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Top Ten Places To Retire Abroad
The following countries scored high marks not only for their inexpensive living, but for overall friendliness toward American retirees.
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Thailand
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The cost of living in Thailand sets retirees back only about $1,000 a month while giving them great amenities and vibrant cultural and entertainment options. More About Thailand
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Belize
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Belize, known in travel circles as "Mother Nature's Best Kept Secret", is truly a tropical paradise. An exotic tropical paradise that is now opening it's doors to all your dreams of new experiences. More About Belize
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Malaysia
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The country’s My Second Home retirement benefits program for all foreigners is a great draw, but so is the quality Internet access, cellphone coverage and roads. It also helps that it’s dirt cheap. More About Malaysia
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Panama
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A retiree has it pretty sweet in Panama, where a program commonly known as pensionado help retirees settle in quickly. International Living says retirees can live like kings here for $1,500 to $2,000 a month and score apartments for less than $500 a month. More About Panama
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Mexico
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Great homes on Mexico’s Caribbean coast go for less than $170,000 while villages along the north shore of Lake Chapala are home to hundreds of American and Canadian expats. More About Mexico
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Colombia
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Medellin’s El Poblado district has Japanese, French, seafood and Italian restaurants within a block of each other. Its health care system ranks atop any other stop on this list, while the cost of everything from housing to entertainment are a great fit for a fixed income. More About Colombia
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Nicaragua
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A visit to the doctor is $15. Overall health care can cost as much as 60% less than the U.S., while U.S.-trained doctors speak English and will make house calls. More About Nicaragua
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Spain
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Combine teeming culture and tons of ways to pass the time and Spain can be a great fit for retirees who’ve already weathered a shaky economy. More About Spain
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Honduras
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The benefits offered to retirees beyond the three-hour flights back to see the kids are fairly substantial, especially considering that expats living on beachfront property can do well here on less than $1,500 a month. More About Honduras
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Ecuador
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This basically is Florida or Arizona for the expat community. The country’s retirement benefits package includes 50% off transportation, utility bills, international round-trip flights originating in Ecuador and tickets for cultural and sporting events. More About Equador
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