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

October 25, 2021 · Retirement Life
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Italy

If you’re absolutely in love with Italian culture, you’ll be happy to know that retiring there is cheaper than you think! In the southern part of Basilicata, you can buy a home for around $32,000. In the historic town of Matera (where one of the James Bond movies was filmed), you can rent an apartment for $625 a month.

In the eastern Puglia region, which is famous for its sunny beaches and fresh seafood, the cost of living is even lower. What you have to know is that Italy doesn’t have a retirement visa program, so you’ll have to apply for an elective residency visa.

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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

    Reply
  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

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

    What about the Philippines????

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