10 Cheapest Countries to Retire on Social Security in 2026

A modest pension check of just $1,500 a month can buy you a genuinely rich retirement in these 10 countries. We're ranking the best (and cheapest) countries to retire abroad in 2026 — from Cambodia and the Philippines to Thailand, Mexico, and the #1 country that keeps topping every retirement index in the world: Panama. If you're planning retirement on Social Security, a State Pension, or any modest fixed income, this video breaks down real monthly costs — rent, healthcare, food — for every country on the list, plus the retiree visa programs that make moving abroad easier than you think. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:05 #10 Cambodia 2:15 #9 Philippines 3:25 #8 Peru 4:35 #7 Colombia 5:50 #6 Ecuador 7:00 #5 Costa Rica 8:10 #4 Portugal 9:15 #3 Mexico 10:15 #2 Thailand 11:00 #1 Panama 👉 Subscribe for the full visa breakdown video coming next, where we show you exactly how to apply for each retiree visa step by step. #RetireAbroad #SocialSecurity #Retirement2026 #ExpatLife #RetirementPlanning