Where the sun shines
Retire on the cheap – and still get endless sun! Research shows you can live on less than a grand a month in world’s 'best value' countries
According to new research retired couples can lives on a budget of less than $1,000 (£612) a month if they are willing to look oversees
40.3 million people aged 65 and older in the U.S. and 10 million in the UK
Some of the options may be preferable than the rising costs at home
Retire on the cheap – and still get endless sun! Research shows you can live on less than a grand a month in world’s 'best value' countries
According to new research retired couples can lives on a budget of less than $1,000 (£612) a month if they are willing to look oversees
40.3 million people aged 65 and older in the U.S. and 10 million in the UK
Some of the options may be preferable than the rising costs at home
SAMPLE MONTHLY BUDGET FOR TWO PEOPLE IN PANAMA (canoe extra)
Rent: $800/£490
Electricity: $100/£60
Water: $15/£9
Gas for cooking, water heaters, dryer, etc: $15/£9
Groceries: $400/£245
Entertainment: $200/£122
Phone/Internet/Cable: $60/£36
Transportation (taxi or fuel/maintenance on one small car, low to moderate use): $100/£60
Full-time maid : $175/£107
Monthly total: $1,865/£1,142
Rent: $800/£490
Electricity: $100/£60
Water: $15/£9
Gas for cooking, water heaters, dryer, etc: $15/£9
Groceries: $400/£245
Entertainment: $200/£122
Phone/Internet/Cable: $60/£36
Transportation (taxi or fuel/maintenance on one small car, low to moderate use): $100/£60
Full-time maid : $175/£107
Monthly total: $1,865/£1,142
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