32 Of The World’s Cheapest Cities To Live In

St. Petersburg, Russia

St. Petersburg is a perfect locale to settle down if you love cultural arts. From museums with vast collections of paintings and antiquities to venues for watching opera and ballet, there’s always something artsy to do. And, you’ll have lots of money left in the bank to do it. Rent is 80 percent cheaper than in NYC, and groceries are 62 percent less expensive.St. Petersburg is a Russian port city on the Baltic Sea. It was the imperial capital for 2 centuries, having been founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, subject of the city's iconic “Bronze Horseman” statue. It remains Russia's cultural center, with venues such as the Mariinsky Theatre hosting opera and ballet, and the State Russian Museum showcasing Russian art, from Orthodox icon paintings to Kandinsky works.