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11 Countries to Retire Where $150K Is More Than Enough

October 25, 2021 · Retirement Life
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France 

Although France isn’t the exact destination we’d think of as a cheap retirement option, several small towns are extremely affordable. For example, the city of Pau, which is located near the Spanish border, has mild winters and summers, and a one-bedroom apartment in the center of the city rents out for $531 a month.

A good dinner for two usually costs around $53, according to Numbeo. Also, Montpellier is an extremely affordable city. Renting a one-bedroom flat there will cost between $500 and $700 monthly. France doesn’t have any special visa for seniors, so what you need to do is to apply for a long-term visa at a French consulate in the U.S.

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4 responses to “11 Countries to Retire Where $150K Is More Than Enough”

  1. Joan Morneau says:
    November 29, 2021 at 7:49 pm

    No help to me except raise which 6not worth anything in today’s market

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  2. Donald Nicholas says:
    November 29, 2021 at 10:01 pm

    If 72% of SS checks go out to retirees, who’s the other 28%?

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    • Zep says:
      January 5, 2025 at 10:05 pm

      Disability. The SS office is also in charge of disability

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  3. Kelly Williams says:
    May 30, 2022 at 8:51 pm

    What about the Philippines????

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