Need a change of pace? Are you tired of living paycheque to paycheque? Well, there are many places around the world where your money will go much further. Data website Numbeo recently ranked 110 countries based on the cost of living there. Their Consumer Price Index (CPI) of consumer goods includes groceries, restaurants, transport and utilities.
The CPI numbers are relative to New York – which would be 100. So, if a country has a CPI of 70, it’s 30 percent cheaper than New York.
Note that these indices are historical, published periodically, and this post features original rankings. There are some countries on the list that you probably want to avoid for now. Some of the most expensive countries are Bermuda, Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway. Canada is in the 26th spot with a CPI of 72.48.
If you’re looking for a cheap long-term holiday, you should consider one of these countries:
The Best Countries to Stretch Your Dollar
10. Colombia
Consumer Price Index: 38.92
9. Syria
Consumer Price Index: 38.24
8. Macedonia
Consumer Price Index 37.41
7. Egypt
Consumer Price Index 37.22
6. Moldova
Consumer Price Index 34.72
5. Algeria
Consumer Price Index 34.1
4. Tunisia
Consumer Price Index 34.06
3. Pakistan
Consumer Price Index 30.71
2. Nepal
Consumer Price Index 28.85
1. India
Consumer Price Index 26.27
