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Apart from the small matter of climate, the reason most people tell me they are moving abroad is a cheaper cost of living. Of course, combine the two, throw in a healthy fi x of local culture and some
formidable scenery and you get the improved quality of life we all aspire to. But what exactly does “affordable cost of living” mean? Exactly how much does it cost a retired couple or family to exist abroad? With currencies yo-yoing all over the place, wide-spread austerity measures pushing up taxes and hikes in utility costs making the picture a little more complex, we’ve taken a closer look at the price of life in Turkey in this issue. Some of the costs were a little surprising, so I hope you fi nd it useful. Elsewhere we take a look at Thailand (a relatively stable currency and,
yes, lower living costs); central Italy away from high-profi le Tuscany and Umbria; and we try to provide some help in tackling the mountain of distressed property in Spain. Finally, don’t miss the fi rst report from our new presenter, Laura Hamilton (on location in Lanzarote) - and our new private sales section at the back of the book. Enjoy.
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