10 Cost-Effective Coastal Spots for Beach-Loving Retirees

Affordable living, low residency income requirements, excellent healthcare, vibrant culture, and a warm climate with no hurricanes.

Cartagena, Colombia

Low cost of living, tax-free foreign income, good healthcare, scuba-diving paradise, and an island life close to the US.

Roatan, Honduras

Low cost of living, tax exemptions for retirees, high-quality healthcare, English widely spoken, and a hot climate.

Penang, Malaysia 

Affordable city life with nearby beaches, excellent healthcare, tax benefits, and a sunny Mediterranean climate.

Valencia, Spain

Low residency requirements, tax-free foreign income, mix of public and private healthcare, and a sunny climate.

Tamarindo, Costa Rica 

Combination of city and beach living, affordable healthcare, good transportation, and a mild climate.

Cascais, Portugal 

Low cost of living, affordable private healthcare, vibrant expat community, and a tropical climate.

Phuket, Thailand

Low living costs, tax benefits, affordable private healthcare, vibrant culture, and a warm climate.

Mazatlan, Mexico

Low cost of living, tax-free foreign income, simple beach lifestyle, and a hurricane-free climate.

Bocas del Toro, Panama

Low residency and living costs, tax benefits for seniors, affordable healthcare, and a mild coastal climate.

Salinas, Ecuador