No.1, DAMASCUS, SYRIA. Damascus, the capital of war-torn Syria, is rated as the cheapest city in the world, with prices only slightly higher in the Uzbekistan capital, Tashkent, which takes the number two spot. AFP
No.10, NEW DELHI, INDIA. India’s capital is buzzing with commuters and traffic and is often described as a chaotic hotspot. The average cost of living in New Delhi is about $340 per month, according to Numbeo. Prakash Singh / AFP
No.9, BANGALORE, INDIA. Popularly known for its IT industry, Bangalore is buzzing with new tech start-ups. Despite being on the cheapest cities list, it’s a thriving destination which attracts many tourists from inside and outside of India each year. Alamy
No.8, CHENNAI, INDIA. Chennai is one of the biggest cultural, economic, and educational centre of South India. It attracts a huge number of foreign tourists each year. Compared to other big metropolitan cities, Chennai has a comparatively affordable cost of living, depending on how well you choose to live. AFP
No.7, KARACHI, PAKISTAN. According Numbeo, the cost of living database website, the average monthly costs for a family of four, without rent, is about $1,060 (Dh3,900). A loaf of bread costs about Dh1.5 and the average monthly utilities bills for a family apartment about $62 (Dh230). AFP
No.6, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA. The weak Argentine peso is one of the driving factors that make this city so cheap. The booming city has lots to offer in terms of culture and the night life is vibrant and very affordable. AFP
No.5, ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN. Almaty is an eccentric place that has lots to offer visitors. It boasts a folk musical instruments museum taking visitor on a journey through musical Kazakhstan. Like most places on the list, hotels and rental apartments are cheap and the views of the mountains from the city. Bloomberg
No.4, CARACAS, VENEZUELA. There is a lot of crime and instability in Caracas, which is why you will find it bottom of the list in terms of cost of living. The city is busy, noisy and heavily polluted but accommodation is cheap and so too is eating out. Reuters
No.3, LUSAKA, ZAMBIA. Lusaka city is situated in the south-central part of the country on a limestone plateau, which sits more than 1,200 metres above sea level. It has a huge central market where everyday items are sold at low costs. Alamy
No.2, TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN. In 1966, Uzbekistan’s capital was destroyed by an earthquake while under Soviet rule. Today, the city is a mish-mash of restored historical buildings, classical Russian architecture. Reuters
No.1, DAMASCUS, SYRIA. Damascus, the capital of war-torn Syria, is rated as the cheapest city in the world, with prices only slightly higher in the Uzbekistan capital, Tashkent, which takes the number two spot. AFP
No.10, NEW DELHI, INDIA. India’s capital is buzzing with commuters and traffic and is often described as a chaotic hotspot. The average cost of living in New Delhi is about $340 per month, according to Numbeo. Prakash Singh / AFP
No.9, BANGALORE, INDIA. Popularly known for its IT industry, Bangalore is buzzing with new tech start-ups. Despite being on the cheapest cities list, it’s a thriving destination which attracts many tourists from inside and outside of India each year. Alamy
No.8, CHENNAI, INDIA. Chennai is one of the biggest cultural, economic, and educational centre of South India. It attracts a huge number of foreign tourists each year. Compared to other big metropolitan cities, Chennai has a comparatively affordable cost of living, depending on how well you choose to live. AFP
No.7, KARACHI, PAKISTAN. According Numbeo, the cost of living database website, the average monthly costs for a family of four, without rent, is about $1,060 (Dh3,900). A loaf of bread costs about Dh1.5 and the average monthly utilities bills for a family apartment about $62 (Dh230). AFP
No.6, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA. The weak Argentine peso is one of the driving factors that make this city so cheap. The booming city has lots to offer in terms of culture and the night life is vibrant and very affordable. AFP
No.5, ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN. Almaty is an eccentric place that has lots to offer visitors. It boasts a folk musical instruments museum taking visitor on a journey through musical Kazakhstan. Like most places on the list, hotels and rental apartments are cheap and the views of the mountains from the city. Bloomberg
No.4, CARACAS, VENEZUELA. There is a lot of crime and instability in Caracas, which is why you will find it bottom of the list in terms of cost of living. The city is busy, noisy and heavily polluted but accommodation is cheap and so too is eating out. Reuters
No.3, LUSAKA, ZAMBIA. Lusaka city is situated in the south-central part of the country on a limestone plateau, which sits more than 1,200 metres above sea level. It has a huge central market where everyday items are sold at low costs. Alamy
No.2, TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN. In 1966, Uzbekistan’s capital was destroyed by an earthquake while under Soviet rule. Today, the city is a mish-mash of restored historical buildings, classical Russian architecture. Reuters
No.1, DAMASCUS, SYRIA. Damascus, the capital of war-torn Syria, is rated as the cheapest city in the world, with prices only slightly higher in the Uzbekistan capital, Tashkent, which takes the number two spot. AFP
