The first thing that comes to mind when we think of China is busy streets full of people. Seeing that China has a population of 1.4 billion, we wouldn’t be wrong, but this country has a lot more than that.
It is a place where the old world meets the latest modern developments. The nation’s capital, Beijing, is home to many fabulous markets to wander through, and the rural countryside is also great to explore.
Local purchasing power is 32.16% lower
Rent is 81.33% cheaper
Groceries are 52.26% cheaper
Local goods and services are 55.24% cheaper
Oman
This country's main economical pillar is the oil industry, but it also relies on fishing and tourism. Oman's population of 5 million people enjoys the desert mountains on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other.
Located in the Middle Eastern Arabian Peninsula, the official language of this Islamic country is Arabic.
Local purchasing power is 11.86% higher
Rent is 72.08% cheaper
Groceries are 50.66% cheaper
Local goods and services are 47.41% cheaper
Croatia
Croatia is a small European country that borders with Slovenia, Hungary, Montenegro, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The city of Zagreb, the capital, is full of beautiful old Austro-Hungarian buildings you just can't get enough of.
The country has a population of 4 million people that mostly speak Croatian.
Local purchasing power is 39.29% lower
Rent is 89.91% cheaper
Groceries are 60.09% cheaper
Local goods and services are 52% cheaper
Cyprus
This beautiful Mediterranean island has fabulous beaches and warm weather. This explains why it is such a tourist magnet.
Cyprus is divided into two parts – the Turkish part in the north, and the Greek part in the south. While the people of Cyprus speak Greek or Turkish, you should find your way around there pretty easily as an English speaker.
Local purchasing power is 4.08% lower
Rent is 87.72% cheaper
Groceries are 55.94% cheaper
Local goods and services are 45.93% cheaper
Hungary
This Eastern European country is home to some breathtaking architecture and cultural centers. People who dream of traveling Europe should definitely put Budapest (the capital) on their lists, even if only to enjoy the nightlife and mineral spas.
Unsurprisingly, the official language in Hungary is Hungarian, but since the country borders with Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia, it wouldn't be hard to find minorities that speak Serbian, Croatian and Slovenian.
Local purchasing power is 52.48% lower
Rent is 87.33% cheaper
Groceries are 66.38% cheaper
Local goods and services are 57.23% cheaper