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Keep reading to find outwhat drives expat retirees to return home.

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Or they might splurge on exploring the country which can add up.

Even if the quality and level of care are acceptable, the costs might not be.

They Miss Their Family and Friends

The expat life can be lonely for some retirees.

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No friends or social group to help with the years ahead, he said.

Koesten explained that changing goals also play a role.

The way banking is done is different.

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The speed at which things move is slower, she said.

Culture shock is one of the biggest invisible threats to the expat retirement plan, he said.

It brings out the worst in you.

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