Have you always dreamed of whiling away your retirement years on an island somewhere, but think it’s an economically unfeasible pipe dream?
Think again, advise the editors at InternationalLiving.com, who have compiled a list of 11 “great value, picturesque islands across the globe” that are not only renowned for a welcoming atmosphere but also boast the type of creature comforts and public infrastructure to which Americans are accustomed.
“Folks often dream of retiring to an island — usually it’s a search for romance, fun and an escape from the pressures of modern life,” says Jennifer Stevens, International Living’s executive editor. “But for many, it remains a fantasy as they assume it’s too expensive.
“But it doesn’t have to be,” she added. “If you choose the right island, you can actually live well for less than the cost of staying in the U.S.”
For sample prices for rent, restaurants, groceries and other daily items on these islands, try the calculators on Numbeo or Expatistan. Price data may not be available for some areas.
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