What Indexes should be Considered to Find Retirement Countries? - part 2

Monday, December 23, 2019
One of Budha temples in Indonesia

We have talked about of cost of living index at previous post: What Indexes should be Considered to Find Retirement Countries? - part 1 | Tanza Erlambang Update

Another important index to considered as cheaper place is local purchasing power index.

This index refers to the power to purchase (goods and services) based on local salary, then, the index is compared to USA (New York).

As an example, country with local purchasing power index 45 means that:
- people of that country can afford to buy 45% good than their peer in New York, USA.

Moreover, Marlene Satter (2019) wrote article about 15 Cheapest Countries for Retirement (Some of Which May Surprise You).”

6 of them are following (may not in order):


1. Sri Lanka
- Cost of living index is 30.24 and Local purchasing power index is 17.36

2. India
- Cost of living index is 24.17 and Local purchasing power index is 17.15.

3. Malaysia
- Cost of living index is 39.38 and Local purchasing power index is 22.75.

4. Pakistan
- Cost of living index is 20.40 and Local purchasing power index is 15.42

5. Columbia
- Cost of living index is 30.15 and Local purchasing power index is 22.46

6. Indonesia
- Cost of living index is 36.24 and Local purchasing power index is 18.02

Other countries considered cheaper are: Philippines, Mexico, Vietnam, Serbia and Bulgaria.

Have you planned to retire overseas? Where?

26 comments:

  1. This is some great information, it's very interesting too. It is good of you to share this with us, thank you for doing that.

    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to You!

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    1. many options to retire....Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to You!

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  2. I like it in Canada, although it is cold.

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    1. I see....some friends migrate to Canada....beautiful country

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    1. Thank you to visit:
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  4. Once again, those SE Asian countries are tempting! Philippines would be my choice. It would be such a long flight for our daughter, though. I suppose she could move with us. Mexico is an interesting idea. My wife would never go for it, though.

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    1. I see...god luck for you and yours

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  5. very interesting information 😃
    Regards
    Lili

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    1. Thank you to visit:
      What Indexes should be Considered to Find Retirement Countries? - part 2
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      As an example, country with local purchasing power index 45 means that:
      - people of that country can afford to buy 45% good than their peer in New York, USA.

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    1. Thank you to visit:
      What Indexes should be Considered to Find Retirement Countries? - part 2
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      Moreover, Marlene Satter (2019) wrote article about “15 Cheapest Countries for Retirement (Some of Which May Surprise You).”

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  7. Perhaps, Canada. I always was fascinated by this country.
    Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

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    1. I see....Canada is beautiful country, but cold....

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  8. Thanks for the interesting post. ))

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    1. Thank you to visit:
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      1. Sri Lanka
      - Cost of living index is 30.24 and Local purchasing power index is 17.36

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  9. We would love to retire to another country for the adventure and more warmth. Maybe it will happen!

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    1. Hope, come true....

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      2. India
      - Cost of living index is 24.17 and Local purchasing power index is 17.15.

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  10. Estupendo post! Muchas gracias por tus bonitas palabras en mi blog! Feliz Navidad! 🎄🎄🎄
    Merry Christmas! 🎅🎅🎅

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      3. Malaysia
      - Cost of living index is 39.38 and Local purchasing power index is 22.75.

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  11. Interesting information! Don't think I'm leaving the USA! Hope you had a happy day!

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      4. Pakistan
      - Cost of living index is 20.40 and Local purchasing power index is 15.42

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  12. I don't think I will retire overseas, but I wouldn't mind spending large amounts of time in countries like Vietnam.

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    1. I see...

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      5. Columbia
      - Cost of living index is 30.15 and Local purchasing power index is 22.46

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