Jequié, Brazil

With a population of just 127,475, Jequié is a sleepy backwater in Brazil's Bahia state. The local football team may have some success, but the city itself offers little to attract foreign residents. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the team itself going through periods of inactivity over the years. For those seeking a quiet, low-cost lifestyle in Brazil, Jequié could work, but it's hardly an ideal landing spot for most expats.