Seaside tourism in Belize is nothing new. When a country has Caribbean Sea beaches with exotic marine life, it would be foolish not to show it off to visitors. Other than that, Belize used to be home to the ancient Mayan empire, and it has the ruins to prove it.
The climate, wildlife, and low cost of living make Belize ideal for Americans to move to if they ever feel like a change of scenery.
Local purchasing power is 34.33% higher
Rent is 88.65% cheaper
Groceries are 50.65% cheaper
Local goods and services are 44.2% 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
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is famous for its wealth – wealth that is mostly sourced in the country's oil industry. This Middle Eastern country has an Arabic-speaking population of 34.8 million. Given that the country follows Islamic law, it is important for visitors to be aware of it and behave accordingly when staying there.
The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, which is the Arabian Peninsula's biggest city. If you ever get there, make sure to check out the Burj Rafal – one of the tallest buildings in the world.
Local purchasing power is 38.05% higher
Rent is 85.64% cheaper
Groceries are 59.46% cheaper
Local goods and services are 51.63% cheaper
India
India is so big and has so many people that it has earned the status of a subcontinent. Despite it being one of the biggest economies in the world, the cost of living there is, in fact, the world's lowest.
After years of being a British colony, it is now its own democracy, with a population of 1.3 billion. Its colorful markets, unbelievable landscapes, and intriguing traditions make it a definite must for this list.
Local purchasing power is 23.27% lower
Rent is 93.23% cheaper
Groceries are 74.8% cheaper
Local goods and services are 74.92% cheaper