Where is it cheaper to live abroad? Where can you go to work for a long period and stay for permanent residence, what directions to choose with optimal weather, warm sea, favorable financial conditions for foreigners?
Moving to other states is viewed by many Russians as an alternative to living in their homeland. However, this decision is very responsible, and you should take into account all the peculiarities of a particular country before moving there. Let's try to deal with several different states where citizens of the Russian Federation can move for permanent residence.
Move to live in Thailand?
You can often hear that in this Asian country it is inexpensive to live by the sea. A lot of stories have been posted on the Internet when those who moved there share heavenly impressions.
In reality, employment there, for example, is difficult, and some widespread positions are not paid enough. When opening your own business, according to the law, a controlling stake must be left to a local resident. As in any other part of the world, you only need to move under the firm guarantees of a regular job, or if you already have a remote job (freelance).
Housing cost
The first point, which is quite logical, is the cost of housing in Thailand. It can be relatively small, at the level of 3 thousand baht. But the conditions in such real estate are very ascetic, to say the least.
Experienced people will immediately tell you where it is cheaper to live in Thailand - this is the northern part of the country or the suburban areas of Pattaya. So there will be no sea, no constant environment by compatriots and tourists from other CIS countries. And there will be a minimalistic apartment or house, for the most part without kitchens.
The pool is absent as a class, you can forget about the gym right away, the furniture is unlikely to suit even the most undemanding people. But there will be insects in large numbers. And at the same time, the fee is on average 3-7 thousand baht - it does not adjust to the season. Conclusion - the realistic cost of renting real estate in decent locations is at least twice as high.
- You may need a selection of private accommodation in Phuket for a long stay. You can also consider the Patong area.
Visa and insurance prices
For obtaining visas, you will have to invest over 22 thousand baht per year for an ordinary family without children. Therefore, the stories in the blogs about the fact that the cost of living in Thailand, together with visa costs, can be 15 thousand baht, is nothing more than a myth.
Insurance is an item that you shouldn't save on in Asia. Many tourists are mistaken in the opinion that it is very difficult to get sick where the heat is, and in the worst case, it can get to the hospital with serious injuries. We take an insurance package with maximum coverage, especially if you decide to move abroad with children.
- Find out the cost of insurance →
Travel in transport
Using minibuses (here they are called songteo), you will pay 10 - 40 baht for travel, the exact figure is determined by the city and the route. A tuk-tuk costs at least 40 baht and is suitable for short and medium-distance travel. Only tourists can use rickshaws, or rather, this option is not suitable for constant travel, it is expensive. Motorcycle taxis have no fixed prices.
Food and nutrition
Fruit can be attractive ... but only for those who are visiting for a few weeks. Then you will have to leave them, as usual, for dessert. The real cost of food, without any prejudice and no frills, will be from 8 to 10 thousand baht per couple.
And the minimum threshold, if you manage to settle in a good place, is 6-7 thousand. On the island of Koh Samui and in the well-known Krabi, the price scale is slightly above average. You can try looking for the best options, walking and driving far, buying groceries early in the markets (if you want fresh seafood) or late (bargaining well in the evening). But all this is an additional investment of time and effort.
Living permanently in Vietnam
Housing cost
When talking about countries where you can live cheaply, Vietnam is also often mentioned. It's not all that simple, the guesthouse can be rented for $ 250, and sometimes for $ 200. If you are not satisfied with housing without kitchens, you can focus on new apartments in tourist areas, for them you will have to pay 300 - 350 dollars.
And for this amount you can get a very decent real estate. When settling in Nha Trang, it is better not even to consider options less than $ 100, for this amount at least they rent rooms in hotels at least for similar housing.
- Find accommodation →
Visa and insurance prices
A multiple-entry visa for 365 days, designed to perform any work in Vietnam, will cost at least 50,000 rubles. The insurance fee is set by the specific insurance company. We choose a trusted company, we always use Mondial Assistance.
You can calculate the cost of purchasing a policy using the link above.
Traveling in transport
The costs are quite sparing. So, even if you do not save money and actively use tourist buses, taxis, two people in a month can keep within 200 dollars. Buying a motorcycle costs $ 150 - $ 250, if you rent it, you will need to pay at least $ 70. Interestingly, in contrast to the Russian Federation, the cost of gasoline is sometimes reduced :).
Food and nutrition
Dinner for a couple of people in a cafe or a cheap restaurant costs from 5 to 7 dollars, for coffee you will have to pay 50 cents. A $ 10 lunch is quite nutritious, and for those not engaged in manual labor, it is often even excessive.
- A selection of the best cafes and restaurants where you can eat tasty and inexpensive food →
Also, you will be interested to know about the best shopping centers in Nha Trang, where you should buy groceries. Prices for food and meals.
Move to Greece for permanent residence?
An option where to move abroad for permanent residence, where it is warm - this is also Greece, of course. Despite the economic problems in it, we will consider such a proposal.
In addition, many Russians live here quite comfortably, having bought a house by the sea and working as a freelancer.
