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But cheapest doesnt always mean best.
Thailand
Thailand is beautiful and offers the best bargain on this list.
Countrywide, it offers only a solid if unremarkable safety score, ranked No.
46 in the world byU.S.
News & World Report.
That still makes it safer than the United States, ranked No.
It still offers an extraordinary quality of life at a low cost.
35 in the safest countries in the world, Latvia is safer than the U.S.
The country also has a stronger record on rule of law than the U.S., ranked No.
21 in the world byThe World Justice Project.
The country offers abundant forests, lakes and rivers for outdoor enthusiasts and a rich cultural history for urbanites.
Visit for a week or a lifetime.
Chile remains incredibly affordable, and offers a strong rule of law, ranking No.
36 in the world.
Nature lovers can hike its High Tatra Mountains and forests.
And everyone can appreciate the food, wine and culture.
Check out the Slovak Paradise National Park for its gorges, caves and waterfalls.
Uruguay
Uruguay ranks higher No.
24th on rule of law than the U.S.
It also has a higher literacy rate than the U.S., according toWorld Atlas.
This tiny country offers beautiful beaches, world-renowned steakhouses and outstanding wine.
It also happens to have far more political and economic stability than any other country in South America.
And, more importantly, its stability.
Portugal ranks roughly tied with the U.S. on rule of law at No.
28, and it far outperforms the U.S. on safety at No.
But its still far cheaper than the U.S.
It hovers around the U.S. on both safety at No.
48 and rule of law at No.
Costa Ricas central location makes it a great staging point to travel to both North and South America.
In todays world, it’s possible for you to live in nearly any country you like.
Take your strong U.S. dollars and stretch them further in any of these seven gems across the globe.
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