8. La Plata
IM Score: 19
Rent Cost: $480
Hospital to Population Ratio: 47,836
Flight to U.S. Cost: $960
Quality of Life Rank: 46
Situated an hour away from Buenos Aires, La Plata is considered to be one of the first planned cities in the South America. This is visible on each corner since La Plata boasts modern infrastructure and beautiful architectural landscape. Still, the city has managed to incorporate lots of parks and gardens, and enable its residents to escape the concrete jungle when they want. The downside of life in La Plata is the lack of flights towards U.S., so you’ll have to travel to Buenos Aires.