According to the anual ranking of International Living-com, Costa Rica is the best destination for retirees in 2021! Above countries like Mexico, Portugal and Panama; Costa Rica came in first place according to the Global Retirement Index; which exist since 1979.
Best Destination for retirees
The evaluation of each of the countries is made according to multiple variables, among which are;
- Availability of Real Estate options
- Ease of obtaining resident visas
- Benefits or facilities for foreigners
- Entertainment
- Country Development
- Climate
- Health Care
The rating is based on the feedback of retirees living in each country. It also includes opportunities and cost of living in the country as well as its government.
This year, our country obtained a score of 85.2; ranking first on the list, followed by Panama with 84.4 in second place and Mexico in third with 83.5. Other high-scoring countries were Colombia, Portugal, Ecuador and Malaysia.
One of the arguments in favor to place Costa Rica in the first place is that the country offers a simple lifestyle and the possibility of having a sustainable cost of living.
Retired residents have said the country offers an stress-free, healthier and much happier life.
Cost of living in Costa Rica
This report explains that Costa Rica attracts many foreigners interested in living here, thanks to its tropical climate, low cost of living, easy access to health system, good real estate options and of course its natural beauty.
Kathleen Evans; magazine writer, explains that one of the things that keep retirees interested in living in Costa Rica, are the locals! According to the interviewees, the ticos (Costa Ricans) are incredible people, very friendly and that they share their culture and traditions with foreigners.
The magazine also said that and adult couple can live comfortably here for about $2000 a month, including rent for a two-bedroom house, air conditioning, food, transportation, entertainment and health. Although at this cost is not an extravagant life; the country has options for all types of budgets.
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