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Given that almost every country has economic challenges, I’d like to hear your personal opinions, where do you think is the best country to retire in?
Tell us what you want to do when you retire and how the country you choose can help you achieve that.

There is no other country that I can think of for me to live my old age other than Indonesia, not without reason because the cost of living in my country is very cheap and I have many relatives here and also want to be buried near the graves of my parents in the future, but to find money in our country is quite difficult so I actually really want to work abroad, especially in Australia or Europe where the salary received for my country's current exchange rate is quite high and can make me live my old age without worrying about money.

it will definitely be somewhere in europe like in switzerland which is one of the top 10 happiest countries in the world the climate is also good not too extremely hot nor cold and it is also one of the top 10 biggest economies by gdp and their highest contributor

they have very nice views and nice weather so this is where i would like to retire in in the future if possible

I live in a third-world country with a wonderful climate and a suitable place for seniors to retire. On the other hand, the economic situation here is somewhat deteriorating, which has caused the value of the local currency to decline against major currencies.
These conditions are suitable for any retiree receiving a salary in euros or dollars, enabling them to secure a happy life at a very low price compared to their retirement pension. Imagine that a retiree from Italy, for example, earns between $2,000 and $5,000 per month, while the average salary in my country is less than $500.

From this perspective, I will consider the country I would like to retire in, based on the value of my retirement salary. Then I choose a country with a low-value currency compared to my local currency and compare other factors, such as the security situation and the culture of the people.

In my old age, I would like to retire in a peaceful serene environment like Canada. My reasons are that it has universal healthcare that takes care of visiting citizens and permanent citizens. Everyone is treated equally medically and otherwise

My other reasons are Canada has a low cost of living and a low crime rate. Canada is a friendly and welcoming country. It doesn't take time for retirer to build connections and to engage with their community members. That will make my old age to be enjoying and feel more alive, like being loved by everyone.

I would love to retire and spend my old age in my village, a quiet place sorounded by nature, get a property up the hill where I can have a view of the rich forest, i always feel very relaxed in the midst of friendly folks. But I need money to build my my dream house in my village and not struggle to do hard jobs inorder to survive. So I wouldn't mind traveling outside my country to make more money because the Nigerian economy is hard for the ordinary citizens. My friends who are in Europe, and America, are earning better incomes for doing the same type of work in my country. But wherever I travel to will be to get better opportunities to make more money, after I'm established, me and my wife have planned that we will retire and spend the rest of our lives in my village, she loves the environment.

Somewhere in the west of my country or east of it but with alot of tranquility and money. Old age is sweet if you have money which will keep you comfortable until the time when life will be taken away. Another choice is Canada. I heard it has a lot of organization and protection of your right and liberty, so it will be quiet for an old kind of life style.

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I laugh when I read your post, Canada is one of country which has a high cost of living and I don't think the crime rate is low. There's no way for immigrants from second or third world countries are hoping to retire in first world countries.

It's mostly immigrants work and change their citizenship, then they retire in that country, but they move to cheaper country to enjoy their live.

Imagine you retire in first world country and live in third world country.

Honestly I am tired of living in any city or country, with an unstable economic life makes me unable to think long if retirement still remains there.

Rural with the sound of birds in the morning and the view of the eyes of the sunny day and the natural situation is still maintained and the economy of $ 400/ month has become a decent life when retirement arrives, that's my choice, honestly I am not interested in the country tall buildings, I am very happy and enjoy the natural atmosphere far from pollution, free life and moral people, that is my choice when retiring, I think it's better than everything.

Assuming that I will have a good amount of retirement money I think I will stick to the Philippines specifically on Boracay Island, Bohol or Palawan because they decent food and house price in there while they have majestic beaches worthy for retirement.

Philippines has a low cost of living if you will live on the province places while there’s a lot of resources accessible already if you have enough retirement money.

The best country to retire to, is the country you spent all your youthful life in, because you have the ability to connect with the locals and you might have had friends you built relationship with over the years, so it is not advisable for anybody to want to retire and wish to retire in somewhere else outside the place he or she has spent his youthful life. There is saying in my local parlance that says, "you don't learn how to use your left hand during old age". You cannot go and retire in an estrange land where you have no bearing, that's not a good decision to take when you're at a certain age bracket no matter the economic situation, if you have to leave then leave at a young age.

There are many people that would like to leave their country of birth at a young age but due to low or not enough income they couldn't achieve that dream. But as they grow up and make more money they now see the need to move abroad and retire there. What if you grew up in a country without adequate healthcare facilities? A country that pay little or no attention to senior citizens, and you know at old age people suffer more when it comes to health. You grew up in a country where your political leaders ask you to stay in the country and make it great, but they themselves never stays there. Whenever anything happens to them they are always running to foreign countries for medical treatments. Maybe if you come from a country like mine, you will never talk about retiring in a country where you grew up from. As for me I would like to retire in France, in the city of Monaco. France has more black people and it has always been my dream to live in Monaco.

Well for some, it is the money, but for some, its the scenery and for some its the memories and then there comes faith and religion, so if I have to choose I would choose Saudi Arabia to be my last place where I want to be and want my grave to be there as well.

