As a Nigerian whose country has shown a lot of shege, it would be really nice to live in an affordable country where life is cheap and peaceful. We have an article on the website that talks a little about retirement visas and one of the factors that people consider when choosing their retirement home is how affordable the country is.Â
As you plan to japa and seek a better life outside Nigeria, whether for yourself or for your parents and you want them to enjoy their golden years, these are some of the countries that you should consider.Â
Looking For An Affordable Country To Move To? Here Are 5 Of Them
MalaysiaÂ
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and Malaysia is found in southeast Asia. Malaysia is a member of the Commonwealth and occupies most of the southern segment of the Malay peninsula. It is bordered by Thailand to the North and to the south by Singapore. It has a population of over 31 million people. Malaysia will provide you with affordable food, and other affordable living conditions and accommodation in Malaysia is pretty affordable. It is a melting pot of different cultures that includes China, Indonesia, India and more. Malaysia is split into two non-contiguous regions and that is the Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia.
MexicoÂ
With a population of over $129 million people, life in Mexico is pretty affordable and you can live a good life with at least $600 a month. Food is affordable, cheap utilities, accommodation is affordable, and Mexico is rich in culture with quite an interesting social life for you to enjoy if you are into that. Overall in Mexico, you get a high quality of life, beautiful scenery, world-class cuisine and a generally good life. It also has a great climate that is great for good health and well-being
CambodiaÂ
A beautiful country of over 16 million people and is bordered by Thailand to the west and northwest and to the east and southwest by Vietnam. Cambodia has the influences of many Asian cultures, France and the United States. Its capital is Phnom Penh. Cambodia is very rich in culture because of the various cultural influences. You will enjoy the cheap cost of living in Cambodia and the weather is really good. Definitely an affordable country to live a full and fulfilled life.
You also enjoy great people because the people of Cambodia are really welcoming, you also enjoy cheap medical care, affordable accommodation, and affordable food. Cambodia is an affordable country to move to. You have also got easy access to the rest of Asia and it is quite a safe country. Cambodia has also made its visa process really easy for people and it is a growing expat destination. With $500 a month, you will be able to get a good one-bedroom apartment.
Thailand
Home to over 68 million people, Thailand is the world’s 50th-largest country. Its capital is Bangkok and it is bordered by Laos and Cambodia in the East and Myanmar and Laos in the North. The cost of living in Thailand is pretty low and it is an attractive location spot for people that want to relocate, retirees, digital nomads and tourists. With as low as $400 a month, you can get a nice one-bedroom apartment. Thailand is known for its rich culture, its friendly people that are welcoming, and good food. You also get access to affordable healthcare and beautiful scenery.
Ecuador
A relocation hotspot for both young and older people. Ecuador has a population of over 18 million people and is known as one of the most environmentally diverse countries in the world, its rich cultural heritage. It actually became popular for exporting Panama hats and agricultural products. Ecuador is also a major exporter of petroleum and has become a very popular tourist spot. Ecuador was founded in 1532 and was named after the equator which runs through the country. Ecuador is the only country in the world that is named after a geographical feature. Another interesting fact about Ecuador is that the world’s first and second UNESCO World Heritage sites are in Ecuador.
The American dollar is also Ecuador’s national currency and has been since the year 2000. Spanish is Ecuador’s official language. If you choose to move to Ecuador, you will be getting a country that has welcoming people, a country that also affords you a low cost of living. You can have good fun in the city, and enjoy the relatively safe country with one of the lowest homicide rates in the world. You also get to enjoy affordable healthcare in the country and amazing, pleasant weather all year round. Pensioners are also not left out of living a good life in Ecuador as pensioners can get a visa easily.
If you are a digital nomad or involved in the tech scene, Ecuador has internet cafes where you can work and high-speed internet.
There are lots more affordable countries that you can choose to move to in the world and some of these countries are Bulgaria, Vietnam, Peru, Argentina, Nepal, Bolivia and Indonesia. As with everything, all of these countries have different special things that set them apart, you need to figure out your wants and your needs and pick out which country best fits and will meet your needs.