Why always Amsterdam? It's a pretty nice city, but as a Dutch guy I think Amsterdam is overrated. The Netherlands also has other nice big cities like Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht and Eindhoven.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! The inclusion of Amsterdam doesn't mean other Dutch cities aren't worth living in. Cities like Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Eindhoven are also fantastic. Amsterdam has many benefits and is an awesome place too!
@@geoinsiderAmsterdam is the worst Dutch city. I live in the Netherlands and absolutely despise if I have to even go for the day. Expats (with lots of money) like it, but there are MUCH better cities in the Netherlands.
@@karenwillough180 I'm planning to study some months in the Netherlands next year but not sure which city to pick. Probably not Amsterdam. Where would you say you can find real Dutch culture and cool nightlife?
Thanks for your input! To make it constructive, what do you consider real information? It's a serious question as I'd like to improve my future videos and provide more value to viewers like you. 😊
@@gabrielleangelica1977 Haha, yeah, it seems there's always a rush to leave a footprint in the comments, even when there's not much to add 🙃. It’s great to see engagement, but sometimes less is more!
@@gabrielleangelica1977 Thank you so much! It really means a lot that you noticed. In today's world, where everyone has access to the internet, it's easy for people to pick on even the smallest mistakes. I truly value constructive feedback because it helps me improve and make future videos better. And honestly, if someone needs to vent their frustrations, I'd much rather they do it in the comments than let it affect their real life. Thanks again for your kind words and support!❤️
Bologna is such an amazing choice! It’s the perfect compromise in Italy with its rich history, vibrant culture, and fantastic food scene. Plus, the cost of living is reasonable compared to other major Italian cities. The local community is incredibly welcoming, making it an ideal place for expats and anyone looking to experience authentic Italian life. If you’re considering moving to Europe, definitely check out Bologna! 🇮🇹✨
I stopped in Bologna driving from Florence to Venice and wished we could have stayed longer, or would have even preferred it to Florence. Such a beautiful city 😍
It seems there might be a mistake in the video. The footage of Kyiv's central square with the Ukrainian flag is definitely unrelated to the video about Sophia. Thanks for catching that!
To be honest I am Bulgarian and people hade our government which is pro ukrainian .It's because liberals usurp power and there isn't democratic elections, no matter what corrupt media says
Here there is lack of Gdansk ( Poland) - city where ww2 started and where collapsing of comunism in Europe started.. (1970, strikes in 1980 year and signing of the „August agreements”by Lech Wałęsa with comunistic goverment yet at that time, it’s a pitty that it is skipped here. Gdansk this year (2024) is found as the best city to living in Poland according to survey, locals
It is a ugly city with racist xenophobic drogs adicted people only public transport it ia ok .i live here for 12 years now and do not deserve to be in top. 75% of apartments are ugly old ,very old full of dust and rust with superexpensive rent from 700 euro up for 1 room and monat income is 1800 euro fir majority
I live in Madrid and I’m in love with this city, but a rooms are over 500 Eur month and apartments over 1.500 Eur month, how are you supposed to live with 2000 Eur/month?! Madrid is a wonderful but expensive city
Western Europe is dangerous as well. This rankings is prepared by westerners. I can ensure you that quality of life in Czech Republic or Poland is much higher than in Netherlands or Germany, so such a rankings are simply not credible, since they completely dont know central Europe. For example they are saying that some Europeans countries are tech hub, which in many cases is not true, but they didn't mentioned that for example Warsaw or Wrocław are a hudge tech hubs with hundreds of thousands software developer much better paid and better as a developera as well (polish developers are in world top 3 in most rankings). So don't Believe this, western Europe is declining, mainly because they allow unlimited migration from thrid world countries, which is not happening in Poland or Czechia. And believe me I have visited many western European cities, most of people from western Europe never seen any central European city.
Lisboa, as an American living there I can tell you that you need to add another 1000€ or more a month the rents have skyrocketed! The secret is out, lots of expats here now. Otherwise yes it’s great!
