Uitenhage, South Africa

With a population of 103,639, Uitenhage is a South African town that's better known for its Volkswagen factory than its appeal to expats. The bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as the town was only recently renamed from its colonial-era moniker. And while the town sits on the banks of the Swartkops River, the climate is hardly a selling point - it's a far cry from the idyllic visions many foreigners have of moving to South Africa. Overall, Uitenhage seems better suited for those drawn to its automotive manufacturing base rather than a quaint, scenic escape.