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3 Places to Retire Early
Quit your job and live abroad
1. Lyon France
Is a popular expat destination due to the cost of living being relatively low compared to many other cities in Europe. It is the third-largest city in France. You get all the advantages and liveliness of a big city. Museums, theaters, galleries, cafés, boutiques, and public transportation. On top of this, rental prices here are a bargain, especially when compared to other larger cities. You can find a small unfurnished, one-bedroom apartment for $700 a month or a studio for less than $500. It is estimated that a single person can survive on $972 a month, not including rental costs. A huge expense to think about is health insurance. Here in the US healthcare monthly costs are easily $500 a month. This doesn't include going to the doctor which could involve paying copays, deductibles, and the insurance paying only a percentage of the procedure as well. The average cost of private insurance in France is $45 a month. The universal care that France offers to citizens and expats after 3 months doesn't cover some dental procedures, chiropractors, osteopaths, or psychologist consultations. So that is where the private insurance steps in and helps to cover all medical expenses. France has a policy where the people who are really sick pay less. So if you require a lot of medical care the universal care will cover…
