Looking for the best places to retire in 2025? 🌍 Our Annual Global Retirement Index reveals the top 10 destinations where you can live better for less.
From Thailand’s vibrant culture to Panama’s unbeatable expat perks, discover the countries that offer affordability, high-quality healthcare, and fulfilling lifestyles. Whether you’re seeking sunny beaches, rich history, or vibrant expat communities, there’s a perfect spot for everyone.
Explore the full 2025 Index: https://internationalliving.com/the-best-places-to-retire/
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0:01 – Introduction: What is the Global Retirement Index?
0:37 – #10: Thailand
1:38 – #9: Italy
3:04 – #8: Greece
4:41 – #7: Malaysia
6:08 – #6: Spain
7:35 – #5: France
9:09 – #4: Mexico
10:34 – #3: Costa Rica
11:34 – #2: Portugal
12:07 – #1: Panama
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No mention of crime
No mention of road death tolls. Thailand might be low on murder rate, but road accidents will get you.
Please provide income tax info and visa requirements and costs for each country.
Protests in Spain and 6100.00 net income to retire in Mexico where as Thailand you need 2300.00 per month for the retirement visa.
Surprised Albania didn’t make the list.
10. Thailand
9. Italy
8. Greece
7. Malaysia
6. Spain
5. France
4. Mexico
3. Costa Rica
2. Portugal
1. Panama
I've been commenting on these "best place to retire" videos over the past few months because these channels usually only tell you one side of the story. My wife and I have been researching three of these countries, and over this past year many things have changed, and not for the better as far as retiring there. My advice is to research which ever country you are thinking about in more depth than these videos provide. I know people in two of the countries we're looking at, so it made finding out up to date, current living conditions easier. Either touring, or vacationing, in the area(s) you are considering will help a lot. Usually you can meet expats as well as locals when you book a tour, as they are trying to sell real estate in some areas, so they give you access to people and areas you wouldn't have on your own.
I love Malaysia, but their MM2H program is horrible. You are required to buy a house and not are not allowed to resell the house for 10 years.
Spain’s taxes are enough for me to knock them off the list.
I spent 6 months in Albania and think it should in the top 5.
I see that Ecuador is not on the list. I am not surprised, given the rise in crime and the lack of electricity.
I dont understand why videos like this dont have chapter marks to make it easier to search. Its one of the biggest reasons i dont subscribe or keep the videos on my rewatch list.
Colombia should be on the list too. In Colombia there is a great choice of climates: 1) eternal summer (tropical), 2) eternal spring (warm days and cool nights) and 3) eternal autumn (not so warm days with cool nights).
What about Honduras??? 😂
Mexico, forgetting, too many drugs and poor country.
Maybe Portugal 🇵🇹 🤔
What about North Korea? Expats who go there never leave!
Some of these countries are very dangerous .
Thailand should be #1
11:55 that's not the Panama 🇵🇦 flag 😂
My friend was robbed at gun point in Panama, his home was robbed 3 times in one year, it’s a very dangerous place.
Albania , Georgia- Batumi ,Montenegro ,Hungary , Poland : that’s my list for 2025.
Well I see Ecuador namely Cuenca is not the darling child it was for IL as recently as five years ago. Better for us not to have the hordes descending.
The problem with this list is no one looks at things the same. We all have different priorities and expectations so there is only one way to know for sure. You have to actually go to these countries and see for yourself. Panama and Costa Rica are two of the most expensive Latin countries so if cost of living is a huge factor, they would not make the list.
Why only Thailand? Also, it's famous with human trafficking. There are other asian countries also great to live better than Thailand
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You are doing this video in English – so I only see 1 country in these 10 which is suitable and that is # 7 Malaysia. All others will pose difficulty for US expats and render daily living essentials a real challenge for most ! 'Discomfort' isn't exactly desirable in your old age and neither is inconvenient living ? — Only Malaysia requires English in school for their population and many either speak it – or – desire to learn ! Many coutries on your list have people who are 'indifferent' to it ? Not a good fit in my opinion – feeling like 'a fish out of water' ?
These videos are just fun to watch. If you're serious about a move to another country, you have to do plenty of research on your own and visit several times at different seasons.