Moving abroad holds special appeal for individuals who value fresh experiences, thrive on meeting new people, and relish an adventurous approach to life. Roughly nine million Americans lived abroad as of 2018, according to The Washington Post, and Gallup polling indicates many more want to live outside the U.S. Some of the specific reasons Americans move abroad include pursuing a romantic relationship, fulfilling a career aspiration, or the search for a lower cost of living. How does someone know if living abroad is the right choice? One international lifestyles blogger suggests that those who are considering such a move ask themselves the following questions:

• How will moving to another country impact your life?
• How realistic is your goal of moving abroad?
• Are you moving toward something or running away from something?
• How well will you function without a nearby support network?
• How well do you know the country you're thinking about moving to?

Finances are another major component of the decision to move abroad, and those who are looking to relocate without the assistance of an employer may want to consider buying property in their new country of residence. People in this boat will soon realize that property prices vary drastically from one country to the next. The consumer-finance website Compare The Market™ recently evaluated which countries are the most and least expensive for buying a home. Determinations took into account average earnings, property prices per square meter, and average disposable income in each country before developing these rankings. The slideshow above illustrates the 10 most affordable countries for buying a house, according to Compare The Market™. Keep reading...

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