The 10 cheapest places for American expats to live abroad
5 min readThe 10 cheapest places for American expats to live abroad
In Colombia’s capital, life is affordable, from rent for an apartment to a dinner out.
Typical rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city: $378.02
Typical monthly costs (other than rent) for one person: $405.67
The capital of Qatar, Doha has plenty of affordable homes for expats, in addition to lots of hot weather.
Percentage of surveyed expats who are satisfied with their finances: 69%
Typical rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city: $1,457.39
Typical monthly costs (other than rent) for one person: $874.04
Montreal, Canada, is a close move for some Americans in the northeast, as it’s just north of New York and Vermont. But it’s notably cheaper than cities in the States.
Typical rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city: $982.57
Typical monthly costs (other than rent) for one person: $807.50
Budapest, Hungary is a historic and affordable city for expat living.
Typical rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city: $521.26
Typical monthly costs (other than rent) for one person: $581.03
Mexico City, Mexico, is much more affordable than the typical US city. And it’s not all that far from the States either.
Typical rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city: $583.43
Typical monthly costs (other than rent) for one person: $484.01
Panama City, Panama, has lots of opportunity for affordability for expats, and lots of warm weather.
Typical rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city: $838.89
Typical monthly costs (other than rent) for one person: $745.47
In the capital of Taiwan, living costs are affordable. Current expats report that they’re happy with their finances, too.
Percentage of surveyed expats who are happy with their finances: 69%
Typical rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city: $583.43
Typical monthly costs (other than rent) for one person: $484.01
Thailand is a relatively affordable country to be an expat. Even in its biggest city, Bangkok, an apartment can be rented for less than $700 per month.
Percentage of surveyed expats who are satisfied with their finances: 63%
Typical rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city: $665.44
Typical monthly costs (other than rent) for one person: $643.54
The capital of Malaysia is affordable to compared to many American and European cities. The city has both a thriving business center and great nature at its doorstep, making it an ideal home base.
Percentage of surveyed expats who are satisfied with their finances: 73%
Typical rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city: $496.47
Typical monthly costs (other than rent) for one person: $509.46
In southern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City offers the bustle of a vibrant city without the high price tag you might find in the US.
Percentage of surveyed expats who are satisfied with their finances: 77%
Typical rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city: $560.86
Typical monthly costs (other than rent) for one person: $462.62
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