Malaysia ranked fifth in the list of retirement havens for 2018


Considering criteria such as cost of living, healthcare and climate, Costa Rica has been named as the ideal destination to retire in for 2018, according to a new Retirement Index from InternationalLiving.com.

The annual InternationalLiving.com Retirement Index compiles the top 24 retirement havens worldwide, based on key criteria for a happy and successful retirement. No less than 12 factors are taken into account when assessing potential destinations, such as cost of living, political life, retirement benefits, climate and healthcare, all based on a couple of retirees living with at least $1,500 per month.

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