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8 Countries with Lower Cost of Living Options. KindaFrugal.com recently offered some tips for readers looking to relocate abroad due to the increasing cost of housing, healthcare and other essential expenses in the U.S. . Here are some of the countries they say offer a more reasonable cost of living:. Portugal, In addition to a relatively low cost of living, Portugal is a sought-after destination due to beautiful weather and minimal taxation. Ecuador, Affordable housing costs include average square foot prices for city center apartments less than half the average of in the U.S. at just $116.48. Vietnam, Affordable housing, inexpensive groceries and transportation costs make this an attractive option for expats looking for a comfortable lifestyle overseas. Montenegro, An affordable lifestyle, beautiful weather and over 183 miles of coastline gives this quiet Balkan nation a Mediterranean vibe. . Malaysia, Reasonable housing, utility and transportation costs give would-be expats a chance to save money, while still living comfortably in a tropical nation. Poland, Europe's sixth-largest economy has an average cost of living that's 58% lower than in the U.S. Thailand, Favorable exchange rates allow Western expats to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while stretching their finances further. . Costa Rica, Affordable housing, healthcare services and amenities makes Costa Rica ideal for stretching retirement savings while still living a more luxurious lifestyle.

Vladimir Putin Secures 5th Term as Russia’s President

Vladimir Putin Secures 5th Term , as Russia’s President. On March 18, Russia's Central Election Commission confirmed that Putin won reelection by a landslide. He reportedly received over 87% of the vote. Countries that congratulated him include Cuba, Honduras, Nicaragua, North Korea, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Venezuela. However, critics say that Putin didn't have any credible opposition, and free speech against him was stifled. For example, Alexei Navalny, a fierce opponent of Putin's, died last month in an Arctic prison, and his other critics have either been jailed or exiled, 'USA Today' reports. . For example, Alexei Navalny, a fierce opponent of Putin's, died last month in an Arctic prison, and his other critics have either been jailed or exiled, 'USA Today' reports. . Independent media outlets have also been shuttered. . The elections took place in an ever-shrinking political space, which has resulted in an alarming increase of violations of civil and political rights.., Josep Borrell, the European Union's top foreign policy official, via statement. ... and precluded many candidates from running, including all those opposed to Russia’s illegal war of aggression, deprived Russian voters of a real choice and heavily limited their access to accurate information, Josep Borrell, the European Union's top foreign policy official, via statement. The United States referred to the vote as "neither free nor fair," while Germany called it a "pseudo-election.". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Putin is "sick with power and is doing everything in his power to rule forever.". Putin is currently Russia's "longest-serving leader since Joseph Stalin," 'USA Today' reports.