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's good to know about the rising rental costs in Lisboa. Despite the high demand and increased costs, it's great to hear that you still find it a wonderful place to live Nothing adds value like insider info, so thank you for providing that!❤️
@@louwade2654 probably when you have to pay for rent not if you have your own apartment i know few Portuguese guys who live in Toronto and they have their own places to live outside of Lisbon and they says that they can live with 600 euros monthly
Oh no doubt, if you live outside of Lisboa it way cheaper. If you subtract the cost of rental property and just look at the rest of the costs, Portugal is very reasonable. The government is doing what it can to mitigate the high costs of renting, because a lot of the locals are being forced out of their homes because of investors buying up properties and raising the rents, Air B&B is also another issue. I have a good owner who isn’t gouging me and I am in the process of buying a apartment, but I can tell you that housing is not as affordable as it was 4-5 years ago. All other cost have increased but it’s still way cheaper than the U.S.
Just a little "how to read'. Krakow (Poland) spelled as Krakov, while Wroclaw spelled as Vrotslav. Poland Citizen will appreciate if we spell their city names correctly 🙏
I understand what you mean, but to most English speakers what you wrote means something different. What you want to say is "Krakow is *pronounced* like 'Krakov', etc. And speaking of spelling Polish names correctly, it's actually "Kraków", which is pronounced "Krakuuff", and "Wrocław", which is pronounced "Vrotswav". I lived in Poland for two years teaching English and travelled all over the country. (And btw, saying "Krakow" is perfectly standard in English) 🙂
Don't be ridicoulus. Every language has their own pronunciations of places. Sweden is "Sverige" in Swedish...Do I expect Americans to say "Sverige "...of course not...
@@pierreherve8189 Good question but the answer is pretty simple Primarily, this content is aimed at an American audience, where English is the most widely spoken language Secondly, English serves as a global lingua franca. Even if, for example, a Polish person visits Portugal, English would be the easiest language to bridge the communication gap For the same reason you've written your comment in English and most non-native English speakers on RUclips do the same
Hi @valeriet5581! 😊 Yes, the Cost of Living figures do include rent They are based on a single person's perspective, so they account for the cost of a studio flat, which may not necessarily be in the city center The data is sourced from various online resources, so while I've done my best to provide accurate information, there might be some variations or updates since then I appreciate your understanding and hope this helps! 🙌
@@juicyfruit4378 Yes I know, but he says the countries where each city is located and doesn't mention any cities in either Croatia or Slovenia. I was merely mentioning that they are also affordable and beautiful.
Hey Mike, I appreciate your input, but I’d like to clarify a few things. While I acknowledge the EIU rankings, they don't specifically cater to expats. My ranking is based on personal experiences and preferences. A different perspective doesn’t invalidate a review; it simply offers another viewpoint. Vienna may be highly rated, but I wouldn't recommend it as a place to live for several reasons: a challenging housing market, long, cold winters, reserved locals making it tough for expats to integrate, occasional unfriendliness in service industries, and a somewhat old-fashioned vibe. How long have you lived in Vienna? Have you had personal experiences there, or are you relying solely on the EIU report?
@@geoinsider Sir,as you correctly wrote,we unfriendly , old fashioned Austrians are glad that haughty Americans stay away, we have more than enough tourists already who are obviously satisfied as are the expats in Vienna
I am Dutch too. Amsterdam is great of course. All the museums, the lovely houses and the canals, the bridges!!! Its all of a stunning beauty and everybody speaks English.
@@gertstuve3933 Amsterdam truly is a stunning city! The canals, museums, and charming architecture make it such a unique place to explore. And yes, the fact that nearly everyone speaks English makes it so much easier for travelers to feel at home. Thanks for sharing your love for this beautiful city!
This video should have never placed Prague and Dublin as affordable cities at €2000 and €3000 respectively. None of cities above €1500 should be considererd as affordable in 2024.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts but this video isn't about affordable or cheap cities to live in. It's about the best places to live. Some of these cities offer such a high quality of life that the higher cost of living is justified
Great video; thanks! I do have a question, please. Does the Cost Of Living include housing, or only for those cities that specifically say that it is included? Thanks!
@@margaretbaker1230 Sorry if the script was misleading! Yes, all the cities use the same metrics for comparison, including housing costs. However, the accommodation considered is typically for a single person and not necessarily in the city center. Thanks for asking for clarification!
Dude, 1st - Budapest is cheaper than Warsaw, 2nd - Kyiv is not Sofia (just like Spanish fans in Kyiv in 2012 are not Valencia) and most importantly stop saying the same thing at the end
Living in Eastern Europe seems to be fun and nice, as long as you annual income is from western countries. But if you decide to live and work as a local you might as well just stay wherever you are now, as those cities (Krakow and Warszawa are hella expensive for locals).
