Retiring abroad is easier and more affordable than ever before but with so many choices available, finding the right one can seem daunting.

Researched over months  with the help of an ever-growing team of correspondents, editors, and contributors all over the world, this Retirement Index is the ultimate resource for helping you find your ideal retirement haven.

New this year, voters were also asked to weigh in on two added categories which have emerged as important issues for expat retirees: healthy lifestyle and visas and residence.

Couples interviewed for the index raved about their new life in Panama, where the sweet life is described as not only cheaper, but simpler and stress-free.

Here are the top 10 places to retire according to International Living’s Global Retirement Index 2016:

1. Panama
2.Ecuador
3.Mexico
4.Costa Rica
5.Malaysia
6.Colombia
7. Thailand
8.Nicaragua
9. Spain
10.Portugal

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