Malatia-Sebastia, Armenia

With a population of 135,400, Malatia-Sebastia is hardly the glamorous center of Yerevan. This sprawling district on the city's western fringes is better known as "Bangladesh" for its distance from the capital's core. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as the neighborhood was only recently merged from two formerly distinct settlements.

The upside is that Malatia-Sebastia offers relatively affordable housing and easy access to the Zvartnots International Airport. But the tradeoff is a distinct lack of amenities and nightlife compared to central Yerevan. This is a neighborhood best suited for budget-conscious families looking for a quieter corner of the Armenian capital.