JonoP Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 A couple of recent posts that spoke about living in China have made me stop and think. I am wondering where the *best* place in the world to live would be. By my definition of best I basically mean cheap and nice (nice and cheap?), so: The place would need an excellent healthcare system, yet medical insurance would need to be inexpensive Housing costs would need to be low low low - either renting or buying (mods, the inclusion of a housing topic makes this post relevant to the house prices and economy forum. Honest) The cost of living (food/booze/transport) would need to be low The climate would need to be great and seaside living is a must Food should be good The locals should be friendly Ideally, it should be possible to secure some form of employment, even if it is casual (I anticipate the bulk of living costs being covered by investments though) You should be able to stay there without constant visa hassle Any ideas? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
easy2012 Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 A couple of recent posts that spoke about living in China have made me stop and think. I am wondering where the *best* place in the world to live would be. By my definition of best I basically mean cheap and nice (nice and cheap?), so: The place would need an excellent healthcare system, yet medical insurance would need to be inexpensive Housing costs would need to be low low low - either renting or buying (mods, the inclusion of a housing topic makes this post relevant to the house prices and economy forum. Honest) The cost of living (food/booze/transport) would need to be low The climate would need to be great and seaside living is a must Food should be good The locals should be friendly Ideally, it should be possible to secure some form of employment, even if it is casual (I anticipate the bulk of living costs being covered by investments though) You should be able to stay there without constant visa hassle Any ideas? Firstly... tell us ... are you a billionaire or are you a worker leaving off your fruit of labour ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lucifer Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 A couple of recent posts that spoke about living in China have made me stop and think. I am wondering where the *best* place in the world to live would be. By my definition of best I basically mean cheap and nice (nice and cheap?), so: The place would need an excellent healthcare system, yet medical insurance would need to be inexpensive Housing costs would need to be low low low - either renting or buying (mods, the inclusion of a housing topic makes this post relevant to the house prices and economy forum. Honest) The cost of living (food/booze/transport) would need to be low The climate would need to be great and seaside living is a must Food should be good The locals should be friendly Ideally, it should be possible to secure some form of employment, even if it is casual (I anticipate the bulk of living costs being covered by investments though) You should be able to stay there without constant visa hassle Any ideas? What you're looking for does not exist. All countries have good and bad aspects and what suits one person about a particular country will not suit another. Be happy with what you have and don't think that you can change your life for the better by moving countries. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alan B'Stard MP Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 A couple of recent posts that spoke about living in China have made me stop and think. I am wondering where the *best* place in the world to live would be. By my definition of best I basically mean cheap and nice (nice and cheap?), so: The place would need an excellent healthcare system, yet medical insurance would need to be inexpensive Housing costs would need to be low low low - either renting or buying (mods, the inclusion of a housing topic makes this post relevant to the house prices and economy forum. Honest) The cost of living (food/booze/transport) would need to be low The climate would need to be great and seaside living is a must Food should be good The locals should be friendly Ideally, it should be possible to secure some form of employment, even if it is casual (I anticipate the bulk of living costs being covered by investments though) You should be able to stay there without constant visa hassle Any ideas? South Australia - eyre peninsula or thereabouts. Watch out for the white pointers mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walker127 Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 A couple of recent posts that spoke about living in China have made me stop and think. I am wondering where the *best* place in the world to live would be. By my definition of best I basically mean cheap and nice (nice and cheap?), so: The place would need an excellent healthcare system, yet medical insurance would need to be inexpensive Housing costs would need to be low low low - either renting or buying (mods, the inclusion of a housing topic makes this post relevant to the house prices and economy forum. Honest) The cost of living (food/booze/transport) would need to be low The climate would need to be great and seaside living is a must Food should be good The locals should be friendly Ideally, it should be possible to secure some form of employment, even if it is casual (I anticipate the bulk of living costs being covered by investments though) You should be able to stay there without constant visa hassle Any ideas? You have just described Thailand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruffneck Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Ecuador http://www.naturalnews.com/Valley-of-Longevity-Property.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
