5 Places to Retire for $1,000 a Month

3. Chiang Mai, Thailand

Cost of Living: $600

Retirees love Chiang Mai, Thailand; for its affordable costs of living, modern amenities, and natural beauty. There are excellent healthcare facilities available here. More than 30,000 expats live in Chiang Mai, and there is even an active expat club that arranges many activities for the members. In all of Thailand, Chiang Mai is undoubtedly one of the most popular areas for retirees to settle down to.