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The 30 countries that are best for your money, according to expats

1. Vietnam

The 30 countries that are best for your money, according to expats

2. Colombia

2. Colombia

Cost of living compared to US: 54% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $274.13

Utilities: $72.81

Commuter pass: $27.26

Cappuccino: $1.38

Domestic beer: $0.92

3. Myanmar

3. Myanmar

Cost of living compared to US: 16% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $525.00

Utilities: $25.35

Commuter pass: $6.00

Cappuccino: $2.20

Domestic beer: $1.00

4. Mexico

4. Mexico

Cost of living compared to US: 52% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $272.72

Utilities: $39.40

Commuter pass: $17.03

Cappuccino: $2.01

Domestic beer: $1.40

5. Philippines

5. Philippines

Cost of living compared to US: 53% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $235.75

Utilities: $74.92

Commuter pass: $9.78

Cappuccino: $2.00

Domestic beer: $0.98

6. China

6. China

Cost of living compared to US: 39% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $515.49

Utilities: $51.55

Commuter pass: $18.35

Cappuccino: $4.07

Domestic beer: $0.92

7. South Korea

7. South Korea

Cost of living compared to US: 8% higher

Monthly:

Rent: $591.76

Utilities: $142.34

Commuter pass: $48.57

Cappuccino: $3.86

Domestic beer: $2.65

8. Kazakhstan

8. Kazakhstan

Cost of living compared to US: 57% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $263.37

Utilities: $52.21

Commuter pass: $17.67

Cappuccino: $1.64

Domestic beer: $0.88

9. India

9. India

Cost of living compared to US: 64% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $170.16

Utilities: $32.29

Commuter pass: $9.35

Cappuccino: $1.43

Domestic beer: $1.56

10. Thailand

10. Thailand

Cost of living compared to US: 36% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $430.81

Utilities: $67.93

Commuter pass: $30.13

Cappuccino: $1.75

Domestic beer: $1.81

11. Saudi Arabia

11. Saudi Arabia

Cost of living compared to US: 36% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $403.37

Utilities: $40.59

Commuter pass: $40.00

Cappuccino: $2.63

Domestic (non-alcoholic) beer: $0.80

12. Nigeria

12. Nigeria

Cost of living compared to US: 56% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $445.74

Utilities: $38.14

Commuter pass: $26.47

Cappuccino: $2.23

Domestic beer: $0.84

13. Bahrain

13. Bahrain

Cost of living compared to US: 21% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $960.26

Utilities: $75.00

Commuter pass: $37.13

Cappuccino: $4.54

Domestic beer: $7.96

14. Taiwan

14. Taiwan

Cost of living compared to US: 12% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $388.54

Utilities: $60.69

Commuter pass: $33.28

Cappuccino: $2.42

Domestic beer: $1.65

16. Czech Republic

16. Czech Republic

Cost of living compared to US: 35% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $524.80

Utilities: $178.92

Commuter pass: $24.66

Cappuccino: $1.89

Domestic beer: $1.37

17. Luxembourg

17. Luxembourg

Cost of living compared to US: 25% higher

Monthly:

Rent: $1,618.73

Utilities: $257.21

Commuter pass: $59.53

Cappuccino: $3.66

Domestic beer: $5.95

18. Cambodia

18. Cambodia

Cost of living compared to US: 37% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $348.08

Utilities: $81.33

Commuter pass: $26.10

Cappuccino: $2.01

Domestic beer: $1.00

19. Romania

19. Romania

Cost of living compared to US: 48% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $317.41

Utilities: $102.55

Commuter pass: $15.54

Cappuccino: $1.63

Domestic beer: $1.29

20. Indonesia

20. Indonesia

Cost of living compared to US: 45% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $261.98

Utilities: $55.18

Commuter pass: $13.49

Cappuccino: $1.92

Domestic beer: $2.25

21. Malta

21. Malta

Cost of living compared to US: 5% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $811.68

Utilities: $93.64

Commuter pass: $30.95

Cappuccino: $2.08

Domestic beer: $2.98

22. Russia

22. Russia

Cost of living compared to US: 41% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $521.04

Utilities: $112.79

Commuter pass: $29.43

Cappuccino: $2.25

Domestic beer: $1.21

23. Belgium

23. Belgium

Cost of living compared to US: 11% higher

Monthly:

Rent: $900.73

Utilities: $151.77

Commuter pass: $54.77

Cappuccino: $3.14

Domestic beer: $4.17

24. Costa Rica

24. Costa Rica

Cost of living compared to US: 25% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $514.27

Utilities: $67.43

Commuter pass: $46.23

Cappuccino: $2.34

Domestic beer: $2.07

25. Kenya

25. Kenya

Cost of living compared to US: 47% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $260.78

Utilities: $53.67

Commuter pass: $24.20

Cappuccino: $2.12

Domestic beer: $1.94

26. Switzerland

26. Switzerland

Cost of living compared to US: 78% higher

Monthly:

Rent: $1,519.26

Utilities: $183.96

Commuter pass: $78.47

Cappuccino: $4.79

Domestic beer: $6.80

27. Hungary

27. Hungary

Cost of living compared to US: 35% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $442.50

Utilities: $178.73

Commuter pass: $36.95

Cappuccino: $1.45

Domestic beer: $1.56

28. Portugal

28. Portugal

Cost of living compared to US: 26% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $588.11

Utilities: $103.61

Commuter pass: $42.44

Cappuccino: $1.39

Domestic beer: $1.79

29. Oman

29. Oman

Cost of living compared to US: 32% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $615.60

Utilities: $57.48

Commuter pass: $25.97

Cappuccino: $4.49

Domestic beer: $7.79

30. Poland

30. Poland

Cost of living compared to US: 41% lower

Monthly:

Rent: $481.85

Utilities: $174.62

Commuter pass: $28.07

Cappuccino: $2.13

Domestic beer: $1.96


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