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10 Countries Where You Can Retire With 150k
The median amount that Gen Xers have saved for retirement is $40,000, with as few as seven years left before reaching the retirement age of 65. The good news is [...]
Best Countries for Seniors & End-of-Life Care
In the U.S., the end-of-life system is designed to bankrupt you and your family while providing dismal care. If someone is living on a limited income but would like to [...]
The Importance of Translation Services when Moving Abroad
Editor's note: This week, we're sharing a guest post from Translayte, a translation service that specializes in working with expats. This service is most valuable for those moving to non-English-speaking [...]
Expatsi Guide to eSIM: 4 Best Deals for International Data & Coverage
Imagine traveling the world without the hassle of swapping SIM cards on your smartphone, hunting for local calling plans, or worrying about expensive roaming charges. With eSIM technology, this dream [...]
The Best Countries for Democrats, Based on Policy
It's always been common for voters to say that they'll leave the U.S. if their preferred presidential candidate doesn't win. These days, though, winning isn't enough if the losers can't [...]
The Top 17 Countries for Healthcare
We've partnered with the Legatum Institute, a renowned nonprofit research firm, to find the best healthcare in the world. These countries make up the top 10% of health systems worldwide. [...]
For Expat Kids, Online Education Comes in Small Packages
Editor's note: This week, we're sharing a special guest post from Juli with bina, an online education platform that's specially suited for expat children. Here's what she has to say [...]
Americans in Mexico Are Happier With Their Healthcare. Here’s Why
Whether they're full-time expats or medical tourists, Americans are much happier with the healthcare they receive in Mexico. According to FarHomes.com, 84% of American expats rate Mexican healthcare as very [...]
Want to Move to Europe? Here Are 16 In-Demand Jobs and How to Apply
Can you guess the most in-demand jobs in Europe? The European Labour Authority has released a report on job shortages in the European Union, along with how many countries have those [...]
8 Expats Who Found Love (Could it Happen to You?)
The subreddit r/expats is a great place to read people's experiences living abroad, ask questions, network, and get advice. Recently, user u/yogahikerchick asked for stories from people who moved to [...]
30 Best Countries for Mental Health, Based on Study Data
If your anxiety or depression are through the roof here in the United States, you're not alone. More than 50 million Americans live with a mental illness, none of whom [...]
A Doggone Shame: Countries Where Pit Bulls Aren’t Welcome
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently announced an upcoming ban on the breed of dogs called American Bully XL. According to the Independent, the American Bully Kennel Club defines the [...]
The 10 Countries That Hate Trump the Most
The four-year term of Donald J. Trump was one of the most critical eras in American politics. Despite having a huge fan base, he was criticized from numerous places across [...]
You Might Live Longer in a Blue Zone City
The idea of Blue Zones came from demographic research emphasizing areas with unusually high numbers of centenarians. Not only are these sites known for residents with long lives, but a [...]
29 Countries with Free College Tuition – No Loan Forgiveness Needed
Getting buried under student loan debt doesn't have to be your future. Instead of staying in the U.S. to get a college degree that could take decades (or the rest [...]
2023 Guide to Studying Abroad
There are lots of great reasons to study abroad. The most obvious is the money you could save: only two countries (Australia and Singapore) have higher tuition than the U.S. [...]
11 Reasons Women Are Fleeing the USA
While the number of people emigrating from the United States grows, there's one thing the news isn't reporting: many of these people are women. The number of solo woman expats [...]
Love Wins: Countries with Legal Same-Sex Marriage
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has come under scrutiny for comments about revoking rights from gay Americans, including same-sex marriage. Thankfully, even if the worst were to happen, other [...]
The Most Dangerous Cities on Earth
The following most dangerous cities on Earth had the highest homicide rates in 2022, not including cities at war. It also only includes cities with populations over 300,000. Otherwise, our [...]
Is Your Rent Too High? Here’s What People Are Paying Around the World
Explorers enjoy traveling and exploring new regions worldwide but still want to keep their budgets in check. Well, They are in luck because there are numerous crazy low rents in [...]
How Americans Move Abroad: 13 Secrets Revealed
"How the heck are so many Americans moving abroad?" Questions like this come up frequently when Expatsi hosts its TikTok Live streams. People of all ages are looking for ways [...]
Stay in School: It’s Illegal to Homeschool in These Countries
Homeschooling has steadily grown in popularity since the '70s, when John Holt advocated for the practice across the U.S. The usual growth rates of 2%-8% per year surged higher still [...]
