Huanan, China

With a population of just 66,087, Huanan is hardly the bustling metropolis many Americans imagine. The shuttered Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, once the suspected epicenter of COVID-19, now stands as a grim reminder of the market's unsanitary conditions and the bureaucratic headaches that come with living in this small Chinese city. While the government has banned the sale of wild animals, the trade in traditional medicine remains, creating an ongoing public health risk. Huanan is not for the faint of heart - the constant battle with burdensome regulations and lingering safety concerns make this an unappealing destination for most expats.