langtonbrow Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 You have just described Thailand Philippines too, but the trade off is gaining the ability to speak English, but loosing the ability to enjoy the food. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wherebee Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Australia is wonderful......but they are pretty tight on who they let in from europe, and increasingly so. Yes, there are lots of overstayers, but they WILL kick you out if they catch you 5 - 10 - 20 years later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pick It Down Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Surely there is no one best place because we'd all prefer different climate, population density, etc. By the end of August for example I'm usually sick of the heat in Britain and want it to cool down. Permanent 21c and low humidity would be ideal but I can't imagine there are many places like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LiveAndLetBuy Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 If finding work wasn't an issue then I really wouldn't limit myself to one particular country. I'd spent each winter in a different coutry during their dry season, and then come back to Europe for the summer. South East Asia ticks many boxes, and a personal favourite of mine is Sri Lanka, but there's also a lot to miss in Latin America. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bingobob777 Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Surely there is no one best place because we'd all prefer different climate, population density, etc. By the end of August for example I'm usually sick of the heat in Britain and want it to cool down. Permanent 21c and low humidity would be ideal but I can't imagine there are many places like that. Santiago or Mexico City. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gruffydd Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 France always seems to come at or near the top, as does Denmark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ccc Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Surely there is no one best place because we'd all prefer different climate, population density, etc. By the end of August for example I'm usually sick of the heat in Britain and want it to cool down. Permanent 21c and low humidity would be ideal but I can't imagine there are many places like that. San Diego's climate is brilliant. Warm in summer but rarely above 30c. Winter high teens. Masses of sun. Nice sea breeze. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Realistbear Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 A wise man once said "Home is where the heart is." I am afraid I have to agree Quote Link to post Share on other sites
newbie Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 A couple of recent posts that spoke about living in China have made me stop and think. I am wondering where the *best* place in the world to live would be. By my definition of best I basically mean cheap and nice (nice and cheap?), so: The place would need an excellent healthcare system, yet medical insurance would need to be inexpensive Housing costs would need to be low low low - either renting or buying (mods, the inclusion of a housing topic makes this post relevant to the house prices and economy forum. Honest) The cost of living (food/booze/transport) would need to be low The climate would need to be great and seaside living is a must Food should be good The locals should be friendly Ideally, it should be possible to secure some form of employment, even if it is casual (I anticipate the bulk of living costs being covered by investments though) You should be able to stay there without constant visa hassle Any ideas? I think you need to move to Skegness or Blackpool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tricksters Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 A good question. The best of questions. Am hearing lots of good things about Ecuador. Mind you, it is from someone who markets real estate in Ecuador. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shell Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 These kinds of threads always end up in Canada. And then someone goes, 'Yeah, bit have you seen how much a 2 bed flat is in Vancouver?!?!?!?' and then some bull always comes on and says, 'Well, prices will always be high in places people want to live.' And then they put one of these on the end just to annoy you. You'll see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JustYield Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 These kinds of threads always end up in Canada. And then someone goes, 'Yeah, bit have you seen how much a 2 bed flat is in Vancouver?!?!?!?' and then some bull always comes on and says, 'Well, prices will always be high in places people want to live.' And then they put one of these on the end just to annoy you. You'll see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Relaxation Suite Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 San Diego's climate is brilliant. Warm in summer but rarely above 30c. Winter high teens. Masses of sun. Nice sea breeze. And the great thing about San Diego is that it also has cheap and easily accessible healthcare, cheap housing, and no real problems with visas. Oh, hang on.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonoP Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 South Australia - eyre peninsula or thereabouts. Watch out for the white pointers mind. Living in VIC at the moment. Aus is good - but fails on the houseprice angle :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ifonly Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 you could try the south pacific or SE asia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
porca misèria Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 If you like a hot climate, Cuba could meet your needs very nicely. If you like it a bit colder, maybe somewhere in the baltic ex-eastern-bloc states. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catsick Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Depends what the No1 priority is Climate - Montecito , SB county California - perfect all year Food - Tokyo - hands down winner every time for any type of food more michelin stars by a country mile Hot women - Seoul Low taxation , efficiency - Singapore Cultural offerings - London Cost of living - Wellington NZ Great outdoors - Queenstown NZ I'm retired and we live in Singapore as has a good all round mix and its a great easy place to bring up kids, schools are excellent and once your wife has had a full time live in maid you probably can't persuade her to go any other place ... We also spend a lot of time in the other places on my list ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarbonBasedLifeform Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 posto 9 ipenema beach or LIVERPOOL.................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luigi Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Hot women - Seoul spend a lot of time in the other places on my list ... Mmmm, does your wife let you travel to Korea alone, then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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