Speaking of why? the life won't be easier there, as it is hot there, and things can be expensive, and for outsiders they have worst jobs, as now a days people there are not providing good salaries to Pakistanis especially and also not behaving right to them, as far as I know but still I want to be there due to my religion.

i can afford to spend my active life outside the shores of my country but never my retirement time. retirement is a time you spend with your root. the place where your placenta came from and where your ancestors lived. regardless the level of sophistication other countries night be, home is home and it is where the soul yarns for.

maybe retiring early might present an opportunity to tour around certain Europe and maybe china just for the purpose of having a feel of how their culture and way of life looks like but that wont generally last for so long. when you have built wealth to a point of retiring, going back to your hood to get things fixed makes a lot of meaning.

Chosen the country to retire depends on your level of income or your financial capacity, a person who bearly feed or an average person will never think of going to another country while he has less or no cash. As for me I can only think of retiring in another country if I have my major asset or investment there. But as for now my major asset is in my country so I can't predict where to retire since I still have along way to go, afterall am still young and would have my decision when I am approaching retirement age. You most times we talk things out of excitement but when nature hit us we change our focus so like I said till then.

When one is going for a retirement, it is as though you’ve accomplished all what you want to achieve in life and just want to finally go and rest and enjoy yourself. Such type of happiness can only be derived from you are living with you family and closed ones and that can only happen if I decide to retire in my country and spend the rest of my retirement days in my country Nigeria. As every country faces economic challenges, it is very hard to see a country free with all the hurdles that will make you dislike spending your retirement time there. So it’s better to chose a country you’re most familiar with and won’t find many problems with the people living with you there.

In my opinion, the best country to live in after retirement is your own country, your birthplace, where you were born. If you go to your own village in your old age, you will get a kind of mental peace. It is the happiest to go to your own village and grow your own food and eat more organic food. Where you can spend time with your grandchildren. So I think living in your own village is the happiest.

I would like to stay in my country because it's the best place to be, even though it's among the most corrupt countries in the world and the economy keeps get worse on a daily basis. Nigeria isn't really suitable for people who are struggling and trying to get on their feet, this is the only reason why people would consider flying out, they go to other countries to seek greener pastures but if you are looking forward to enjoying the money you have worked for Nigeria is the best place to be. I would love to retire in my country and I wouldn't regret doing this.

In most countries the age of retirement is 60 years or above. At that stage of life we need people around us with whom we can spend time. To me it's best to stay in your native country after you retire from wok. If you want to move from your native country then better move in early age so that you can settle there when you reach your retirement age. There are many aspects which we have to consider before we can answer the question posted by the OP, financial aspect no doubt is  the key aspect but not the deciding factor on which we can decide whether to move out or not.

If I were to select a country where I want to retire in, it would depend on a lot of factors. The economy, landscapes, history, and its culture. Religious factors are also very important to me. The country with better Mediterranean climate, beautiful beaches along the coast, I will prefer it. Pakistan is the country that fulfills all my demands to retire in. The cost of living is more affordable than in other European countries because it provides a high quality of life for the retirees without any major issues. If we compare the price values, Pakistan's rupee is more cheaper than Europian Dollar. Medicare facilities are very excellent in Pakistan at reasonable prices. The locals there are very friendly, making it easy for the retirees to adjust. The culture of Pakistan is filled with festivals, historical sites, and yummy food to enjoy. For people who like outdoor activities, Pakistan has the best places for hiking, biking, and exploring nature. In Pakistan, People respect the feelings of every other person, providing a tranquil environment for relaxing retirement. Will all these factors, I will prefer Pakistan after my retirement.

Somewhere warm and some good food to enjoy like Thailand where our BTC will be worth a hundred times more than living in my country.  It doesn't make sense to live somewhere where my money will be worth less otherwise I'd suffer the consequences sooner.

However it wouldn't be good to see death in a foreign land though. I'd still wanted to go back and buried in the plot where my family are buried.  :D

Lots of people always like to travel to another place. Could be they are bored with their current one or they have a bad memory with it. For me, I'm away with my child hood place, so I also like to return there later down the road. Old age is where we retire, so indeed that having enough fund can be helpful to continue living but I think for many oldies, they can appreciate simple things which is great as this extends their available wealth.

Lots of organizations and others are actually not quiet, though maybe once settled and have you covered with financial and security for example, then yeah. Canada seem still a good place by default, no wonder why many wants to go there. Of course one of it is me ;) .

Despite the height of economic instability in Africa I will still love to retire in my dear country Nigeria, enjoy my retirement benefits with my people and get a befitting burial when my time is up. If I must leave in other continent it should be now I am much younger and when my productivity level reduces I quitely return home and enjoy the rest of my life.

Yeah even their cost of living is more affordable than that of the U.S. they also have opportunities open for immigrants. Canada is good choice for anyone who will prefer to relocate to start a new life else where.

An interesting choice and request. Canada is one of the most expensive countries and private hospitals are very expensive.
I even remember some cartoons making fun of the health system. I guess you don't know much about Canada, neither do I, but these are the things I know superficially, so Canada would never be my choice.
I think I would prefer European countries, they are still somewhat not bad in terms of retirement system.

In my old age, I don't think I will like to stay far away from my country of birth during retirement, I have my childhood friends, my family, my neighborhood and everything about me is here in my country and I don't think I can throw all that away and travel to another country for retirement, regardless of the chaos, economy problems and some times insecurities, I still love my country and no country is perfect free from chaos and insecurities, but what I want to do now that I'm young is to travel the world and meet new people with different cultures, I want to make as much money as I can now and enjoy my retirement in my country.

