Backpacking | Budget Travel | Living Abroad
Planning on moving to live abroad? This page should help you learn more about the cost of living around the world plus some great tips for making it happen. We have many articles on the best and cheapest cities to live in various different countries and regions.
With a great lifestyle, affordable cities, sunny coastlines and an abundance of English teaching jobs, Spain is one of the most popular countries for people looking to move abroad. Madrid and Barcelona are both very attractive destinations but while they aren’t as expensive as other major European or North American cities, by Spanish standards they […]
In this post we’ll look at some of the best and cheapest cities to live in New Zealand. Auckland, Wellington and Queenstown are the most expensive and often most popular places to live, but we’ll outline five of the best options outside of those three. They all have something to offer in terms of quality […]
Thailand is one of the most popular destinations for digital nomads and anyone looking for a new life in a beautiful country with low living costs. In this post, we’re going to look at some of the cheapest cities to live in Thailand and five of the best options for anyone thinking of moving to […]
In this post we’ll take a look at some of the best and cheapest cities to live in India. In truth, the whole country is very affordable by just about any global standard and below you can find five places that combine that with a relatively high quality of life. At the bottom, there is […]
Despite being the largest and one of the wealthiest nations in the EU, Germany is a relatively affordable place to live with lower costs than some of its neighbours to the west and north, although it’s still very expensive when looked at from an overall European perspective. It also stands out as a country that […]
While living in Paris may be the romantic dream for many, the hard reality is that it’s a very expensive city to be in and unless you have a well paid job in the French capital, there’s much better value to be found elsewhere. In this post we’ll look at some of the best and […]
Many dream of a new life down under, but few make it a reality. While moving to Australia permanently can be challenging for some due to their relatively strict set of requirements for migrants, temporary or working holiday visas are easier to come by. In this post we’ll look at some of the cheapest cities […]
Italy ranks as one of Europe’s most popular destinations for anyone looking to live in a new country. It boasts so much charm and history as well as one of the world’s very best cuisines. In this post, we’ll look at the cheapest cities to live in Italy and consider which are the best options […]
Living in Barcelona is a dream for many people. One of Europe’s most famous cities and most popular travel destinations, the Catalan capital has long drawn in foreigners looking to experience it for themselves whether that’s for just a few months or a longer period. However like many global cities, the reality of the Barcelona […]
Lisbon is a great city. The weather is amazing, the food is good, and the prices are low. People that live there, or have visited recently, never fail to tell you about just how incredible the city is. However, there are some things that they don’t tell you. Some things that aren’t immediately obvious, but […]
