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The best countries for Americans to retire to in 2023

The nations offering seniors the good life
16th place: Belize
15th place: Roatán
14th place: Ireland
13th place: Malta
12th place: Uruguay
11th place: Colombia
10th place: Thailand
9th place: Italy
8th place: France
7th place: Greece
6th place: Spain
5th place: Costa Rica
4th place: Ecuador
3rd place: Panama
2nd place: Mexico
Best: Portugal
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The nations offering seniors the good life

If you're considering moving overseas for your retirement, the world is your oyster: there's a wealth of other countries where Americans can enjoy a slice of the good life. 

Developed by International Living, the 2023 Annual Global Retirement Index has ranked the 16 best places for Americans to retire to, based on 10 factors, including Climate, Cost of Living, Healthcare, and Governance, with each given a score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the retirement prospect.

Read on for a tour through the top destinations for Americans to retire to this year. 

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Alice Cattley

16 May 2023

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