12 Underrated Cities You Should Consider Moving To
You don't need to select the city for your next move from the usual suspects. From the futuristic and modern Seoul to the undisturbed tranquility of Irkutsk, here are the [...]
9 Best Panama Residency Visas for Expats, Including a Retiree Favorite
For those looking to make Panama their new permanent home, the government offers a huge variety of Panama residency visas. I would venture to say it’s almost TOO many, but [...]
12 Steps to Convince Your Spouse to Move Abroad
Are you planning to move abroad but need help convincing your spouse? Moving abroad is indeed an exciting adventure, but it comes with significant risks with potential pros and cons. [...]
Is the United States Falling Behind in Retirement Income?
Most developed countries have some solution for caring for their aging population. Known as “retirement income systems,” these include combinations of investment accounts, pensions, and social security. The health of [...]
12 Countries in Europe With a Strong Middle Class
America continues to see its middle class squeezed out of existence. According to research from Pew Research Center, the U.S. middle class shrank 11% since 1970—many of them falling into [...]
The 11 Best Beaches in Mexico
With its stunning coastlines on the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean, and Gulf of California, Mexico is one of the most popular beach destinations in the world. Whether [...]
24 Countries with Better Healthcare Than the United States
Despite Americans who claim it’s the greatest country on earth, the United States is not exceptional when it comes to healthcare. It is, however, the most expensive. According to a [...]
These 10 Cities Have The Best Public Transportation
Are you an explorer who needs help touring across the country? Let’s dig deep into top cities with the perfect Public transit wonders delivering comfortability, cleanliness, and efficiency with top-notch [...]
15 Affordable Cities with “Eternal Spring” Weather
Weather and cost-of-living are the two biggest criteria people use when choosing a new country to move to, and the type of weather known as "eternal spring" reigns supreme. There's [...]
10 Countries Where You Can Retire With $2,000/Month
Are you looking forward to retirement? Do you imagine peaceful days spent socializing with family and friends, pursuing hobbies, and catching up on things you put off during a long [...]
The Best Countries for Republicans to Move to if Joe Biden Wins Again
It's a common refrain for Americans to say they'll leave the country if their presidential candidate is bested by an opponent. Sometimes that's followed with a promise to move to [...]
These Countries Have the Most Permissive Abortion Laws
Since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022 and end nearly half a century of precedent, American women have sought out countries to move to [...]
12 Great Reasons to Move to Panama
Are you an American looking for a new place to call home? Look no further than Panama! Panama is a small country in Central America with a lot to offer [...]
The 10 Countries with the Most Immigrants
According to the World Migration Report, the vast majority of people never emigrate from their home countries. There are currently only 281 million migrants worldwide, making up 3.6% of the [...]
Want to Afford an Apartment on Minimum Wage? Move to Europe
The United States is the second-wealthiest country per capita in the world, after Switzerland, and it's by far the wealthiest country overall, with GDP of about $23 trillion. With those [...]
10 Foods Americans Eat That Are Banned in Other Countries
The world of food ingredients is vast, comprising countless items used across different industries. Although many of these are accepted universally, in some cases, a product considered safe in one [...]
The 12 Best Cities for Muslim Expats
There's a whole new world for Muslim expatriates to live and flourish beyond the United States of America. Many non-US countries have close-knit Muslim communities, religious infrastructure, employment opportunities, and [...]
Expats Share the Safest Cities in Mexico
For those looking for a change of pace, many immigrants and retirees have been drawn to Mexico in recent years. With beautiful beaches, diverse culture, and a much lower cost [...]
How to Get Healthcare in Mexico
The Mexican healthcare system ranks among of the most innovative and remarkable in Latin America. With its rich resources, Mexico is home to a large number of hospitals and clinics [...]
The 10 Best Beaches in Panama
Panama, located in Central America, is a favorite of American retirees, adventurers, and remote workers. That's partly because it's blessed with an incredible variety of beautiful beaches. Its unusual isthmus [...]
Americans Are Fleeing the US: Here’s Why
Although the United States still receives many more immigrants than it sends emigrants, the number of Americans leaving the country is growing. The Expatsi Test is the first stop for [...]
Reddit Expats Reveal Why They’re Happier Since Leaving the US (And You Might Be Too)
"Who moved to a new country and found it a near perfect match and is much happier? I’m not saying everything needs to be 100% perfect but just stories where [...]
The Top 11 Reasons to Move to Mexico
There's a lot of great reasons to move to Mexico. Heck, the toughest part for us is narrowing them down! From its well-known strengths (beaches! tacos! mariachi bands!) to its [...]
