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In January International Living published their list of best places to retire for 2015. It wasn’t just their personal favorite places, the “best places to retire list” was based on a set of metrics that looked at the housing market, cost of living, entertainment, healthcare and climate. They also factored in some other metrics, but these seemed like the biggies to us.
The list is very interesting because what it allows you to do is focus on what means the most to you. For example if climate was important to you, you might want to take a good look at Ecuador, Colombia or Mexico. If having access to excellent healthcare was important to you, you’d want to consider Malaysia or Costa Rica. And if it was cost of living that you were most honed in on, well Nicaragua and Vietnam are good bets.
Retire in Ecuador
Right now International Living says Ecuador is the worlds #1 retirement haven. World class medical facilities, great weather and low cost of living make it highly desirable.
A doctor’s visit will set you back around $10, while a main course in a restaurant can be had for as little as $2.50. The bus trip from Cotacachi to Otavalo will cost you 25 cents. For big-ticket items like real estate, you can get a lot more for your dollar here than in the U.S. A couple can live well here on $1,400 a month, including rent. – IL Ecuador Highlands Correspondent Wendy DeChambeau
Retire in Colombia
Another great place to consider retiring is in Colombia. Sure we’ve all heard stories of drug cartels and the like, but Colombia boasts one of the finest healthcare systems in the region.
You can get health-care treatment comparable to that in the U.S. in any large or mid-sized city,” says Michael. “In a 2014 survey, 18 Colombian medical institutions ranked among the top 45 in Latin America. According to the World Health Organization, Colombia actually has better health care than the United States or Canada. – IL Colombia Correspondent Michael Evans
If you’re considering retiring abroad, or have tips for our readers – Please give us a shout in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you! Extra: List of Travel Discounts for Seniors
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