10 Countries Where Retirees Live Large - Yahoo! Finance

Retirement in the United States is nice and all, until they ask you to actually pay for stuff.


When retirees' nest eggs are a finite and dwindling resource, rising local and federal taxes can put even the staunchest, flag-draped patriotism to the test. If retirees are willing to leave the states behind, the savings can be substantial.

The folks at
International Living crunched the numbers and looked at the price of simple staples, assimilation and staying in touch with family left behind. The following countries scored high marks not only for their inexpensive living, but for overall friendliness toward American retirees:

Panama
Mexico
Malaysia
Columbia
Nicaragua
Spain
Thailand
Ecuador

Seems that anywhere from $500. to $1000. per month allows you to live like a king in these countries, including in some cases right on the ocean. So, think outside the box, potential ex-patriates!