The Philippines’ climate is usually sunny and warm, which makes it a great destination for backpackers looking for nice hiking trails with agreeable weather. Unfortunately, the thousands of islands making up the country can also be severely affected by typhoons and monsoons.
English speakers will be happy to know that English is one of the two official languages spoken in The Philippines. The other official language spoken by the 109.5 million residents of this nation is Filipino.
Local purchasing power is 64% lower
Rent is 92.68% cheaper
Groceries are 66.05% cheaper
Local goods and services are 65.29% cheaper
Morocco
Morocco is a melting pot of different cultures: European, Berber, Arab, and African. This mix, along with the country's dazzling Mediterranean and Atlantic beaches, make for quite a desirable destination to many.
The country's 36.9 million people have Arabic and Berber as their official languages, but it is common to hear other languages such as Spanish and French spoken in the streets too.
Local purchasing power is 58.8% lower
Rent is 89.56% cheaper
Groceries are 68.49% cheaper
Local goods and services are 64.47% cheaper
Azerbaijan
Also a former member of the USSR, Azerbaijan is located between the Caucasus Mountains and the Caspian Sea.
The country's capital is Baku, and that may be the only place where you will have a chance to find one or two people who speak English. The country's population of 10.14 million are mostly Azeri/Russian-speaking Muslims.
Local purchasing power is 69.2% lower
Rent is 89.34% cheaper
Groceries are 77.07% cheaper
Local goods and services are 72.24% cheaper
Turkey
Whether Turkey is a part of Asia or Europe has yet to be determined. Despite the country's wish to become part of the EU, it remains out of it for now because of the Turkish government's controversial acts.
Among Turkey's 84 million inhabitants, there are small communities of American immigrants who moved there to enjoy the affordable prices. They are, however, concerned about the high rates of domestic violence in the country.
Local purchasing power is 44.36% lower
Rent is 89.44% cheaper
Groceries are 66.54% cheaper
Local goods and services are 61.4% cheaper
Bulgaria
This Balkan country has access to many bodies of water, such as the Danube, various rivers, and the Black Sea. Driving along the borders of Bulgaria you will see Romania, Greece and Turkey. Bulgaria used to be a USSR ally, but now it is part of the EU.
The Bulgarian culture feeds from different influences, such as Slavic, Persian, Ottoman, and Greek. Those different influences have had a lasting effect on Bulgaria's traditional arts. The country's population of nearly 7 million speaks Bulgarian.
Local purchasing power is 48.6% lower
Rent is 91.09% is cheaper
Groceries are 69.51% cheaper
Local goods and services are 63.51% cheaper