Very good video Thank you. Amsterdam is lovely and friendly..Very tranquil city But I'd choose Gotemburg to live..even more peaceful and charming not listed here. ❤
Thank you so much, @MariaFerreira-hg8bc! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Amsterdam is indeed wonderful, but Gotemburg sounds like a peaceful and charming choice. I'll keep it in mind for future videos. Appreciate your suggestion! ❤️
That's fascinating! It’s odd to see a bicycle traffic jam, but hopefully it will become the norm in more cities soon Did you get a chance to explore Amsterdam by bike?
@@geoinsiderIt was a bit odd indeed haha but totally normal I guess considering how many bikes they have in that city. They're everywhere. Yes, I went on a bike tour and I had to divert because of that jam :)
@@adriancaleanu That's an interesting experience! Hope you still enjoyed your bike tour despite the detour! I would love to experience Amsterdam's unique biking culture someday 🙂
Bro, as an Italian, 1900 a month is like what you get at the end of your carreer (maybe). An average salary is 1600€. Where do you get these numbers? Bologna should be empty lol
I am curious what Information you have used for this list. Though I agree that Copenhagen is a very expensive city, it is in the exact same range as most of the top cities on the list. Using the bureaucracy as an argument is surprising - especially putting it lover on the list than an Italian city. Denmark is one, if not the most, digitalized country in Europe, it can for a lot be difficult to grasp at first, there are systems in place to help internationals and once you understand it, it becomes easy. Making friends with the locals can be difficult - but its the same, if not worse for Stockholm and Amsterdam, but especially Copenhagen is such an international city now that there's is always possibily of finding friends. The work/life balance in Denmark is one of the best in Europe. Most international people who have lived around European cities including Amsterdam and Stockholm (which usually is comparable) makes Denmark and Copenhagen their final destination.
no, with schools with racist and xenophobic teachers, with an education system that discriminates against children from an early age, for example, they divide children from the 5th grade, at 10 years old, into stupid children and good children, those stupid ones do not have the right to learn and are taken away in schools where half of the school subjects that better children learn are taught, so there is discrimination between mittelschule and gymnasium or hochschule schools, the apartments in old buildings where it is full of dust and dirt and this in proportion to 75% of all apartments in Vienna with exorbitant rents of 700 euros for 1 room minimum and the salary that most earn is 1800 euros. the only plus is public transport and a few big hospitals like AKH, otherwise family medicine and specialty is dust
Misleading video, mix of unrelated stock videos. Kyiv footage shown when speaking about Valencia 6:47 (men holding Spanish flag filmed in Kyiv, probably during EuroCup 2012) and Sofia 1:11 (main square of Kyiv shown)
@@pavlomanugevych1671 Relax, the segment you mention is just showing how friendly Spanish people are, it's a b-roll-no need to take it literally! Just a heads up: avoid videos about dinosaurs or medieval times-you might be in for a shock 😅
@@lucagarofani-ow8cl I think it's actually pretty cool that you can experience all four seasons in Madrid! Plus, it's all relative-after living in central and eastern Europe, 10-12 degrees in winter feels like nothing. But I get it, summers can be a bit intense!
😂😂😂 In Athens with 1.100€ per month??? 600€ for rent, 100€ for power, 400€ to eat (pasta olny from the supermarket), no way to see taverns, beaches or theaters 😅😅😅 Only metro and bus you will see 24/7/365 😊
But you will always be considered Eastern European. Thats why they invented the term, to keep you separated from them. The average Russian has a positive view of Poles and considers them their brothers. Yet you hate your actual brothers. We have no animosity towards you. But you have great ambitions.
@@zztopz7090 I don’t mind to be considered Eastern European. Wait another 10-20 years and everybody would like to be Eastern European. West is corrupt and suicidal, communist shithole. And I don’t have anything against Russians. The most of who I met were a very nice people. I don’t agree with what Putin is doing in Ukraine, but that’s politics. I always keep in mind, that Russians are the people who. suffered the most from their own system. I don’t forget the criminal acts committed by Soviet Union against my country, but it will never match even 10% of what our “civilized” western neighbors (germs) did to our people.
