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Chiang Mai is 1 of 8 Great Places to Retire You've Never Heard Of



Istria, Croatia • Population: 206,000 • Climate: Mild; hottest in August with an average temperature of 75 degrees, and coolest in January averaging about 40 degrees. • Proximity to water: Right on the Adriatic Sea. • Proximity to major airport: Pula Airport (PUY) is about three miles from the center of town. The Draw: Expats say Istria is like Tuscany, only cheaper and less touristy. The mountainous region -- which, in fact, used to be part of Italy -- is across the Adriatic Sea from its former ruler. Istria has low-cost real estate and mild weather. As an expat, you may want to opt for private health insurance through a global carrier such as Bupa International (www.bupa-intl.com). Tip: Doctor visits are much less expensive than they are in the U.S., running as little as $50. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • Population: 1.4 million • Climate: Very humid and rainy, with average temperatures between 70 and 91 degrees. • Proximity to water: About 50 miles to the Indian Ocean. • Proximity to major airport: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is 33 miles away. The Draw: This buzzing spot in southeast Asia just north of the equator offers inexpensive living for big-city types. If you meet the financial requirements (which means depositing roughly $150,000 in a Malaysian bank account), you can participate in "Malaysia My Second Home" (www.mm2h.gov.my), a program that includes a variety of tax incentives as well as property-buying and business opportunities. Tip: English, the second language, is widely spoken here. Punta del Este, Uruguay • Population: About 7,000 permanent residents. • Climate: Average temperatures are 86 degrees in the summer and 54 degrees in the winter. • Proximity to water: There's 31 miles of coastline between the Rio de la Plata and the Atlantic Ocean, which meet at Punta del Este. • Proximity to major airport: Laguna del Sauce Airport (PDP) is ten miles away. The Draw: You'll find inexpensive living, natural beauty and affordable homes near the beach in an area known as the Riviera of South America. Low-cost health care is a plus. Tip: As an expat, you can buy private hospital insurance, which covers you at specific medical facilities, for about $50 a month. Buenos Aires, Argentina • Population: 3 million • Climate: Mild, with the average temperature about 64 degrees Fahrenheit. • Proximity to water: Right on the Rio de la Plata, which feeds into the Atlantic Ocean. • Proximity to major airport: Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is 26 miles away. The Draw: Okay, you've heard of this one, but if you retire to the capital of Argentina, you'll enjoy low property prices in a South American city with a European flair, a slow pace of life and a reliable health-care system. Spanish is the official language, but English is spoken widely. Tip: Doctors, dentists and other medical-care providers generally expect you to pay cash upfront. Copyrighted, Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc
      
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