It's such a shame, this country lost it's way... It wasn't that long ago, that normal middle/working class people could retire with a house, a pension (maybe depending on job), some equity.., and live the latter years of their lives in relative peace. Not having to worry if they could afford their medicine... Such a shame!
But as you said.., the Netherlands sounds good :))
I've already been researching pretty extensively - http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/local/move/before-moving
I really hope you guys make it happen and become expats somewhere great!
Just in case unfortunately there is a major illness, (in general) wouldn't it be better to treat it in China or eastern Europe rather than to be wiped out financially?
Oh! Great post @macksby! Almost forgot :P