Timon, Brazil

With a population of 174,465, Timon is no quaint village. The bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as the town's administrators often prioritize box-ticking over efficiency. And while the climate may be balmy, the risk of stumbling into a misadventure with a predator or criminal is ever-present. This is hardly the carefree Hakuna Matata lifestyle that Timon and Pumbaa enjoyed - those looking to emulate the meerkat and warthog duo would be wise to seek their fortunes elsewhere.