If you are just looking for a cheap place to live, you're actually better off staying in the US. Medium size American cities (think Portland, Richmond, etc) are

If you are just looking for a cheap place to live, you're actually better off staying in the US. Medium size American cities (think Portland, Richmond, etc) are essentially free compared to SF, NYC, DC, etc. While they aren't as cheap as some other countries, you don't have to buy a plane ticket, and you have all the convenience(ish) of home.