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Cost-of-living takes into account housing, utilities, food, transportation and taxes.

 

Below Average Cost-of-Living (When Compared to the U.S.)

  Nuevo Arenal, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

Nestled in a tropical jungle, charming Nuevo Arenal sits along the edge of Lake Arenal in northwestern Costa Rica and offers expatriates a low cost, relaxed retirement amid waterfalls, hummingbirds and lemon trees.   Real estate starts in the $30,000s.

Cotacachi, Imbabura, Ecuador

Nestled close to the northern border of Ecuador in South America, the inviting town of Cotacachi provides expatriates a peaceful, low-cost lifestyle in the shadow of volcanic mountains.

Bernal, Queretaro, Mexico

U.S. expatriate retiree Peter Shuster is back with a profile of a Mexican town named Bernal.  Located in the State of Queretaro, this quaint spot is home to a volcanic mountain that is said to possess mystical powers, giving the residents of Bernal extraordinary longevity.

Ensenada, Mexico

When it comes to retirement in Mexico, a few destinations come to mind, and Ensenada is one of them.  No longer a sleepy fishing village, this coastal destination is the third largest city in Baja California and home to nearly 20,000 U.S. expats, many of them retirees.  Mild weather, a lower cost of living and close proximity to the international border are why U.S. retirees make the move to Ensenada.

Lake Chapala, Mexico

Lake Chapala, Mexico, 5,000 feet above sea level, is located roughly 30 miles south of Guadalajara (2 hours by air from Houston, Texas) and has the largest expatriate retirement population in the world, with Europeans, Canadians and more recently, those from the United States, trading in cold winters, high prices and stressful lives for affordable real estate, a year-round temperate climate and a leisurely lifestyle. 

Tequisquiapan, Queretaro, Mexico

Located in south-central Mexico, Tequisquiapan is a safe, clean and welcoming Colonial city that offers expatriates a viable alternative to a high-cost retirement in the United States.

Meets the U.S. National Average (When Compared to the U.S.)

  Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Nestled along one of the world's largest natural harbors, sophisticated Halifax, Nova Scotia may be Canada's best kept secret.  With a spectacular setting and a cost of living nearly equal to the U.S. average, this vibrant city offers natural beauty and affordability and should not be overlooked as a retirement spot.

Perfect Panama 

In this issue we hear from a retiree who has retired part-time in Panama.  A reasonable cost of living, very good health care, expatriate networks, economic stability and a low crime rate all beckon.  Not to mention the beautiful scenery, warm waters and no property taxes!

Punta del Este, Uruguay

Along the southern tip of Uruguay, the vibrant resort city of Punta del Este boasts twenty miles of pristine beaches, excellent infrastructure, 5-star hotels and is the place to vacation in this beautiful South American country.  The cost of living meets the U.S. national average; the country is stable and safe, and residency is easy to establish, all reasons that more expat retirees are settling in this seaside locale.

 


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