQY4Rtwo?si=PSZzgilGLwN1LrPi

Article version: https://expatriateconsultancy.com/retire-in-france/

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13min
November 15, 2024Retire in Ireland: Shocking Truths Only LOCALS Know | Pros, Cons, and Cost of Living for Americans
Why do so many Americans think about retirement in Ireland? Here I dive into the pros and cons of retiring in Ireland, including tips for Americans, Canadians, and those from the UK.

I alsocover the cost of living in Ireland, and how much money you’ll need to rent an apartment to retire in places like Dublin or Limerick, and together we answer questions like:
What is the best place to retire in Ireland?
How much money do you need to retire in Ireland?
What are the pros and cons of retiring in Ireland?
How can you retire in Ireland from the USA?

Video version: https://youtu.be/bb6LLbBDNHc?si=ejldT1oo_uevgiTb

Article version: https://expatriateconsultancy.com/retire-in-ireland/

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14min
November 15, 2024 The Low-Tax Island of Your Dreams (they want YOU) | Retire in Cyprus: Pros, Cons & Cost of Living
This island has the LOWEST tax rates for expats in Europe, so discover here the pros, cons, and cost of living to retire in Cyprus.

In this episode, we deep dive into the pros and cons of retirement in Cyprus, a Mediterranean island that offers both retirement visas and a golden visa scheme for Americans and UK citizens who want to retire abroad.

Video version: https://youtu.be/h7teyi_M3j4?si=kHQJ2mRsvmS9pbGd

Article version: https://expatriateconsultancy.com/retirement-in-greece-vs-italy/

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21min
November 04, 2024 6 Dangerous Cities in Europe with Rising Crime Rates in 2024 (Avoid Them)
These are 6 places in Europe with rising crime rates.

From large capitals like Berlin (Germany) and London (UK) to smaller cities like Coventry, and famous cases like Stockholm in Sweden, discover how gang activity, drug trafficking, and immigrant violence are causing violence to soar in these turning-violent cities in Europe.

Video version: https://youtu.be/IjrBY6wHHQU?si=Uv-jzxu8gxyEWHnE

Article version: https://expatriateconsultancy.com/dangerous-cities-in-europe/

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15min
November 04, 2024 Retirement in Greece vs Italy: Things NOBODY Compared Before | Pros, Cons, and Cost of Living
Retirement in Italy or retirement in Greece? How do these two European countries compare?

Get ready for some surprises, because in this video, we analyzed the cost of living, the best places to retire in Italy and Greece, the tax system and incentives for expats planning to move to both countries and more!

From the Italian special tax regime where you pay only 7% income taxes, to the Greek counterpart, to the healthcare in both countries, we covered topics that are often neglected.

I also made a comparison of 3 Italian cities (one small, one medium, and one larger) against 3 Greek cities. Ragusa in Sicily, Italy vs Kalamata in Greece, to Bari vs Thessalonika, we will tell you which of these two is the best place to retire in Europe: Southern Italy or Greece!

Video version: https://youtu.be/K2IkQR0bZX4?si=9LyyaFr10B7E3NEg

Article version: https://expatriateconsultancy.com/retirement-in-greece-vs-italy/

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24min
October 26, 2024 Low Taxes, World Class Healthcare, and Year Round Sunshine | Retire In Malta - Pros & Cons
Discover why this sunny, bilingual island with low taxes attracted thousands of expats who decided to retire in Malta.

In this episode, you will discover how the Global Residence Programme (GRP) is attracting people from Europe and the US to retire in Malta by offering lower taxes, and a permanent residence.

You will also learn the pros and cons of living in Malta, the cost of living, and how this little country, despite having its own language (Maltese), has no language barrier.

Finally, we show the best places to retire in Malta, and no, they do not include the capital, Valletta, but rather the city of Sliema and the island of Gozo.

Video version: https://youtu.be/VfJ_-WobkUI?si=ZxO3zCf_AdCaFnkh

Article version: https://expatriateconsultancy.com/retire-in-malta/

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21min

FAQs about The Expatriate:

How many episodes does The Expatriate have?

The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.