| More people are considering retiring overseas than | | | | and this attracts people to provide the lifestyle that |
| ever before, but it is important to choose a destination | | | | these people need and are used to. |
| that suits you here are some questions to consider so | | | | Costa Rica again is a great example, as it provides a |
| that you can choose the right destination. | | | | lot of the facilities that people expect such as |
| Here is your checklist and also a great place to retire | | | | restaurants, bars, night life, good infrastructure and |
| overseas that is more popular than ever. | | | | good shopping. |
| 1. Distance | | | | Many people who retire overseas get a culture shock |
| How far do you want to be from your loved ones? | | | | when they don’t have the comforts of home |
| It can become extremely lonely if you are to far away | | | | around their used to and are surrounded by poverty, |
| and you don’t realize it until you are there just how | | | | street children and beggars and that occurs in many |
| isolated you feel. | | | | developing countries. |
| Many Americans for this reason choose to retire | | | | Play it safe, if you want a good lifestyle, you will pay a |
| overseas to Central America where they are only a | | | | bit more but it won’t be much more. |
| three hour direct flight away, so it’s just like going | | | | In Costa Rica for example, you can live comfortably |
| between states. | | | | on just $2,000 a month, which is far cheaper than the |
| 2. Cost | | | | US. |
| This is major consideration but not the only one as you | | | | 4. Health care |
| need a comfortable lifestyle as well. | | | | As people get older this becomes a major |
| Taking Central America as an example, Honduras is | | | | consideration so pick a country where you can get the |
| cheaper than Costa Rica but Costa Rica is far more | | | | best. Costa Rica is a great place as it offers |
| popular. | | | | healthcare that’s cheap but acknowledged as |
| Why? | | | | world class. |
| Simply because the lifestyle and amenities are better in | | | | 5. Safety |
| Costa Rica, however Costa Rica property is still 70% | | | | Again, Costa Rica is safe, serious crime is rare and |
| less than the US, so its worth paying a bit more to | | | | it’s a stable democracy which has friendly locals |
| have a pleasant lifestyle. | | | | that welcome foreigners. |
| 3. Lifestyle | | | | Most people who retire overseas want the comforts |
| When you retire overseas you are looking to enjoy | | | | of home at a cheaper price. |
| your golden years – you have earned the right and | | | | The questions above are ones you need to consider |
| some countries offer a great lifestyle similar to home | | | | when you retire overseas. |
| and some do not. | | | | If you choose correctly you will enjoy your retirement, |
| The infrastructure, entertainment and general living | | | | so be careful with the country you choose and try and |
| conditions tend to be better where there are already | | | | visit for a period beforehand to get a feel for the |
| large amounts of foreigners, as they build a community | | | | lifestyle. |