Low income guy, 50 yo. Income $45k pa only. 3 room flat paid up. No other assets except CPF savings.

Thinking of retiring in a cheaper place. Some people here suggested Malaysia and Thailand. I think we will retire in JB when we reach 55. We can rent a new 3 room condo for RM1500 pm. Other expenses such as food, car, electricity, water, entertainment, medical and travel will cost us RM3500 pm. In total we will spend RM5000 pm.

We will rent out our flat at S$2000 pm and convert to RM6400 pm. This passive income will pay for our retirement expenses in JB. We can still save RM1400 pm.

When we reach 65, our CPF Life will give us S$4000 pm. After convert to RM, we will get RM12400 pm. So our total passive income will be RM18800 pm. We can upgrade our retirement by renting a condo in a prime location in KL. We can also go holidays to Europe every year.