Top 10 Retirement Havens for 2026 Revealed: Find Your Ideal Life Abroad!
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Moneycontrol•05-01-2026, 10:49
Top 10 Retirement Havens for 2026 Revealed: Find Your Ideal Life Abroad!
- •International Living's 2026 Global Retirement Index identifies the top 10 countries for retirement, based on over four decades of expat experience.
- •The index evaluates destinations on cost of living, healthcare, visas, housing, climate, safety, and overall quality of life.
- •Greece ranks #1 for 2026, offering sunshine, affordable healthcare, strong residency, and community life at a third of home country costs.
- •Other top destinations include Panama (generous Pensionado Program), Costa Rica (nature-centric 'pura vida'), Portugal (high quality of life, affordability), and Mexico (vibrant culture, low costs).
- •Italy, France, Spain, Thailand, and Malaysia also feature, each offering unique benefits like accessible healthcare, low living costs, and welcoming expat communities.
Why It Matters: The 2026 Global Retirement Index guides aspiring expats to countries offering a better, more affordable, and fulfilling life.
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