ByAlex Ledsom,
Senior Contributor.
Looking for the best places to retire outside the U.S.? International Living’s 2026 Annual Global Retirement Index, now in its 35th year, identifies “the best global destinations for a rewarding, low-cost retirement overseas” and is based on key criteria like healthcare, housing, climate, and cost of living.
Greece comes in first place due to its affordability, superb private healthcare, the Mediterranean climate, and a range of accessible visas.
Jennifer Stevens, Executive Editor of International Living, said that “Greece’s rise to number one marks a shift in Europe’s retirement landscape.” Portugal and Spain have long been the European leaders for retirees looking to move to a new country for a better life.
