Standing tall as America's Second City (even if Los Angeles has since passed it in population), Chicago has one of the nation's most vibrant business, food and cultural scenes.  From theater that rivals what is available on Broadway in NYC, to American food standards that subtract years from your life but add to your inner happiness, Chicago has so much to discover that you may want to spend several months here.  If you choose to d...

Toronto is Canada's largest city and its centre of media and culture, but with cultures from all across the globe calling this metropolis of 5.5 million people home, its praises are sung by most that visit this vibrant alpha world city.  Being such a desirable place to live also means that the T Dot (as it is called by many locals) is not the cheapest spot in the world to visit. If you are prepared to shoulder the financial responsibilities ...

Thessaloniki is rich in Greek history, yet rated by Lonely Planet as one of the top 5 party cities in the world. Thessaloniki is the second city of Greece, and home to hundreds of expats who come from all corners of the world. Thessaloniki is a small, cheap and safe city to live in. Experience a modern lifestyle with ancient historic sites all around you! Expat living has never been so enjoyable! Here’s what to expect to pay when living in T...

Cairo, an overcrowded and lively city known for its ancient history, is also known for being a hotspot on every tourist and traveller’s list. Travellers come from all over the world just to witness the Pyramids or see the Sphynx, and in turn find a cultural wonderland of color and spices. With a population of over 10 million, Cairo is home to many expats who work abroad, travellers and students of Cairo’s study abroad programs. Let’s take a look ...

Tokyo is a city famous for its rich culture, technology, shopping, nightlife, and expat living. Tokyo is massive - large enough to be considered a prefecture as well as a city. Tokyo is a city where East-meets-West, while Japanese culture is still present, there are so many western elements in Tokyo. Some may think of living in Tokyo like living in the future. Considering everything Tokyo has to offer expats and travellers, living in Tokyo f...

Dubai is the most luxurious and populated city within the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is home to thousands of expats, nationals and travellers alike. Dubai is not the cheapest place to live by any means, but if you know where to look Dubai surprisingly can be done on a budget and is an expat-friendly haven. From luxury lofty apartments and grandiose hotels to sand-swept desert guesthouses. Dubai is known for it’s expensive accommodations; le...

Deep in the heart of Nepal, bordering Tibet and India, is the culturally rich city of Kathmandu. Kathmandu is the largest urban center in Nepal, and is considered a metropolitan city. Kathmandu has a population of nearly 1 million people, merely a fraction of the population of Nepal, hundreds of which are expats who live and work abroad in Kathmandu. Living in Kathmandu is similar to living in India, and the prices of transportation, food, entert...

Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, is one of the most populated cities in the world. It’s also known for being one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the world today. Dhaka is a great melting pot of many cultures, and is home to more than 12 million people - locals and expats a like.  Dhaka is charming, multicultural and a cheap place to live for any traveller or expat. If you are considering finding work abroad, or if you are ...

The Midwest of the United States is a welcoming place for travellers and potential expats. Those who are familiar with travelling the United States may already know that travelling and living on the coasts are costly and can be too expensive. In contrast, the middle of the U.S. can be warm, friendly and inexpensive. The most famous city in the Midwest U.S. would be Kansas City, Missouri, a city famous for its Barbeque sauce and cheap city living....

In a heavily populated country such as India, the cost of living varies from place to place, person to person. The cost of living in New Delhi, and similar bustling metropolitan cities, is surprisingly inexpensive for those who plan to study abroad or volunteer abroad in New Delhi. Expats in India tend to be well paid, and job opportunities in New Delhi are abundant. For expats who pursue freelance work, money can stack up quickly.  Luxuries...