To determine that it is good to live in a country, the cost of living would have to be low, cheap. This is the case in eight countries on the continent. North African countries are ranked among the best, in order, Tunisia and Algeria, followed by the Gambia.
1. Tunisia
Tunisia shares borders with Algeria and Libya. Tunis is the capital. The languages spoken are Tunisian Arabic, Berber, and French. And the official religion is Islam. Tunisia is the twelfth economy in Africa. Its official currency is the Tunisian dinar. The cost of living is $422. On average, a worker earns about $283 per month after all taxes have been deducted.
2. Algeria
Like Tunisia, Algeria is a country in North Africa. In terms of total area, it is the largest country in Africa. The official languages are Arabic and Berber. Its religions are Islam and Christianity. Its currency is the Algerian dinar. Its economy is supported mainly by oil and gas. The cost of living is 431 dollars.
3. The Gambia
The Gambia is a relatively small country in West Africa. The official language is English and the currency is the Dalasi. The economy depends mainly on the export of agricultural products. The cost of living in The Gambia is around $519. The Gambia is relatively safe.
4. Sudan
Sudan is a country in North East Africa. The official languages are Arabic and English. The currency is the Sudanese pound. In 2010, the Sudanese economy was considered the tenth fastest-growing in the world. The country is currently experiencing civil unrest. It still offers one of the cheapest living costs in Africa.
5. South Africa
South Africa or the Rainbow Country is home to people of different racial origins (Whites, Blacks, Indians…). English is one of its official languages. The country has one of the most dynamic economies in Africa, so close to that of Nigeria. The official currency is the South African Rand. The cost of living is more than 40% lower than the cost of living in France.
6. Mali
Mali, 19 million inhabitants, is a country in West Africa. The official languages are French, Arabic, and Fulani. Although considered one of the poorest countries in the world, threatened by jihadism, life costs less for an expatriate.
7. Zambia
Zambia is a small country located in East Africa. Its official language is English. It is one of the isolated African countries to appear on the list of the richest countries in the world when considering the wealth based on natural resources. The Zambian kwacha is the official currency. The cost of living is 54% lower than the cost of living in the United States and 55.18% lower than the cost of living in France.
8. Madagascar
Madagascar, the second largest island country in the world, is an island around the Indian Ocean. The official languages are Malagasy and French, and the dominant religion is Christianity. The gross domestic product per capita is $471 making it one of the economically stable countries in Africa. The currency is the Ariary. The cost of living in Madagascar is 60% lower than the cost of living in France.
