FX.co ★ Countries where you can live on $1,000 a month

Mexico

There are many reasons that Mexico is one of the most popular destinations to move to: the weather in much of the country is temperate year-round, local cuisine that is popular all over the globe, as well as a vide range of places where to live: vast cities, popular beach resorts, and rural villages.

Rent prices are a major reason for the difference in the cost of living. For example, the rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center typically coming in at around $285. You can expect basic utilities and internet services to cost under $60 per month combined.

Food costs are also low. You'll even be able to afford to eat out regularly, as a meal at an inexpensive restaurant will total less than $5.

Transportation costs are low, with one-way tickets on local transportation averaging 43 cents. Taxi flag fare is about $1.6, plus you'll pay around 48 cents per mile after that.

And a few more figures: a pack of Marlboro cigarettes costs $0.99, a fitness membership for a month - $30.91, and a movie ticket - $3.77.

Thailand

Southeast Asia is a well sought after destination for those on the lookout for something exotic. Thailand is probably the most favored country in the region. Expats tend to head to either the large cities with great infrastructure like Bangkok and Chiang Mai, or the tropical islands with their white sand beaches and laid-back lifestyle.

Your expences in Thailand: a one-bedroom apartment in the city center averages around $453 per month. Utilities and internet for your apartment will total around $92 a month. You can eat out for just a couple of dollars per meal, and even midrange restaurants are unlikely to cost you more than $10 per head.

Transportation is cheap, too: a one-way journey will cost 83 cents. Tuk tuks or taxis are also an affordable option, costing $1.09 to get started and around 37 cents per mile thereafter. Local beer (0.5l) - $1.74, a pack of Marlboro cigarettes - $3.85; a fitness membership for a month - $58.13; a movie ticket - $6.42.

India

India isn't necessarily the first place that would spring to many people's minds when it comes to expat destinations. However, it's got a booming economy and a large number of English speakers, which helps to break down any potential language barriers. If you conjure up images of the chaotic streets of New Delhi where multi-storey buildings coexist with seedy huts, it's worth noting that the country also has stunning mountain scenery, extensive beaches and ski resorts.

What about prices? Rent prices are some of the cheapest in the world. A one-bedroom city center apartment averaging $174 per month. Around $50 will be enough to cover your monthly utilities. The food in India is some of the most flavorful in the world, and it's also unbelievably cheap! Eating out will cost you $2, and a meal at a midrange restaurant will be $5. Getting around is affordable, too. A one-way fare on local transportation will cost around 30 cents, and taxi flag fare is 78 cents, with each additional mile costing about 20 cents.

Colombia

Over the past few years, the number of tourists visiting the country annually has increased. It is related to the fact that Colombia's reputation has been improving, and today Colombia is quite safe for life. Сhilled out Caribbean coast, super modern cities and lush countryside attract emigrants.

A one-bedroom city center apartment will cost about $277. Rental costs in Colombia, even in the bigger cities, are far lower than in the Russia, by 37%. Utilities and internet services average less than $100 per month. You will enjoy local food. Fresh food is very affordable. For less than $10, you can eat at a midrange restaurant.

Transportation in Colombia is quite advanced, particularly in the big cities, which have good metro and bus networks. A one-way journey will cost around 70 cents. Taxis are considerably more expensive at about $1.58 per mile on top of a $1.57 flag fare.

Local beer (0.5l) - $0.86, a pack of Marlboro cigarettes - $1.58; a fitness membership for a month - $33.38.