Episode 57: The World's Best Places to Retire in 2024

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When it comes to your overseas retirement, you don’t want to go in blind. That’s why, every January, International Living publishes the world’s most in-depth, detailed resource on the subject. Put simply, it ranks the top destinations on the planet to retire to, based on the factors that matter most.
How much does it cost to rent a two-bedroom home in a pleasant expat area? What does a bottle of local beer cost? Will you be able to meet other expats?, is the weather good?, will you be able to get quality medical care at a price you can afford?
These are just a few of the questions that International Living puts to its team of overseas contributors every year. And that team consists of expats who live overseas, who experience that lifestyle, and who know first-hand exactly what it is that makes the difference between a successful overseas retirement and an unprepared disaster.
Make no mistake, International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index is not some throwaway listicle compiled by some bored intern scraping Google results; it’s a solid piece of invaluable research compiling countless hours of experience and judgement.
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Chapters

1. Episode 57: The World's Best Places to Retire in 2024 (00:00:00)

2. Why is the Index Different From All The Other New Year Listicles? (00:01:39)

3. Understanding the Categories, And the Best Way to Interpret Them (00:09:17)

4. Costa Rica’s Tourist Visa—A New Plus Point (00:12:35)

5. It’s Not Just About Affordability, It’s Also About Convenience and Efficiency (00:15:45)

6. Trends, Changes, and Reflecting an Ever-Changing World (00:20:53)

7. Long-Term Visas and Living Costs—The Details That Really Matter (00:25:41)

8. ‘Were There Any Surprises on the List?’ (00:28:15)