One thing you won’t find in South Africa and that might scare potential retirees away is the lack of government healthcare. The official system covering the majority of the country’s poor is badly broken and not something you will want to subject yourself to. Rather, you will need to investigate the cost of medical aid plans that allow you to be treated at private hospitals and facilities. The good news is that the care you typically get at any of these private providers is excellent and still much more affordable than, for instance, comparable providers in the United States.
Another asset worth considering when picking a place for an easy lifestyle is the availability of domestic help. Not many expats happily leave an assignment in South Africa, because they’ve gotten used to someone doing all their house work for them. Goodbye cleaning, washing, cooking, gardening, even driving the car. You can easily find the help that you need for as many days of the week you want. If a family member were to need in-home care, this is also a viable option in South Africa, whereas such costs are often astronomical in other countries.
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