If I had to choose, I would go for Portugal. Not because it's a trendy expat paradise or because of the tax advantages (though, certainly, those help), but because the country's pace fits. It neither stifles you under hidden hierarchies as Japan would nor drives you into forced output like the US. It offers room for genuine bread, unhurried mornings, human interactions, and a culture not entirely cowering to hypercapitalism yet.

When I retire, I want a balance of relaxation, learning, and community. I envision mornings analyzing crypto trends . exploring culture, and enjoying rest of my life.
maybe i choose any south east asia country instead of europe or america .

This is a pretty cool question, one in which I think will be lead by at least a perceived notion of ones economic outlook or "scale".  For me as an American, I know it's not the USA.  I think it's laughable when people say it's the greatest country on earth, especially right now, but I've always felt this way.  I really respected independent nations such as Sweden, Norway, Denmark etc, but it seems those types of nations are becoming fewer and farther between.  Maybe somewhere like Malta.  Somewhere where the government has enough stronghold to make it safe, but not too much to make it a dictatorship or communist nation.

Doesn't make for me if i have to work or go out for greener pastures and think about retiring in the same country. Like what most of my country people do who move out of the country, they take part off their early ages to work in a well developed country, get a good pay, then save up for retirement in the same way they are also investing and reinvesting back in their local country. There should be plans to always live your old age in your own country, people who stay to earn foreign citizenship are those who have given up on their country's economy and want their lineage to live in a developed community.

To answer your question, my country is a good place to live after retirement. I fancy Nigeria, the foods and culture, freedom at some stages where you don't get taxed compared to a developed country.

I would like to retire in the rural area of any peaceful country. The best place would have been my country since I am used to the people, weather and others. But with the rate of insecurity, I have to reconsider my plans.

Part time remote jobs will be appropriate for me because I don't intend to stress myself. I might also consider starting a business. I would like a country with a low cost of living and economic stability. Security will be an added advantage to the business growth.

As am African its good you work so hard in the west and buidnand sustainable business in Africa with good retirement plan savings in your account.

Because if you live your life in west and still retire there it make no sense, come home and relax with you old friends and chat the life you live abroad. It will serve as encouragement to the children and young people within you.

It's also help to reduce stress when you die, the stress of bring you from western world to your community will be cumbersome and expensive. To avoid stressing your people come home and have your best time till you rest on.

If I am retiring in my village in Nigeria, then my source of income is not going to be in Naira, I must be sure to be earning in dollars or crypto all through of my life till death, it's very unfortunate to be counting Naira because the economy will certainly out pass the spending level and make the standard of living to be toxic.

No matter the amount in dollar or crypto you earned while in Nigeria, it's more profitable making life more easy to live.

Of course in a first world country, where goods for sale are of high quality, people are educated and polite, architecture is harmonic and there is a general sense of wellbeing. A principality isn't a bad idea too. I guess this is the closest to the concept of ideal we can reach. It just demands a lot of money to be inserted in such socities, so it might be just a daydream.

There are some possible cons as well, like foreigner threats of invasion and war, but in the end of the day I think the pros completely overcome the cons.

Currently, many countries are experiencing quite difficult economic conditions, causing uncertainty for the economy in the country. Moreover, currently in the country where I live, namely Indonesia, the prices of basic necessities are increasing while the minimum wage has not increased, causing an imbalance between income and expenses and not a few of them have to find additional income in order to meet their daily needs and also their families. And just for information, my country, Indonesia, is included in the list of countries with the lowest minimum wages in the world.

On the other hand, the difficulty of finding work is also one of the things that makes people increasingly wonder about the economic conditions of the country which are increasingly on the verge of uncertainty. so that currently in my country there is a phenomenon of "Just Running Away" where young people prefer to work abroad, even they want to settle there.
A rather unfortunate thing because young people should be able to contribute to the progress of the country's economy, because they are not properly accommodated and not facilitated, finally these talents run to other countries, and even not a few young talents from Indonesia who contribute greatly to the progress of development and innovation in other countries.

That's just a story about what happened in my country, some young people choose to work and even settle in other countries, while for me personally, if I have the opportunity I want to work in another country, but regarding retirement I will be in the place where I was born, the reason is maybe I love my homeland too much even though the government doesn't care about its people.

I would like to retire in my country home in my old age.

There is no better place to be that to be home where your ancestors lived. I do love the temperature over there, the people and how natural everything is. I would love to have a small garden and some animals that I would tend to as a past time.

Retiring in another country isn't what I envision it would hardly feel like home.

Of course, I’d love to retire in my own country. As long as I’m earning in dollars or have a business that can sustain my needs, staying here would be ideal. I just want a relaxed life, away from the fast-paced lifestyle because when we get older, peace of mind matters most.

I have relatives in the U.S. who also want to retire here, but their biggest concern is healthcare. That’s something our country should really improve. But when it comes to the community, it’s great here, plenty of beaches, nature, and a lively atmosphere.

I'm comparing where the best one to retire is, and this is what is on my mind.
First world = good health care and better services, plus retirement benefits.
Third world = cheaper things, but not all of them give the best service, so you have to pay them still. But with compensation and retirement, I think it's still affordable. I'm not sure yet where I should retire. What I am thinking now is to save for my retirement and I'll just think of it if I have sufficient funds for doing that. But until, I'll just keep doing what I've used to do or else, I should retire where I wanna die.

I want to retire in my own country, my motherland. Even if my motherland does not give me anything, I will not get the love and affection that I get in my motherland in any other country. Maybe if I retire in developed countries, I can live in peace and happiness there and enjoy its life, but the love and attraction for my motherland will remain for the rest of my life and will keep me attached to the love of my motherland for the rest of my life. So my personal opinion is that I will retire in my motherland.

