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The 10 Cheapest Cities For Luxury Living Around The World

The 10 Cheapest Cities For Luxury Living Around The World

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Have you ever thought of giving up your hustle-and-bustle life in a town that you love but can’t totally afford for a place where your dollars could take you a little or a lot further? You don’t have to live in the middle of nowhere to do so. These places have a lot to offer, and it may not cost as much.

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Karachi, Pakistan
Average rent for a two-bedroom apartment: $292
One liter of unleaded 95-octane gas: 94 cents
Situated on the coast of the Arabian Sea, Karachi is Pakistan’s economic hub, main port and biggest city. Karachi has been named cheapest city in the world for two consecutive years.

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Managua, Nicaragua
Average rent for a two-bedroom apartment: $800
One liter of unleaded 95-octane gas: $1.23
Although Nicaragua is the second-poorest country in the world, Managua is home to multinational companies like Walmart and is the financial center of the country. However, the crime rate is up there.

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La Paz, Bolivia
Average rent for a two-bedroom apartment: $650
One liter of unleaded 95-octane gas: 68 cents
At 11,800 feet above sea level, you can get a home with a view in La Paz. The city is the center of finance, industry and commerce for the country. The government is one of the main employers of the residents.

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment: $200 (outside the city center)
One liter of unleaded 95-octane gas: 99 cents
Right in the heart of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa is a major producer of food, beverages, tobacco, plastics and textiles.

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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Average rent for a two-bedroom apartment: $700
One liter of unleaded 95-octane gas: 78 cents
The capital of Kyrgyzstan hosts two free economic zones and accounts for a large portion of annual foreign direct investment.

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Islamabad, Pakistan
Average rent for a two-bedroom apartment: $800
One liter of unleaded 95-octane gas: 94 cents
Islamabad is the second least expensive city in Pakistan. The city is experiencing a rapid increase of residents and is home to the Islamabad Stock Exchange. However, the city does have security concerns.

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Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Average rent for a two-bedroom apartment: $582
One liter of unleaded 95-octane gas: $1.09
The city that was originally intended to be a mining center is now the capital of Honduras. Although it is a rapidly growing urban area, Tegucigalpa suffers from poverty and limited financial resources.

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Tunis, Tunisia
Average rent for a two-bedroom apartment: $458
One liter of unleaded 95-octane gas: $1.05
Tunis is the country’s capital and largest city, home to most of Tunisia’s political and economical structures. The residents enjoy many job opportunities through various local industrial companies.

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Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan
Average rent for a two-bedroom apartment: $500
One liter of unleaded 95-octane gas: 22 cents
Ashkhabad, the capital of Turkmenistan, functions mainly as the country’s government center. The city hosts a promising array of investment opportunities in oil and gas, agriculture and construction.

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Nouakchott, Mauritania
Average rent for a two-bedroom apartment: $529
One liter of unleaded 95-octane gas: $1.26
Nouakchott is one of the main import centers for the country, including wheat, cement, flour and sugar. These goods come through a Chinese-built deep-water port and local wharf. Oil was discovered near the city in recent years, attracting hoards of young workers from around the country.