With the White House a mess many people are searching for the best places for Americans to live cheaply. If you want to live in a tropical paradise for under $500 per month, Asia is the perfect choice. The spectacular beaches stretch for miles and the climate is perfect. And except in the higher elevations, much of Southeast Asia has no real winter.
Perhaps you’d rather live an affluent lifestyle in the city without spending much money. Again, Asia is the perfect choice. Whether you choose India or the Philippines, you can experience the life of the rich on a modest budget.
Wherever you want to live, remember that you are in a developing country and services such as electricity, phone service and water service may be unpredictable. If this is a problem, you’ll have better luck in the city, but even those in the city experience some interruptions of service.
To be happy and successful living in a foreign country, you must be familiar with and accept that there are differences in their way of life. You should investigate your destination country beforehand to discover these differences, but only with time and experience will you learn the subtle points. It will take some time to start feeling less like a stranger and more at home.
Culture shock can be quite severe. The Asian culture is decidedly different from the Western culture, and you’ll benefit by seeking other Westerners. Just don’t exclude the locals from your social circle or you’ll miss out on much of the culture and enjoyment of living in an exotic, foreign land.
If you love the sun and hate winter, Asia is the perfect choice. It’s difficult choosing the best place to live because there are so many incredible, exotic locations. But wherever you want to live, you can be assured of an exotic life among friendly people for a portion of your current budget.