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A list of countries where living costs are indecently low. find out countries where you can live cheaply and enjoy life.

There are a considerable number of places in the world where the cost of living will be lower than in Russia. Sometimes much lower. Cheap countries to live in are primarily a region South-East Asia, but you can also live in Europe not very expensively - read about this in articles and.

If you have long wondered where you can live inexpensively abroad, then here you will find the answers. We present to you a list of cheap countries to live in, a month of living in which can cost less than a week's expenses for living in Russia.

UPD (winter 2019). The article has been completely revised taking into account changed prices and the greatly fallen ruble exchange rate (by this moment

1$ ≈ 65 rubles). The prices in the article are indicative and are indicated in local currency. Information is current for 2019.

Thailand

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(THB) ≈ 2 RUB. Mecca for Russian travelers and downshifters. More and more Russians are leaving to live in Thailand, deciding to exchange gray everyday life and cold weather for a rich life in sunny Asia. This practice is especially common for residents major cities

: people rent out their apartments/rooms, and the money received from this is more than enough for them to live carefree in Thailand right on the seashore. Another category of people are freelancers. Working remotely via the Internet, these people do not earn the most money by Russian standards, but such earnings are quite enough to live here.

So, the cost of living in Thailand (as in any other place) consists of two main parts: the cost of housing and the cost of food.

Cost of housing in Thailand Renting a house or condo in Thailand (one or two bedrooms, a kitchen, often even with a swimming pool) will cost from 10 thousand baht per month - from 17 thousand rubles. Nowadays in Moscow and St. Petersburg, with this money, it is unlikely that you will be able to rent housing with a similar level of comfort. And here you have a whole house! For example, in St. Petersburg we rented a room near the Tekhnologichesky Institute metro station for about 20 thousand rubles from utilities

Rent a room in Thailand for a month, of course, is cheaper - 4000-8000 baht per month, depending on the location, size and interior design. A studio in Pattaya and Phuket can be rented for about 30 thousand rubles per month, a hotel room - from 300-400 baht per day. Both in Phuket and Pattaya we rented a hotel room for 400 baht per day. As a rule, when renting for a long time, you can negotiate with the owner and rent cheaper.

The decisive factor in pricing rental housing in Thailand is geographical. In popular tourist destinations such as Pattaya, Hua Hin and Phuket, everything will cost more than in the north of Thailand - for example, in Chiang Mai. In addition, seasonality, amenities and the size of the home affect the price. We recommend renting private housing on the special Airbnb service - there you will find a variety of options.

Food prices in Thailand

The second key component is food. The cost of food in Thailand is surprisingly low. A shish kebab will cost from 10 baht, a large plate of rice with meat - from 30 baht, noodle soup and dumplings - from 40 baht. Food costs in Thailand will be even lower if you cook yourself, buying food in stores and markets. Read more about current prices in this country, read the article and - prices for food and accommodation, as well as transport, are detailed there.

Prices for renting a bike in Thailand

For those who prefer to have their own vehicle, this is ideal motorbike rental. A month's rent will cost 3-4 thousand baht or 200-300 baht per day. In the north of Thailand, rent will be cheaper. Gasoline costs approximately 40-50 baht per liter.

India

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Exchange rate: 1 Indian rupee (INR) ≈ 1 RUB.

Cost of housing in India (Goa)

In general, rental prices in India are not much different from those in Thailand. The cost of rent depends on the time of year (more expensive in winter), on the size and furnishings of the home, on the distance to the beach and, importantly, on the expected rental period. For example, in Goa, even during the season (winter), you can rent a condo or house far from the coastline (over 3 km) from 18.5 thousand rupees per month, closer to the sea - from 23.5 to 30 thousand rupees per month. Most often, people rent houses (1-2 rooms with a kitchen, but not on the beach) for 20-26 thousand rupees per month. To calculate the cost of renting a house in Goa, you can use a special one, which will take into account all the most important parameters and give you average price for this type of housing.

A room in a guesthouse (double with shower and toilet) will cost from 470 to 700 rupees. You can rent a bungalow or a wooden house (with shower, toilet, minimal furnishings) for 400-1000 rupees per day. It is best to look for private accommodation in Goa on the special Airbnb service. Another option is to look locally, unless you decide to come before the holidays - New Year and Christmas, then it is better to book in advance.

Cost of food in India (Goa)

You can eat inexpensively in India in shacks - small eateries on the beaches, where you will find both European and Indian food. You can have lunch at a shack for between 60 and 150 rupees. Breakfast will cost about 50-80 rupees, Indian dishes cost in the range of 100-200 rupees, soups - from 50 rupees.

