MyWonderfulLisaLove and I are considering different places to retire that are not as expensive as our place in TheCityOfTucumcari.
There is a lot said about locals fleecing "gringos", even if you speak the language. This makes the cost of living higher, though perhaps not as much as you think. This is why some people get local domestic help and have them do their shopping.
Here are the current contenders:
columbia - recommended by the [[https://nomadcapitalist.com/][Nomad Capitalist].