The Best Incentive Programs for Moving to Europe
The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a double whammy to areas in Western Europe already struggling with negative population growth from emigration or declining birth rates. Some countries and cities are offering [...]
The Safest Countries in the World, According to Data
What are the safest countries in the world? The Legatum Prosperity Index (LPI), an annual ranking system that measures nations on a dozen measures of social progress, guides us to [...]
The 15 Fastest Growing Jobs
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has made their predictions for the job roles that will see the most growth over the next 10 years. If you're in college, heading [...]
Expatsi FAQs
We go live every week on TikTok to answer questions about moving abroad and hang out with our Expatsi friends (check our profile for times and days). Here are [...]
The 20 Best Countries for Transgender People Who Want to Leave the U.S.
In 2023, state legislatures have proposed 566 anti-trans bills in 49 states (all but Delaware), and legislators have also introduced at least 31 national anti-trans bills. Although 128 of those [...]
Union Strong! These Are the 10 Best & Worst Countries for Workers
As workers continue to strike across the United States for better pay and working conditions, some Americans are considering finding better jobs abroad. The International Trade Union Confederation has released [...]
The 10 Best Countries for Digital Nomads
The 2020 pandemic drove many Americans towards working remotely, becoming digital nomads untethered to a desk. Some even took the opportunity to get even further away from life in a [...]
Compare How Much it Costs to Live in These Popular Cities
If you're an Americans who wants to move abroad, you might have have an exaggerated view of how much it costs to live in cities around the world. Countries like [...]
Best Places to Retire in the World: 15 Countries for American Retirees
While US citizens have traditionally lagged behind other countries in moving abroad, the trend seems to be shifting. As they reach retirement age, Americans seek to stretch their monthly [...]
The 15 Safest Countries for Women, According to a New Study
Each week, we talk to thousands of American women who are considering moving abroad. Over and over again, these women say they don't feel safe in the United States. Whether [...]
They Left America. Here’s How Life Got Better
This week, a netizen asked American expats to share their experience from living abroad. They said, "What has convinced you to never return to the US? What do you like [...]
Avoid Student Loan Debt with Free or Low-Cost Education Options
As of September 2023, Americans owe a collective $1.78 trillion in student loan debt. That's more than the total credit card or auto loan debt in the United States. Several [...]
If Money Were No Object, Here’s Where People Would Live
"If you could live anywhere (no regulations, infinite money), where would you live?" This question launched a recent online discussion. Here's where users would live if they didn't have to [...]
20 Best Countries for Women Who Want to Leave the U.S.
American women who want to move abroad gather in hundreds of Facebook groups that target female expats. Some of those groups include Mexico Wild Women Expat Community (18k members), Black [...]
New Zealand Is Recruiting Americans! See the Jobs and Apply.
We hear from thousands of Americans each week who want to move abroad, and New Zealand is one of their top choices. It's also one of the most challenging to [...]
The 20 Best Countries for Americans To Move To, Based on Data
The Expatsi Test is an assessment tool for Americans who want to leave the United States. It asks the regions they'd like to move to, their budget, the kind of [...]
Here Are the Best Countries to Move to Thanks to Climate Change
Harrowing climate change disasters like the Hawaii wildfires or ongoing periods of extreme temperatures like what people faced over the summer in the South and Southwest may have you considering [...]
The Country You Should Move to Based on Your MBTI Type
Have you ever wondered which country would be the best fit for your MBTI type? Many people are interested in finding a place to live that aligns with their personality [...]
The 17 Best Retirement Destinations If Money is No Object
So many retirement articles are about getting by with less: less money, lower cost of living, leaner infrastructure, etc. This time, we're looking at countries that ask for more: higher [...]
The 10 Easiest Countries to Move To
More Americans are moving abroad than ever before. Thanks to digital tools like language translation apps and Google maps along with options for remote work, it's easier now to make [...]
Join the Club: You Can Shop at Costco in These 13 Countries
In addition to the United States and Puerto Rico, here are countries where you can find the $1.50 hot dog meal and the brand's signature bulk values. According to Costco [...]
18 Safe Countries for Trans Kids
In an increasingly fraught political environment, transgender rights seem to get brought into question more frequently of late. Rising right-wing sentiment seems to fuel much of the ire, though the [...]
Vacation vs Scouting Trip: What’s the Difference?
Expatsi is hosting a scouting trip to Portugal and Spain in March for people who are considering moving to the Iberian Peninsula. "So you're taking them on vacation?" people ask. [...]
