12 cities around the world where you can live comparably cheaply, from $400-a-month rents to $1 cappuccinos

Tirana, Albania. Arpan Chakraborty/Getty Images Many Americans are moving abroad in search of cheaper housing, food, and a more laid-back lifestyle. In these 12 international cities, the cost of living is relatively low compared to the US. It includes a city that sits among the Andes and a Thai paradise with ancient temples. More and more Americans are looking overseas to reinvent their lives, whether in search of a lower cost of living , better healthcare , or a more affordable retirement . But with so many countries offering different lifestyles and costs, deciding where to put down roots can be difficult. Business Insider compiled a list of 12 cities with relatively low living costs compared with the US, using data from Numbeo , a crowdsourced cost-of-living comparison website.