Jinxiang, China

This "world's garlic capital" boasts a population of 634,144, but don't let that fool you - living in Jinxiang is no picnic. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the county divided into 9 towns and 4 townships. And the climate? Well, let's just say you'll be spending a lot of time indoors.

Still, Jinxiang has one major claim to fame - it produces a staggering 80% of the world's garlic exports. If you're a die-hard garlic enthusiast willing to overlook the downsides, this could be your culinary Shangri-La. For everyone else, the "gold hometown" may not be worth the trouble.