Hello I'm portugues, nice video, but lisbon isn't that affordable, you said 1400€ I do think it is a little more, and the minimum wage is 820€ but i just get like 750€ of it so the cost of living is 2 times expensier than what you have per month
Low cost of living and low income. The best cities you will find in the countries up north in Europe where you find hig prices but also high salary in you should work for a living. If you go in holiday in low budget og have retired the story is different. Oslo, Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen are the best without a doubt if you work for a living. All cities you will get a salary that will give you the possibility to travel the world. Yoy also get 5 week of paid vaication to go to all the beautiful cities in Europe og the rest of the world. If you work in a grocery store in most of the cities you mention your stuck in that city with the low salary.
@@uweherdel8496 I totally get why people love Vienna, and it’s often ranked super high. I spent some time there, but personally, I found it a bit boring and sterile. Just my opinion though, and it’s great that others enjoy it! 😊
a photo of Kyiv when showing Sofia, lol 😅 would you like to recommend living in a city under russ***ian rocket attacks? and another question: where did you take the average spend amount from? 1000€ in warsaw per month? only if you rent a room in a shared apartment, going out twice a month and don’t do any hobbies which should be paid for. also, did you compare it to the salaries? i agree that warsaw is a great city to live in, but that money part in the video is scam. make sure not to consider the costs as significant. 😅
Well, I understand that it’s not too much interesting in Warsaw comparing to other cities on Poland, but you added Wroclaw photos stating it’s Warsaw and don’t even mentioned Wroclaw in your rating. Not fair 😊
Thanks for pointing that out! I’m pretty sure the footage shows Warsaw, maybe in the background where there's focus on people... Also, don’t worry-Wrocław gets the love it deserves in another video! Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/535tDGBhBfo/видео.html Hope you enjoy it! Cheers! 😄
Bro I’m from Porto and let me tell you, it is definitely not a low cost city. Depending on the house or apartment (normally a simple t1 without paint in the fucking walls) it usually costs 500 for a citizen, 1000 for migrants or 4000 for citizens and tourists. Also be careful with what you say in the streets, Porto is becoming the most violent city in Portugal.
As a Dutchie I totally agree. It's a lovely city but unfortunately overtaken by tourism and consumerism. (like many big cities) We have a lot of beautiful places in our country where it's also a bit more of a slower pace. 😊
@@ironfistarrival Great suggestion! I'll definitely consider adding information about how to obtain permanent residency and the conditions for it in each country in future videos. Thanks for your feedback!
@@amirhosseinhosseinzadeh7627 It's really all about perspective, isn't it? Everyone's income and personal situation are different, so costs can feel higher or lower depending on individual circumstances. For example, in a place like Monaco, you can enjoy an outstanding quality of living, but it comes with monthly costs around $8k. The video was more about finding a fair balance between quality of life and costs, with a focus on the former. It wasn’t meant to highlight the most affordable cities to live in. However stay tuned! I'll be making separate videos on the most affordable cities soon, so keep an eye out for those!
@geoinsider You need to make a video that takes into account local salaries! Sure, Sofia or Bucharest are affordable compared to Oslo or Stockholm, but have you tried living there on a local salary? That's the real test!
Barcelona is amazing, but for me, it’s more of a great place to visit than to live. It’s definitely overcrowded, and you can feel that as a local too (at least that's what my friends say). 😊
First channel to leave MALTA out of the list! Multicultural, its a party island, 100% English speaking, world class health care system, 25% of population are expats, agreeably some towns are overpopulated, no cold winters, rich in history, affordable, many online job opprtunities,
Thanks for pointing that out! For some cities, resources are limited, but it's still better to include them rather than leave them out. Those who decide to visit will see how beautiful these places are with their own eyes
No way Bucharest and Tallinn have the same cost of living. My uncle, aunt and cousin live on 1500$, and while not comfortably, they do get by. Bucharest is not that expensive, 1200$ maybe only if you rent in the centre.
@@comrademightess9413 you can rent for as little as 150€ in Bucharest if you're willing to sacrifice either space or location, though at a price point of 250€ you have houndreds of options
Has this ranking been done with a dart board? Brighton is so outdated and health care in the UK is a mess. Where is Vienna? Hamburg? Paris? Geneva? Lyon?
