9 International Locales to Retire and Live Better

8) Panama

Panama regularly tops polls on the best international destinations to retire and live better. The government of Panama is committed to its task of luring foreigners, particularly North Americans, to its fine country and have put a number of benefits in place. As long as you have a pension of at least $1,000 from your home country you are entitled to a Pensionado Visa in Panama which entitles you to a number of benefits including discounts on transport, energy bills and attractive healthcare options. Any savings you have will go a long way in Panama as living costs are quite low. Foreigners have the same rights as Panamanians when it comes to buying property which means you can buy a house and sell it on in the future. Many healthcare professionals in Panama were trained in the US and Europe and while healthcare is cheaper than many parts of the world it’s a good idea to invest in good insurance which can be purchased for around $200 per month.