While many retirees swear they’d never consider anywhere other than France, it’s far from the cheapest option, with the estimated cost of living coming in at $2,000 (£1,497) a month per couple without rent.

And rent? Suppose you’re looking to move to the Cote d’Azur and enjoy the lifestyle in the cultural capital of the south of France, Nice, for example. In that case, you’ll pay around €930 ($1k/£783) a month for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre, and around double that for a three-bedroom in a similar area.

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