Before choosing a country for retirement you should consider your financial situation preferences and needs. Some countries have a low cost of living which can be a comfortable retirement also good healthcare is very important in retirement. A warm and pleasant climate a safe and peaceful environment are essential for retirement also there should be various facilities for enjoyment and entertainment in retirement. I want to spend my leisure time in my own village home there is nothing like spending leisure time with my family.

It's better to prepare ourselves retirement in our own country because we understand much better environmental conditions than looking for other countries. Concerns about the economy are challenges that we must prepare because to live a comfortable life when retiring must be well prepared. Retirement in other countries is not as easy as you imagine because we need to take care of a residence permit and not all countries accept new people because there are conditions given.

The country we choose cannot help achieve comfortable retirement because it has nothing to do, but how we can prepare it ourselves before the retirement arrives. If you are diligent in saving, investing and building a business, retirement in your own country is a much more ideal choice.

Many people will immediately think of or wish to live and retire in countries that are ranked as the most livable in the world such as having a large economy, pleasant climate...But like you, wherever my family and loved ones are, that's where I want to retire and enjoy my old age. It would be very boring and lonely to live in a place without loved ones around, even if it is a luxurious life.

In addition, finance is also an important factor, how can we enjoy old age comfortably without having many assets? So, take advantage of your youth to build your career and accumulate assets, things that should be prioritized instead of thinking about things in the distant future like retirement.

I don't have a fixed country yet in my mind but I'll love to retire in a country that cares about their environment and don't pollute it like how most of the big cities around the world are getting polluted everyday. I won't want to spend my retirement days inhaling harmful air. Netherlands is one of the countries in the world that has less car pollution because of their culture of making use of bicycles and this also help them stay healthier as they keep on doing exercise regularly when they're riding their bicycle.

I don't know if they're friendly to Bitcoin but I haven't heard anything that bad about the regulation of cryptocurrency from that country. Why I just love them is because they're friendly and also eco friendly too. Every country has their different economy challenges hence I won't consider that before deciding where to retire if I had the opportunity and finance to choose.

Well I would like to retire in a country that is very safe and also does have some good public healthcares. Those are 2 most important things for me when I do think about this.
Iceland is the safest country in the world in this year. So maybe I would like to retire there. But it does not have best healthcare those are countries in Europe like Switzerland, Ireland, Ireland, and Germany.

Everyone's retirement plan suitable for them and mind you retirement isn't some sort of vacation idea.However,when chasing your retirement plan,There're financial considerations to pen down,for example tax free countries and the cost of living and your individual needs and goals shouldn't be left behind because that's the major purpose of the relocation entirely.

I hate to see some people feeling like when it comes to their retirement goals and plans,they have it all figured out,it's better to consult a financial advisor to get personalized retirement planning guidance and clever strategies.

Exactly every country is going through some economic ups and down and at such we need to understand that but having worked so hard and made lots of funds and thinking of retirement it's actually a good idea but with the world economy downturn looking at which country that will best suit my preference, I think I don't really have one specific country that'll say is best for me to retire into but regardless I want to travel around the world and go some many places and get the best moments ever that's all I want if truly I'll want to retire.

Here I make economic and comfort factors as a reference. If I may choose or I really have to choose one country then I will choose countries like Iceland, Switzerland, Norway, Netherlands, Japan and Germany. Yes all my choices are European countries, except Japan. I think when it's time to retire then all I'm looking for is peace and quiet. Spending time with my closest people and family in a country that has a good governance system and people with good ethics is my dream and maybe everyone's dream. I'm not interested in countries that offer luxury or countries that have the best technological developments in the future. I think when I get old, nature is the best place to enjoy life.

yeah.. actually every country is facing ups and down or moreover financial crisis and that is enough reason to make a good decision that will not affect us. for me i will like to travel round the world and see the finest things of life and retire in my country. there is nothing so good like retiring in your mother land. like me as am African i will like to retire in my country Nigeria or any other African country because these African countries leave a tax free life on like other European country that pay tax in almost everything you do. so retiring in such country that pays tax in everything will definitely affect a person who is not financially buoyant, except you know you financial strength.  

At the time of old age that's when someone has to rest their body and soul. I wouldn't like to stay in another man's land when I am old. I would like to spend the remaining days of my life in my hometown so that I can relate more with my people in the customs and traditions of our people.

All my youthful exuberance I spent in a strange land hustling for money; I can't remain or go to another country to relax when I know my hometown is still another place for someone to rest in their old age.

To be totally frank, I haven't put a ton of thought into where I wanna retire yet.  But if I let my mind wander a bit, I'd probably say sticking around Croatia would be pretty nice.  There's just something charming about living here - the slower pace of life in some spots, the beautiful coastline and gorgeous beaches, the generally good weather... And I appreciate the sense of community here. Also, being close to family and friends is important to me. I can picture spending my later years here.  Might not be the most exotic pick, but it's familiar, it's beautiful, and it feels like home.

I have a desire to retire in my country and in the place where my feet first set foot. The most difficult thing to forget is the history engraved in my hometown, to spend my old age without financial problems, I started investing in buying plantation land, the plan was inspired by my neighbor who was looking for money in Norway, he now lives in his homeland and enjoys a decent life from the results of his hard work while he was still productive.

