Retirement abroad necessitates careful planning, starting with selecting a destination. A recent report by Everly Life assessed 137 countries across six metrics: cost of living, healthcare quality, safety, air quality, elderly population percentage, and retirement visa availability. Estonia secured the highest score of 79.41, showcasing a blend of affordability, healthcare, and safety. With a significant elderly population, Estonia is deemed retirement-friendly, offering high-quality services at lower costs than some Northern European counterparts. Norway followed closely with strong healthcare but noted higher living expenses as a trade-off for superior services.
Estonia's top ranking, with a score of 79.41, demonstrates how balanced excellence trumps single-category dominance. The Baltic nation combines reasonable living costs (55.9 cost index) with strong health care (77.7 index) and impressive safety levels (76.5 index).
Estonia represents the sweet spot many retirees are seeking. You're getting Northern European health care standards and safety without the crushing costs of places like Switzerland or Denmark.
Norway illustrates a key principle in retirement planning. Sometimes accepting higher daily living expenses for superior health care systems can result in a more fulfilling retirement experience.
The study evaluated 137 countries using six indicators: cost of living, health care quality, safety, air quality, elderly population percentage, and retirement visa availability.
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