Thinking of settle down in Africa. Can you help me decide where?

Member since 17 March 2011

moe szyslakMember17 March 2011 19:59:11

I may have an opportunity to retire soon. I have always been thinking of moving to SE-asia. Lately I have been thinking more and more about Africa. My main concern is that I haven't got a clue about the different countries in this vast continent. Also, I don't have anyone to ask questions about Africa, because to my knowledge, no one I know has ever been there.

I live alone and I prefer a simple lifestyle. All I'm asking is this:

1. Close to water.
2. Many people speak english
3. Nice people
4. Safety
5. Good coffee :-)
6. OOPS, I forgot about VISA: a country where you could stay permanently without taking a VISA-run.
7. Cost of living for a simple person: Maximum $7-800/month.

As long as I don't have to share my home with bugs I'm fine :-)
I don't need anything fancy. A one-bedroom apartment will do.

I won't be going to restaurants. If the local people can eat it, it's OK with me.

Do you have any suggestions where to settle down?聽 I'm all ears :-)

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GuestPoster241 Guest

GuestPoster241Guest28 May 2011 18:05:08

Come to Rwanda, it's very beautiful place to live and i am sure you will love the country!

Trina87 Member

Member since 04 July 2011

Trina87Member05 July 2011 01:56:07

Settle in kenya coast like in diani near the beach and the apartments there are cheap,very safe and people speak english.

GuestPoster241 Guest

GuestPoster241Guest07 July 2011 20:52:46

come to zambia,the real africa where people are friendly and
accomodative,very kind even to strangers,you will definately settle down quickly,life is not very expensive ,theres cheap
beautiful accomodation so just think about it.
chola

Sarahk Contributor

Member since 16 May 2011

SarahkContributor31 August 2011 08:52:12

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Hi.

I think you must define what it is you want a little more closely, do you want to be in a mostly Christian, muslim country? What kind of climate are you looking for, hot vs. mild, dry vs humit, ect. Also what facilities do you expect, shopping malls, first class internet, first class road infrastructure, medical; facilities ect. Also how do you feel about corruption, a lot of places in Africa are very corupt.

I would say that you can live well of $7-800 per month in most contries in Africa, even in expensive Cape Town.

In regards to the Visa, I know South Africa has a special visa for retired persons, but no matter where you go you will need a visa.

I hope I was at somehelp and not just made you more confused.
:-)
I wish you luck with your future, where ever you end up.

Regards Sarah

ecufofej_edu_eng Member

Member since 02 October 2011

ecufofej_edu_engMember18 December 2011 17:45:41

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Ashantiz Contributor

Member since 28 February 2011

AshantizContributor18 March 2012 07:49:15

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kenya

GuestPoster241 Guest

GuestPoster241Guest27 April 2012 18:39:26

Hi,
I moved to Tunisia.
Is exactly one year I moved in MAHDIA.m
I Live in front of the sea, the flat is totally affordable and all the expenses too.
Here a lot of educated people聽 speak English, and others French.

Visa is not a problem, police required at least 500 euro per month in you bank account n tunisia.
The bank account could be in a foreign currency as USD, euro, AUD...

So many Germans, French, Italians and Spanish live here.

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Bye

Akille

GuestPoster241 Guest

GuestPoster241Guest11 May 2012 14:42:05

Hey,

How are u? my dear name is Herbert from Uganda the pearl of Africa. The Environment and weather is really cool 24/7 and every person would love to come and see what the pearl of Africa looks like. I am a student completing college, courageous, nice looking, friendly, passionate, reliable, trustworthy, caring, open-minded and above all Religious person. I would really love to tell u that when you come to Africa, choose where dignity will be moderated, high-class people, i mean tourism, trade, leisure, among others.

If really you would like to come to a place called home come to Uganda and specially you will enjoy the life here since it is the pearl of Africa. And surely if you are coming count on me for i will visit u nice places that you want to venture on.