Top 10 most affordable countries to live in

17.09.2025 The World Population Review 2025 ranking has released a list of countries with the most affordable cost of living, estimating the costs of various needs, ranging from rent, mortgages and medical care to the cost of a loaf of bread in each region of the country.

For example, in the United States, cities such as New York and San Francisco have a fairly high cost of living, while some areas of Mississippi, Kansas or Oklahoma are much more affordable.
Some countries have very low cost of living, which can make them attractive destinations for expats, retirees, and others interested in reducing their expenses.

TOP 10 countries with the lowest cost of living:

1. Nigeria, where you need about $355 a month to live.
2. Pakistan - $357
3. Malawi - $361
4. Nepal - $392
5. Libya - $422
6. Bangladesh - $423
7. India - $441
8. Tanzania - $452
9. Bhutan - $452
10. Algeria - $472

The quality of life in European countries is generally high. The roads are good, the food is of high quality, transportation is developed, medicine is available, and the level of security is high.
There are enough immigration opportunities based on ethnicity, marriage, investment, employment, or admission to a local university.

Top 5 low-cost countries in Europe:

1. Turkey
2. Bulgaria
3. Montenegro
4. Albania
5. Georgia

Link to the source: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/cheapest-countries-to-live-in