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In reply to the discussion: A friend of mine is moving out of the USA later this week. [View all]Lonestarblue
(10,394 posts)Portugal is always rated as one of the top places to retire because of its moderate climate, cost of living, and good healthcare. I found that many people there speak English, though not always in the smaller towns. Indeed, many UK ex-pats live there, especially in the Algarve which is the whole southern coastand beautiful. Every restaurant I was in had waiters who could speak English. Even grocery shopping was easy without knowing the language.
Depending on what you like to do (e.g., city life versus beach life versus country life, island versus mainland, small town versus medium or large), there are lots of options. I like southern Spain also. Some of the smaller town are quite affordable, and Spains rail system lets you travel many places without needing a car. The towns around Valencia are ones I want to explore.
If you prefer tropical, Panama is usually on the list of affordable places. Ive never been there, but hate high humidity so that could be a factor.
Heres an article from last year that lists some different options. Have fun reading!
https://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com/retirement-living/affordable-retirement-options-europe/