Cheapest Cities To Live In 2023

By Jack Clark 10 months ago

1. Zagreb, Croatia

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Zagreb is the biggest city in Croatia, and is also the capital. You will never run out of things to do here, not only does it have a collection of museums, restaurants and parks, but also has loads of street art, street food and amazing architecture across the city. People in the city also LOVE coffee. Seriously, grabbing a coffee is part of the Zagreb culture.

2. Porto, Portugal

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Sunny Porto is located on the North-West coast of Portugal, and is mostly known for its production of Port, a super tasty wine that is mostly served with dessert (you don't have to drink it with dessert though). Porto is also home to the Lello Bookshop that, according to the locals, inspired J.K Rowling when she was writing about Hogwarts.

3. Sofia, Bulgaria

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Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and has just over a million people living there. It was built on Roman ruins and has a massive cathedral that is open for the public to visit. Interestingly, Bulgarians use the Cyrillic alphabet which is a completely different language system to us Americans, something to consider if you fancy leaping across the pond into Bulgaria.

4. Bangkok, Thailand

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Bangkok is the hottest city in the world. Literally. It gets up to 194 degrees in May. Other than that it's cheap to live here, has super tasty food and has some outdated and hilarious laws. It is illegal to leave the house without underwear on, and it is illegal to wield a durian fruit as a makeshift weapon. It also has the world's largest golden Buddha, situated in Bangkok's Chinatown.

5. Istanbul, Turkey

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A major city in Turkey rich in history. You can visit a super old temple that dates back to the 4th century. Whilst it isn't the capital of Turkey, it was the capital of three empires; Ottoman, Latin and Roman. It is also the only city in the world that is considered transcontinental - if you're in the west side of the city you're in Europe, and if you're in the East you're in Asia.

6. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England

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A cool city in the North-East of England full of nightlife and restaurants. The brits call them 'Geordies', which apparently originated from the 18th century. Also, their accent was voted 'the most friendly in Britain.' You can visit parts of Hadrian's Wall, which is centuries-old, dotted throughout the city.

7. St. Petersburg, Russia

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St. Petersburg is a massively popular destination in Russia, and is full of history, architecture and culture. It used to be called Leningrad, and used to be the capital of Russia. Also, there are literally THOUSANDS of street cats that live here, that were apparently bought in to help with their rodent problem. So, if you're the love for felines, this might be the place for you.

8. Mumbai, India

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This cool city used to be called Bombay
and is situated on the west coast of India. It is the largest city in India and is the home of the Bollywood film industry. It is the richest city in India by far and is actually made up of seven different islands that came together to form what we now call Mumbai.

9. Cape Town, South Africa

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A beautiful city on the coast of South Africa, which is home to a LOT of wildlife. Hippos, antelopes and carnivores, along with whales and sharks in its waters. It is also home to the jail that imprisoned Nelson Mandela, which is now a museum that you can visit. Apparently it is the 'youngest city in the world', with the average age being under 30. There's some awesome beaches here as well.

10. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Around 1.5 million people live here, and it is one of the largest cities in the US. It hosts the canoe and kayak training centre for Olympians and Paralympians and has the largest amount of horse shows in the world. It also has a mix of Native American and Western culture and is home to a rich music scene that is based on jazz and blues.

11. St. Louis, Missouri

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Situated on the Mississippi river in Missouri and home to AMAZING blues clubs and barbecue restaurants. It was known for its top class brewing and shoe manufacturing, and was even given the nickname
'
first in booze, first in shoes, and last in the American league
', 
mainly because of how bad their national baseball team performed.

12. Budapest, Hungary

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Apparently Hungarian is one of the hardest languages in the world to learn, so you might need to do more than go on Duolingo before moving here. Also, if you have a baby here you have to choose their name from an approved list in Hungary and you have to get written approval if you want to choose a name outside of the list. Other than that, it's a beautiful city with a LOT of culture.

13. Warsaw, Poland

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Warsaw is the current capital of Poland, although Poland has changed its capital city a lot over the years. Its symbol is a Mermaid which is based on Slavic legends, and, even though a lot of Polish food is centred around meat, Veganism is REALLY popular here. Some even call it 'The vegan capital of Europe
'.
Warsaw was almost completely destroyed in the war and you visit museums centred around Polish Resistance.

14. Prague, Czech Republic

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The capital of Czech Republic, originally part of Czechoslovakia, is full of history and culture with buildings and art that are from different periods and styles such as Gothic, Medieval and Baroque. There's lots of cool things to do here, but the strangest one has got to be a visit to the infamous beer spa...it is exactly what it sounds like! Drink and bathe in beer until your heart's content (or get sick from the alcohol).

15. Bucharest, Romania

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Near where the real-life Dracula lived, this city is one of the biggest in Eastern Europe. It has a Berlin-style nightlife scene with a plethora of clubs in the Old Town, along with amazing restaurants and cafes. It also has one of the largest buildings in the world, second only to the Pentagon; a communist-era parliament building made from marble. Pretty cool.

