This Country Was Just Named the Best Place to Retire for Its Cost of Living, Safety, and Sunny Weather

"The report highlighted Spain as the best option for international retirement, due to the affordable cost of living and excellent health care. Hoxton Wealth ranked the Iberian Peninsula country as "extremely attractive for pensioners with moderate-to-high retirement income." The company also noted that Spain's dry and sunny Mediterranean climate, along with its laid-back lifestyle, are perfect for seniors. The ranking also considered Spain's low crime rates and high safety statistics."

"Portugal secured the third spot due to the availability of a D7 visa, which is aimed at retirees and remote workers with a passive income of at least €870 (approximately $1,015) per month. The report stated that Portugal has one of the lowest cost of living in Western Europe, and the quality of its health care is high and widely available."

A 2025 worldwide retirement and emigration ranking evaluated cost of living, taxation, health care quality, and economic stability to score destinations. Spain ranked highest because of affordable living costs, strong healthcare provision, a dry Mediterranean climate, a relaxed lifestyle, low crime rates, and a perfect travel connectivity score. France placed second, offering strong value in regions such as Normandy, Brittany, and Dordogne while Paris and the Côte d'Azur remain expensive; France scored perfectly for safety, travel connectivity, and lifestyle. Portugal placed third, aided by a D7 visa for retirees and remote workers, low Western European living costs, and widely available high-quality healthcare.

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