A woman I know and her husband just came back from a visit to Costa Rica. They were thinking about retiring there or somewhere outside the US. However, it looks like the couple won't be moving. One concern is the quality of health care in these countries.
Of course, thanks to Obamacare, our health care will eventually deteriorate to the level of third world countries.
Costa Rica has gotten kind of expensive in the last 10 years. That is why it is down the list.
Ecuador is number one because of HGTV’s House Hunters International. You can still buy an ocean front condo for under $150K. You can buy an ocean front house for under $250k. These prices are UP from 50-100% from 5-10 years ago.
Costa Rica is between Panama and Nicaragua. The healthcare is rated highly. Better be cause that’s where construction begins next year on Casa de Newbie. Bought a lot in southwest Costa Rica (Pacific Ocean side) that’s appreciated 11% since purchase in March. Hope to be dinking Cahuita rum and wrastling gators in a couple years.