16. Tbilisi, Georgia

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Not to be confused with our Peach State, Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, a former member of the Soviet Union. It has amazing architecture and has been under Persian and Russian rule in its past. If you're a foodie, this might be the place for you. They LOVE food here, and their cuisine is a blend of European, Asian and Middle Eastern. Oh, and every meal is basically a banquet, so make sure you're hungry when you move here.

17. Belgrade, Serbia

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Belgrade is quickly becoming a must-visit for tourists visiting Europe, a city which has a boat-load of culture and more than enough things to do. Its nightlife is amazing and its' day life is chilled out and has a Mediterranean vibe. It also a rich history and was used as a strategic location in nearly every empire that has existed. If you're a history nut, what an easy-going place to live, Belgrade might be the place for you.

18. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Formerly known as Saigon, this is the largest city in Vietnam and is also really popular with tourists. This is a SUPER multicultural place and has many prominent religions including Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. Forget driving a car here, most of its residents get around on motorbikes. It also has an amazing coffee culture here, so it's easy to get your caffeine fix.

19. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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It is the capital of Malaysia, and is the chosen residency of its' king, Abdullah of Pahang. A city fit for a king? Definitely a city fit for an expat! Located here are the two tallest twin buildings in the world, designed by Cesar Pelli, who designed some of the tallest buildings across the globe. It also has some amazing nature, including the world's oldest rainforest and the largest cave chamber on the globe.

20. Cairo, Egypt

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There's loads of cool things about Cairo, but the most obvious is the Great Pyramid of Giza. Depending on where you are in the city, you can see the pyramids and their sheer size is a sight to behold. Other than hosting one of the seven ancient wonders of the world, it also has the largest food market in the world and is home to many festivals that happen throughout the year.

21. Nairobi, Kenya

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Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and is home to the amazing Nairobi National Park. This place helps to breed and reintroduce endangered animals like the Black Rhino back into the wild, as well as it being home to the pinnacle of African wildlife like lions, giraffes and zebras. Nairobi is also the cultural hub of Kenya, with museums, art galleries and theatres.

22. Casablanca, Morocco

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Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and one of the largest cities in Africa. The largest Mosque in Africa is found in Casablanca and, as well as it being port town connected to the Atlantic, it has an amazing forest within the city to explore. The beaches here are great, and pro surfers visit every year for the Quicksilver surfing competition.

23. Derry, Northern Ireland

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Derry is the second largest city in Northern Ireland, and was awarded the UK City of Culture in 2010. There is a lot of sports played here, amateur and professional, including Gaelic Football, Rugby, Golf and Basketball. Not far from the city is beautiful, typically-Irish green countryside with traditional pubs and restaurants.

24. Glasgow, Scotland

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If you love good music and good food then Glasgow might be the place for you. It has loads of amazing music venues dotted across the city and the musicians here play a range of genres so there is something here for everyone. It also has great food ranging from pizza to fine dining. Also, the City Chambers in Glasgow apparently has more marble in it than the Vatican.

25. Jackson, Tennessee

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If you love shopping, Jackson, TN might well be the place you've been looking for; it has A LOT of shopping malls, over 5 of them are in the city. It is also home to a number of festivals and street parties that are full of good music and good food. You can visit Cypress Grove Nature Park or take a hike to Lake Graham. If that doesn't do it for you, there's also a railroad museum.

26. Amarillo, Texas

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'Is this the way to Amarillo'...not sure why a brit wrote that song, but hopefully it won't get stuck in your head when you're travelling here. If you're into steak this might be the place for you. Popular with travellers along route 66, The Big Texan Steak Ranch hosts a steak challenge too big for even the mightiest of steak-lovers.

27. Buenos Aires, Argentina

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A huge metropolis in South America, Buenos Aires has a rich history and culture. It is full of amazing nightlife and restaurants, along with impressive architecture. It was given the nickname 
'
The Paris of South America
back in the 1930s because of its art-nouveau buildings. If you're a bookworm, this might be the place for you; it has over 700 bookstores.

28. Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic

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Full of sun-kissed beaches and a seemingly unlimited number of water-sports to take part in, Las Terrenas is a tourist-filled destination with great food and up-market hotels. There is a waterfall less than a couple of miles from the town, along with coffee and walking tours. There is a lively atmosphere here and people from all over the world visit every year.

29. Mexico City, Mexico

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Mexico City is the capital of sunny Mexico and has a LOT of history baked into it. It has a 13th century aztec temple called Templo Mayor
it is literally full of museums (more than any city in the world) and it was built on the remains of an Aztec city. Apparently Mexico City sinks every year due to it being partially built on a 14th century lake.

30. Alicante, Spain

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Alicante is a sunny coastal city in Spain's' Costa Blanca that is full of culture, art and an amazing nightlife. Food in the city is great (it should be, tapas was basically invented here), you can go parasailing, go on off road tours or just chill out on the beaches. There are two different languages spoken in Alicante as well; Spanish and 'Valencian
'
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