Cheap Living Abroad for Americans
This section focuses on the real cost of living abroad from an American perspective.
Not travel budgets and not short stays, but ongoing expenses that matter when you live somewhere long-term.
The guides here break down rent, food, transportation, healthcare, and daily costs in countries and cities where Americans commonly relocate.
Prices reflect what people actually pay, not ideal scenarios or influencer math.
What you will find here
Country-level cost of living comparisons
City-specific expense breakdowns
Realistic monthly budgets
Clear comparisons with the United States
The goal is clarity. What things cost, where money goes, and what is genuinely cheaper than life in the US.

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