Many of us are taught that retirement implies a sense of utter relaxation — free of the responsibilities of your career.

But with the rising cost of living in the U.S. and the average retiree receiving just $1,628 a month in social security benefits, retirement is an increasingly stressful thought.

If you’re ready to give up work and embrace retirement, it doesn't have to be all that bad. With $200,000 to your name and your eyes on the horizon, you can retire comfortably in one of our top picks for the cheapest countries to retire to outside the U.S.

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