Freshly squeezed juices cost between 50 and 100 rupees per glass, depending on the type of fruit. A bottle of local beer in a store costs about 60 rupees, in a cafe - from 100 rupees, a cup of coffee in a mid-price cafe - from 50 to 80 rupees. A bottle of water in a store starts from 15 rupees, masala tea - up to 50 rupees, depending on the establishment.

Prices for renting a bike in Goa

It costs from 200 to 250 rupees to rent a bike per day, for a month - 4-6.5 thousand rupees. The price depends on the power of the bike and how new/worn it is.

Bali

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Bali is an island belonging to Indonesia.

Exchange rate: 10,000 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) ≈ 45 RUB.

Cost of housing in Bali

Bali is becoming more and more popular every year, which is why housing prices are rising noticeably. The cost of housing in Bali depends on the resort, location and amenities, rental period and size. For example, a house with three rooms and a kitchen in Kuta on Airbnb can be found from $500 per month, but if you try, you can find it from $400 per month. A room in a guesthouse for a month can cost from $70, but be prepared for very spartan conditions. In general, on average, a decent room in Bali can be found in a guesthouse for $13-15 per night.

Housing prices in Bali vary significantly from resort to resort - the more popular it is, the more expensive it is. Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Sanur - prices here will be quite high. In Uluwatu, Jimbaran, Canggu and other cities it is cheaper; judging by traveler reviews, you can find a nice house not too far from the sea for around $400.

Advice: The longer you plan to rent a home, the cheaper it will cost you. In Bali it is common to pay your rent up front, so keep this in mind. It is also better to look for a house on your own, riding around the area on a bike, since agencies and realtors charge a large commission (and there is a risk of ending up with an unscrupulous realtor). Before contacting agencies, read reviews on the Internet.

Cost of food in Bali

You can eat on a budget in Bali in warungs (small cafes), lunch for two will cost about 40 thousand rupees (about 170 rubles), that is, a dish with meat costs up to 20 thousand rupees, soups are about the same. Vegetarian dishes are cheaper - up to 15 thousand rupees. Milkshakes cost up to 13 thousand. Sweet pancakes - up to 20 thousand rupees. On average, a dish in a warung costs 20-25 thousand rupees.

Be careful - not all warungs are for locals; there are also tourist warungs designed for foreigners, the prices there are higher. The closer the warung is to the sea, the higher the prices.

Philippines

Exchange rate: 1 Philippine Peso (PHP) ≈ 1.3 RUB.

Cost of renting a house in the Philippines

The Philippines is another place where you can live cheaply. The capital Manila is too popular among tourists and, therefore, is not suitable for inexpensive accommodation. However, the province of Cebu, which is a fairly developed region with all the necessary infrastructure, will be quite suitable for budget living. A house on the islands of Cebu and Panglao can be rented from 13.5-15 thousand pesos (or from $300). If you put in a lot of effort and search hard, you can get by on 10 thousand pesos a month.

A room in a house in Boracay can be rented for 630 pesos per day, a bed in a hostel with amenities on the floor can be found for 300 pesos per day, and in general, on average, prices in hostels are in the range of 400-500 pesos. The price for a double room in a hotel is on average 700 pesos per night, you can find cheaper ones - the price depends on the location and amenities. We recommend looking for private housing on the popular Airbnb service - there are not only standard rooms and apartments, but also exotic options.

Food prices in the Philippines

Food in the Philippines, as in other Southeast Asian countries, is inexpensive. In cafes and local shops you can eat your fill for 100-150 pesos per person, buying a portion of rice with meat and a drink, but you can eat cheaper. In tourist cafes the prices are higher - you will have to spend about 200-300 pesos per person. In restaurants, the main dish costs from 100-150 rubles. The most popular beer is San Miguel Pilsen: a 0.33 bottle can be bought for 30-50 pesos, rum costs from 80 pesos. inexpensive, better to buy in the markets.

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We find out which countries in the world you can live indecently cheaply - for mere pennies, even taking into account the current exchange rate of the ruble. We give examples of prices for food and housing.

Where is it cheap to live, if not in Southeast Asia and Hindustan? We recommend countries where you can live for pennies - of course, with reasonable savings and without special ambitions, especially given the unstable ruble exchange rate. If you are ready to eat the dishes local cuisine in roadside cafes, travel on public transport with locals and live in cheap hotels or rent a house/apartment, then you can live on a budget in the following countries.

