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
Philippines
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
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
Kazakhstan
Located between Russia and China, Kazakhstan is quite a melting pot, bringing together Uzbeks, Russians, Chechens and Koreans under one flag.
Its 18.7 million residents enjoy a stable government and economy, as well as clear lakes and crisp, white ski slopes. The official languages are Kazakh and Russian.
Local purchasing power is 55.16% lower
Rent is 88.73% cheaper
Groceries are 75.17% cheaper
Local goods and services are 69.26% cheaper
Algeria
As you would expect of a country that is mostly located in the Sahara Desert, Algeria's climate is not for those who enjoy the cold. This country is the largest one in Africa, bordering with Morocco, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Libya, Tunisia, and the Mediterranean Sea.
Once a French colony, Algeria became independent in 1962. These days, the country's stable economy relies mostly on gas and oil.
Local purchasing power is 63.34% lower
Rent is 93.17% cheaper
Groceries are 67.5% cheaper
Local goods and services are 67.62% cheaper