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Experts reveal the world's best countries to retire to

24 places that tick all the boxes
How the countries are chosen
24. Indonesia (Bali), final score 74.9/100
23. Vietnam, final score 76.6
22. Dominican Republic, final score 76.8
21. Philippines, final score 78
20. Uruguay, final score 78.1
19. Ireland, final score 79.5
18. Bolivia, final score 79.8
17. Belize, final score 80.7
16. Cambodia, final score 81.3
15. France, final score 81.7
14. Thailand, final score 81.8
13. Malta, final score 81.9
12. Honduras (Roatán), final score 82
11. Italy, final score 82.5
10. Peru, final score 82.8
9. Spain, final score 83.6
8. Nicaragua, final score 83.9
7. Portugal, final score 85.5
6. Colombia, final score 85.7
5. Malaysia, final score 87.7
4. Ecuador, final score 88.3
3. Panama, final score 91.1
2. Mexico, final score 91.2
1. Costa Rica, final score 91.3
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24 places that tick all the boxes

Dreaming of a carefree retirement overseas? Deciding on where to spend those golden years can be a challenge. Luckily, International Living compiles the Annual Global Retirement Index, the definitive survey of retirement locations worldwide. Check out the 24 best places and start planning your perfect retirement now.

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Daniel Coughlin

02 October 2018

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