What is the cheapest country to live in?

Many Russian tourists go abroad, hoping to save significantly on the costs associated with renting a house, buying food and using the basic city services. How justified are such expectations? In which countries is the price significantly lower than in Russia?

Criteria for cheapness

If we are interested in the cheapest country to live in, it is important in what context we can explore this economic profile. The fact is that a single state can have inexpensive real estate, goods and services relative to the purchasing power of its citizens, but be too expensive for foreigners, and vice versa.

Tourism or immigration?

That is, to look at the "cheapness" of the state is in two aspects: if there is a source of income within it (this may be employment or, for example, renting out real estate), or on the condition that a person has a financial resource of external origin. The first aspect will probably correspond to immigration, and the second - a temporary visit of a person to the country: a visit or as a tourist.

Thus, if we find out that the cheapest country to live in is such (when comparing the prices inside it with the Russian salary), then, having moved there and settled for local work, we can feel that local incomes allow us to feel ourselves not Too comfortable. And vice versa: a state with high prices at a Russian salary can be quite acceptable for living, provided that a person finds a job in a local company.

Aspect of purchasing power

In the article, we will characterize the cheapest countries for living in correlation with the Russian salary. That is, we will study the relevant economic peculiarities of the states, implying expenditures on behalf of a tourist or a person who has come to visit, and not for the purpose of immigration.

Consider the cheapest countries for life - in correlation with the incomes of a Russian tourist - in different parts of the world. The main thing that we will pay attention to is the prices for real estate, basic goods and services supplied by local companies. Let's agree that the dollar exchange rate will correspond to 50 rubles. Proceeding from this, we will quote the prices immediately in Russian currency.

Asia

In this region there are both economically developed and developing countries. In terms of cheapness of real estate, goods and services, we will be interested in the second.

Among the cheap countries of Southeast Asia is Cambodia. It should be noted that this colorful, rich in cultural attractions and hospitable state is becoming more popular among tourists. Therefore, with its current assignment to the category of cheap, we note that the prices in it still have a tendency to a gradual rise in price.

Rental housing in large, developed infrastructure of the settlements of Cambodia will cost about 10 thousand rubles. per month. In principle, it can be noted that for such money you can rent a small apartment on the average city of Russia, including some settlements of the Moscow region.

Monthly spending on food in Cambodia will amount to about 2 thousand rubles. Per person. In Russia, of course, it takes much more. And in this sense, a tourist from the Russian Federation will be able to save substantially on the corresponding item of expenditure. According to many experts in the tourism industry, Cambodia is the cheapest country in the region for living in terms of food costs.

Comparable prices are typical for the neighboring state - Thailand. Nearby are the Philippines. Rental housing here is slightly more expensive - about 15 thousand rubles. Per month, but the service is very cheap. For example, a taxi ride will cost about 10 rubles, and hairdressing services - about 40 rubles.

In Indonesia, which is also located in South-East Asia, the prices for the Russian budget are more than comfortable. Rental housing will cost about 5 thousand rubles. per month. The price of a good hotel room is about 1000 rubles. per day. Expenses for food will also amount to about 1000 rubles. per month.

In South-East Asia, Laos is located. Prices for renting an apartment here, probably among the lowest in the macroregion - about 3 thousand rubles. per month. But the cost of food will be slightly more than in Indonesia - about 1500 rubles. per month.

If we talk about another macroregion - South Asia, then we can note that here, perhaps, the cheapest countries are located for Russians. Among them are India. Monthly rental housing in this beautiful country will cost about 1500 rubles. The cost of food and basic services will be approximately 2 thousand rubles.

South America

Among the inexpensive, if you compare with the Russian salary, countries to reside in the region - Costa Rica. Rental housing in this small state will cost about 20 thousand rubles. In principle, for the same price you can rent an apartment on the outskirts of Moscow or in St. Petersburg. But the cost of food will be minimal - about 30 rubles. in a day. But this is provided cooking at home. Prices for lunch in the restaurant are comparable to those in Russia - about 200 rubles.

In Guatemala, another Latin American state, rental housing will cost about 10 thousand rubles. per month. The cost of food will be comparable with the Russian - about 7 thousand rubles. per month.

Among the most economically developed states of South America, but accessible from the point of view of financial possibilities of Russians, is Argentina. Rental housing here will cost about 7 thousand rubles. per month. The cost of food, however, is about 10 thousand rubles, which is even higher than in many Russian cities.

Many Russians in the above-mentioned Latin American countries are attracted not only by low prices, but also by the fact that they do not need a visa to visit them.

Requiring an appropriate permit for entry, but quite remarkable from the point of view of low living expenses of the South American state - Belize. Prices for accommodation and food in general are comparable to those that are observed in Costa Rica.

Oceania

Among the exotic for the Russian tourist, but very attractive in economic terms - Nauru, located in Oceania. In general, the cost of living, food and basic services here will be about 10 thousand rubles. per month. Note that for a short visit to Nauru - within 2 weeks - a Russian tourist does not need a visa.

The Caribbean

Many Russians are attracted by the Cuba located in this macroregion. In this state, the prices are quite comfortable for the Russian budget. At the same time, the country has developed infrastructure - most of the usual services for tourists from Russia will be available. Low prices in Cuba are largely due to the special structure of the economy with a strong socialist bias.

