Lauro de Freitas, Brazil

With a population of just 69,270, this Brazilian municipality is a far cry from the bustling metropolis of nearby Salvador. The cost of living may be lower, but residents contend with a persistent bureaucratic headache - the mayor's office received a 92% disapproval rating in 2015 amid school closures and public service disruptions. And heavy rains have left the population unprotected since the closure of the Civil Defense department. For those seeking a quieter pace of life outside the big city, Lauro de Freitas could be worth a look, but it's clearly no paradise.