20 Places Where You Can Retire With $150K

France

Forget the cities in France and settle instead in a small town. The town of Pau, on the border of France and Spain offers affordable living and mild weather. You can find a one-bedroom apartment in downtown for about $500 a month. Eating out costs little, too. A couple can enjoy a fine dining date for about $46.

The Mediterranean university town of Montpellier provides another affordable option. A one-bedroom apartment costs between $500 and $750.

The country has high quality health care and hospitals. You will need health insurance.

Once you know that you want to settle there, apply for a long-term visa at any US location of the French consulate. You need to provide financial stability documentation such as Social Security statements, bank account data and investment reports that shows you can afford your trip to France. You also must show you have health insurance that covers French travel. You can renew the visa annually. Each renewal requires current financial documentation.