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Reuters

Looking for a safe, affordable place for retirement? Malaysia has been named the best place in Asia to spend your later years, according to a new report.
The country earned high scores for ease of fitting in, entertainment and amenities, as well as low cost of living.
A meal with a bottle of wine can cost as little as US$5 and a visit to the doctor just US$15.
The report by InternationalLiving.com also revealed that it is possible to rent a 150 square metre apartment with a swimming pool for just US$850 a month.
As well, residents enjoy average temperatures of 28 degrees Celsius.
Thailand also scored high on the list for its affordable housing, low health-care costs, authentic Asian cuisine and culture but enough North American influences to help Westerners feel at home.
However, with its warm climate, affordable housing and generous benefits, Ecuador was named the best country to retire in overall.
The South American nation topped the website's annual global retirement index of 25 best countries, scoring high points for affordable cost of living, entertainment and amenities.
Next are Panama and Mexico, and then Malaysia and Costa Rica, rounding out the top five nations in the index that looks at eight criteria to determine the best countries for retirement.
Ecuador scored 92.7 out of 100 points, with top marks for climate, cost of renting or buying property and discounts on flights, public transport and utilities offered by the government for retirees.
"Although prices have risen slightly in recent years, Ecuador's real estate is the best value you'll find anywhere," said Dan Prescher, senior editor at the website.
Panama is considered the best destination in Central America and offers a Pensionado visa, which is available to anyone with a lifetime pension of more than US$1,000. The visa offers discounts on medical services, entertainment, meals, air fares, and electricity and phone bills.
In Europe, sixth-place Spain was the top retirement nation thanks to its warm climate and low cost of living compared with other European countries.
Neighbouring Portugal came in at No 9, followed by Thailand. Seventh-place Malta and Colombia at No 8 completed the top 10.


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.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Looking for a safe, affordable place for retirement? Malaysia has been named the best place in Asia to spend your later years, according to a new report.

Looking for a safe, affordable place for retirement? Malaysia has been named the best place in Asia to spend your later years, according to a new report.