Most people think that living abroad is always expensive, have you ever thought that way?
In fact, there are many countries where the cost of living is more affordable than expected. When you want to vacation or live abroad, you have to learn and understand what is needed. Starting from the price of renting a place to live, the cost of food, and transportation.
According to Living Cost, these are the 5 countries with the lowest cost of living. Let's find out!
1. Afghanistan
Of the 197 countries whose cost of living is listed on the Living Cost website, Afghanistan ranks last as the country with the lowest cost of living. One person costs 353 USD per month.
According to Numbeo, the Afghan capital, Kabul, has the cheapest food fares out of 588 cities listed. You only need to spend a little money to get a three-course meal at a mid-range restaurant.
2. Pakistan
This country which borders directly with Afghanistan also has a low cost of living. You need to spend 370 USD per month. Even the average rental rate in Islamabad as the capital of Pakistan is 63.29% cheaper than the capital city of our country, namely Jakarta.
3. Tunisia
Next there is Tunisia, a country located on the African continent. The cost of living in Tunisia is slightly more expensive than the previous country at 422 USD .
For you coffee lovers, it seems you will be happy when visiting Tunisia. You can get a cappuccino with a regular glass size for a cheap price.
4. India
You must be familiar with Bollywood right? Apart from Bollywood, India is also known to have very humid air.
To live in India, you need to prepare money for living expenses of around 423 USD, only 1 USD difference from Tunisia. India also has heavy traffic, to avoid traffic jams you can take public transportation with a cheap one-way ticket.
5. Sri Lanka
Finally, there is Sri Lanka which is an island country. Sri Lanka is located in the north of the Indian Ocean and is directly adjacent to the northwest of India.
To stay in Sri Lanka for one month, you need to spend as much as 427 USD As an island country, Sri Lanka depends on the land transportation system so the traffic is quite heavy.
You can take a tuktuk, a three-wheeled car like a bajaj or take a bus with a cheap one-way ticket.
Well, how? Living abroad doesn't have to be expensive, right? Which country are you interested in living in?