Surprise! Americans Are Moving to These EU Countries Instead of Portugal
Americans are widely reported to be leaving the United States in greater numbers than ever before. Media outlets claim gigantic leaps in the number of Americans moving to Portugal, but [...]
The Secrets to Longevity From the Blue Zones
Blue Zones are areas of the world where people reportedly live much longer than average. Although the evidence is anecdotal, there are enough examples of centenarians in those locations that [...]
Best Beach Towns for Retirement Abroad
For a majority of Americans, reaching retirement age means an opportunity to break away from their old life. Empty nesters might seek a permanent vacation after decades spent raising children. [...]
You Should Move to One of These 8 Cities in Spain
There are about 40,000 Americans living in Spain, a number that's expected to grow thanks to all the country has to offer. People love Spain for its beautiful art and [...]
Affordable Cities to Move to in Portugal
Current expat darling Portugal is continually listed as the best for retirees, young families, and digital nomads who want to leave the United States. Although more Americans are moving to [...]
10 Remote Side Hustles That Can Help You Retire Early
Although prices have never been higher, there's also never been easier to turn your spare time into cold, hard cash. Make these remote gigs work harder by doing them from [...]
20 Best Cities for American Retirees
More Americans are looking to retire abroad in this decade than any one before it. Their reasons for leaving America vary widely: adventure, less political division, better healthcare, lower cost [...]
How to Move a Pet Overseas
Moving abroad doesn't mean you have to leave your furry friends behind. Aside from the island of Bali in Indonesia, you can bring your cat or dog anywhere you're moving. [...]
The Secret to a Happy Retirement? Living with Other Women
Maybe the Barbies and the Golden Girls have it right — women are at their best in the company of other women. Women's communities, which in America have their roots [...]
25 Countries That Decriminalized Drug Use
Recreational drug use can be a morally gray area for many. Some people say the right to bodily autonomy is absolute, even to the extent that that right leads to [...]
Find Your Zest for Life in These 19 Countries With the Spiciest Food
When you ask people who've left the U.S. what they miss most, they invariably say Mexican food. While they probably mean Tex-Mex, the fact remains that many countries in the [...]
Best Cities for Lesbian Expats
With anti-queer rhetoric ramping up across the U.S., LGBTQ+ folks of all stripes are looking to leave for new homes where they can live loud and proud. Here's the best [...]
5 Easy Ways to Find the Best Country to Live In
How do you find the best country to live in? There are thousands of blogs out there that claim to list the "best countries" to live in (full disclosure: we [...]
Mexico Is Safer Than You Think. Here’s Proof.
Why do Americans think Mexico is so dangerous? Despite the fact that 126 million people live there mostly without incident, Americans seem to picture a violent landscape where no one [...]
This European Country Goes Mega Viral for Hiring Americans
Europe is the top choice for Americans who want to leave the United States. Sixty-four percent of people who take the Expatsi Test say they're considering Northern, Western, and Southern [...]
You Can Get Citizenship by Ancestry in These 20 Countries
Jus sanguinis means "right of blood," and it refers to someone's ability to claim citizenship to a country by birthright. The alternative is jus solis, or "right of soil," which [...]
10 More Countries with Better Healthcare Than the US
Americans continue to get the squeeze when it comes to healthcare. Despite paying more per capita than any other nation on Earth, the healthcare system continues to fail us. We [...]
Expat Story: Amy Moves to France
I recently completed my move from Kansas City, MO to a village in southwest France! I’ve wanted to move abroad since taking French in junior high; after a lifetime spent [...]
The 7 Safest Cities in Mexico, According to Expats
For those looking for a change of pace, many immigrants and retirees have been drawn to Mexico in recent years. With beautiful beaches, diverse culture, and a much lower cost [...]
10 Expat FAQs for Using the Mexican Healthcare System
The Mexican healthcare system ranks among of the most innovative and remarkable in Latin America. With its rich resources, Mexico is home to a large number of hospitals and clinics [...]
Panama’s Best Beaches: Escape the Crowds and Find Your Own Paradise
Panama, located in Central America, is a favorite of American retirees, adventurers, and remote workers. That's partly because it's blessed with an incredible variety of beautiful beaches. Its unusual isthmus [...]
Remote Work Opportunity: Discover Lucrative Product Tester Jobs
In today's dynamic marketplace, where innovation reigns supreme, product tester jobs have emerged as an intriguing and lucrative avenue for work-from-home opportunities. As the world increasingly relies on consumer feedback, [...]
