Top 5 Countries to Retire on Social Security - Cheap, Peaceful, Beautiful

This video discusses five countries most people can retire to on Social Security alone. These countries are cheap, peaceful and beautiful.

Starting with over 25 potential countries, we narrowed our list by focusing on essential criteria: each destination had to be peaceful, safe, and highly cost-effective. But we didn’t stop there. We also considered additional factors to ensure a high quality of life for retirees, including stunning landscapes, modern infrastructure comparable to U.S. standards, and established expatriate communities. Having an expat community is essential, as it typically indicates that any significant relocation issues, such as healthcare access and visa requirements, have been navigated by others before, making it easier for newcomers.

Each of these countries ranks well in key areas like the Global Peace Index, cost of living, and overall natural beauty. In fact, we anchored our selection with the top 50 most peaceful countries globally. The cost of living was also a top priority, and each country in our list allows retirees to live comfortably on less (some time FAR less) than two-thirds of the U.S. average. Additionally, these destinations provide scenic landscapes that appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, photographers, and nature lovers alike.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Non-negotiable country requirements
00:49 We had a problem
01:35 Why ex-Pats are important
03:01 Why "peaceful" should be the top criteria
03:44 We squeezed a penny until it screamed!
04:40 Known for warm climate and absolute beauty
06:00 Exotic culture and outstanding infrastructure
06:39 Largest number of Centenarians in the world
07:02 The most "peaceful" country with stunning beaches
07:50 Excellent buying power, wonderful beaches
09:09 Food, culture, cost, beauty

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