Zebo L. Says: Can you give me a rough estimate of the cost of living in Portugal? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Zebo, Portugal offers the lowest cost of living in Western Europe, where a couple can live nicely on $2,500 to $3,000 a month outside of the major cities. Bump that Read more...: What’s The Cost of Living in Portugal?
Scott. R. Says: Can I open a bank account in Ecuador as a resident, or do I need to be a citizen? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Scott, You don’t need to be a citizen to open a bank account in Ecuador. In fact, opening a bank account is relatively simple if Read more...: How Do I Open a Bank Account in Ecuador?
Allen T. Says: Do I need to be a citizen to use Portugal’s public healthcare? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Allen, The National Health Service of Portugal (Serviço Nacional de Saúde) is available to citizens as well as both temporary and permanent residents. As an expat, you must arrange for a Portuguese Read more...: Do I Need to Be a Citizen to Use Portugal’s Public Healthcare?
John S. Says: What’s involved for an American to gain residency in Vietnam? Own property? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi John, Vietnam is one of the most spectacular countries on earth. It has more than a thousand miles of coastline, gorgeous mountains, forests, waterfalls, and amazing caves. The cuisine is famous for Read more...: How Can I Gain Residency in Vietnam?
Janet O. Says: I’m interested in Ecuador for the low cost of living. But I worry about access to healthcare in a developing country. Can I get quality treatment? And is it expensive? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Janet, Although Ecuador is a developing country, you will find first-rate medical care there, Read more...: Can I Get Quality Healthcare in Ecuador?
Candice M. Says: What’s the cost of living in Bali, Indonesia? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Candice, The cost of living in Bali can vary, depending on the lifestyle you choose. A couple can live like royalty in most towns for $1,900. If you choose to live right by the beach in a Read more...: What’s the Cost of Living in Bali?
Arnold C. Says: How would I go about starting my own business in Costa Rica? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Arnold, To start a business in Costa Rica you must register with the Tax Department to get your taxpayer identification. You also need a Municipal Business License from the local government where Read more...: How Do I Start a Business in Costa Rica?
Greg M. Says: How do I find a long-term rental overseas? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Greg, Looking for a rental overseas can seem daunting, but the process in most countries is pretty similar to the way it is at home—albeit using different websites and often a different language. Property management companies Read more...: How Do I Find a Long-Term Rental Overseas?
Neil H. Says: Are there good medical facilities in Costa Rica? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Neil, By almost any standard, Costa Rica has some of the best healthcare in Latin America. Not only that, but the country’s public and private health systems are constantly being upgraded—new hospitals, new equipment, and Read more...: Are There Good Medical Facilities in Costa Rica?
Driving is a great way to see the Costa Rican countryside, you don’t have to lug your baggage on and off a plane or bus, and you go wherever you want at your own pace.