The Cheapest LGBTQ Friendly Countries in 2025

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[BihedAlpalstinians]

For those seeking a comprehensive analysis of the most LGBTQ-friendly nations, Queer Kingdom previously dedicated an entire video to that subject. However, those destinations tend to be predominantly affluent, frigid, and demographically homogeneous. In contrast, this video broadens the scope, introducing a refreshing array of warmer and economically accessible locales, particularly in the Global South. It is crucial to underscore that this discussion is strictly confined to the intersection of affordability and LGBTQ rights—broader considerations such as crime rates, racial dynamics, and geopolitical intricacies fall outside its purview. I hope this nuanced perspective proves enlightening.

[thewigmain]

Hi! As a Brazillian trans man, I just wanted to point out something: while the LGBTQ movement is indeed very strong in our country and our public healthcare system is great (in some cases you can even get hormones ans surgeries for free), it's important to point out that legislation by itself doesn't tell the whole story. We have a national trans-led organization (ANTRA) which is responsible for publicizing data about violence against trans people every year; and sadly Brazil has been, for the 15th year consecutive, the most violent country for trans people in the planet. We have access to healthcare and community yes, but the bulk of society society is still very conservative. Almost every trans woman I know has gone through some kind of violence, some of them have been severely beaten. Statistics say that most transfem people don't even finish studies and have to do sex work to survive. The same straight cis men that consume trans women through sex are usually the ones who feel entitled to take their lives because they feel 'emasculated'. Don't get me wrong, I love my country, wouldn't live anywhere else in the world; but the general condition that trans people are subjected to is still very inhumane, specially for trans women. So I thought this was important to point out :) Great video!

[StealthheartDraws]

3:16 Slovenia
5:09 Estonia
7:24 Uruguay
8:55 Czechia
11:00 Costa Rica
12:56 Greece
14:38 Mexico
16:21 Chile
17:47 Equador
19:26 South Africa
21:31 Thailand
23:28 Brazil
26:47 Colombia
28:15 Argentina (not recommended by video, is rolling back on rights)
29:54 Nepal

[raideveloper]

Recently the amount of queer people that are coming to São Paulo, Rio and southern brazil has impressed me. Russians, africans, middle easterns, asians, we are used to see this place as unsafe, but these days I'm having a more global perspective and was able to see the bright side

[HelloHi-gu]

I was LITERALLY just searching for this subject yesterday and could not find any useful videos that were not laden with personal anecdotes on prices. Thank you for being the FACTS to the table as always QK. This why your channel is my favorite.

[LargestCheese]

I personally am a Mexican-American. While living in the US and visiting Mexico to see family. I think Mexico is one of the best places to move to. Not only is Mexico beautiful culturally, but the people are very friendly. In particular places like Mexico City and Cuernavaca (Where my family is from and places I'm familiar with) are especially open to LGBTQ+ people. Don't believe what most American news and politicians say about the Mexico. It has it's problems but not to the extent they make it out to be. I also think it's proximity to the US and openness to Americans in general make it an especially good place for American LGBTQ+ individuals. Also, while many don't realize it, Mexico has a very vibrant and large community of LGBTQ+ people. I highly recommend people consider going there if they plan on leaving the US. Great vid btw!

[fernbedek]

I will say a secondary concern is the ease of getting visas. From what I saw Uruguay is much easier to get into than European options.

[luc-mariegervais]

I believe public opinion is the most important criterion to look at. A country can have really progressive laws, but if the population is not really behind them it’s not worth much.

[lizsavage]

Thank you for a good video, but I think that you should do one on what countries you can actually move to and stay long term, that is get residency and then citizenship. A country being affordable is all well and good, but if you can only stay 30 or 90 days that kind of defeats the purpose in my mind. As a black transgender woman who is retired and originally from the US, I felt compelled to do a lot of research on this subject for a number of years as I was seeking to escape the US and thankfully I finally did almost 5 years ago, but I’m fairly certain that having that kind of knowledge would be very helpful to your other viewers. In my search my top four criteria were: safety, access to affordable healthcare, general affordability and could I get permanent residency. Thanks again and have a great day!

[maritorevisiones]

For us latin Americans Costa Rica, Uruguay, chile and Argentina became really expensive to even visit 😢
Colombia, Ecuador and mexico spot on affordable

[tomofthailand]

I'm Thai and living in Basel Switzerland since 1996 next year i'm going HOME so HAPPY.

[LadySenmuk]

Another great and informative video ❤❤

[AmyOlive]

This will be helpful for people who need it thank you

[notarchervale]

Damn, as a Costarircan I was so certain we would not be on this list, that is cause it is considered to be extremely expensive by locals and even tourists, for tourists it is still affordable considering their salary, however if you ask any local it will tell you it is extremely expensive and the Costarrican typical salary never increases to balance this fact.

[laurengarcia]

I think this is a great list. For those worried about contributing to gentrification, rhe best thing, at least in Mexico where I've lived in for 12 years, is don't go to the expat hotspots and make Mexican friends so you can find out real prices. I've lived in Mexico City, Pachuca, and small town Guanajuato. And PDA in general is culturally fine, and that includes LGBTQ+ people. No one thinks a thing of it, especially in cities. There are many queer communities thriving. And Mexico City and other cities too have great Pride parades. People are generally very open minded and friendly. If you don't make friends in Mexico, it's because you don't want to.

[stephanosstephanakis]

Greece is not really affordable if you are on a Greek salary, that is if you can even find a job that is not undocumented. Minimum wage is 650€ so half the living costs you cite, and when you work undocumented it can be less and of course without insurance.

The "low public opinion" translates to a very homophobic and sexist society. In Athens specifically this means that you get attacked if you are "too out" or if you are just a cis woman. Forget it if you are trans.

As a person who left, let me suggest that you don't make Greece your first choice, based on the legal rights alone. They literally mean nothing in everyday life.

[kodrelumine]

Sadly, Ireland is a really expensive country to live in. The housing crisis, alone, is really bad 😢

[tylerrogols]

Thanks so much for this video! So reasonable and informative. I really appreciate it.

[GrumpyGumbo]

I’m so embarrassed to be American. I hope I move to one of these countries soon. That is my goal. Thx QK you are my favorite.

[TheBearAspirin]

A couple of important issues that are never addressed when it comes to possibly moving to another country:

- How welcoming is a country to LGBTQ people who are NOT white? European-Americans freely talk about how easy it is to travel the world and when I've brought up this question, it never occurs to them. I've never had any hostility come my way due to being queer, but I've experienced finger pointing, slant-eye gestures, and "no rice!" in rural Italy, Austria, and in Brittany.

- The romantic idea of moving to another country is wonderful. But it's imperative to learn the language and culture before seriously considering the move.