Switzerland, the best place for a comfortable retirement. What are the other 9 countries where you can grow old in peace?

2024-09-16 11:44:48Biznes SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Switzerland, the best place for a comfortable retirement. What are the other 9

If in our country there is still talk of pension schemes, of minimum increases or of a pension that does not cover anything for an elderly person, a report by "US News and World" ranked the best countries for a comfortable retirement based on an international survey with approximately 17,000 people and a subset of 5,900 respondents in their mid-40s and older.

The 89 countries were ranked based on the following seven attributes, such as affordable prices, favorable tax environment, a friendly country, pleasant climate, respect for property rights and developed public health system.

The United States was not ranked in the top 10, but in 30th place, behind countries such as Mexico, Malaysia and the Dominican Republic.

For the second year in a row, Switzerland was voted the best country for a comfortable retirement. It was ranked second in "business-friendly" countries and third for quality of life.

Among Switzerland's biggest advantages for retirees are its health care system and low taxes, yet it is also one of the most expensive countries. The cost of living in Switzerland is on average 60.5% higher than in the United States and rent is on average 18.2% higher.

The European country offers a long-term D visa, and a retiree will need over $3,500 a month to live comfortably. In larger cities, a retired couple pays $4,000 a month for rent, utilities, food and health care.

Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world. The country does not have an official language, but most people speak German, French and Italian. It has continued to remain neutral in conflicts around the world and is not a member of the European Union.

New Zealand is the second best country to live a comfortable retirement, climbing two places from last year's ranking. The country has a temporary retirement visa for those 66 and older.

To take advantage of this two-year visa, participants will need to have over US$460,000 to invest in New Zealand. In addition, visa holders must have an allowance of over $300,000 to live on and an annual income of $36,824.

The New Zealand retirement visa does not allow a person to work in the country, but there is an opportunity for interested applicants to find a job.

The cost of living in New Zealand is an average of 5.5% lower than in the United States, while rent is an average of 36.2% lower, according to Numbeo. Residents receive subsidized or free health care.

The 10 best places for a comfortable retirement

1. Switzerland

2. New Zealand

3. Portugal

4. Australia

5. Spain

6. Canada

7. Denmark

8. The Netherlands

9. Sweden

10. Luxembourg.


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