Best Cities to Live Under $1,500/month
The most budget-friendly cities to live comfortably on under $1,500 a month.
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
Low-cost mountain city popular with digital nomads and long-term expats.
Da Nang, Vietnam
Coastal Vietnamese city with beaches, low cost of living and rising remote-work appeal.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Multicultural Southeast Asian capital with strong infrastructure and affordability.
Bangkok, Thailand
Sprawling, vibrant capital with excellent food, low costs and heavy traffic.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Historic capital with a dense old quarter, low costs and a distinct four-season climate.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vietnam's largest, most commercial city, with a fast pace and low costs.
Penang, Malaysia
Laid-back island with a famous food scene, popular with long-stay retirees and nomads.
Bali / Denpasar, Indonesia
Tropical island famous for its digital-nomad scene, beaches and low cost of living.
Mexico City, Mexico
Huge, culturally rich capital with mild climate and a booming remote-work scene.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
European-flavored South American capital with rich culture and low costs.