The World’s Best Places to Retire in 2021 InternationalLiving.com
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InternationalLiving.com‘s 2021 Global Retirement Index scores the world’s top 25 retirement destinations across 10 categories, including cost of living, governance, retiree benefits, climate, healthcare, and more. This yearly Index the 30th annual from the magazine examines safe, good-value destinations beyond the U.S. or Canadian borders, comparing, contrasting, ranking, and rating them to select spots across the globe where a retired couple can live a comfortable, carefree life on as little as $2,000 a month. Like everywhere in the world, the pandemic has dealt the Costa Rican economy a harsh blow and put strains on the healthcare system. Even so, the country remains a good long-term bet as we move towards a post-COVID world, given its natural beauty, resilient population, and progressive vision.
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Simple living, in a society where you are cared for, with a cost of living that you can easily afford those are all reasons why we re proud to announce Costa Rica as the leader in International Living s Annual Global Retirement Index for 2021, and why so many expats love this heavenly slice of Central America.
Costa Rica attracts millions of visitors and foreign residents throughout the year with its tropical climate; lower cost of living; friendly locals; affordable medical care; vast real estate options; and, of course, its natural beauty. One of the things you hear often from expats is how warm and welcoming the ticos (Costa Ricans) are, says Kathleen Evans, International Living s Costa Rica correspondent. They are wonderful people, eager to share the magic of their culture, food, and traditions with foreigners.