- What will be your profession
- Who will you marry
- Where do you live.
- These 3 decisions are the most important decisions in our life cuz most of our time will be spent with these 3.
Where you should live ?
Based on your requirements, here’s a breakdown of what you’re looking for in an ideal place to live:
Summary of Your Requirements:
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Cloudy and windy year-round, no snow
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Low or no taxes
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Low rent or affordable housing with average income
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Low crime rate
These are somewhat conflicting (e.g., low taxes and good infrastructure/security), but not impossible. Here are some strong candidates:
🌍 International Options
1. Uruguay (e.g., Montevideo or coastal towns)
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Climate: Mild, oceanic climate — frequent winds and cloudy days, especially along the coast. Rarely ever snows.
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Taxes: Moderate — not tax-free, but no wealth tax or inheritance tax; tax-friendly for foreign income under certain residency programs.
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Housing: Affordable rent and housing, especially outside Montevideo.
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Crime: Relatively low by Latin American standards.
2. Portugal (e.g., northern coastal areas like Viana do Castelo)
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Climate: Cloudy, windy Atlantic weather in the north, rarely sees snow.
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Taxes: Moderate, but there are Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax breaks for expats.
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Housing: Still affordable in smaller towns.
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Crime: One of the safest countries in Europe.
3. Southern Chile (e.g., Valdivia, Puerto Montt)
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Climate: Very cloudy, rainy, and windy much of the year. Snow is rare at low elevations.
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Taxes: Reasonable and stable economy.
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Housing: Very affordable outside Santiago.
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Crime: Low in smaller towns and southern regions.
🇺🇸 If you’re open to the United States
It’s tough to match all your criteria in the US, but here’s a good contender:
Olympia, Washington
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Climate: Very cloudy and drizzly for much of the year; rarely snows.
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Taxes: Washington has no state income tax.
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Housing: More affordable than Seattle, but not dirt cheap.
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Crime: Lower than average for urban areas.
🏝️ Wildcard Picks
Canary Islands (Spain, e.g., La Palma)
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Climate: Mild, ocean-moderated, windy; rarely snows even in winter.
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Taxes: Part of Spain but has special tax exemptions (ZEC).
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Housing: Affordable if you avoid tourist zones.
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Crime: Very low.
Azores (Portugal)
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Climate: Cloudy, windy, rainy — subtropical oceanic. Very stable.
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Taxes: Lower VAT and income tax than mainland Portugal.
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Housing: Very cheap.
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Crime: Extremely low.
🔍 Recommendation:
Top Choice: Azores, Portugal
Why: Nearly perfect match on all criteria — overcast, windy climate, no snow, very low crime, low taxes for foreigners under the NHR scheme, and very affordable housing.
🏁 Conclusion: Best for Savings
If you’re focused purely on saving the most money as a DevOps engineer, your top options are:
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UAE (high salary + no tax)
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Saudi Arabia (highest savings potential)
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Thailand (remote work + ultra low cost of living)
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Portugal (if earning remotely with tax breaks)
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Singapore (good salary + low tax)