Best Countries

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Nine rankings, one per decision. Every score comes from published data, and the method is the same on every tab.

Best countries to retire abroad

Ranked on retirement visa income thresholds, monthly living costs, healthcare and safety.

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1

Philippines

8.4out of 10

Retirement visa from $1,500/mo · est. $707/mo to live

Healthcare index 67.

  • Retirement visa
  • Low cost
  • English widely spoken
See Philippines details
2

Portugal

8.3out of 10

Retirement visa from $1,031/mo · est. $1,600/mo to live

Healthcare index 72.

  • Retirement visa
  • English widely spoken
  • Path to residency
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3

Ecuador

8.3out of 10

Retirement visa from $1,446/mo · est. $782/mo to live

Healthcare index 78.

  • Retirement visa
  • Low cost
  • Path to residency
See Ecuador details
4

Spain

8.2out of 10

Retirement visa from $2,600/mo · est. $1,628/mo to live

Healthcare index 77.

  • Retirement visa
  • Path to residency
  • Special expat tax regime
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5

Malaysia

8.0out of 10

Retirement visa from $3,333/mo · est. $814/mo to live

Healthcare index 71.

  • Retirement visa
  • Low cost
  • English widely spoken
See Malaysia details
6

Turkey

7.9out of 10

Retirement visa from $773/mo · est. $1,066/mo to live

Healthcare index 71.

  • Retirement visa
  • Path to residency
  • Special expat tax regime
See Turkey details

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