With a monthly expense not exceeding $500..here are the cheapest countries in the world in which you can live safely
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With a monthly expense not exceeding $500..here are the cheapest countries in the world in which you can live safely
When we talk about the cheapest countries to live in for a certain monthly expense, this classification must be determined by a set of restrictions.
It is not possible to talk here about economically collapsed countries where the citizen’s salary does not exceed 40 dollars, and put them on the list on the basis that they are cheap countries to live.
Accordingly, Wealthy Gorilla ranked the 10 cheapest countries in the world in terms of cost of living, and Indonesia ranked first in this regard.
The following are the details with the sufficient expense to meet the basic requirements on a monthly basis, noting that the examples of the expenses incurred have been summarized in 3 typical things:
Rent of apartments and hotels as proof of housing expenses.
The price of a cup of coffee abroad as an indication of the reasonable expenses of cafes and recreational activities.
The price of a takeaway meal as an indication of food prices.
First: Indonesia ($340)
Indonesia, located between the Indo-Pacific Oceans, in Southeast Asia, which is home to about 17,000 islands, is the largest island country in the world.
With a total population of 264 million, it also makes it the fourth most populous country in the world.
However, certain places in Indonesia, such as Bali and Jakarta, are more price-comparable to other major western cities around the world.
Places like Senggigi in Lombok can save you living and accommodations for as little as $340 a month, paying about $142 in rent for a one-bedroom studio apartment, or $12 a night for a hotel.
For drinks and food, you pay $0.1 for coconut, $0.71 for coffee, and $1.77 for a meal outside.
Second: Bolivia ($431)
A landlocked country located in the western part of South America, with a current population of about 11.05 million people living on a total area of 1,098,581 square kilometres, its capital is Sucre.
It is made up of a multi-ethnic community, including American Indians, Africans, Asians, Europeans, and Mestizo.
A one-bedroom studio apartment in La Paz, one of the country's cheapest cities, costs you about $145 a month, or $23 a night.
A cup of coffee costs about $1, and it certainly won't break your budget when dining out, as a typical meal will only cost you $2.
Third: Nepal ($450)
The cost of living in Nepal is less than $500 per month. It is located on the border of China and India, and has the 48th largest population and 93rd largest area in the world.
You pay $164 for a one-bedroom studio apartment in Pokhara, one of the country's cheapest cities, or about $23 a hotel night. A good coffee shop costs about $0.73 and a meal can cost $2.08.
Fourth: Vietnam ($500)
Living in Vietnam costs you $500 a month. It is one of the cheapest countries in the world by far. It is located in the far east on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia, and it shares borders with China, Laos and Cambodia.
When choosing where to stay in Vietnam, the cheapest city, Nha Trang, will cost you about $259 a month for a one-bedroom apartment, or $24 a hotel night. The price of a coffee is about $0.58, compared to $1.73 for a meal outside.
The country has a lot of cheap stuff to keep you occupied, and once you've lived there for a while, as most places on this list are, you'll likely be able to find cheaper accommodations and activities.
Fifth: Argentina ($542)
Argentina is another Spanish speaking country, located in the southern half of South America, bordered by Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay, the South Atlantic Ocean and the Drake Passage. It is also the eighth largest country in the world.
For $542 a month you can cover accommodation and living expenses for one person for an entire month in one of the cheapest cities in Argentina, Salta.
And if you're thinking about living in Argentina, then you'll be glad to know that you can get a one-bedroom apartment for $100 a month, or roughly $27 a night depending on what time of year you choose. An outside meal costs about $1.7, and a coffee is $0.55.
Sixth: Peru ($543)
It is located in the western part of Spanish-speaking South America and is bordered by Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile and the Pacific Ocean. It has a current population of 32.17 million.
The average cost of living is $543 per month, and when you book your accommodations, you'll be looking to spend about $198 for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center, or $24 a hotel night for Arequipa.
A coffee costs $0.98 and an outside meal can cost $2.94.
Seventh: Mexico ($587)
Located in the southernmost United States, it is the fifth largest country in the Americas, with a current population of just over 129 million people. Mexico City is its capital, and its currency is the peso.
A one-bedroom studio apartment in one of Mexico's cheapest cities, Queretaro, will cost you about $256 a month, or $24 a hotel night. A cup of coffee costs $1, and $3.1 for a meal outside.
Eighth: Malaysia ($588)
It is located in Southeast Asia and has borders with Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia, and consists of 13 states and 3 federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two similar regions, Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia.
When booking a place to stay, you need about $209 a month for a one-bedroom apartment in one of the cheapest cities, like Kota Kinabalu, or $35 a hotel night. The price of a coffee is $0.6, and a basic dinner outside is $1.69.
Ninth: Thailand ($679)
It is located in Central Southeast Asia and includes 76 provinces, and with an area of 513,120 square kilometers, it is the 50th largest country, with a population of just over 69 million. Its capital is Bangkok and its currency is the Thai baht.
A one-bedroom studio apartment in one of the cheapest cities, Udon Thani, costs $199 a month, or $40 a hotel night.
Tenth: Cambodia ($812)
Cambodia is centrally located in Southeast Asia, with an area of about 181,035 square kilometres, and is bordered by Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and the Gulf of Thailand. Its capital is Phnom Penh, and it has a total population of about 16 million. Its currency is riel.
The cost of living is generally reasonably cheap even if it is ranked last on the list, costing less than a thousand dollars a month.
Renting a small one-bedroom studio apartment in one of its cheapest cities, Sihanoukville, costs about $246 a month, or $32 a hotel night.
Source: news
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