Your Dream Home Abroad Might Be Affordable After All

Who else has dreamed about what it might be like to live somewhere else in the world? Who needs their suburban neighborhoods when you could live somewhere near the beach where it never gets cold and just live your best life?

That's not your style? No worries, look for a place that's full of culture or nestled in the heart of some rolling, lush hills.

Turns out, there are some affordable homes everywhere in the world, so you have lots to choose from.

Want Some Heat? Why Not Greece?

an adorable white house surrounded by greenery in Mileai, Greece
Photo Credit: Arkadia
Photo Credit: Arkadia

This adorable white house is a modest one-bedroom with one bathroom, but what it doesn't necessarily have in size, it has in charm and balconies that offer you views of the ocean.

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Did We Mention It's Close To The Beach?

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a gorgeous, secluded beach with lots of trees
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Photo Credit: Getty Images / Athanasios Gioumpasis
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That adorable home is only a three-minute walk from the beach. Imagine watching your Netflix and thinking it might be time to stretch your legs and being able to go down and look out over these crystal waters?

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Maybe Sweden Is More Your Speed

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a little red house with a cute white porch in Ljusdal, Sweden
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Photo Credit: Fastighetsbyran
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This charming cottage is surrounded by nature, truly. Behind you, it would be all forest, and in front of you, you've got some lake views. It has two bedrooms and one bathroom, so it's just the right size to bring someone with you.

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You Can't Beat That Wilderness

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beautiful Swedish forest
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Photo Credit: Trip Advisor / Charissa S
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Northern Sweden is a beautiful natural wonderland. If you're a fan of hiking, the quiet of being surrounded by forest, seeing the Northern Lights, and experiencing all four seasons, you might want to consider this dream home.

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Love Culture? Consider France

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a tiny cottage covered in vines in France
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Is anyone else getting some Beauty and the Beast vibes from this adorable cottage? It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and it is nestled cozily in a little hamlet just outside of Lucay-le-Male.

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It's Also A Great Spot If You Love Cheese

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a view of the castle in Valençay
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That sweet little home isn't far from Valençay, where some of the most famous goat cheese and white wine in the world comes from. Picture yourself taking the trip into town and then heading home for a night of wine and cheese.

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If You Need Some Space, This Is The Place

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a cute little farm house in Denmark
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This country home may not look like much on the outside, but inside, it's beautifully renovated with lots of cute little features including a wood-burning stove. The real selling feature? That it sits on an acre of land with views of the nearby fjord and ocean.

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There Is Something About That Sunset

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a picture of the North Sea in Denmark
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Vestervig is a beautiful town that has both natural wonders and old-world charm. It's home to some delicious restaurants and some classic-looking windmills, as well as some buildings that have been in use since the 1100s.

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Looking For Space? Look No Further

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a big, beautiful house on a hill near a forest
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This stunning home in the hills is a modest six-bedroom, one-bathroom house. It's the perfect choice for someone looking for a project as one of the three floors needs some renovating. It's the perfect countryside home.

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But That Doesn't Mean It's Far From The Party

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Coimbra in Portugal
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Photo Credit: Wikipedia / François Philipp
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Our perfect country home is about a 45-minute drive from Coimbra, Portugal's famous university town. It's also a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its beautifully well-preserved buildings dating all the way back to the Roman era.

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Why Not Get Away From It All?

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a big farm property on the water in Ireland
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This incredible property comes with a little bit of everything. The house may be small, with one-bedroom and one bathroom, but it does come with 16 acres of land including three outbuildings as well as the ruins of an old church!

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Look At That View

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a picture looking out over Lough
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This is certainly the spot for you if you want to live in the rural countryside breathing in that fresh air. The area is full of natural wonders that you won't find anywhere else.

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Why Not A More Tropical Paradise?

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a huge bungalow with tropical landscaping
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This two-bedroom, two-bathroom home is a modern residence in a small community of twenty houses. It's just outside of town, so you'd be far enough away from the tourists and the people to relax, but still close enough you can take in everything Thailand has to offer.

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Besides, Look What Is A Short Drive Away

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a beautiful beach in Thailand
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Photo Credit: Getty Images / MLADEN ANTONOV
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If you could drive your car out to the coast and see these soaring cliffs and that beautiful blue water, you'd do it, right? It would be a whole other vibe than city living.

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Bigger Isn't Always Better

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a modern home in a forest with a beautiful pool in front
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This small one-bedroom home is basically a treehouse. It's surrounded by forest and secluded enough on its half-acre of land that no one will be able to see you while you enjoy the back deck and pool.

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But, If You Feel Like Going Out...

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the coast of San Juan del Sur
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Photo Credit: Getty Images / Marc Guitard
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Less than a three-minute drive from your wannabe treehouse is the beautiful and famous San Juan del Sur beach. But that is only one of the fantastic beaches in Nicaragua that would be there for you to visit.

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Now For Something A Bit Different

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a modern tower house in France
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This beautiful tower house may not have a lot of room on each floor, but it has four stories with two bedrooms and one bathroom. There would something so romantic about living in the French countryside.

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It's In The Middle Of Brittany, A Region Full Of French Culture

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a fort in Brittany, France
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Brittany is a historical and cultural hotbed, full of things to learn, landmarks to see, and museums to visit. If you want to live in a place that is suffused with history, then pack your bags and head to France.

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It's Like A Tiny Paradise

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a bright condo with tons of plants in Spain
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This townhouse has two bedrooms and two bathrooms and has been completely refurbished. It also comes with a roof terrace that overlooks the mountains situated behind the house.

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Torrox Is Famous For Its White Buildings

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a village in a mountain
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Photo Credit: Getty Images / Prisma by Dukas
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It's the perfect town if you like to take a stroll and stop in at shops and eat delicious food along the way. There is a reason its a choice spot for both Germans and the English to visit every year.