15 paradisiacal countries where it is cheaper to live than at home

Pack your bags, guys! We have found 15 fabulous places where it is cheaper to live than we imagine. Of course, all of them have their drawbacks, but the eternal sun and blue water are worth it.

Indonesia

In addition to the fact that you can eat, pray and love in Indonesia, you can also simply live in an affordable way here. And to live quite low-budget.

The prices here are very affordable: you can eat for less than $ 1, live for $ 150 a month, but it is possible to work only via the Internet, since there is a very high unemployment rate.

Cambodia is one of the main destinations for traveling on a small budget. But you can also live here for very little money.

For $5, local fishermen will cook a delicious dinner right in front of you from the crab they caught. And any other seafood here costs $ 1-2.

What's the catch? This is not a clean beach island where you will lie under an umbrella for days on end. The wild local beach is sometimes "decorated" by packs of stray dogs or other inhabitants of the forest. Just right for those who want to live away from civilization.

The southeastern coast of Vietnam is famous for the fact that there are 11 thousand hectares of rainforest. And this is probably the best place in Asia for diving and spearfishing: there is a huge barrier reef here. And even on weekends, these places are free of tourists.

Therefore, housing here can be found for $ 150-200 per month. However, you will have to live here in close contact with the locals. Get ready for the fact that they will share the beach places with you.

Laos is a country in Southeast Asia, known for its beautiful mountains, Buddhist monasteries and river rafting on rubber boats with stops in cafes and bars.

Prices in Laos is very democratic: you can live here for $ 9-20 a day, eat for $ 1-5 for lunch and move around by renting a bike for $ 10.

Despite the fact that this place is very popular among tourists and a little more expensive than other Asian countries, prices in Thailand are still not as high compared to many European countries.

Renting a whole house here will cost $ 160-320 per month, a one—time meal is $ 1-3, and renting a moped is $ 63-80 per month.

It is worth noting that in the countryside of Thailand, right in the middle of a luxurious jungle, you can settle for $ 4 per day.

A densely populated country with the Taj Mahal, famous caves, forts and temples, and with the holy cow.

In addition, it is also a very successful place to stay from an economic point of view. Only $ 100-110 is enough to rent an apartment here for a month for two.

A plate of hot rice with chicken here can cost only 40 rupees — that's about 60 cents, you will have to pay $ 1-2 for a full meal.

Mystical Nepal is famous as the center of spirituality in Asia, and those who are looking for a way come here from all over the world to meditate and soak up the unique atmosphere of this place.

Those who do not crave enlightenment also go to admire the most beautiful mountains, stunning temples and ancient pagodas.

Nepal is a paradise for budget travelers. Food expenses here can be limited to $1 per day. Of course, if you go to restaurants, it will be more expensive, but the most expensive dishes here cost at most $ 8, and renting a studio apartment (Kathmandu) — $1-2 per day. Public transport costs up to $0.2 here.

China is a country of contrasts, with picturesque rural landscapes and crowded urban megacities, with natural beauty that stretches across the wild and untamed plains of the Gobi Desert and the northern peak of Everest.

Despite the fact that China is a huge country, it is quite easy to get from one place to another. Traveling around the country will not exhaust you as much as in other countries.

And taxis in most cities are especially cheap — $ 1 for a short trip. And you can have a big lunch here for just $2.

The most inexpensive countries to live in have nothing to do with this state — housing is expensive here, but in comparison, for example, with Switzerland, holidays in Bulgaria are very economical.

It is as beautiful here as in France, but a bottle of beer costs only $ 0.80, and an apartment here can be rented for only $ 200 per month.

Nicaragua is a real budget paradise for those who like to save money. In this country, everything is cheap, from food to rent.

At the same time, the minimum cost of living does not mean that you will have to sacrifice the quality of life to which you are accustomed at home.

$995 will be enough to rent a large apartment, pay bills and food for two, afford small entertainments (movies, for example) and even invite a cleaner three times a week.

This colorful country with a rich cultural heritage is considered one of the cheapest to live in.

The cost of housing here does not seem so low — $ 100 thousand for a house with ten rooms. But the rent of housing is much cheaper — $ 200 for a one-room apartment per month.

Food is also quite cheap — $ 24-40 per eye is enough for a week. In addition, Guatemala is replete with tropical fruits and wonderful coffee.

Honduras today is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the world. Because it's cheap, healthy, beautiful, fun, delicious and romantic here.

Since everything here is very cheap, you can fly here with one backpack. Good, truly delicious and refined local food costs $3 per serving. We have to go!

Of course, the country is not small and prices may vary from region to region. For example, Lima is currently a fast-growing and developing city, so the prices there are atypical.

But in small towns in the jungle you can live absolutely for a penny.

Right in the middle of Mexico is the culturally developed city of Guanajuato. A great apartment here can be rented for $ 150-200 a month, a glass of beer at the bar costs less than $ 1, and a movie ticket is a measly $ 3.

Ray Bradbury wrote the story "Next in Line" about his experience of living here.

It also hosts a famous art festival called Cervantino. He was named after the author of the novel about Don Quixote.

The southern tip of Albania is an ideal place for a quiet life. Nearby is a small town and the Butrint National Park. The climate is Mediterranean, local products are olive oil and tangerines.

Unlike neighboring Greece, Italy or even Croatia, it is very cheap here: beer costs 90 cents per bottle, housing costs $ 100-120 per month.

Eat seafood (they sell 30 types of fish here, the average cost of a dish in a cafe is $ 6), drink cheap wine ($ 6 per bottle), ride catamarans and hope that there will be no more tourists here in five years.