Easiest places for Americans to retire to abroad

Living in Portugal costs an estimated $1,500 (£1,130) a month per couple without rent, and many retirees choose the capital, Lisbon, the popular coastal town of Cascais or the sunny archipelago of Madeira. 

A one-bedroom apartment in bustling Lisbon is €1,397 ($1.6k/£1.2k), while a three-bedroom is around double that price. If you fancy escaping to the island of Madeira, a one-bedroom apartment in Funchal, its capital city comes in at around €1,200 ($1.3/£1k) a month, while a three-bedroom rental, also in the city centre, is €2,037 ($2.3k/£1.7k).