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Germany ranked as the ‘worst country in the world’ for essential expat needs.

In this video, Andrew shares an article about why Germany is the worst country for expats and shares some places for your Nomad Capitalist journey.

00:00 Start
0:23 The Worst Country for Expats
2:35 Living in Germany
5:02 Living in Spain
5:15 Living in Australia
5:53 Bureaucracy in Europe
6:57 Living in Ireland
8:27 German Culture
9:21 Living in Malaysia
9:48 These Are the Friendliest Countries
11:07 Living in London
11:45 Investing in Real Estate
14:23 Living in Mexico

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[dfs]

I am German and when clicking on the video I jokingly thought Germany. And well it actually is Germany...

[marting.]

Left Germany in 2005. Best thing I've ever done.
Especially in recent months, this country is going downhill fast. "Made in Germany" is nothing but a relict from the past.
These days, ANY skilled people from Germany leave, while their social security system attracts the polar opposite: lazy and uneducated people from third world countries whose only goal is to milk the state, which is easily possible when politics is moving the whole country towards socialism at an astounding pace.
When the former leave in masses and the latter come in masses, this is a recipe for disaster waiting to happen.

[mattanderson]

Thank you so much!
You've taught me so much about the possibilities in this world.
We don't have to put up with maltreatment
Thank you for opening my perspective

[beardedpanda]

As an expat who moved back from Germany recently, living in Germany isn’t always the best. I enjoyed my job and insurance, but often faced housing discrimination when renting.
They have a weird system where the previous tenet can strong arm you into buying the stuff they don’t want to take in order to give you the flat. Even with a substantial income more than enough for where I wanted to rent I ran into a lot of problems with 0 problems on my shufa etc.

Internet is super slow and almost no where takes card. The richest country in the EU still operates mostly in cash.

[LisaCulton]

OK, it's Germany. I can understand that. I lived there as an expat and was lucky to be able to escape to Switzerland where I am now.
Side note: I am a doctor and I had a German medical license. Now practicing medicine in Switzerland earning way more money and paying less taxes than in Germany.

[TA-wxfc]

Services in Western Europe, whether it’s internet, lawyers, insurance, gas companies, clinics etc… they’re all awful. Not only do they treat you as a cash cow instead of a client but they’ll constantly try to weasel their way into getting more money out of you with unwarranted extra charges, hidden costs and so on. I’ve found the UK to be the worst in this regard. The street vendors and taxis in Morocco are more honest.

[messenger]

Andrew, I think this is one of your best presentations. Very clear and direct. Thank you.

[nikkininedoor]

Wow, this was definitely not the country I would have expected you to highlight as the worst country to be in as an Expat. Thank you for the information. Interesting, and excellent content as always.

[sophiereiher]

German girl here, if you are still in Germany, run for your life! Highest tax payer, modern socialism.... Run run run

[joann]

My German friend told me years ago that it was very difficult to buy property in Germany b/c real estate is handed down through families and rarely comes on the market.

[trevorj.bennett]

Hi Honduran here, I've lived in south east Asia and because of my job I've had to connect to servers and workstations in EU 🇪🇸🇩🇪 and I agree the internet there is not that great, some of my peers has stressed about the house finding/ renting in 🇩🇪 and it's truly is difficult, especially being a minority Nevermind that you're able to PAY they just won't like who you are—detailed video! I like it

[vDgzxcq]

Currently living in Germany.

I want to switch job but it's impossible with the bureaucracy here. Literally need to wait at least 2 months to get an appointment to change the visa.
The immigration office lists all the office phone numbers but they never pick up the line. Forget about getting a reply on email before 1 month...

Literally the most frustrating thing iliving here. I just want to leave because this sours my entire experience here.

[onebridge]

Prada like other famous brands are running on name recognition only of what used to be quality products. These brands are relying heavily on the same Chinese, Vietnamese, and low cost Euro Countries as Romania just like all the rest, but people still spend $850 for a pair of shoes manufactured in China with mediocre materials, but the label is made in Italy so they claim final assembly in Italy. It’s brilliant from marketing and business side.

[sisypheanexistence]

Internet access in Spain is actually very solid practically everywhere these days. It makes perfect sense with the density of towns and cities. The person with connection problems was probably one of those idiots using WiFi down a hallway and through a wall or it was 10+ years ago somewhere rural before we all had fibre optic nationwide. Source: have lived in Spain for over 15 years.

[FBECapital]

At one point I was considering moving from Holland to Germany, I speak German, so no problem there. However, the bureaucracy and complex tax system was too much for me.

Compared to the Netherlands, they're a better spot for tech start ups (especially FinTech), but you will suffer from red tape and taxes. Unless you get big enough, then Deutsche Bank will make all your problems go away.

[ashleylala]

...but...but...I’ve always heard that the Germans are so warm and friendly and they love to cuddle...

[airfiero]

If you think Germany sucks now, wait until the self-inflicted energy shortages kick in

[angelofamillionyears]

Thanks Andrew, Great points about culture. your knowledge is inspiring.

[ZIGZAG]

Germany is also likely to have major economic troubles when they do finally shut their cheap Russian oil and gas supplies down, with not much in the way of viable replacements...

[Javichatis]

I lived in Germany for 5 years and I can confirm all of this. NEVER AGAIN! will I ever live there...