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Erin Bendig

Best Countries to Retire 2024: Costa Rica Tops the List

Sunset on palm fringed beach, Costa Rica.

For many, retirement is exciting. The time has come when you’re free to do as you please, which for most people, includes traveling regularly. But a growing number of retirees are taking this even further, and opting to retire outside the country altogether. While there are both pros and cons of retiring abroad, it can be one of the greatest adventures of your life. 

But with so many appealing travel destinations, how do you decide on where to pack up and move to? A study from International Living can help — it looks at the best countries to retire in 2024, according to the Annual Global Retirement Index. The index focused on "established expat hubs with a track record for comfortable living" and used several factors to determine which were the best places to retire.

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