Why People Are Leaving the USA (and Where They’re Going)

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Chapters:
00:00 Americans Want to Leave the USA
1:05 Relocating Abroad
1:23 New Zealand
2:57 Germany
4:43 Netherlands
6:19 Ireland
7:41 Japan
9:24 Portugal
11:28 Norway
13:15 Canada
14:50 United Kingdom
16:30 Costa Rica
17:41 Mexico (Honorable Mention)

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[shinyshinythings]

Not part of the mass exodus. We got out in 2020 and are half way to permanent settlement in Europe, where we make 30% less salary but have a 100% better life.

[rayjermyn]

I live in New Zealand. Be aware - we DON'T t want you if you expect things to be the same "as it was at home", or complain about it. This isnt America. It is one of the reasons people want to move here - it is different. The government is fairly stable, but food is expensive, housing is expensive because there is a shortage, and unemployment is currently around 4%. Keep in mind other countries have their own problems, including NZ, Germany and Ireland -so dont believe that leaving the US will solve all your troubles. I'd highly recommend taking a holiday in your intended country first to be sure its really what you want. Good hunting 🙂

[viviancarolgioao]

The normal state of the U.S. economy is actually very bad. Because of this it goes into convulsive spasms fighting to grow any way it can out of desperation. Tricks, gimmicks, rule changes try to stimulate the economy and prevent it from falling but they only bring temporary relief to people since, when you factor in inflation we are declining.

[martyfrank]

I vividly experienced the horror of thousands of transplants piling into Florida during the COVID years. They tended to move from expensive housing areas and due to remote work, maintained their high salaries. Our economy was based on hospitality/tourism. Rents/housing prices largely matched local salaries. When the transplants came, pockets full of money, we just couldn't compete with them. Our housing literally skyrocketed overnight. I saw full time workers, even managers become either homeless or highly housing stressed. Thousands saw themselves forced to leave their beloved homes. I don't want to do this to other countries. I've read that Lisbon, Portugal's housing has become unaffordable for locals.

[michaelwiebeck]

We experienced the pinnacle of our era, but it is now gone. Like what happened to Rome, the corrupt administration will bring this nation to an end. Many boomers are leaving the USA because the find it hard to retire comfortably amid economy downtrend. Some have close to nothing going into retirement, my question is, As a soon retiree How can I diversify my portfolio for retirement.

[sacroyalty]

I’m leaving America (USA) for Spain as of January 2025! Excited for our new journey :)

[kymberlythomoff]

My hubby and I are moving to Panama with our dog next summer 2025, July or August ! I’ve had two large yard sales already, selling house May 1 and we are getting the paperwork ready to send to our immigration attorney for ourPanamanian visas. We fly down in January to pick those up !! Sorry to say this but The US is out of control!😊Can’t wait! 🇵🇦🎉

[donaldoutterson]

I have lived in five different countries and currently live as a retired man in the mid west USA. Each country must earn your business and the world is changing all the time. The stage of your life and the stage of a countries life don't always match. There is plenty of value to be had in this world and nowhere gets better with hatred. Shop wisely, do your homework and you will be rewarded.

[thailandmalcolm]

I retired in Thailand. I live in an older condo in Pattaya (a 5-minute scooter ride to the beach). It is all concrete, so the rooms are quiet (I have a video of the condo). I am on the ninth floor, so the sunsets are great, and I do not have any trouble with mosquitoes up here. I do not get much road noise because I am on the ninth floor. We have a large pool with a slide. There is a restaurant by the pool; most meals are 3-7 dollars. My rent is $207/month. I have a new wall unit ac. It works great; a guy comes out the same day to fix it if it breaks. I run the AC 24/7 and my electric bill is $30/month. My room is 270 square feet or 30 square meters. It has plenty of room for a single guy. I have no plans to move back to the States.

[valentinradonici]

I am living in germany and am happy to help anyone with helpful advices with the entire process of moving here. I can recommend it to everyone. Yes it is a big step but it is worth it

[LG-jnfx]

If you are a young woman in certain states and are considering starting a family then you have my sympathies and I completely understand the desire to be somewhere with a sensible outlook on healthcare.

[BenGreggSweden]

I left with my wife and kids in February 2022. We left the U.S. for southern Sweden and it’s been one of the best decisions we could have made. We love it here! Beautiful nature, beaches, quaint old seaside towns with cobblestone streets and flower boxes, but all with amazing public services and infrastructure. Everything is so clean, and people are truly pleasant and welcoming.
Our girls (now ages 5 and 9), love their Waldorf School here in Karlshamn, and I just can’t get over that it’s free! We’re also just a 2-1/2 hour train ride (runs hourly) to Copenhagen’s international airport (just across the Øresund bridge in Denmark, where we’re able to fly to pretty much anywhere in the world. Highly recommend!

[kennethmcgurn]

I started searching in Thailand in '98. Made it 5 months a year in 2005 and then permanent in 2020. Retired on SS only, live better than anytime while working middle management with b.a. in USA. No stress, buy what I want, cheap transit 24/7, great low-cost food, utilities, medical care among friendly neighbors.

[FatherGoose--]

More than 40 years ago, after I had asked my wife's parents for permission to marry their daughter, they only had one question for me - would we someday live in Japan? Of course I said yes, but at the time I had absolutely no clue how I would be able to make that happen. And I'm sure that showed on my face to them. But they just smiled.

Today, my wife and I are about a year and a half away from me keeping my promise to her parents.

[gregalonzo]

I spent 2 Years in the Netherlands on the DAFT visa. I lived in The Hague. I like this country very much. However, my wife is Austrian and we decided to relocate to Vienna.

[georgfriedrichhandel]

I left the United States more than 25 years ago when times were superficially good and I have never looked back. I know this is hard for many Americans to swallow but America is no longer the greatest country in the world. And before anyone asks me, "then why does everyone want to move here?" The fact is, they don't. Look at who wants to come now? People who still want to come to America are from very poor countries like Venezuela where the economy has collapsed, Honduras to escape gang violence, and Haiti which is a failed state. Very few people from Europe or other developed nations are moving to America anymore. America is a decaying world power and this has been true long before Trump came along.

[andreaskaphengst]

Don’t finish that border wall yet, Americans are heading to Mexico and others from Latin America are heading to the US. They can high five each other at the border and wish one another luck.

[patrickmiller]

I moved to Belgium 20+ years ago on an 18 month assignment and never went back...married a local. My wife always wanted to move back to the US but having seen both sides I wanted to stay. Belgium is not a "get rich quick" place but if you are looking for an excellent location, good quality of life, solid social framework, and great beer, Belgium is the place. And most people speak English (plus 2-3 other languages).

[elgainus]

Ever seen a large flock of birds just unexpectedly take off? There’s been a major paradigm shift in this society in the US—you feel something’s coming, but can’t quite read between the lines. And it doesn’t feel good…

[Chris-fbbw]

Wow!! Seriously? You are talking about NZ, Germany and the Netherlands like it is still 2014! Things have changed dramatically in those countries during the past 10 years!! Just like in the US.