The thought of retiring abroad — perhaps to sunnier and more moderate climes — has a strong pull on some Americans.

Combine that with the increased buying power of your U.S. dollars in some countries these days, and you have a winning formula that is likely to entice many.

But which countries offer the best deals on real estate while the U.S. dollar is soaring?

Lee Harrison, Latin American editor and senior property correspondent for Live and Invest Overseas, has taken the time to analyze different countries and determine where the U.S. dollar is likely to benefit you the most when buying property.

Harrison ranks the following countries as “the five most-heavily-discounted property markets” as of July.