I don't think I would want to retire in any other country but my own, I feel like it's better to just go on a vacation and relaxation trips to other countries especially Paris, that's the country I would love to visit...but retiring in my country is the best thing for me, not saying my country is the best in the world though but I always have to be here because of the connections and some other important things that I benefit from being here but all the same everyone has their own preference.. some would love to retire in their country while others would prefer to travel to a foreign country.

As for me i have not had plans of retiring to anywhere for now, unless when the time will come and I decided to choose any country but however do to some reasons of what is happening I may not consider it because there is how somebody will spend money after retirement they may end up exhausting the money or investment that was suppose to sustain them as they cannot work again, however is a good thing if the finance is there for the person because I'm only concerned for those that does not have much to spend or lavish, but if there is a good country with less cost of leaving is considered.

I agree with your view because we should work hard when we are young so that when we enter old age we can live much more peacefully by resting our soul and body. Life in old age will be much more difficult when we are not well prepared in our youth and much easier when we spend our old age in our hometown. We can enjoy a much more peaceful life in our hometown by following the customs and traditions there.

I never imagined that entering old age I would live in a new environment or in another country because it would be much harder for us to adapt. Whether we realize it or not, in old age we are no longer productive so what is needed is peace of mind and body in facing the rest of our lives.

It doesn't matter what country we are going to be in when we retire. Our desires do not always coincide with our possibilities. Talking about what we would like is equivalent to dreams, the executors of which we must fulfill. But there is a good opportunity to prepare for this period of life, by competently managing your knowledge and possibilities at a young age. While people are young, they should not live carefree, as if they will always be young. It is necessary to think about the future, building your own business, which in old age could be a good safety cushion. Passive income or investment is the very first and easiest option for starting to build your old age independent of loved ones.

When you are young, you need to plan for the future and try to make these plans come true in order to be comfortable in the future. It is important to know that you need to work well now to have good living conditions when you retire, rather than which country you choose to spend your retirement in.

I agree with what you said about passive income and investment. You may not have the opportunity or power to work as much as you did when you were young at every moment of your life. Investing in the future is important.

In any country other than the USA. It's not that it's bad, but there is a lot of social, ideological, and political conflict. Too much stress for a relaxed life. Just to clarify, these are my personal preferences—no offense to the patriotic.

Retirement? I don't think or want to enjoy retirement in another country, my country is the best for me even though the crime rate and economy are quite difficult and the government is also corrupt, I still don't want to leave my birthplace where there are still many mountains, forests and seas, honestly I live in the countryside now and that's the reason why I want to retire here. Maybe if I want to imagine I just want to go to Finland just for a vacation.

Ignoring the possible costs? Idk, Australia, Canada or Japan personally. Australia my sis lives there and has been pretty positive about what her life has been so far in the last 8 years, so really considering it. Japan and Canada are just a personal choice, just really like them. Might change my mind once I visit them next year or so but for now, they're on the list.

Considering the costs, thoug,h and my annual income I'd probably just go to Japan and choose somewhere barren to live. I've read some stories where they don't really treat you like a neighbor when you're a foreigner, more often like a visitor instead so I'd just much rather live alone and as little social interaction. Personally prefer it as well anyway.

In my opinion and based on my experience so far, my country is the best place for me, despite that the economic situation here is harsh too but there's no country that will be better than my country. I am still building and growing my wealth, if Before I get to 55 I have archived all my financial goals and have made so much money as I desired, I will just travel around to a few countries and then back to my country. I have relatives abroad who says they will return back to our country after they have retired, I believe they do have reasons for such decision.

Retirement is a very important time and something that someone should really think about and personally for me I do not think it is the country that will make retirement good but the people around me, hence I would like to retire in any country as long as I have my family and my friends around. I think what is very important for retirement is the plans we've made before time and if you're an individual that has planned properly for your retirement time you must have considered the economy and have made plans towards it setting up investments that would sustain you in this time. To really stay happy personally for me I like to spend the remaining time I have with family and friends not traveling to a distant country where I become a stranger and start to experience life afresh.

The country where I was born and raised is where I want to retire.
The economic challenges are tough, but they are challenges that I have to face at my own pace. A plan must be prepared well to face economic challenges starting now even though we don't know what will happen tomorrow.
The way to do this might be by investing and doing other efforts that keep money moving.

New Zealand and or Australia.

But Being USA based most likely it won't happen.

I would prefer to retire in my homeland. But if that is what I am thinking, I do not think I will retire until I die. Because I always like to be independent and I do not enjoy working very much. If possible, I will switch my source of income back to business. For this, of course, I will need some capital because I am forced to work recently. But I will soon retire from work and become a businessman and I plan to not need to retire until the moment I die. Therefore, the answer to my question is very simple. First, I am not retiring, and second, if I have to retire, I will choose my country.

Whatever the economic situation, my own homeland is the best for me. You should have patriotism in whatever country you are a citizen of. Leaving your own country for extra wealth may not be the right decision. You should go to foreign for high education. And your career should be in your own country for the welfare of the country. I am regularly saving Bitcoin for retirement period. Saving Bitcoin along with real assets to be financially independent will give me more security in retirement and also for other family members.

This is a good plan if there are jobs in your country. Most of people wouldn't really go and die in other countries but just be a tourist.  Expats are required to go back to their country if they ever are retired. The government is constantly checking them whether they are still alive or not because the social security requires so.

Circumstances changes when you are old, you would rather be avoiding cold weather stay in warm places.

