Cheapest cities to live in the Americas
The most affordable relocation cities in the Americas, ranked by real all-in monthly cost for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras, not just a rent index.
Methodology: Ranked by total monthly cost of living for one person (rent + food + transport + healthcare + utilities + misc), lowest first, from the Jonzy city catalog.
1. Copán Ruinas, Honduras
$740/mo all-in · Safety 70/100 · Internet 70/100
About $740/mo all-in with rent from $350/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
2. La Paz, Bolivia
$740/mo all-in · Safety 64/100 · Internet 58/100
About $740/mo all-in with rent from $350/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
3. Panajachel, Guatemala
$740/mo all-in · Safety 78/100 · Internet 75/100
About $740/mo all-in with rent from $350/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
4. Trinidad, Cuba
$760/mo all-in · Safety 88/100 · Internet 45/100
About $760/mo all-in with rent from $350/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
5. Cusco, Peru
$770/mo all-in · Safety 70/100 · Internet 58/100
About $770/mo all-in with rent from $380/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
6. León, Nicaragua
$770/mo all-in · Safety 72/100 · Internet 60/100
About $770/mo all-in with rent from $350/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
7. Salta, Argentina
$810/mo all-in · Safety 78/100 · Internet 70/100
About $810/mo all-in with rent from $350/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
8. Asunción, Paraguay
$830/mo all-in · Safety 60/100 · Internet 60/100
About $830/mo all-in with rent from $380/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
9. Quito, Ecuador
$830/mo all-in · Safety 55/100 · Internet 68/100
About $830/mo all-in with rent from $400/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
10. San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
$830/mo all-in · Safety 76/100 · Internet 75/100
About $830/mo all-in with rent from $400/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
11. Cali, Colombia
$875/mo all-in · Safety 50/100 · Internet 65/100
About $875/mo all-in with rent from $400/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
12. Mendoza, Argentina
$950/mo all-in · Safety 78/100 · Internet 75/100
About $950/mo all-in with rent from $400/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
Frequently asked questions
Cheapest cities to live in the Americas — which city is #1?
Copán Ruinas, Honduras tops this list. About $740/mo all-in with rent from $350/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set. La Paz and Panajachel round out the top three.
How is this ranking calculated?
Ranked by total monthly cost of living for one person (rent + food + transport + healthcare + utilities + misc), lowest first, from the Jonzy city catalog. 84 catalog cities in the Americas qualified for this list; the top 12 are shown. Scores are catalog averages, not personalised — Jonzy re-ranks every city for your own income, passport and lifestyle when you sign in.
How much does it cost to live in the top city in the Americas?
Copán Ruinas runs about $740/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Copán Ruinas city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.