Budgetary paradise: 20 countries where you can cheaply and decently live

The article shows a selection of countries where it is cheaper to live, so you can also choose a paradise for yourself, which you can move at any time.

There are such countries in which our citizens with an average income will feel rich, receiving also a warm sea and exotic fruits at their side. In Europe and the United States, many people after moving to a well-deserved vacation began to move to live in countries with a low subsistence level, because you can live there on a pension of $ 500-1,000 without refusing anything.

1. Thailand

Solar Asia is one of the most favorite places for Russians to move, and Thailand is chosen not by chance, since here the average salary of a Russian is a decent condition, despite the fact that the rate of one Thai baht is approximately equal to two rubles.

You can live right on the azure shore, surrounded by palm trees and a warm sun. Of course, this is not about living in tourist places, but about the option of living as an ordinary Thai citizen. To rent comfortable accommodation with one or two rooms with all the amenities practically in the center of Bangkok and, maybe, even with a swimming pool, it is possible for 22 thousand rubles. Such prices for similar housing in Moscow or St. Petersburg can not be found.

A full dinner in a Thai cafe - the first, the second with meat and drink - will cost you 200 rubles, but if you cook yourself at home, the cost of food will be even lower. Such prices can be found in the center of the resort towns, and if you move to a less popular city, the costs can be reduced by half. But what is expensive here, so it's gasoline: about 100 rubles per liter.

2. India

India is a country of contrasts, a mixture of ancient cults and customs with modern technology. Here, living in a penthouse, from the window you can see the local slums, and in the central streets will sit painted yogis in a state of trance and monkey. But the cost of living is lower for us here, therefore, having earned in Russia, it is possible to live luxuriously in India, since here the value of the 1st rupee is slightly more than a ruble.

Even in the high season on Goa you can rent an excellent apartment with amenities for 20-25 thousand rubles a month. And here is the local cuisine, of course, for an amateur, but if you like it, then a hearty lunch in a local shack will cost from 70 to 200 rubles.

3. Indonesia

Indonesia in general offers incredibly low prices for accommodation, here you can invest $ 150 a month, although without chic, but you yourself can decide how much you want to spend extra. A full dinner here will cost only 1 dollar. But in this country there is a very high level of unemployment and low salaries, therefore, it will be nice to live here if you receive income in the homeland.

4. Bali

Bali is a paradise island owned by Indonesia, but here because of the untwisted resorts life will be more expensive than on the mainland. However, if you try to bypass the popular resort places and eat in Varungas for local people, then you can live here, as in Russia, but not in gray and dull courts, but in a paradise place near the ocean. Here, the rate of the local rupee is as follows: Rs. 100 is approximately 0.58 rubles.

In Bali near the sea you can rent a decent room for a month for about 100 bucks, and a three-room apartment, if you look good, then for 400 green. Lunch for two here will cost an average of 230 rubles, and vegetarian dishes - even less. But if you settle in less popular places in Bali, then renting and living will be cheaper.

5. The Philippines

In the Philippines, too, to live cheaply, except for the capital city, since it is very popular with tourists, so if you want to live where it is cheaper, it is better to choose other cities, except Manila. The local peso rate in relation to the ruble was on average 1 to 1.70, respectively.

Most of all for cheap and comfortable living, foreigners choose the province of Cebu, which is quite developed, but the prices here are low. Rent a whole house with amenities you can find for $ 300 a month, and a comfortable room for two in the hotel - for 1200 rubles per day. Nourishing food can be within 100-150 pesos, and if you want exotic fruits, then follow them to the market, where they will cost you almost a penny.

6. Cambodia

Sunny Cambodia will meet you with its Asian flavor, unusual old temples and strange cults. This country is considered the most popular among budget tourists, wishing to find a place where you can live without spending a lot of money. Rent a two-room apartment with amenities here can be from $ 300, and a two-storey house with two bathrooms, three bedrooms and a front garden - for 550 bucks.

A hearty dish in a cafe will cost $ 3, and if you want to visit a European restaurant, then you'll have to shell out about $ 5.

However, here everything is not so sweet. On the wild beaches that are not very clean, the packs of stray dogs and forest dwellers calmly walk around.

7. Vietnam

The coast in Southeast Vietnam is beginning to gain popularity among travelers, as the chic tropical forest stretches over 11 hectares, and the beautiful coral reef off the coast is considered the best place for underwater excursions and hunting in all of Asia.

Since these places are not yet well-developed, even on weekends it is not too dense with tourists, so renting decent housing will be 150-200 dollars a month. But it is worth noting that in close proximity, even on the beach with you, there will always be local residents.

8. Laos

Laos is famous for its mountains, Buddhist culture and extreme alloys on rubber boats along mountain rivers. Living in Laos is not only beautiful, but also cheap, since renting housing with chic here will cost a maximum of $ 20 per day, and a budget option can be found for $ 9. If you rent a house in Laos for a month, then you can count on 150-200 dollars for a comfortable odnushku in the sleeping area.