I cannot think of any country but only in my native land, the Philippines. I love to spend my retirement in my own farm, living a simple life yet financially secured, and surrounded with my loved ones. I want to witness everyday all my hard-earned investments like having my own simple, but classy house and a farm with a lot of fruit-bearing trees and farm animals. For me, that’s where my peace of mind is.

You have just spoken my mind. Retiring in a rural area where one will be close to nature will be a healthy and comfortable life. As long as you are financial stable spending time on the farm, river and other natural settings will give me untold fulfillment. After all these hectic years of living in highly polluted cities, retiring in a quiet and serene environment is my best option. I just hope that the government of my country will increase the pace of infrastructural development in rural areas to make life easier.

I am still considering retiring in the country where I was born because it is a home that makes it easy for us to live in peace in old age.
Depending on other people's countries is not a wise choice because we never understand the situation there so it is better to retire in our own country.
What we need to prepare is how old age will be better and we don't need to work anymore because at that age we certainly enjoy life more with simplicity.

If today is not prepared well then it will be much more difficult when we are old and maybe limited energy encourages us to stop working.
Without preparation old age will be much bleaker and starting today we need to prepare well before the time comes.

Good question!

Well, at times, it's not about the economic challenges of the country but what they can offer you and what you've already achieved before retirement. For example, if you have worked in the US and have made a lot of money, staying in the US may be off because of the high standard of living. If you move to a country where you love the weather, the rule of law is good and their currency is worthless against the USD, you would enjoy your retirement and spend less to enjoy more unlike believing you can stay in the countries where the economy is so good but the purchasing power of your currency is weak.

This topic just remind me of something, you know when I was once a kid i keep having this feeling that how I wish my mom gave birth to me in the united state that I would have been the most happiest person ever. But with time I started letting go off those feelings, now I realize how conducive my country is. honestly I will never think of to retire in any country apart from my country, Because in my country there's a lot of freedom so I can't possibly choose other countries over my own country when I don't even know how they leave thier life over there.

I like to retire in my home province; retirement for me is not only about enjoying old age, it's about reminiscing about all your best memories and what's the best way to reminisce? Of course, in the place where you spend all your lifetimes, where you have all your best friends, relatives, and people you have known.
It's time you appreciated your best times now that you are not spending your time working.

Yes, of course, every country has its own challenges, and I can even say that my own country is worse than other countries due to the kind of situation that my country is in right now, because there are so many retirees on the ground, and the government doesn’t consider them, now their in critical situations as they refuse to give them gratitude.

But there are some countries whose retirees are enjoying it very well with the way their government is treating them, well, because there are some that retirement years will never reach, but they will go and work on it like if their retirement remains like 1 to 2 years, those are the best countries.

I'm Brazilian and I want to “retire” here. I don't think it's the best country for this, there are many challenges to be overcome, especially with our social security model. I don't want to depend on that, so I invest in private pension plans, stocks that pay dividends and other assets that can generate income in the future.

When it finally happens, I want to be able to travel, get to know my country better (we have incredible places here to visit), and other countries too. Spend more time with my wife and my daughters (they are growing up and will soon go to college, get married, and move on with their lives), away from the daily rush, to be able to truly rest!

I think anyone who lives in a country where there is safety, freedom, less crime, economy is good, all the facilities are available, and they have a home of their own, they would obviously not want to migrate to another country after retirement to live a peaceful life because that is basically what you want after you retire; live your life your way, without any issues and problems, and stay peaceful until you leave the world.

However, if things are opposite of what I just said above, you live in a country where there is a lack of employment, proper medical and educational facilities are nowhere to be found, crime rate is too high, and on top of everything, there is high inflation which would suck your blood over time unless you are very rich. If that's the case, you would definitely want to go to a country where you won't have to deal with all these problems.

I think many people might want to put developed countries on their list of favorites for leisure time, but I would have different opinions on them. In fact retirement is basically our old age, and if we don't find peace of mind during that time, it may not be a happy time for us. So perhaps everyone should spend that important time where it is easiest to find peace of mind. Even though my country is facing economic challenges, I find peace in this country because it is my beloved homeland. Perhaps everyone must accept the truth that one cannot find mental peace anywhere other than the place of one's birth, that is, the place where one grew up as a child.

Why there? you could get bitten by big insects or reptiles lol.

Many people said Australia and NZ are a good place to live, but their downside are high living cost and big animals who can kill people.

Nope, most people consider developed countries as a place for their study, vacation and career, not for leisure time. I have never heard my friends who work in other countries are saying they will work and retire on there, they mostly said they want to work, saves money, return back to their hometown and run a business.

If I were choosing a country for retirement, I would choose Spain. A warm climate, affordable medicine, a calm lifestyle and delicious cuisine are ideal for relaxation.  And also – the sea, the sun and friendly people. What else do you need for happiness in retirement?

I would still live here in the Philippines at old age, though I would love to travel different countries if I have the funds in the future. Given that there are tons of places you can settle in, especially in the provinces, to lower your cost of living, there are also tons of people here that will treat you as if you're family and would always check on you even if you're just randomly walking to exercise or buying something. There literally is no other perfect place to retire for me than here.

My retirement plan is also pretty simple: invest in crypto, UITFs, MP2 (government-backed investment), and gold until my 60s. Sell some of these investments for my own enjoyment and leave the rest to my kids (if I will have any). The cost of living in the Philippines is extremely cheap even if you're renting your house. It will be a lot cheaper if you managed to own the house as it eliminates the need to pay for rent--you only have to pay for taxes and maintenance, which is not a monthly-recurring theme anyway, and you will have no problems with dealing with a landlord.

