I’ve heard Singapore is expensive. The Switzerland of the East. By across the border, I guess you mean Malaysia? Have friends there but KL is hot and not cheap either. Dubai is just an address for many I guess. At one time Manaco apartments were empty with just several telephones on the floor so I’m told. Cyprus and Malta are Med islands and offer an alternative. Chile get good expat press. South Africa is an amazing country but security is an issue.
