A study reveals that more and more people decide to retire abroad. Which are the best options? We’re not only experiencing the brain drain of the youngest; the over 65s, once retired, also like to live abroad. But which are the best countries to move to?
1. Spain
According to a study by Blacktower Financial Management Group, Spain is the best European country to move to for pensioners. And, to tell the truth, many [insert your nationality here] have already moved to the Iberian Peninsula. Although, to be more precise, the Canary Islands are among the most popular destinations.
In fact, as the report states, Spain leads this special ranking thanks to “numerous large cities and coastal resorts that attract millions of pensioners. The good weather, food and friendly locals also make Spain the perfect destination for anyone looking to relax during their golden years.”
The results contained in the report were obtained using weighted metrics of the cost of living, crime rates, life expectancy, property prices and population age.
2. Finland
This might be a little surprising: Finland ranks second in the lists of best countries to retire to. Among the added values there is certainly the efficiency of services and the magic of the landscapes, which are, however, counterbalanced by the cold temperatures over long periods of the year.
3. Italy
In third position we find Italy, with a score of 3.48 against 3.58 in Spain and 3.52 in Finland. The “Bel Paese” is also the nation with the highest average age (23.3% of the population is over 65).
4. Slovenia
Slovenia comes in fourth with a score of 3.43, also due to a cost of living among that is among the lowest of the nations included in the top ten (although the housing prices are not among the most affordable).
5. The Netherlands
The Netherlands ranks fifth, with a score of 3.37, followed closely by Portugal, a destination increasingly preferred by international pensioners.
Published by idealista.com