10 Destinations; Expats Satisfaction With Reasonable Rents & Lavish Jobs

‘Happiness’ is to earn with satisfaction. In most cases the income is lesser than the expenditure. Nowadays, a normal life has become so expensive that somehow it is hard for the earner to meet the both ends. Most of the earners find fewer opportunities in their own country, and prefer to move abroad. However, even in moving to another country, leaving family and home, most expats do not feel contented. The basic expenditure of living does not let the expat to save money or afford luxury. The entire scenario collectively takes away the peace of mind.

However there are few countries around the globe where expats are satisfied with reasonable rents and plentiful jobs. The expenditures are given in comparison with New York City. These cities are;

1. Cape Town, South Africa

Cost of living compared with New York City: 59.1% lower on monthly bases.

Rent: 75,390 PKR for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: 6,139 PKR

Commuter pass: 2,547 PKR

Domestic Expense: 218 PKR

2. Johannesburg, South Africa

Cost of living compared with New York City: 56.9% lower on monthly bases.

Rent: 50,630 PKR for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: 7,246 PKR

Commuter pass: 3,631 PKR

Domestic expenses: 218 PKR

3. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Cost of living compared with New York City: 55.6% lower on monthly bases

Rent: 56,849 PKR for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: 5,520 PKR

Commuter pass: 3,141 PKR

Domestic expenses: 377 PKR

4. Budapest, Hungary

Cost of living compared with New York City: 52.2% lower on monthly bases

Rent: 52,566 PKR for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: 19,000 PKR

Commuter pass: 3,743 PKR

Domestic expenses: 177 PKR

5. Prague, Czech Republic

Cost of living compared with New York City: 49.5% lower on monthly bases

Rent: 74,004 PKR for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: 19,419 PKR

Commuter pass: 2,641 PKR

Domestic expenses: 168.5 PKR

6. Muscat, Oman

Cost of living compared with New York City: 48.5% lower on monthly bases

Rent: 79,582 PKR for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: 6,304 PKR

Commuter pass: 2,734 PKR

Domestic expense: 820 PKR

7. Bangkok, Thailand

Cost of living compared with New York City: 45.8% lower on monthly bases

Rent: 67,012 PKR for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: 8,783 PKR

Commuter pass: 3183 PKR

Domestic expense: 212 PKR

8. Manama, Bahrain

Cost of living compared with New York City: 42.1% lower on monthly

Rent: 98,980 PKR for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: 8,838 PKR

Commuter pass: 4,181 PKR

Domestic beer: 976 PKR

9. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Cost of living compared with New York City: 34.5% lower on monthly bases

Rent: 191,213 PKR for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: 10,937 PKR

Commuter pass: 2,292 PKR

Domestic beer: 1,002 PKR

10. Barcelona, Spain

Cost of living compared with New York City: 34% on monthly bases

Rent: 104, 255 PKR for a one-bedroom in the city center

Utilities: 16, 180 PKR

Commuter pass: 6,139 PKR

Domestic beer: 344 PKR

 

 

Via Independent