The Cheapest Countries in the World for Expats

Vietnam is not only very cheap, but extraordinarily safe, clean and modern. With high GDP growth and great family values

Country List 1. Vietnam 2. Colombia 3. Indonesia 4. Panama 5. Philippines 6. India 7. Mexico 8. Thailand 9. Brazil 10. China Malaysia is very affordable, tax friendly and has cheap property. Argentina is also very affordable. Note: Look at you handle your tax structure prior to moving - Plan and Execute

As an expat in Vietnam (with TRC thru marriage), VN is still a very difficult place concerning visas, banking, and buying real estate. They cannot seem to get their act together putting together a Digital Nomad visa scheme, or anything like it. They are constantly changing rules etc. Frustrating for those who are retired and want to stay (no retirement scheme either). Banking is ok but you need at LEAST a one year visa or forget it. Buying real estate can be easy or can be difficult. The government just cannot get their act together like other SEA countries. Lots of grandiose schemes (like the metro and high speed train they are planning) but dreaming and doing are two different things. That said, I am here 16 years and love it. Just be aware even little ole Cambodia is much easier.

Just returned from NCL. Fabulous education sessions & networking! Well done to Andrew, Nomad dad & the team. Loved KL too :)

I'm currently in Kuala Lumpur visiting as per your recommendation, near the Quill City Mall. Had a great experience over ten days. Back to Atlanta this weekend. ❤😊

we are in Xela Guatemala and love it. 2700 meters in elevation so always cool temps, feel very safe, 3 modern malls, walmart, population about 1 million but feels small townish.

I would say Cambodia is more affordable than Vietnam.But a lot to consider not just the cost of living but also how the country will align with your values.I would advise people to also look into countries that are more strict on foreigners buying real estate property, I find these specific countries to be cheaper but not good for investment. So it all depends on what you want and why you want to be their.

Asunción-Paraguay is nice and cheap. Taxes are only 10% for corporate or personal income if your business or work is in the coutry, but if you receive your income from outsite Paraguay (e.g. you buy products from China and sales them in US - or - you give an online service to Germans) you only pay a flat tax of $600 annualy.

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The produce in Panama is very affordable and high quality but housing is more expensive then most countries on the list.