What are the cheapest countries in the world to move to in 2025?
- Valerie Charoux
- Sep 3
- 3 min read

Expat News - Here are the Top 10 cheapest and best countries in the world to move to in 2025 to live better with less money, according to the Internations latest report.
1 - What is the cheapest and best country in Europe to move to in 2025?
The only country in Europe that is considered by expats to be both the cheapest and best country in the world to move to in 2025 is Spain.
2 - Top 10 cheapest countries in the world to move to in 2025:
1 – Panama
According to a German expat in Panama City, “everything is very relaxed, and Panamanians are very friendly. I feel safe in this country.”
The advantages of living in Panama in 2025:
1 - Panama has a good Quality of Life, ranking 3rd.
2 - Panama has plenty of opportunities to travel, ranking 3rd
3 - Panama’s public transportation is affordable, ranking 5th
4 – Panama’s natural environment is stellar, ranking 2nd
5 – Panama has plenty of options for dining, ranking 8th
6 – Panama has good recreational sports, ranking 4th
7 – Panama is easy to settle in and feel at home among friendly locals, ranking 2nd
8 – Panama has a low cost of living, makes it possible to live a comfortable life with less money, ranking 3rd
9 – It is easy to obtain a visa and housing in Panama, ranking 2nd
10 – For remote workers, Panama offers an amazing experience Working Abroad, ranking 1st.
11 – Expats are very happy in Panama, ranking 1st
2 – Colombia
The advantages of living in Colombia in 2025:
1 – Colombia makes it possible to live a comfortable life with less money, ranking 2nd
2 – Colombia has a low cost of living, makes it possible to live a comfortable life with less money, ranking 3rd
3 – Colombia has a good Quality of Life, ranking 3rd.
4 – Colombia is easy to settle in and feel at home among friendly locals, ranking 3rd
5 – In Colombia, housing is affordable, ranking 2nd
6 - Expats are very happy in Colombia, ranking 2nd
However, safety is a concern.
3 – Mexico
The advantages of living in Mexico in 2025:
1 – Mexico is easy to settle in and feel at home among friendly locals, ranking 1st
2 – Expats in Mexico feel welcome and make friends easily, ranking 3rd
3 – Mexico has a low cost of living, makes it possible to live a comfortable life with less money, ranking 3rd
4 - Expats are very happy in Mexico, ranking 3rd
However, safety is a concern.
4 – Thailand
Thailand has a low cost of living, makes it possible to live a comfortable life with less money.
5 – Vietnam
Vietnam has a low cost of living, makes it possible to live a comfortable life with less money, ranking 1st
6 – China
China has a low cost of living, makes it possible to live a comfortable life with less money
7 – UAE
1 – The UAE has all the expat essentials
2 - For remote workers, the UAE offers good experience Working Abroad, ranking 5th.
8 – Indonesia
Indonesia has a low cost of living, makes it possible to live a comfortable life with less money.
9 – Spain
1 - Expats are very happy in Spain, ranking 4th
2 - Spain has a low cost of living, makes it possible to live a comfortable life with less money.
3 – Spain is the only country in Europe that is considered by expats to be both the cheapest and best country in the world to move to in 2025
10 – Malaysia
Malaysia has a low cost of living, makes it possible to live a comfortable life with less money.




