12 Great Places to Retire Abroad on a Budget

We live in an age of disappearing pensions, depleted retirement accounts, and rising housing, medical, and even fuel costs.

The idea to retire abroad on a budget has become a cliché. Yet the reality is that there are plenty of foreign countries that are happy to accept Americans as long-term retirement expatriates and where you can live like a king or queen for as little as $850 a month.

The best part is these destinations not only have fantastic weather, food, and friendly people, but also world-class health care, housing, and oftentimes more leisure activities than a comparable American city.