The peculiarity of these countries is not only that life in them is completely little money, their advantage is also that they are very comfortable to live in due to the excellent climate, the presence of the sea, the abundance and availability of fresh fruit and other pleasant things that make life happier.

The figure of $500 in the headline is a kind of guideline from which you can start when thinking about how much it costs to live in Asian countries. A month of living for one person in all the countries discussed will cost about the same or even less depending on the country and your lifestyle. One way or another, it’s quite easy to meet $500 a month without denying yourself much.

Vietnam

Vietnam is a country where you can live cheaply if you do not have ambitious needs and are ready to eat what the locals eat and live among them not like a tourist. By the way, visas are issued to Russians free of charge (for a period of 1 or 3 months), which already saves us from unnecessary costs.

Exchange Rates: 1,000 Vietnamese dong ≈ 2.5 rubles, or 1 $ ≈ 22,400 dong.

Food in Vietnam

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Housing in Thailand

A no-frills room can be found from 300 baht per night in Bangkok, but it will be located a little far from the center. For 400-600 baht you can find very nice rooms in the center of Bangkok. In Pattaya you can rent a room for about 600 baht in a decent hotel. Of course, there are cheap hostels for backpackers (150-200 baht) and luxurious suites. Renting a house in Pattaya costs approximately 10-15 thousand baht. You can find it cheaper if you try. The closer the property is to the sea, the more expensive it is.

Read our useful tips about an independent trip to Thailand.

To make housing as cheap as possible, you need to: rent for a long term (from six months), search on your own, choose options not near the sea. For example, even in Bangkok you can find rooms (condos) from only 4,500 baht per month (separate meters: Internet, water, electricity - and this plus about 1,000 baht). Somewhere in the outback (read, in the middle of nowhere) people sometimes manage to find modest rooms even for 2-3 thousand baht a month.

Food in Thailand

You can eat quite cheaply by buying food in small stores like 7/11. It's even cheaper to shop in large supermarkets.

Developed network Catering will also not allow you to die of hunger: prices in street cafes for locals are very low, and sometimes it is more profitable to eat on the street than to cook at home - for 30-50 baht you can eat well.

In addition, you can look into canteens and food courts - for 100 baht you can eat. If you want to visit a more decent cafe, then prepare to pay 150-250 baht.

India

Another country where you can live very cheaply is India.

Exchange Rates: 1 Indian rupee ≈ 0.8 rubles.

India (photo © lecercle / flickr.com / cc by 2.0 license)

Housing in India

You can live extremely cheaply in India - for 200-300 rupees per day, if you try hard (shower on the floor). For 500-700 rupees you can find quite decent rooms with all the conditions for a comfortable stay. Of course, the closer the property is to the sea, the more expensive it is; prices also depend on the season, state and city.

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The cheapest resorts that everyone can afford

First place belongs to Cambodia

This is the resort where there are many stunning beaches. For accommodation in a modest but cozy hotel you will spend approximately 150-200 rubles, this includes meals 3 times a day. The most expensive may be just the flight, because there are no direct flights from Russia, only with transfers.

The food in the country is quite tasty and filling. Cambodia is the best place for beach holiday, where young people often prefer to spend their leisure time. You should definitely see local monuments during long excursions.

Next on the list is Vietnam

If you are interested in Asian exotica, then feel free to pack your bags. Pros: Cheap hotel stay and inexpensive food. We recommend visiting Nha Trang. An unforgettable experience is truly guaranteed here. is an exotic and colorful country.

The Goa Peninsula attracts with its picturesqueness and accessibility. On luxurious holiday 800 rubles per day is enough. For this money you will use taxi services and stay in the most luxurious hotel. Many Russians with average incomes have chosen this resort.

A popular travel destination for the budget traveler is Thailand

It is worth noting the colorfulness of the exotic landscapes, excellent weather. Many spend only 700-750 rubles per day. This includes meals, transportation by taxi, and accommodation in a comfortable hotel room.

Budget South American resort is Bolivia

For only 850 rubles. per day you will get exciting sightseeing tours, accommodation in a hotel room, meals and shopping for branded items. Taste the local beer; you have never had such a delicious drink.

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A couple of dollars is enough to order a delicious meal in a restaurant. The country is rich in attractions that are definitely worth exploring.

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Even the cost of the flight will not affect your financial condition (about 1,700 rubles one way). The country is famous for its chic restaurants, museums, clubs and health resorts.

