10 Best International Places to Retire
Category: International Retirement
June 15, 2021 — Where do people go when they choose an international retirement? Different sources have different answers for the best places to retire abroad. The 2021 Expat Insider Survey named Taiwan, Mexico, and Costa Rica as the best 3 places for American expatriates of all ages. A study looking at Americans who receive Social Security benefits put Canada, Japan, and Mexico at the top of their list, while Investopedia rated Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico as the best 3 countries for American expat retirees. Other countries making frequent appearances on this type of lists are Thailand, Portugal, Spain, Vietnam, Ecuador, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and France. But in truth, people go all over the globe in pursuit of a happy retirement, and for a variety of reasons.
Some of the factors to consider when choosing a country for an expat retirement are:
- Political stability
- How easy is it to buy or rent property
- Healthcare and entertainment
- Visa and residency requirements
- Cost of living
- Will you fit in
- Development and infrastructure
- Climate
Comments on "10 Best International Places to Retire"
Mary Szullo says:
It is helpful to include medical expenses, level of care, w/overall $$ in cost if living. Is San Miguel Allende only usd1k per month?