Hopefully my investments perform well to be able to attain the retirement life I envision myself in. It's hard to grow old without funds and without a home to call your own.

Quite an interesting question, and from me personally I would actually prefer to live in Dubai but since the country is too far for me to reach, maybe I should choose a slightly closer one like Singapore. Because in the two countries I mentioned, the environmental conditions and the prosperity of the people there are really visible so that everyone can feel the comfort. But everyone who lives in a developed country like that must also have an extraordinary income so that the luxury there can be enjoyed more perfectly.

Its beyond economic challenges and what they can offer to me. I love technology, i love advancement and i also will love to see how the world will adapt to new technological advancement in general.

This means, the most suitable place for me to retire will be a country that prioritize future advancement in mind. Countries like Russia, USA, Germany and China. I will also prefer Japan too.

Well I'm yet to travel and see the world at large but at least I read news and I keep up on information of different location and country. while my country is going through economic downtime and bad governance, I figured all you need is money and you will be very okay at retirement age. What I'm working towards is having enough money and investment to take care of myself. I could literally be in a very nice part of the country where I don't have to go to the busy parts on daily or weekly basis and be ok.  my country is okay to retire, all I pray is before retirement the country will be in a better state.

I will prefer to retire in my country, because there are many minerals resources you will invest your money and your generation will never lack money. Why I said Nigerian is the best country to retire, you can use small amount of money to build or establish a good firm that will be bringing money into your account and you will spend less in raw materials, compare to other countries you will be importing some raw materials that will cost you big amount of money.

If you are talking about taxes in companies in the country, Nigerian taxes is among the lowest taxes in the world and is helping some companies owner in the country to establish more companies in the country.

I suppose many of us would prefer to retire in our home country, which is great, as it shows loyalty to where we came from. However, there’s no denying the appeal for those living in wealthier nations who stand to earn substantial retirement funds. For them, moving to a place with a lower cost of living makes sense, as it stretches the value of their money further. The Philippines is one country I’d recommend for this, though of course, it has its downsides. like healthcare and hospitalization costs, among other concerns. Still, for anyone looking to multiply their money’s purchasing power by 50x, retiring here could be very tempting.

I know every country is passing through economy difficulties but as for me I'll like to retire in the United States because I think United state is among the country's that had a good retirement settlement for retirees compare to most countries,  expecially developing countries. Buy one of the most important thing to know,  even as a retiree if you like found yourself in the best country if you don't have plans on why yo do with your life after retirement you may still end up becoming nothing even with the settlement you are being given. Life is about planning  and planning after retirement and wherever you found yourself as a retiree life won't be too difficult.

Before choosing the country i will like to retire in, let me start by the way of analyzing on my reasons why i cant go or settle for some countries despite their development, because life is not about being recognized and well developed, we also have to consider having peace of mind when we are living in it.

UK would have been my preferred country, but increased tax payment will not allow me to consider them, US would have been my second country to have in mind, but the rate in crime and social violence is high and security level is not too perfect with gangsters using guns in US, now i will prefer Canada, despite the cold, i still see it as more economical to live there and thrive from the remote regions down to the developed cities.

I used to love the idea of moving out to a new country probably to retire and just enjoy the fruits of my labour but as I started getting more mature I realized that there's no place like home. My country is the best place to be when you are successful. People who are currently in the country and saying that it's a boring place obviously are not rich people. Going to other countries for me should just be for vacation purposes but retiring in my country when you are already successful is the best. 'm only interested in working abroad for some years and come back to my country to retire.

To me Spain, Portugal or Italy all seem like they have the right pace of life and enjoyable climate. The people are kind and they have a nice selection of Mediterranean foods. The idea of being able to go out and pick some fresh oranges off the trees in the morning is quite appealing. Having a nice amount of sunshine most of the year, compared to colder places further north is a bonus. Being able to swim in warm seas and visit beaches packed with beautiful women is another positive. I've found that these are the best places in Europe, but it really comes down to personal preference because I know some people love colder countries.

This is a really trick question because I don't really have any place in mind but one thing am sure is that if am given the opportunity at an old age I think a serene environment would be my place of choice and one of the place I would like to go is the country like Norway or Greenland where there is more green. At an old age what will come to mind is always a place to rest and no much disturbing like the worries of the world issues.

In my opinion, it is better to enjoy retirement in your own country than in a foreign country which of course requires more money that can be used for better things such as investing or starting a business that can generate money to be enjoyed in retirement or old age.
I personally want to enjoy retirement in my own country and live in the birthplace of my grandmother or grandfather, namely in the countryside. Because it is much quieter there because it is still mountainous and free from pollution because I like green areas that are still natural and I can farm for my activities in old age because coincidentally my grandfather and grandmother still have land for farming and both are native residents of the area, the only difference is the road to get to their house. And I think almost everyone will enjoy retirement in their respective places and the reason is because old age is very susceptible to disease or negative things that there should be people around us who know us such as children, siblings or other people who can help us when we need it or something happens that really needs to be helped by others.

there is no country that is better for now so I cannot tell you any country except my own country where I came from so I know that the system of my country is corrupt but when you come in terms of retirement I believe that my country is one of the good country that you can retire on because you have something to do and you will survive in anything you do, but in certain countries you will not see anything to do when you are retired so it is depends on the development of country the determine the life living of the Citizens from my own understanding

There is no country you can have so much comfort and inner peace than your very country of origin, or except you never lived all or most part of your life in their  or perhaps you're retiring as a multimillionaire in another's country and thay money can serve you for the rest of your life as retiree.

