By Alexandra Talty | Senior Contributor | Forbes
Danang is Vietnam’s third largest city, and is located on the Eastern Sea coast, midway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and the largest city of Central Vietnam. Last week, Forbes has listed Danang among top 8 cheapest places to live overseas in 2019.
The city itself has neither the atmosphere of Hanoi nor the hustle-bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, but has its share of sights and is close to the ancient cities of charming Hoi An and the imperial capital of Hue, making it a popular vacationing spot for those looking to explore the attractions of central Vietnam or soak up some rays while hanging out on the city’s beaches.
Related: The New York Times has included Danang on its list of 52 places to go in 2019
For some, becoming an expat is about exploring the world. Others find professional fulfillment with the new challenges of living abroad.
And for some life hackers… they want to snag a higher quality of life at a lower price tag internationally. They want a cheap place where they can live well overseas.
Although many decide to move abroad for retirement or for adventure, living internationally is also way to upgrade your lifestyle if you know where to look. Luckily, Live and Invest Overseas, an online resource and newsletter for serial expats, crunched the numbers and found some of the world’s best hidden gems.
These are the regions and cities where your dollars can go further but you don’t have to sacrifice your standard of living. For more in-depth descriptions and cost breakdowns, check out the full list.
1. Lisbon, Portugal
With one of the best climates in Europe, Lisbon boasts an awesome restaurant scene, decent cost of living and great culture making an expat dream for living abroad.
2. Abruzzo, Italy
Abruzzo might be a forgotten region for tourists in Italy but it is very scenic. With great produce and a slower place, it offers expats a higher quality of life internationally. Photocredit: Getty GETTY
3. Cali, Colombia
The third largest city in Colombia, Cali is the home of salsa music as well as discounted real estate. Expats enjoy a culturally-packed lifestyle at a bargain price here. GETTY
4. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The oldest European city in the Americas, Santo Domingo is an up-and-coming city that offers expats cheap prices while still maintaining a higher quality of life. Photocredit: Getty GETTY
5. Placencia, Belize
Still a relatively undiscovered part of Belize, Placencia boasts cheap real estate, upgraded infrastructure and some beautiful coral reefs, making it a great investment for expats. Photocredit: Getty GETTY
6. Durango City, Mexico
In the foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range, this university town gets a bad rap in the press but still offers great value for expats willing to look a bit outside the box. Photocredit: Getty GETTY
7. Da Nang, Vietnam
This popular tourist town boasts great infrastructure and an international airport. Vietnam has made it easier for foreigners to own property, leading to an uptick in the market. Da Nang could be a good place to invest internationally for those interested in living abroad. Photocredit: © 2017 Bloomberg Finance LP © 2017 BLOOMBERG FINANCE LP
This relaxed city boasts great infrastructure, good schools, restaurants and shopping for cheap making it a great place to move abroad. © 2018 BLOOMBERG FINANCE LP