Almost Free – The Cheapest Cities to Live In

Christopher Brown | August 6, 2018

Housing prices, inflation, soaring rent … if you aren’t already fed up with the current cost of living in your city, then it might only be a matter of time. Cities all over Australia, the U.K., and Canada are already feeling the pressure, and residents are tightening their belts in response.

Fret not, because even the long arms of inflation have their limits. We’re always just a few clicks, a couple of bags and some goodbye hugs away from financial refuge.

Today on Travelversed, we scour the globe for the cheapest cities that anyone can call home. For those keeping score at home, I’m going to be relying on Numbeo.com and their current cost of living index rate. Let’s go!

Vilnius, Lithuania

The cost of living in Vilnius, Lithuania, comes in at roughly 54.03. For perspective, our base point is New York City, which sits at an even 100.

The capital city of Lithuania, Vilnius is considered a global city with a jaw-dropping architectural history and a population of over 500,000. For fun, you can tour the city’s many cathedrals, visit a museum, or check out the picturesque Vingis Park. And, with a rent index of 17.68 percent, you can afford to, too.

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