5 Best Countries for a Couple to Live on Social Security

3. Bulgaria

Insider Monkey Score: 31

IM Cost of Living Index: 66.9

Making it to the third place on our list of best countries for a couple to live on only Social Security is Bulgaria. A country in the Balkans, Bulgaria allows expats to stretch their retirement incomes further. Living expenses in the country are 33% lower than the global average, and a retired couple can live easily on their combined Social Security checks. The country’s well-preserved historical towns, vibrant cities like Sofia and Plovdiv, and warm, welcoming communities provide an appealing mix of modern conveniences and traditional charm.