International Living published their 2019 Global Retirement Index, which scores the world´s top 25 retirement destinations across 13 categories, including, including cost of living, governance, retiree benefits, climate and healthcare, among many other aspects that are important for those looking for a place to retire.

¨This yearly Index 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 $1,800 or less a month, all in¨, explains the press release.

¨The 2019 Index itself is more comprehensive than ever, including evaluations in 13 categories (one more than last year’s): buying and investing, renting, benefits and discounts, visas and residence, cost of living, fitting in, entertainment and amenities, healthcare, healthy lifestyle, development, climate, opportunity, and governance¨

Costa Rica climbed two spots in this ranking, last year the country was listed in position 4, behind Mexico, Panama and Ecuador.

The description given by IL, correspondent Kathleen Evans, highlights the country´s tropical climate, the top-notch affordable medical and dental care, bargain real estate, low cost of living and natural beauty as well as the warm and welcoming personality of the Ticos.

Having communities of expats that help through the process of acclimating is also part of the reasons the country is an ideal retirement destination.

According to International Living’s 2019 Global Retirement Index, the world’s top 10 retirement destinations are:

#1 Panama
#2 Costa Rica
#3 Mexico
#4 Ecuador
#5 Malaysia
#6 Colombia
#7 Portugal
#8 Peru
#9 Thailand
#10 Spain

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