5 Best Countries For Retirees

Retiring this year? Then choose a special and affordable place for it. You can relax and be lazy as you hang around a beach or a year-round spring weather valley. Sleep on a flower bed valley in Europe or wander in Malaysian streets. From North to South and East to West, Mother Nature offers you splendid places to spend valuable time with your spouse.

5 countries have been on the top list according to International Living research on retirement destinations based on the categories such as cost of rent, English communication, humidity and temperature, direct flights to and from the U.S. health insurance and facilities, visa requirements etc.

1. In U.S., Panama has long been a favorite for retirees. In 2015, it has taken the top spot in the retirementir index. It is one of the lowest costs of living for foreigners in the world, the currency is US Dollar, it offers best retiree programs, crime free place, and free from earthquakes and hurricanes.

2. Ecuador bags second position. "It's a nation where, in the right communities, you really can 'upgrade' your lifestyle," said Jennifer Stevens, executive editor of International Living Magazine. "Because day-to-day living costs a fraction of what it does up north, a nest egg stretches much further."

3. Mexico, It has it's own attractions, including a low-cost, laid-back lifestyle. Its profoundly rich Indian and Spanish culture with spectacular beaches and charming colonial hill towns attracts many American retirees.

4. Costa Rica, has one of the highest standards of living in Central America with an economy catering to a growing middle class as well as tourists from around the world. It is lush with nature-misty rain forests, extraordinary wildlife, active volcanoes, and fabulous beaches-as well as such comforting amenities as malls, supermarkets, restaurants, museums, and social clubs

5. Malaysia is bursting with things to do, see, and experience. The Malaysian people are warm and friendly, a low cost country to live in and if you are on a pension from a developed country you will find that it offers a much better standard of living, Economic and political stability, etc.