{"id":15048,"date":"2017-10-31T15:00:35","date_gmt":"2017-10-31T19:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=15048"},"modified":"2020-09-19T05:26:58","modified_gmt":"2020-09-19T10:26:58","slug":"retire-make-income-go-farther","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/retire-make-income-go-farther\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Retire to Make Your Income Go Farther"},"content":{"rendered":"

As going international becomes cheaper and faster, and the price of living increases in the United States, retirement overseas is becoming more viable and more attractive than ever. It is estimated that 17% more Americans retired abroad between 2010 and 2015, a number expected to continue to increase over time. Among the reasons to retire abroad, along with the low cost of living, are warmer climates and cheaper healthcare. Let’s take a look at where to retire to make your income go farther.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many couples want to retire abroad, but the distance is not ideal. This is why Central America is a popular place to retire due the its proximity to the U.S. and the frequent flights to major cities. Central America, and many countries in Europe, offer some amazing perks for retirees, including the ideal climate and low cost of living you want. The following countries were featured on the 2017 Annual Global Retirement Index by International Living.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Panama<\/b><\/h2>\n

In many places in <\/span>Panama<\/span><\/a>, you can live on just $2,000 a month. Everything from food, housing, and utilities are all cheaper than in the U.S. The country also offers the most attractive <\/span>retirement program<\/span><\/a> that gives foreign retirees the same perks of offered to Panamanian nationals. Some of the benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n