This Is How Long $100K Lasts in 13 Countries

Got $100K and thinking about retiring abroad? We ran the real numbers on 12 countries — from Costa Rica to Vietnam — so you don't have to guess. You'll see exactly how long $100,000 lasts in each country using real cost-of-living data, not wishful thinking. We cover the visa situation, the lifestyle tradeoffs, and which countries give you the most runway before income kicks in. Whether your bridge is 3 years or 10, this video helps you figure out where your money actually works for you. READ THE ARTICLE AT: https://www.thegenxitproject.com/p/ho... Chapters: 00:00 - The $100K Question: Where Can You Actually Live? 01:15 - Why This Number Makes Sense for Gen X 03:27 - United States: Your Baseline (Spoiler: It's Not Good) 05:09 - Costa Rica: Beautiful but Pricey 06:20 - Panama: Expat Favorite, Dollar Economy 07:47 - Portugal: Best Path to EU Citizenship? 08:58 - Spain: The Surprise on the List 10:09 - Greece: Close — But Is It Close Enough? 11:26 - Albania: The Hidden Gem Nobody Talks About 13:02 - Mexico: Great Country, Visa Headaches 14:43 - Thailand: Mike's Top Pick and Here's Why 16:30 - Malaysia: Long runway but visa issue 17:58 - Colombia: It's not the Colombia we remember. $1,000/Month Living 19:15 - Philippines: BEST VALUE? And English Everywhere 22:11 - Vietnam: YOU WONT BELIEVE HOW LONG (Yes, Really) 24:27 - The Full Breakdown + Where to Find the Numbers 🚀 JOIN THE GENXIT PROJECT (Newsletter & Updates): Want to see the real numbers and behind-the-scenes scouting? Join us on Substack to follow the journey and be the first to get our "Flight Plan" tools when they launch: https://www.thegenxitproject.com ___________________________________________________________________________________ 👋 ABOUT THE GENXIT PROJECT We are Mike & MaryJane. We are Gen Xers who realized the "standard American retirement" wasn't going to work for us. We are on a mission to: 1. Pay off our debt (The Escape Velocity). 2. Scout affordable locations abroad (The Landing Zone). 3. Redesign our life before we hit 65. Whether you are looking to move abroad, get out of debt, or just find a Plan B, welcome to the project. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 📹 EQUIPMENT WE USE TO FILM (These are affiliate links that help support the channel!) Main Camera (Canon EOS M50): https://amzn.to/3WnYHfI Vlogging Lens (essential for talking head): https://amzn.to/3DTwIxk Action Camera: https://amzn.to/3DTwIxk Drone: https://amzn.to/3FNQjQC Wireless Mic (Rode): https://amzn.to/3Nx5qzT Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/3Dzxgqv Studio/Desktop Mic: https://amzn.to/3WnZhKq The "One Bag" Travel Backpack: https://amzn.to/3FWJLQ7 ___________________________________________________________________________________ ✅ SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE SCOUTING & STRATEGY:    / @thegenxitproject   ___________________________________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US Private Community & Email: https://www.thegenxitproject.com ___________________________________________________________________________________ DISCLAIMERS & LEGAL Affiliate Disclosure: This description contains affiliate links. If you buy something through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support our scouting trips! Financial Disclaimer: We are not financial advisors. We are just documenting our own journey to freedom. Please do your own research before making major financial moves. Copyright © 2026 The GenXit Project. All rights reserved.