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Do you dream of moving to Europe for a while, but French bureaucracy, gloomy skies in England and rising prices in Italy continue to deter you?
Don’t despair: this one 5 alternative destinations are known not only for their great weather and beautiful beaches, but also for their low cost of living.
Whether you’re a long-term traveler, a digital nomad fleeing America, or a regular expat, you can live in these European places less than $2,000 per month: we are talking about rent, food, leisure and cultural activities and all other expenses included.
From Turkiye’s trendiest seaside resort to Spain’s cheapest tropical island, you don’t have to tighten your belt to call them home – even if just for a short period:
Antalya, Turkey
The jewel of the Turkish Riviera, a stretch of coastline that unfolds along the turquoise waters of the eastern Mediterranean, Antalya is both an ancient queen and a rapidly developing coastal town where Greco-Roman ruins and high-rise buildings sit side by side. side.
Home to a number of historical monuments such as the Hadrian’s Gate from the 1st centurya series of medieval Byzantine churches-turned-mosques, most notably the Kesik Minare Cami, a well-preserved Ottoman old town and a modern palm-lined beach, it’s the darling of expats in Turkiye.
They are attracted by Antalya’s priceless cultural wealth, its wide range of services (you certainly won’t starve if you crave a late-night kebab), its relaxed social attitude (it is one of the most progressive cities in the Muslim-majority area ) country), its great weather and of course its affordability.
On average, you will have to budget only $1,129 per month to stay here, with meals at cheap local restaurants for a negligible $7, and well-equipped private rooms available to rent on AirBnB for just $410 per month in the trendy Muratpaşa neighborhood.
Bar, Montenegro
Tucked away on the lesser-known Balkan Peninsula, Bar is a medium-sized coastal city in Montenegro, an increasingly popular destination for long-term visitors as its climate is much more temperate than other European countries. much cheaper to live in.
If you live in Bar, you are expected to pay an acceptable $1,716 per month, including your co-pay fully furnished$560 Airbnb and overnight outings at mid-range restaurants, which will only cost you about $39, based on estimates from Budget your trip.
If you’re wondering what unheard of that Bar has to offer, imagine a beautiful sandy Sutomore beach, flanked by Adriatic villas and boutique hotels, a lively city center filled with – not ironically – bars and beach clubs, and a hilltop view. stone Old Town (Stari Bar) just 2.9 km away.
If you are a digital nomad, you will find that the nomadic infrastructure in Bar is too somewhat lacking; Again, this isn’t a sprawling metropolis, so don’t expect an abundance of coworking centers, but there are still quite a few work-friendly cafes, and the community seems to love it for how cold it is.
Faro, Portugal
Portugal is probably the trendiest nomad resort in Europe right now: it has made a name for itself as the most affordable country in the western half of the continent, and it is undisputedly one of the hottest destinations on the continent, right up there with Spain.
Lisbon and Porto are great, but no Portuguese city has monopolized as much attention as Faro, the southern region of the Algarve, where not a pebble beach in sight – it’s golden sand as far as the eye can see – and whitewashed towns perched on small cliffs and lush vegetation dominate the landscape.
Faro is the perfect home base for exploring the Algarve, as it is linked by train and bus to Albufeira and Portimao, American and British expat favourites, the medieval towns of Loule and Silves and the beach zone in Lagos. downright beautiful:
The historic zone is surrounded by well-maintained walls and crossed by cobbled alleys leading to a medieval cathedral.
If you’re looking for an office that can take you anywhere these days (plus it costs $1,974 in expenses per month), there’s no shortage of cafes or WiFi hotspots nearby.
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Sticking with Iberia – well, sort of – our next choice is one of Europe’s most remote holiday islands, where winters, or seasons, are a non-existent concept, and it could very well be spring all year round : welcome to Las Palmas, the capital of Gran Canaria in Spain.
Despite being off the coast of West Africa, Gran Canaria is a geopolitical Spanish island, and it offers incredible value for money considering how developed it is for a largely arid landmass that is so geographically isolated.
When it comes to nomadic infrastructure, Las Palmas is it without a doubt the place to bewith its countless nomad-friendly cafes, co-working spaces and youthful atmosphere: not only is it incredibly cosmopolitan, but it’s also one of Spain’s nightlife capitals.
On average it costs between $1,678 and $1,882 to live in Gran Canaria, and approximately 82% of respondents on Nomad list have had a positive impression of the island, praising its good quality of life, lack of crime, temperate climate and especially its affordability.
Varna, Bulgaria
Europe’s emerging nomadic hotspot, Bulgaria, is undergoing its own renaissance after decades of being shunned by the traveler community (not that we’d blame them, given this country’s controversial record of communism until the the nineties).
Fortunately for the freedom-loving nomads, Bulgaria has since moved completely to the West, and as a member of the European Union and NATO it is one of the safest countries being on the continent.
If there is one Bulgarian city that catches our attention, it is the gentle Varna.
Licked by the azure waters of the Black Sea, and that’s it But dark in color (view the photos), it has a history of thousands of years, with all the archaeological finds and old buildings that go with it, but at the same time it is a thriving seaside resort with a varied nightlife.
Imagine lively bar districts, a modern boulevard and green parks, but don’t be surprised if you find Greco-Roman ruins buried beneath your local McDonalds – and the best part is: living in Varna will stop you in your tracks. only $1,218 per month.
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