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Best Countries to Live on $1,500 a Month

A $1,500 monthly budget opens up dozens of countries across Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia. This page ranks every qualifying country by overall quality of life — safety, healthcare, infrastructure, and more — not just by how cheap they are. All data comes from 15 institutional sources.

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Countries Qualify

$1,500

Max Budget

$1,340

Avg. Cost

Top 15 Countries

Ranked by overall quality of life within a $1,500/month budget. Data from 15 institutional sources.

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North Macedonia

Southeastern Europe

Georgia

Caucasus

Vietnam

Southeast Asia

Peru

South America

Indonesia

Southeast Asia

Albania

Southeastern Europe

Philippines

Southeast Asia

India

South Asia

Tunisia

North Africa

Ecuador

South America

Moldova

Eastern Europe

Morocco

North Africa

Colombia

South America

Sri Lanka

South Asia

Rwanda

East Africa

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#1 Best Quality Under $1,500/mo

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North Macedonia

Southeastern Europe

41.46/100

Quality Score

$1,450

Est. Monthly

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Frequently Asked Questions

What regions are affordable at $1,500 a month?

At this budget, you gain access to much of Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia), parts of Latin America (Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador), Eastern Europe (Romania, Bulgaria, Poland), and several countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Each offers a different lifestyle and cultural experience.

How do you estimate monthly living costs?

We combine Numbeo consumer price data with World Bank purchasing power parity indicators to estimate costs for a single person with a moderate lifestyle. Estimates include rent, groceries, transportation, utilities, and basic healthcare, calibrated against a US baseline of approximately $3,000 per month.

Is $1,500 a month enough for a comfortable life?

In many countries on this list, $1,500 provides a very comfortable lifestyle — not just survival. You can typically afford a decent apartment, eat out regularly, and enjoy local entertainment. In higher-ranked countries here, that budget stretches even further due to strong purchasing power parity.