8. Florianopolis – Brazil
IM Score: 30
Rent Cost: $335
Hospital to Population Ratio: 17,093
Flight to U.S. Cost: $778
Country Global Retirement Index: N/A
Although Brazil isn’t viewed as one of the world’s top retirement destinations, Florianopolis still managed to find its place on our list of best places to retire in South America. Many consider Florianopolis as the best city to live in the country, and there might be some truth to it. The city has a vibrant culture, beaches, developed infrastructure, beautiful nature and is considered one of the Brazil’s safest cities. This is why Florianopolis has become one of the most preferred retirement and vacation destination for people from all of Brazil and the rest of the world.
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