{
  "id": 10902702,
  "title": "Rentnerparadies: Rente im Ausland: Dieses Tool zeigt, wohin Sie auswandern sollten",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/rentnerparadies-rente-im-ausland-dieses-tool-zeigt-wohin-sie",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-30T09:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/finanzen/vorsorge/altersvorsorge-sparen/rente-im-ausland-mit-diesem-tool-finden-sie-ihr-traumland-zum-auswandern/100168299.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Many German citizens are considering leaving their homeland to retire abroad – with an estimated one in eight contemplating life overseas. Around four million Germans already enjoy their dream life in countries such as Switzerland, Austria, and the United States, often due to work-related reasons. However, as they contemplate their own aging, many are curious about the possibility of retiring in a foreign country and enjoying the \"Dolce Vita.\" A recent article by Handelsblatt suggests that this topic has garnered significant reader interest, indicating that numerous Germans are intrigued by the idea of retiring in Italy or other exotic locations. In response to this curiosity, Handelsblatt has developed an interactive tool that allows users to explore potential retirement destinations based on their preferences and criteria.\n\nThe tool focuses on two primary factors: safety and data availability. Countries without a travel warning from the German Foreign Office and those with sufficient data are included. This eliminates countries like Afghanistan and Sudan from the list, but also includes others such as Russia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The tool enables users to search for their ideal retirement location based on various criteria, including financial aspects like affordability, population wealth, and the size of the German expat community. It also considers amenities, such as the distance between the destination and Germany, as well as the quality of local cuisine.\n\nA crucial aspect of retirement planning is healthcare, which becomes increasingly important with age. The tool incorporates data from the Legatum Prosperity Index, which standardizes healthcare quality across countries. It also includes climate-related factors like maximum temperatures, sunlight hours, and the presence of a coastline. Additionally, users can explore how countries rank in terms of personal freedoms and LGBTQ+ rights, using evaluations from recognized institutions. Detailed information on the individual criteria and their methodologies is available in the tool's documentation.",
  "summary": "Den Lebensabend im Ausland verbringen, davon träumen viele. Doch wie finden Sie zum Beispiel heraus, in welchem Land am Meer es sonnig und sicher ist? Das Handelsblatt hilft bei der Auswahl.",
  "key_points": [
    "One in eight German citizens consider retiring abroad.",
    "Handelsblatt tool helps explore retirement destinations based on preferences.",
    "Tool considers healthcare, climate, and LGBTQ+ rights in evaluations."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}