Isn't that the $64,000 question, and no, the answer isn't $64,000. The only way to tell is to know your own needs and desires and to study the cost structures of your destination country. In general, European countries and Australia are going to be as expensive or more expensive than the US, and Latin American nations and Southeast Asian nations are going to be more affordable. Happily a lot of people do enjoy tropical climates, and such climates are often located in lower cost nations. The focus of RetireAway is on average-wealth Americans. In today's world, there are some countries where a retiree who has only modest savings and a modest social security income can retire to in comfort.
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