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Here are the Top Exciting, Cheap (and Overlooked) African Countries to Move Abroad By Amara Amaryah
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any Black travelers are investing more attention into the best African countries to move abroad and live. With so much variety across the continent, it is easy to see why; there is something for all lifestyles and budgets. When choosing to live abroad there is lots to think about, from the quality of life, social life, work, housing, accessibility – the list goes on. The two most consistently considered aspects of moving abroad is where you can have out-of-this-world experiences not available in your home country and where the cost of living is not too expensive. The sweet spot is a blend of these both and a heavy sprinkling of African culture and Diaspora flavor. Covering all of these bases, in this Travel Noire list, we’ll give you a look at some of the top, attractive, affordable (and overlooked!) African countries to move abroad and fall in love with.
expats relocate to in the country. The monthly cost of living is estimated around $953 USD for a single person. Zambia makes the list for its abundance of exciting ways to choose life – whether spending time near the world-famous Victoria Falls or going slow on one of the main rivers – Zambia offers loads to the adventurous traveler and for much less than expected.
2. Senegal
1. Zambia Exploring the remote and immensely impressive natural wilderness in Zambia makes for an obvious reason why Black expats will enjoy this African destination for their move abroad. Located on the Eastern side of Africa, The Zambian Kwacha is the official currency in the country and the price of living is said to be more than 50% less than most states in the U.S. as well as France. The capital is Lusaka where most
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Senegal is a favorite destination in Africa for its remarkable slow-paced life, its highly regarded art scene, not to mention it being the epitome of African chic vibes. The capital, Dakar, is the beating heart of Senegal but the entire country has much to offer for the slow traveler looking to create a life in a thriving African country. While Senegal is far from the cheapest country in Africa, it is certainly an affordable option. A furnished studio in an expensive area in Dakar will cost you around $686 while dinner for two in an expensive area would cost around $52 USD.
3. Gambia Victoria Falls (Musi-O-Tunya)
There is a lot to look forward to when making the move to Gambia, despite it being one of the smallest countries in the West African region. Moving to the country is an exciting prospect 50 | ABA Publications | Africa TRAVEL | May 2022