@@swCH82 Started strong with the dart board comment-made me laugh! But then I saw you were expecting Paris or Vienna, and I honestly wasn’t sure where to go from there. Guess everyone’s got different expectations, and that’s perfectly okay! 🙂
To someone who made this film - I assume that you did not visit Poland, Slovakia, Latvia etc. because you will know that vast majority of citizens can speak English. Not.just some young people.
@@Grzegorz_Grzeg Actually, I did! I even lived in Warsaw for a few years. The younger crowd’s English is great, but the older folks… well, not so much 😅 And don’t even get me started on dealing with anything in urząd skarbowy! Plus, President Duda isn't exactly setting the best example either! 😂
@@spade7308 Glad you liked the thumbnail! 😄 That's actually Bacharach in Germany, and you're right - it's truly a stunning place! The charm and scenery there are absolutely breathtaking
I’m surprised Vienna is not in the list
Passt. Don't tell everbody😅
Beautiful but boring city
@@an-h9808N9t if you like opera lol.
It's not boring at all!
@@wolfsgames5004 because this video doesn’t match the topic announced
Are you serious? Athens is a living hell for residents right now
Why always Amsterdam? It's a pretty nice city, but as a Dutch guy I think Amsterdam is overrated. The Netherlands also has other nice big cities like Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht and Eindhoven.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! The inclusion of Amsterdam doesn't mean other Dutch cities aren't worth living in. Cities like Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Eindhoven are also fantastic. Amsterdam has many benefits and is an awesome place too!
True. Ámsterdam definitely is a fascinating city. But associating the Netherlands with high quality of life?
@@geoinsiderAmsterdam is the worst Dutch city. I live in the Netherlands and absolutely despise if I have to even go for the day. Expats (with lots of money) like it, but there are MUCH better cities in the Netherlands.
Which city is the best to visit?@@karenwillough180
@@karenwillough180 I'm planning to study some months in the Netherlands next year but not sure which city to pick. Probably not Amsterdam. Where would you say you can find real Dutch culture and cool nightlife?
Disappointing......lack of real information & too much stock filler images that could apply to anywhere. Not worth the time.
Thanks for your input! To make it constructive, what do you consider real information? It's a serious question as I'd like to improve my future videos and provide more value to viewers like you. 😊
@@geoinsideri see that Van doesn't know...
@@gabrielleangelica1977 Haha, yeah, it seems there's always a rush to leave a footprint in the comments, even when there's not much to add 🙃. It’s great to see engagement, but sometimes less is more!
@@geoinsider You are so patient and professional.
@@gabrielleangelica1977 Thank you so much! It really means a lot that you noticed. In today's world, where everyone has access to the internet, it's easy for people to pick on even the smallest mistakes.
I truly value constructive feedback because it helps me improve and make future videos better. And honestly, if someone needs to vent their frustrations, I'd much rather they do it in the comments than let it affect their real life.
Thanks again for your kind words and support!❤️
Bologna is such an amazing choice! It’s the perfect compromise in Italy with its rich history, vibrant culture, and fantastic food scene. Plus, the cost of living is reasonable compared to other major Italian cities. The local community is incredibly welcoming, making it an ideal place for expats and anyone looking to experience authentic Italian life. If you’re considering moving to Europe, definitely check out Bologna! 🇮🇹✨
I lived in Bologna for 3 years and I can totally agree because it was really a great place for me
Yeah,Italy is a good place for living in Europe!
I stopped in Bologna driving from Florence to Venice and wished we could have stayed longer, or would have even preferred it to Florence. Such a beautiful city 😍
@@d.sazzles42173:10
The video about Sophia includes a few seconds of footage of the central square of Kyiv (Ukraine), where the Ukrainian flag is visible
It seems there might be a mistake in the video. The footage of Kyiv's central square with the Ukrainian flag is definitely unrelated to the video about Sophia. Thanks for catching that!
@@geoinsidersame for Valencia, there is a video part with Ukrainian advertising on a background, footage from euro 2012
To be honest I am Bulgarian and people hade our government which is pro ukrainian .It's because liberals usurp power and there isn't democratic elections, no matter what corrupt media says
You are right. I replayed it and found that the flag was from Ukraine 🇺🇦, not Bulgaria 🇧🇬
Here there is lack of Gdansk ( Poland) - city where ww2 started and where collapsing of comunism in Europe started.. (1970, strikes in 1980 year and signing of the „August agreements”by Lech Wałęsa with comunistic goverment yet at that time, it’s a pitty that it is skipped here. Gdansk this year (2024) is found as the best city to living in Poland according to survey, locals
AI script. It's all AI.. video is AI . Awful ..
