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As an indicative guide, a comfortable monthly retirement budget for a couple looks roughly like: Thailand ~£2,000 · Bali ~£1,900 · Portugal ~£2,400 · Spain ~£2,500 · Cyprus ~£2,500 · Dubai ~£4,200. A modest lifestyle can be noticeably less (Thailand/Bali from ~£1,200–£1,300); a premium one more. These cover a rented home, food, healthcare and everyday life — buying your own place changes the picture, which is exactly what the free Playbook helps you plan.