Goiatuba, Brazil

Living in Goiatuba means adapting to a small agricultural town where soybeans and cattle drive the economy. The dry season brings dust that coats everything, while the rainy season turns some unpaved roads into mud pits. You’ll need Portuguese to navigate daily life—English won’t cut it at the local poultry plant or dairy.

This isn’t a place for urban comforts. The nearest major city is Goiânia, a three-hour drive away. But if you want dirt-cheap living and don’t mind the isolation, the low costs let your retirement savings stretch. Just know the nearest hospital worth trusting is in that state capital.