When the time comes for lunch, then in the cafe you can fill your fill for 2-4 dollars. And if you want to rent a bike to travel around Laos, then it will cost only 10 dollars a day.

9. Nepal

Nepal deserved the glory of a mystical country with an Asian center of spirituality. Travelers like to come here, who are looking for their way and like to philosophize on the subject of being. For budget tourists this is a real Paradise - you can admire the local sights, beautiful nature and abundance of temples for literally a penny. For example, renting odnushki in Kathmandu will cost you a maximum of $ 200, and the most expensive dish in a luxury restaurant is a maximum of $ 8.

10. China

China is a huge country with wild desert plains, picturesque countryside and megalopolises with skyscrapers and other modern goods boiling with active life. But, despite this, China is quite a cheap country for the life of an intourist, and the income level here is not much like that of a beggar in Cambodia, but is much more worthy. The taxi ride around the city costs an average of one dollar, lunch - $ 2, and you can rent a chic apartment with several rooms and all amenities in an excellent location, taking into account public services, security and other benefits for 20 thousand rubles.

11. Bulgaria

For those who do not like the flavor of Asian countries and want to live cheaply somewhere in Europe, it's best to go to Bulgaria. Of course, very low prices for housing, as in some countries in Asia, there is not, but in Bulgaria it is much cheaper to live than anywhere in the European Union.

If you try, then in the sleeping area of ​​the capital or the province you can rent excellent apartments for $ 200 per month. In addition, there are wonderful beaches and beautiful, exactly, not worse than in France. By the way, if you want to relax by drinking a bottle of beer, then here it will cost you only 80 cents.

12. Romania

Romania is another inexpensive country for living in the European Union. Here, of course, is not as warm as in all previous countries and there are no azure shores, but in a very beautiful architecture, many old castles and other sights. Famous for their beauty are forests and mountains, where in winter you can go skiing and settle in an ice hotel.

Despite the fact that the prices here are higher compared to the poor Asian countries, all the same, living is cheaper than ours. Lunch in the cafe will cost a maximum of 350 rubles, and renting will be 14-23 thousand rubles in the center and 8-17 thousand in the sleeping areas.

13. Nicaragua

This country is just a real paradise for budgetary living for people who love to save. In Nicaragua, everything costs everything: housing, food, entertainment, transport rent. There is enough for $ 1000 for two to live comfortably in a huge apartment, not denying yourself anything, and even invite a housekeeper to clean the house several times a week.

14. Guatemala

Guatemala is an interesting country with a rich cultural heritage and sights, living in it will be inexpensive, but beautiful. The removal of a comfortable and spacious one-room apartment per month will cost $ 200, and 25-30 bucks a month will suffice with a head on food. And also here is the present abundance of tropical fruits, which cost a record low.

15. Honduras

Honduras jokingly, we used to tie all the absurdities associated with politics, but today this country is very rapidly developing in the tourist direction. Here, not only cheap and fun, but also very beautiful, romantic and delicious.

Nourishing food will be only $ 3. But it's worth to know that the city of San Pedro Sulla is better not to visit, it is recognized as the most dangerous city in the world where markets and streets are constantly patrolled by the military, so foreigners there do not belong.

16. Mexico

In the culturally developed city of Guanajuato in Mexico, a beautiful apartment can be rented for 150 - a maximum of $ 200 a month, go to the cinema - for $ 3, and drink a glass of beer - less than a dollar. Mexico is a very beautiful and free country, with azure beaches and interesting colors.

17. Albania

The southern part of this blossoming country is an excellent place for a quiet and dignified life. It has a mild Mediterranean climate and beautiful views. To live in this country, unlike its European neighbors, is much cheaper.

A decent apartment can be rented for only $ 100-120, you can drink a bottle of beer for 90 cents, and tasty and satisfying meals - for $ 6.

18. Peru

In addition to the fact that it is inexpensive to live and rent comfortable accommodation here from $ 150 per month, in Peru you can also find yourself an occupation to your liking, to see the stunning beautiful places and visit the famous and mystical place of Machu Picchu.

All the necessary food (cereals, vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, etc.) here is a mere penny, even a kilo of fresh salmon will cost no more than $ 20.

But what is really expensive here, is - the Internet with terrible speed (and not everywhere there). Depending on the area, prices can range from $ 20 to $ 200 per month.

19. Belize

This small country in Central America is not so popular with tourists as with different investors due to offshore zones. But here it is very beautiful, and travelers who have visited the local azure shores of the Caribbean Sea, travelers celebrate the beauty of the local places and cheap living.

Here enough 500-600 dollars a month for the whole family, this amount includes renting a large house, good food and fresh fruit.

20. Ecuador

Ecuador is the most popular country for pensioners. There is a mild climate, beautiful nature, many parks and interesting local people. Ecuador is considered the center of the world, therefore enveloped in a fabulous atmosphere.

For a decent apartment here have to lay out 150-200 dollars, a satisfying meal at a time will turn out at 2.5-3 dollars. In general, 1000 dollars here is enough for a quiet and interesting life in full prosperity.