The cheapest places to live abroad
After a number of studies with expats to see which cities are the most enjoyable to live in and which countries were experienced the best, there has also been research by InterNations in collaboration with other travel companies to see which cities are currently the cheapest to live in.
I would personally recommend everyone to live in Copenhagen or in London or Paris for a while, but then I mention three cities that are anything but under the heading ‘cheap’. It was also painful when I recently had to pay six euros for a cup of coffee in Paris. But well, that doesn't have to be the case everywhere. Here are ten cities that, according to Mercer (a company that studies the cost of living in different countries), do well in the ‘affordable’ department.
1. Managua, Nicaragua
Are you more of an outdoor type? Then Managua is definitely recommended. You have beaches, (inactive) volcanoes, and beautiful nature reserves here. And what you also have, the rent is not exaggerated, should you be looking for a home. An apartment of about 80 square meters costs around 450 dollars per month. Converted, that's just under 400 euros per month.
2. Nuremberg, Germany
Not in the mood to move too far? It turns out that you can also live quite cheaply with our eastern neighbors. I just heard that this city has also made the list of most depressing cities...
3. Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is definitely a city I can recommend for a weekend getaway, but living there doesn't seem to be too bad either.
4. Warsaw, Poland
Also very budget-friendly is Warsaw, which is seen as one of the most affordable cities for expats. The cost of living is nice, just like the prices for cultural activities in the city.
5. Ljubljana, Slovenia
This is said to be the cheapest city to live in among all 29 largest cities in Eastern Europe, as discovered by the company Expatistan (a company focused on data for expats). The Slovenian capital is said to be ‘downright magical’, with romantic waterways and walking routes.
6. Mexico City, Mexico
Flights may not always be the cheapest, but what this cosmopolitan capital does have is cheap transport and attractive prices for food. So if you're a fan of Mexican cuisine? Time to move, I would say.
7. Johannesburg, South Africa
It is said that Johannesburg has had a ‘cultural renaissance’, resulting in quite a few chic hotels and areas. But don't worry, it's not expensive. The average amount you pay for a dinner for two is around 24 dollars. That's about 20 euros.
8. Calgary, Canada
Although Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal are also really recommended, it's Calgary that wins in the category of cheapest city to live in Canada. Here by the way, all the reasons why you want to go to Canada.
9. Glasgow, England
Where London is hardly affordable (unless you have a salary with quite a few digits), Glasgow is definitely recommended. Insider tip: especially the Southside is nice with affordable rental properties.
10. Bucharest, Romania
Cheap food, cheap beer, and cheap travel. And oh yes, Bucharest is also known as a city in Europe with perhaps the cheapest rental prices for homes (according to CNN Money).
So all you travel bugs, which one will it be?
Source: Huffington Post
