Bordering on Afghanistan, Iran, and India, this beautiful country has a lot of natural landscapes to offer – snowcapped mountains, rushing rivers and green valleys. Pakistan is home to a population of 220 million.
Pakistan came into existence after Britain retreated from holding India as a colony, and the Muslim population there sought its own country. This nation’s official languages are Urdu and English, but other languages in use there include Punjabi, Pashto, and Sindhi.
Local purchasing power is 60.05% lower
Rent is 94.97% cheaper
Groceries are 75.17% cheaper
Local goods and services are 72.82% cheaper
South Africa
This country used to be torn apart over an apartheid regime, but is now one of the most successful and modern democracies in Africa.
Nearly 60 million people live in this sunny country. They come from a large variety of ethnic backgrounds, such as descendants of European colonizers, Zulu, and dozens of other indigenous communities. English is only one of this nation's 11 official languages.
Local purchasing power is 1.04% lower
Rent is 83.67% cheaper
Groceries are 63.73% cheaper
Local goods and services are 56.88% cheaper
Tunisia
Located at the coast of the Mediterranean and bordering on Libya and Algeria, this country is a true North African gem. Tunisia's stunning beaches and islands are just one reason why tourists can't get enough of the place. Other than tourism, this country also thrives on its booming agriculture industry.
Formerly a French colony, this predominantly Islamic country is home to a population of 11.8 million, most of which speak Arabic as well as French.
Local purchasing power is 59.81% lower
Rent is 93.9% cheaper
Groceries are 72.42% cheaper
Local goods and services are 71.26% cheaper
Egypt
Egypt is located on the point that connects Africa to the Middle East. It enjoys the beaches of the Red Sea as well as the Mediterranean. On land, it has borders with Sudan and Libya.
Famous for its pyramids and other monuments, Egypt has archaeological findings that can't be found anywhere else. In ancient times, this country used to house scholars and a highly advanced civilization. Nowadays, it is home to a predominantly Muslim, Arab-speaking population of 102 million.
Local purchasing power is 70.61% lower
Rent is 94.97% cheaper
Groceries are 80.99% cheaper
Local goods and services are 77.64% cheaper
Mexico
In the north, Mexico is bordered by the US. In the south, it is bordered by Belize and Guatemala. This Central American beauty is also sandwiched in between great bodies of water – the Pacific Ocean in the west, and the Gulf of Mexico in the East.
Mexico's unique terrains includes mountains as well as beaches, and big cities alongside picturesque villages, all housing nearly 129 million people. The Peso is the local currency, and since its value isn't very high, American dollars can get you a lot of it.
Local purchasing power is 39.92% lower
Rent is 91.63% cheaper
Groceries are 71.94% cheaper
Local goods and services are 70.19% cheaper