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The Expatriate

The Expatriate

By: Levi Borba
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 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 with a dash of his own foreign embarrassments.Copyright Levi Borba Science Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Beach & Balkans: Albania, Croatia, Bulgaria & Montenegro Compared | Cost of Living for Expats

    Beach & Balkans: Albania, Croatia, Bulgaria & Montenegro Compared | Cost of Living for Expats
    Oct 14 2025
    Wondering which is the best Balkan country to live in?

    Here we compare Albania (Vlore), Croatia (Split), Bulgaria (Burgas), and Montenegro (Podgorica) across the five pillars that matter most for expats and retirees: healthcare, quality of life, cost of living, property markets, and residency rules.

    If you’re exploring early retirement in Europe, debating the cheapest European countries to live in, or deciding which is the safest Balkan country, this guide to expat life in Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Montenegro will help you choose wisely.

    Video version: https://youtu.be/VgA58l5JD8Q?si=znzU2z7IA8QrH1U_

    Article version: https://expatriateconsultancy.com/cost-of-living-in-the-balkans/

    FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME: Grab your Expat Wealth & Lifestyle Compass ($108 value) today! Includes our 74-page guide of Affordable European Cities, our Zero-Tax countries report, and our expat checklist. https://bit.ly/ExpatWealthLifestyleCompass
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    22 mins
  • How Much of Your Pension You Keep in Each EU Country | Cheapest Countries to Live in Europe

    How Much of Your Pension You Keep in Each EU Country | Cheapest Countries to Live in Europe
    Oct 6 2025
    The cheapest countries to live in Europe can stretch your pension far beyond what you thought possible.

    Today, I reveal how much of a U.S. Social Security pension you would keep if you retired in each of the 27 EU countries—ranking them from the most expensive to the most affordable. If you’re dreaming about retirement in Europe, this guide will show you where your money works, and where it doesn’t.

    Video version: https://youtu.be/D8tgnp4v5IY?si=4oATm7-bm0P4O-r6

    Article version: https://expatriateconsultancy.com/cheapest-countries-to-live-in-europe/

    FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME: Grab your Expat Wealth & Lifestyle Compass ($108 value) today! Includes our 74-page guide of Affordable European Cities, our Zero-Tax countries report, and our expat checklist. https://bit.ly/ExpatWealthLifestyleCompass
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    30 mins
  • What $2,000 Buys You in South America vs the US — Shocking Cost of Living Differences

    What $2,000 Buys You in South America vs the US — Shocking Cost of Living Differences
    Sep 29 2025
    The cost of living to move to or retire in South America is surprisingly affordable, and today, I explore exactly what $2,000 per month buys you across Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

    From Mendoza (Argentina) and La Paz (Bolivia) to Florianópolis (Brazil), Viña del Mar (Chile), Bucaramanga (Colombia), Cuenca (Ecuador), Asunción (Paraguay), Piura (Peru), Montevideo (Uruguay), and Barcelona (Venezuela), you’ll see a South America cost of living comparison that might change how you think about financial freedom.

    Video version: https://youtu.be/r8uYDgw4A3M?si=e7ehI-aNVgHyAyRd

    Article version: https://expatriateconsultancy.com/cost-of-living-in-south-america/

    FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME: Grab your Expat Wealth & Lifestyle Compass ($108 value) today! Includes our 74-page guide of Affordable European Cities, our Zero-Tax countries report, and our expat checklist. https://bit.ly/ExpatWealthLifestyleCompass
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    25 mins
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