Probably, it can not be said that this is the cheapest country to live from among the available for Russians. Monthly rent of an apartment in Cuba will cost about 7 thousand rubles, for food will take about 10 thousand rubles. per month. However, the availability of a large number of entertainment and infrastructure development stimulates many travelers who wish to save money, come here. Also an additional factor of attractiveness of Cuba for tourists from the Russian Federation - you do not need to get a visa.

Europe

Now let's try to determine the cheapest countries in Europe for a Russian traveler. Among them - Romania. Rent an apartment here you can for about 7 thousand rubles., Which is much cheaper than in Russia. But the prices for food are generally comparable to those that the Russian watches at home.

If you consider the cheapest countries in Europe, then it should be noted Albania. A tourist who has arrived here will be able to rent a good hotel room for about 1000 rubles. per day. Relatively inexpensive can be called public transport - about 15 rubles. For the trip. The taxi is comparable to the Russian prices - about 150 rubles. For the call, at night is usually more expensive. Lunch in a budget restaurant will cost about 200 rubles., Food costs per month - about 7 thousand rubles.

Perhaps the cheapest country in the European Union for a Russian tourist is Bulgaria. Renting a room in the hotel will cost about 700 rubles. per day. The cost of public transport is comparable to that of Russia - about 30 rubles. For the trip (by the way, this is more than in many medium-sized cities in the Russian Federation). Prices for a taxi - about 30 rubles. Per kilometer. Lunch in the restaurant will cost about 200 rubles. Expenses for food will amount to about 7 thousand rubles. per month.

Quite comfortable rates for Russian tourists in Lithuania. Rent a hotel room will cost about 700 rubles. per day. Prices for a taxi - about 30 rubles. Per kilometer, a trip on the inner city public transport - about 40 rubles. Lunch in a good restaurant will cost about 500 rubles.

Cheap - in the West

The cheapest European country in the western part of the continent is probably Portugal. Prices here, of course, higher than in Eastern Europe, but nevertheless for the Russian tourist are quite acceptable. So, a good hotel room here will cost about 2 thousand rubles. The trip by public transport - about 70 rubles. The taxi will cost about 200 rubles. For the trip. Lunch in a budget Portuguese restaurant will cost about 500 rubles.

What is the cheapest European country ready to host Russians without a visa? Perhaps, Serbia is among them. Prices here, in principle, are similar to those that are observed in neighboring Bulgaria. It can be noted that in the Slavic states located in the Balkans, prices are comparable. Unless in Montenegro the costs are likely to be slightly higher, since there the main currency here is the euro, and the local tourist market is at the stage of active growth, which causes the rise in price of a number of goods and services.

Balkan specificity

It can also be noted that the states of the former Yugoslavia can not be considered cheap Slovenia. This is largely due to the relatively high salary of local residents - about 1000 euros, which is about twice as high as, for example, in Bulgaria and Serbia.

It can be noted that the middle position in the economic aspect between Slovenia and the budgetary Balkan countries - Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia - is occupied by Croatia. This, as in the case of Montenegro, is largely due to a steady tourist flow, as well as proximity to one of the most developed countries in Europe - Italy.

Benefit from neighbors

To some extent, the ratio of economic characteristics similar to the Yugoslav model can be observed on the example of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In the first salary is higher, respectively, and prices too. Slovakia, in turn, can be considered a comfortable category for a Russian tourist from an economic point of view. For example, you can rent a good hotel room for 1500 rubles. The trip by public transport costs about 40 rubles. Prices for a taxi - about 70 rubles. Per kilometer. Lunch in a budget restaurant will cost about 300 rubles.

In Poland, the prices are comparable to those in Slovakia. Rent a room in a budget hotel can be about 1000 rubles. The cost of travel by public transport and by taxi is about the same as in Slovakia. But the prices in restaurants are slightly higher - lunch costs about 500 rubles.

European Wage Measurement

In general, it can be noted that in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, a Russian tourist can afford roughly the same as at home. Thus, moving here to save - probably not a very justified decision. But for tourists with similar aspirations are quite suitable, for example, some states of Southeast Asia.

Where to go and save money?

If we try to determine the cheapest countries for tourists from Russia, then - without strict ranking - we can form approximately such a list:

- Thailand.

- Cambodia.

- Laos ;.

- The Philippines.

- India.

- Indonesia.

- Nauru.

- Cuba.

What can you say about Europe, where prices are higher than in the countries mentioned?

European benefits

To the most attractive in terms of finance for Russians, we can refer the following states:

- Albania.

- Bulgaria.

- Serbia.

- Romania ...

- Slovakia.

Note that from this list only in Serbia at the moment you can go without a visa.

Of course, it is difficult to single out, for example, the 5 cheapest countries. It is much more useful to consider them in groups in the context of a single macroregion - for example, in South-East Asia.

Prices and properties

It can also be noted that developing countries are, as a rule, countries with the cheapest real estate. However, regarding this aspect, much, like in Russia, depends on the specific region. If, for example, the prices for food and services are more or less the same everywhere, then the cost per square meter of real estate in different parts of the state can vary significantly.