Europe Is Desperate for New Residents: Here Are the Best Incentive Programs
The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a double whammy to areas in Western Europe already struggling with negative population growth from emigration or declining birth rates. Some countries and cities are offering [...]
The 20 Best Countries for Transgender People Who Want to Leave the U.S.
In 2023, state legislatures have proposed 566 anti-trans bills in 49 states (all but Delaware), and legislators have also introduced at least 31 national anti-trans bills. Although 128 of those [...]
20 Best Countries for Women Who Want to Leave the U.S.
American women who want to move abroad gather in hundreds of Facebook groups that target female expats. Some of those groups include Mexico Wild Women Expat Community (18k members), Black [...]
15 Countries Least Vulnerable to Climate Change
Harrowing climate change disasters like the Hawaii wildfires or ongoing periods of extreme temperatures like what people faced last summer in the South and Southwest may have you considering a [...]
The Best Country for Your MBTI Type
Have you ever wondered which country would be the best fit for your MBTI type? Many people are interested in finding a place to live that aligns with their personality [...]
The 20 Least Religious Countries (Plus Where the U.S. Stands)
If there's one thing we can learn from this week's events, it's this: religious violence has no place in society. It destroys lives and communities, drives political decisions, and slows [...]
The Most Popular Countries for Retirees, According to a New Study
Now more than ever, retirees are moving abroad to spend their golden years on distant shores. For some it's about the cost of living, so they move to countries where [...]
Countries With the Most Digital Nomads
Digital nomad is another name for a remote worker who takes their laptop to greener pastures. We hear a lot about digital nomads swarming other countries, drinking all their iced [...]
Expat Guide: How to Get the Netherlands Healthcare
The Ultimate Guide to Paying Expat Taxes Will my Dutch insurance follow me around the EU? by Brett Andrews About the Netherlands Healthcare System Like many countries in the EU, [...]
Expat Guide: How to Get Italy Healthcare
The Ultimate Guide to Paying Expat Taxes How low is that out-of-pocket maximum? by Brett Andrews About Italy Healthcare Italy’s National Health Service receives funding through [...]
Expat Guide: How to Get UK Healthcare
Discover the Best Countries to Live in 2023 Does the UK really have free healthcare for all? by Brett Andrews About UK Healthcare The United Kingdom was [...]
Expat Guide: How to Get Croatia Healthcare
Discover the Best Countries to Live in 2023 High-end healthcare in 3 parts by Brett Andrews About Croatia Healthcare Croatia’s universal healthcare system provides a mandatory public [...]
Expat Guide: How to Get Germany Healthcare
Discover the Best Countries to Live in 2023 Great healthcare that won't break the bank by Brett Andrews About Germany Healthcare Germany has one of the most [...]
How Much Does It Cost to Live in Costa Rica?
by Brett Andrews [ez-toc] Can I live in Costa Rica on a budget? We hear this question regularly from future expats deciding on where to move abroad. One of the [...]
Expat Guide: How to Get Costa Rica Healthcare
Discover the Best Countries to Live in 2023 Can one fee really cover all my healthcare needs? by Brett Andrews About Costa Rica Healthcare The Costa Rica [...]
Expat Guide: How to Get Chile Healthcare
Discover the Best Countries to Live in 2023 Chile Healthcare: FONASA or ISAPRE? by Brett Andrews About Chile Healthcare The Chilean healthcare system generally meets a high [...]
10 Best Remote Jobs for Location Independence and Freedom
by Tim Thomas Hour-long commutes in dense traffic, gray cubicles without sunlight, and lots of time wasted on office gossip make a traditional work setting a nightmare for many [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Paying Expat Taxes
by Brett Andrews [ez-toc] Do expats pay taxes abroad? The U.S. has tax treaties with lots of foreign countries. These treaties can lower or eliminate the taxes that people [...]
Expat Guide: How to Get Healthcare in Thailand
Discover the Best Countries to Live in 2023 How Much Cheaper is Thai Healthcare? by Brett Andrews About Healthcare in Thailand Thailand’s healthcare generally meets a high [...]
Expat Healthcare Planner
by Jen Barnett We'd like you to meet our newest tool for your moving abroad journey—the Expat Healthcare Planner. Sponsored by Cigna, the tools gives you checklists and planning [...]
Save Up to 10% in Cigna Senior Health Insurance Sale
by Brett Andrews Cigna Global, our global health insurance partner, is offering a senior health insurance sale that's available now for Expatsi's users. Seniors over 60 who apply through our [...]
