10 Places Where You Can Retire for $200K

4. Malaysia

International Living Magazine says that Malaysia is the most popular destination in South Asia for those settling down in old age. One of the reasons is because expats feel welcome there, and English is widely spoken. The weather is also pretty ideal for most of the year, ranging from around 77F (25C) to95F (35C), although there is a pretty brutal monsoon season from October till March.

Living in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and the island of Penang are two of the most preferred choices of expats. These places have a low cost of living and lots of opportunities for things to do every day that don’t cost much or anything at all. Healthcare is also much cheaper than in the West, and not just in the national hospitals. In fact, many expats prefer private clinics just because of after service.

A cheap local meal costs around $3, and 3-course dinner for two is $15. Rent is also pretty economical, considering that you can get a one-bedroom condo for about $550 per month in the city center. In Penang, it’s even cheaper with the same costing only $265, which is pretty amazing because Penang is just as interesting as KL.