Why am saying this is because there's no country that's actually better economically, every country is facing some challenges and so no where is really rosy. And as a retiree you don't necessarily have to live in cities or country that's expensive to live.

For me I will love to retire in my own country, though Everyone has a dream country or dream place to retire but I think it's better to retire in a place you are familiar with and know much about so it's easy to navigate or when you want to start a business in the country. Business have higher success rate in a place you are familiar with because of the knowledge you have on it. Also in terms of raising your kids I think you will be able to give them best education and training them to become someone of themselves when they grown up because you are well acquainted with such Country.

Kinda agree with this, living in another country is far more complex than what it seems.
The only comfortable way to live on another country for retirement is to become rich first and then you can live lavishly spending all your remaining money for your retirement.
if it's just another retirement with ordinary amount of savings, I'd definitely prefer to stay in my country of origin, at least we know better the way to survive.

However,  if i were forced to live in another country for retirement then I'd prefer a place where the society is more laid back and everything is cheap.

Country don't matter and I don't give over importance to the money because money is part of life but that is not everything. The country in which I am living, I am happy and I am enjoying life and few years of my life are left and after we will be transfer and there will be another living which will be totally different from that. I want to retire from my job when I am 60 years of old and I will spend my time to remember God and I will do good for the people to get heaven.There are millions of people who want to spend life in Europe but I am not that kind of person because I grew in that family which is respected and my father is nice person and he always nurchured well.

I'd always go for a scandavian country. From what I've read and seen, they do well in balancing growth, innovation and sustainability with adequate management of their country, economy, geopolitical relations and people/society.


This is a sound point too. It's a lot easier remaining native in comparison to moving elsewhere. I suppose only after great success is when the world can become your oyster, and when you can comfortably locate somewhere else.

I want to retire in my country. The cost of living here is not too high so I can still earn money and survive. So that will be a good choice for me to stay here and earn more for my retirement plan.

I want to buy a land if I have much money and fill that with fruits and vegetables so I don't have to buy them in the store. That will help me to save money because the primary needs may increase anytime.

Besides that, I want to have a food store with various menus with a cheap price so all people can also buy without spending much money.

I don't believe that I'm going to retire. I don't know if I going to survive in the next 30 years. Who knows, maybe World War III is going to happen after 2030 or maybe the super-AI will destroy the human civilization after several decades. Maybe a deadly pandemic might occur.
If I manage to survive and gather enough wealth in the next 30 years, to be honest, I totally don't care where I want to retire. I hate travelling and I can't see myself living in another country. My homeland is going to be the place, where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.

Some of the best countries to retire in are Portugal for its warm climate & affordable living, Mexico for its rich culture & proximity to the U.S. Spain offers a relaxed lifestyle & beautiful scenery. Malaysia is known for low costs & a great expat community. Each provides unique benefits for a great retirement experience.

To be honest, I want to retire in Switzerland. I like to see the mountains in there as part of my daily living. The climate is fine and not exhausting at all. But my problem there is the cost of living, I know that some country side of it could cost less but being someone that doesn't have the luxury, maybe it's just going to be a dream and plan that will never happen to me. While people from there are looking for a more affordable and cheaper place to retire in, some folks want to move there.

I don't actually have plans to retire with Bitcoin since I think I continue to participate on any investment and other activities with it even if I'm old or in retirement age.  I think there's nothing much to do at that stage since we are not capable to do physical works anymore. And want to continue to exercise my brain through doing research on many things like current events or happening about Bitcoin.

For me perfect location for that is mountain provinces which away from pollution and other stressful environment, also as long as internet is accessible then everything is fine with me on that set up. I also don't want to retire overseas since I want to be alone and also can be access immediately with my family if there's emergency situation happened. What I really hope here is we could still see Bitcoin to last for more decades since for sure all of us early adopters would benefit this.

Dont mind much about those war around or whatever other people been that doing. Always prioritize yourself and keep grinding. It might be not giving out that guarantee of success but at least you do make out such acts on which you do know that it could give out those probabilities on making money via other income source. There's no way that you can be able to tell on what would happen in the future on which even if there's nothing happening on which inflation do already give out such impact and thats not something we do able to avoid. For you to be able to survive then financial capability will be your best weapon into this on which you can be able to survive or sustain. Retiring early i should say is my main target throughout my life. Im a government employee for a long now but always having that maindset on when i do able to stop working and having that assured or secured future in together with my family.

I haven't been to many places or seen many things but from what I have heard and looked on youtube videos, Vietnam would be my ideal place to retire.
Among natural things, I like hills and beaches. Vietnam has it. The weather is warm and pleasant just the right temperature for me.
Other favorite things of mine are meat, seafood and beer, Vietnam has it and is cheap. The food and spices are of my taste, I like Pho and similar soupy noodles which are in Vietnam. I like dumplings and they have it too. And more than anything, it is cheap and affordable.

Of course it depends on the capacity of your income because one can only do according what you have. by the way taking about retirement is for people that are of age not we that still have a long way to go, although sometimes is good to start planning your future purposes at your young age so that it'll enable you have a good target. However, just like as you mentioned I would also love to retire in my country because that is were I normally base right now unless if I get a good job aside the country that would only make me change my mind, after all we hope for more good opportunities to come.