Camaçari, Brazil

With a population of just 113,639, Camaçari is a far cry from the bustling metropolis of nearby Salvador. While touted as an industrial powerhouse, the reality is a city plagued by bureaucratic headaches and a tropical climate that can be oppressive. Camaçari's largest employers are petrochemical giants like Braskem, but the local economy offers little beyond factory work. And with a population density of 310 per square kilometer, this city can feel claustrophobic at times. Those seeking an easy, low-cost lifestyle in Brazil would be better off looking elsewhere.