Housing cost
You can rent a studio apartment in the center of a big city for 270 euros, a three-room apartment from 450. Another 150 must be put on utility rates and interest as a deposit.
When renting a home for a long period (from three months), we ask the owner to drop the cost, the Greeks agree to such conditions easily.
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Visa and insurance prices
A prerequisite is a permanent income of 2,000 euros, plus 15% of this amount for each of the children. Sometimes they still require to deposit a certain amount on the accounts of local banks as a guarantee of solvency.
Travel in transport
A ticket costs at least 80 eurocents around the city. A travel pass for 30 days is sold for 40 euros, and in a taxi they will take 3 euros for a call and 1 for each kilometer.
Food and nutrition
The cost is about half that in London (if that says anything to you). The emerging taxes will worsen the situation more and more. So far, lunch in an inexpensive establishment will cost 15 - 20 euros, dinner at a restaurant - from 35 euros (both for two).
India
A work visa in this state will cost at least $ 25,000 per year (more precisely, this should be the threshold for personal income). Most tourists move to India on a permanent basis for work or study. Yes, education in India is equated to European education.
Where to work? Most Russians already have a work contract, others go into the tourism industry, open yoga schools for tourists, or buy a boat for sightseeing trips, diving.
Lodging
In Mumbai, the most expensive city in the country, it will be necessary to pay at least $ 300 for renting a one-room apartment, and a three-room real estate is rented for three times the amount.
In Delhi, the rate is $ 150 and $ 650, respectively, but the level of security does not allow such a solution to be considered complete, as does the ratio of unemployment in these cities.
We recommend that you take a closer look at Bangalore - the infrastructure there is at a good level, there is very little crime, and the minimum rent is $ 100.
- Find accommodation in India →
Travel
Traveling on trains and buses a day takes 10 - 20 dollars even from tourists who have arrived on a many-month trip. If you are going to work and live here, this amount will be even less.
Food
Usually $ 200 per month is enough for all the necessary groceries and a visit to the cafe. So, as an option, where to go to live in Asia, the Indian state is suitable for those who want both exotic and not too big expenses.
But keep in mind that you will have to put up with everyday unsanitary conditions in many cases (even if they fought it seriously, the climate would still overpower).
Mongolia
It is not the most popular country, or rather, it is not often thought of when deciding where it is good to live abroad. Meanwhile, the standard of living there is even ahead of Russia in a number of ways. The salaries of blue-collar workers are 15% or more higher according to statistics with neighboring districts.
If you buy housing not in the capital, but in other localities, the difference in cost can be multiple. Renting a one-room apartment in Ulaanbaatar will require you to pay $ 500 or $ 600 each month.
A work or commercial permit will cost 30,000 tugriks, and then every year you can renew it for another 15,000. Most of the visiting Russians here are employed in business, mainly in trade.
South Korea and other countries
Although this state is not very suitable for answering the question of where it is cheaper to live abroad, there are still some subtleties that allow you to optimize costs. So, you can rent a house for 350 - 450 dollars a month, and it is more profitable to eat in a cafe (in contrast to Russia and other countries where self-catering is cheaper).
Move to Seoul for permanent residence?
Work in Korea radically different from working in Russia, you ask how? In order to earn decent money (150-200 thousand rubles a month), you need to work tirelessly in working specialties from morning to evening. For example, a cook in a cafe gets 5-6 thousand a day. Koreans as leaders do not like it when their employee is sitting and doing nothing.
A visa to Korea is issued for two months, but most Russians are in no hurry to extend the term, and they live illegally.
Where do Russians mainly go to work? Multi-storey construction, field work, dancers in a nightclub, hostess. Why don't Koreans like to get their own jobs? Because they need to pay one and a half times more than the Russians.
Beijing
Living in China, you need to choose either air travel (relatively fast, but not the cheapest option), or travel by train, which is 3-5 times more affordable.
Insurance will cost $ 70 per month. Breakfast can cost from $ 7 to $ 30 per person (and European restaurants charge the highest rates, sometimes not justified by quality).
After settling in a Beijing hotel, you will need to pay an average of $ 1,500 per month, for food from 200 to 900 (depending on its class), travel by public transport will cost another $ 200.
The minimum prices in the country are much lower: rental housing, along with standard meals and a set of utilities, telephone communications and Internet access, travel in a small town will cost 4.5-5.5 thousand yuan per month. But this amount does not include entertainment, clothing purchases, incidental expenses, visa and medical coverage.
Life in the Philippines
Settle on Philippines for 2 years you can have only a tourist visa. This is enough time to make a final decision whether you need to stay there, or it is better to look for another option.
For renting comfortable apartments, they will charge only $ 400 - $ 500 per month, but if you are less pretentious, you can even reduce the amount of payment. Even before the recent wave of price hikes, food in this country cost only about 20% of Moscow prices, and now the rates will be even slightly lower.
Having bought a personal bike for 900 dollars, you will have to pay 10 dollars for gasoline and up to 100 dollars a year for maintenance.
