Meïganga, Cameroon

Meïganga is a no-frills provincial town where expats come for ultra-low costs, not amenities. The Adamawa Region's dry savanna climate means dusty roads and water shortages during dry season—tank storage is non-negotiable. You’ll need functional French or Fulfulde; English speakers are rare outside minor government offices.

Living in Meïganga means accepting frontier conditions. Power cuts last days, the nearest decent hospital is in Ngaoundéré (4+ hours by bush taxi), and bureaucracy moves at glacial speed—getting a resident permit processed locally is near impossible. This is for FIRE extremists who prioritize savings over stability or digital nomads with satellite internet setups.