Retire In These 30 Beach Towns For Only $40,000 Per Year

Retire In These 30 Beach Towns For Only $40,000 Per Year

HC Staff - May 23, 2023

Retire In These 30 Beach Towns For Only $40,000 Per Year
One of the docks of Placencia, Belize. Credit: Shutterstock

15. Placencia, Belize

If you are considering becoming an expat to live in paradise, consider Placencia, Belize. The town has 16 miles of beaches along the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea. In the distance, you can see the Maya mountain chain. Years ago, Placencia was just a small fishing village. Now, there are bars, restaurants, cafes, entertainment, and more. With a high of 86 degrees and a low of 71, the weather in Placencia remains heavenly and consistent all year round. Belize has long been a popular destination for scuba diving and snorkeling thanks to beautiful crystal clear water and abundant, diverse tropical marine life.

Retire In These 30 Beach Towns For Only $40,000 Per Year
A beautiful waterfront house in Placencia, Belize. Credit: Shutterstock

The main language spoken in Belize is English because it was once a British colony. This makes it a very popular tourist destination, and there are also plenty of other ex-pats living there. According to International Living, an average apartment costs just $500 per month. But if you prefer to live in a more luxurious setting, you can get that for $850 per month. If you want to live there permanently, you can get a condo or small house between $100,000 to $150,000. One US dollar is the equivalent of two Belize dollars, so your retirement income can stretch a bit further.

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