Choosing where to retire can be tough to figure out. There are so many options, and the cheapest options aren’t always the safest. In fact, sometimes it seems like the two considerations couldn’t be further apart. Well, not for every country. Some actually are cheap and safe!
We forget about these places, but as a retiree, every area needs to be heavily considered. We listed some of the more important things to keep in mind, like healthcare and the cost of living. The sources we pulled from include Investopedia, Vision of Humanity, Expatra, and Smart Asset, as well as bloggers that live in the country being discussed.
While there are pros and cons in this listicle, we highly suggest any retiree do their own research before booking a plane ticket. Sometimes the immigration process can be difficult, which isn’t something you want to find out after being in the country for four months!
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Did you know...
- There are over 61,000 people on a plane in the air over the U.S. at any given moment. That makes sense because the U.S. has one third of all the airports in the world. Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta is the busiest airport in the world with over 100 million total passengers every year since 2015.
- Jet lag is worse when you're traveling from west to east. That's because the changes in time zones become not only more physically apparent on your body, but they are also more culturally apparent. If restaurants close at 10pm on the East Coast, you'll just be getting hungry since it will feel like 7pm on your West Coast-adjusted body.
- Minnesota might say that it's the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," but Canada has it beat. The country as a whole has over three million lakes. That means Canada has 60% of the world's total number of lakes within its borders. It must seem like paradise for people who like to fish or boat!
- Even though it is spread across five time zones, the entire country of China is set to Beijing time. Having a single time zone in the United States would certainly make things easier. Currently, the USA is spread across six, but a single time zone would make things a little wonky in Alaska and Hawai'i.
- Taking a vacation is good for your health! Studies have shown that a vacation can help to lower your risk of heart disease. It's also a proven way to improve your creativity. So if you have some writer's block or need to lower your stress, grab a friend and go on an adventure!