Affordable retirement destinations in Spain, Thailand and more

But not all international retirement destinations are created equal, especially if you’re on a budget. Last month, International Living released its list of the 13 destinations where a couple can retire for as little as $1,500 a month.

International Living used the following seven categories to determine the best locations out of over 200 countries in the world:

1. Housing
2. Visas and benefits
3. Cost of living
4. Affinity rating
5. Health care
6. Development and governance
7. Climate

In addition to taking those factors into consideration, International Living also looked at the availability of high-speed internet,…