Sri Lanka is an island state where luxury vacations are guaranteed

Attracts attention with perfect service, drawn-out coastline. Want to feel like royalty? Pay 1300 rub. for the most expensive and luxurious room.

Nepal closes the list

Here you will relax as much as possible, strengthen your faith and return with renewed vigor.

Many of us, in the dullness of everyday life, dream of escaping from a dull landscape into a corner of paradise. But, having looked through the tours for the upcoming dates, they also quickly cool down their ardor. If your soul requires change, and your wallet doesn’t crunch from banknotes, then you should take a closer look at the following places where you can have a great rest without compromising your finances.

Ksamil Beach

A quiet place in Albania near Butrit Park has not yet been explored by tourists. You can rent housing for a month here for only 100-120 dollars. In addition, for a modest amount you can delight yourself every day with a variety of seafood and fruits, as well as quality wine.

Are you dreaming of the Seychelles or the Maldives, but don’t want to overpay? Welcome to the Cook Islands. The local beaches are simply excellent, and the local population is not spoiled by foreign travelers, so it offers quality service for little money.

Cesky Krumlov

The medieval city from the fairy tale is located in the Czech Republic. Do you want to visit a Renaissance fair and walk through a real castle? Arm yourself with $800 for a month and go.

Koh Tonsai

You can escape civilization on this island in Cambodia. Jungle, sandy beaches and the cave - the entire landscape of the island. But there are still several fishing families living here who will happily rent out a bungalow or cook dinner from freshly caught fish for mere pennies.

An inexpensive and culturally developed town is located in the heart of Mexico.

Pearl Islands

Impressive landscapes, Pacific Ocean and friendly natives - this is the current picture of this Panamanian archipelago. You wouldn’t even think that the most dangerous pirates were once hiding from justice here.

You can do Yoga, ride elephants right on the beach, or swim in the warm waters of the ocean in this sparsely populated part of Indian Goa.

Veliko Tarnovo

This place in northern Bulgaria rivals the nature of France. The infrastructure is poorly developed, but prices are several times lower than in popular resorts.

Ho Kok Beach

Beauty underwater world or you can enjoy hunting on the southeast coast of Vietnam. Freedom from tourists, like low prices, guaranteed. But you will still have to deal with locals who love to relax on the beach.

Las Trancas

Endless winter - real paradise for skiers and snowboarders. Now everyone can test their strength in the real Chilean Andes - the pleasure is unlikely to exceed $700 a month.

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Indonesia

In addition to the fact that you can eat, pray and love in Indonesia, you can also simply live here affordably. And live on a fairly low budget. The prices here are very affordable: you can eat for less than $1, live for $150 a month, but you can only work via the Internet, since it’s very high level unemployment.

Cambodia

What's the catch? It's not clean beach island, where you will lie under an umbrella for days on end. Wild local beach sometimes they are “decorated” by packs of stray dogs or other forest inhabitants. Just right for those who want to live away from civilization.

Vietnam

The southeastern coast of Vietnam is famous for its 11 thousand hectares tropical forest. And it's almost the best place in Asia for diving and spearfishing: there is a huge barrier reef. And even on weekends these places are free of tourists.

Laos

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

1$ ≈ 65 rubles). The prices in the article are indicative and are indicated in local currency. Information is current for 2019.

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

India

Densely populated country with the Taj Mahal, famous caves, forts and temples, and with a holy cow. In addition, it is also a very good place to live from an economic point of view. Just $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; for a full meal you'll have to pay $1-2.

Nepal

Mystical Nepal is renowned as the center of spirituality in Asia, and path-seekers travel here from all over the world to meditate and soak up the unique atmosphere of the 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 one-room apartment (Kathmandu) costs $1-2 per day. Public transport here it costs up to $0.2.

China

China is a land of contrasts, with picturesque rural landscapes and crowded urban metropolises, with natural beauty that spans the wild and untamed plains of the Gobi Desert and the northern peak of Everest.

Even though 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 hearty lunch here for just $2.

Bulgaria

The most inexpensive countries for living have nothing in common with this state - housing here is expensive, but in comparison, for example, with Switzerland, holidays in Bulgaria are very economical. It's just as beautiful as France, but a bottle of beer costs just $0.80 and you can rent an apartment here for just $200 a month.

Nicaragua

Nicaragua is a real budget paradise for those who like to save money. In this country, everything is cheap, from food to rent. However, 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 withdraw large apartment, pay bills and food for two, allow yourself small entertainment (cinema, for example) and even invite a cleaning lady three times a week.

 

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