Top 10 cheapest countries to live in 2016

Thinking of moving abroad and you can’t decide on a destination? The cost of living is a criteria you should take into consideration before planning your move, so we’d like to show you the top 10 cheapest countries to live in in 2016. Who knows, you might find out the country you’re already living in is on this list. 😉

Central America and certain regions in Asia seem to be the most affordable places to live on the planet (accommodation wise), but if you want to know what everything costs anywhere in the world, you can check this very useful and very international price tool. However, to keep in touch with your loved ones after moving abroad, there is no offer more affordable than KeepCalling.

Let the countdown begin!

 

10. Panama

Average Monthly Rent (1 Bedroom): $450

Average Monthly Utilities (Electric, Heating, Water, Garbage): $75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How would you like to live in a country where it’s always summer? Most of us would say yes, please! If you combine clear blue waves and metropolis skyscrapers, you get a pretty good picture of what Panama is about: both wild and urban, both relaxing and energetic. It’s an explosion of nature and a blend of cultures. The everyday life that you would live there would not only be inexpensive, but also vivid.

 

 

9. Guatemala

Average Monthly Rent (1 Bedroom): $320

Average Monthly Utilities (Electric, Heating, Water, Garbage): $120

This Central American country is mysterious and challenging, famous for its amazing archaeology and dramatic landscape that you may not believe is real. An important thing to mention here is that less than 2% of the country is covered by cities, so you can imagine the natural beauty of the place. Besides, there are so many things to do there, you will never get bored. Also, guess what: Maya culture is still alive in Guatemala!

 

8. Thailand

Average Monthly Rent (1 Bedroom): $300

Average Monthly Utilities (Electric, Heating, Water, Garbage): $70

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When living in Thailand, you involuntarily come across history, culture, and religion at every corner. The gleaming temples will enchant your eyes, the refreshing local cuisine will enchant your taste buds, while the white sandy beaches will enchant your soul. Thailand is busy, crowded, and alive. Not to mention its legendary nightlife. Remember One Night in Bangkok?

 

7. Vietnam

Average Monthly Rent (1 Bedroom): $300

Average Monthly Utilities (Electric, Heating, Water, Garbage): $50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vietnam is exotic and naturally beautiful. It’s also one of the most populous countries in the world and is developing fast nowadays. There’s a lot of potential there! You should move to Vietnam if you want to feel the true taste of life in the east. Their diverse cuisine and spiritual people will only be a plus!

 

6. Belize

Average Monthly Rent (1 Bedroom): $145

Average Monthly Utilities (Electric, Heating, Water, Garbage): $140

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Belize you will get in touch both with Central American jungles and with the Caribbean sea. This small country is a place of adventure and natural beauty, as it offers both a high adrenaline potential and many national parks for recreation. The cultural mix will blow you away and if you’re a fan of the Maya culture, you’ll be excited to know Belize is very much in touch with it, since this is where it originated. As they say, good things come in small packages.

 

5. Malaysia

Average Monthly Rent (1 Bedroom): $223

Average Monthly Utilities (Electric, Heating, Water, Garbage): $50

Malaysia seems a country made up of two different countries, separated by the South China Sea. But its complexity doesn’t stop here: it prides in both booming cities and wild jungles, and in an extraordinary diversity on all levels (religious, ethnic, cultural). Malaysia is a highly touristic country, so it is great for travelling. You’ll find the infrastructure and the means of transport are extremely reliable.

 

4. Albania

Average Monthly Rent (1 Bedroom): $160

Average Monthly Utilities (Electric, Heating, Water, Garbage): $80

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Although situated in Southeastern Europe, Albania can seem exotic to the western world not because of its natural sceneries, but because of the fact that the country is just taking off after many hard years of communism. Living in Albania will give you a chance to experience the Balkan (Eastern European) lifestyle. Albania is also known for its natural beauty and it offers places where time seems to have stood still.

 

 

3. Nicaragua

Average Monthly Rent (1 Bedroom): $150

Average Monthly Utilities (Electric, Heating, Water, Garbage): $40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nicaragua is a Latino mix of the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Can anything sound more vibrant?! Its untouched rainforests, colonial architecture, and remote indigenous communities only add up to the unbelievable image that Nicaragua has to offer. Needless to say, the people are easy-going and the energy is intense. Sounds too good to be true?

 

2. India

Average Monthly Rent (1 Bedroom): $150

Average Monthly Utilities (Electric, Heating, Water, Garbage): $40

India needs no introduction. The second largest country in the world by population and the seventh largest by area englobes an incredible mix of people, landscapes, and traditions. It is one of the most spiritual countries on earth and the amazing religious festivals that take place there will surely impress you. Do we even need to mention the famous, uniquely tasty food? Mystical India can raise the strongest feelings in you: it can be thrilling one day and frustrating the next, that’s why it’s such a complex, unpredictable place.

 

1. Nepal

Average Monthly Rent (1 Bedroom): $90

Average Monthly Utilities (Electric, Heating, Water, Garbage): $30

And so we reach our no. 1, THE best country to live in in 2016, expense wise. The award goes to Nepal, a tiny country where you won’t spend much more than $120 on rent (all expenses paid) and no more than $20 on your Internet bill. Did you even know life could be so inexpensive?! Besides being the most affordable country in the world, Nepal is also a spiritual country, probably the best place to find yourself. It is best known for Everest, the highest peak on earth, so Nepal is a Mecca for all hardcore mountain lovers and an adventurous country overall.