Ok Where was Vienna?
It is a ugly city with racist xenophobic drogs adicted people only public transport it ia ok .i live here for 12 years now and do not deserve to be in top. 75% of apartments are ugly old ,very old full of dust and rust with superexpensive rent from 700 euro up for 1 room and monat income is 1800 euro fir majority
Vienna is arrogant and hostile for foreigners.
@22:29 hmmm AI doing narration? Florence was mispronounced...
I live in Madrid and I’m in love with this city, but a rooms are over 500 Eur month and apartments over 1.500 Eur month, how are you supposed to live with 2000 Eur/month?! Madrid is a wonderful but expensive city
I wish I was living in Europe. The USA is getting very expensive and dangerous places to live with lots of crime.
Western Europe is dangerous as well. This rankings is prepared by westerners. I can ensure you that quality of life in Czech Republic or Poland is much higher than in Netherlands or Germany, so such a rankings are simply not credible, since they completely dont know central Europe. For example they are saying that some Europeans countries are tech hub, which in many cases is not true, but they didn't mentioned that for example Warsaw or Wrocław are a hudge tech hubs with hundreds of thousands software developer much better paid and better as a developera as well (polish developers are in world top 3 in most rankings). So don't Believe this, western Europe is declining, mainly because they allow unlimited migration from thrid world countries, which is not happening in Poland or Czechia. And believe me I have visited many western European cities, most of people from western Europe never seen any central European city.
@@ukaszs5057 United States is 300x better than Russia lmfao.
Porto, Portugal... Lots of good wine and food. Authentic atmosphere with warm people...
@@ukaszs5057 Poland? No. Czech Rep.? Yes.
Greetings from Germany.
@@Julia3455-r5l true.
People in Madrid are friendly. You can enjoy many sunny days
That is the only thing what they have in Spain. No jobs and no money...
Lisboa, as an American living there I can tell you that you need to add another 1000€ or more a month the rents have skyrocketed! The secret is out, lots of expats here now. Otherwise yes it’s great!
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's good to know about the rising rental costs in Lisboa.
Despite the high demand and increased costs, it's great to hear that you still find it a wonderful place to live
Nothing adds value like insider info, so thank you for providing that!❤️
@@louwade2654 probably when you have to pay for rent not if you have your own apartment i know few Portuguese guys who live in Toronto and they have their own places to live outside of Lisbon and they says that they can live with 600 euros monthly
Oh no doubt, if you live outside of Lisboa it way cheaper. If you subtract the cost of rental property and just look at the rest of the costs, Portugal is very reasonable. The government is doing what it can to mitigate the high costs of renting, because a lot of the locals are being forced out of their homes because of investors buying up properties and raising the rents, Air B&B is also another issue. I have a good owner who isn’t gouging me and I am in the process of buying a apartment, but I can tell you that housing is not as affordable as it was 4-5 years ago. All other cost have increased but it’s still way cheaper than the U.S.
I remember at the ATM machine the cost to get you money was more expensive the han all the other parts of Portugal
Why is there so much footage of Bern in the Zurich part?
Just a little "how to read'.
Krakow (Poland) spelled as Krakov, while Wroclaw spelled as Vrotslav.
Poland Citizen will appreciate if we spell their city names correctly 🙏
Thank you for the tip! Polish people are wonderful, and they definitely will appreciate spelling their city names correctly. Much appreciated! 🙏🙌
I understand what you mean, but to most English speakers what you wrote means something different. What you want to say is "Krakow is *pronounced* like 'Krakov', etc. And speaking of spelling Polish names correctly, it's actually "Kraków", which is pronounced "Krakuuff", and "Wrocław", which is pronounced "Vrotswav". I lived in Poland for two years teaching English and travelled all over the country. (And btw, saying "Krakow" is perfectly standard in English) 🙂
Don't be ridicoulus. Every language has their own pronunciations of places. Sweden is "Sverige" in Swedish...Do I expect Americans to say "Sverige "...of course not...
@@johanswede8200 Agreed, I also thought ilasceti was a little over the top with their comment... 👍
@@geoinsider In English you say CRACOW (just like Glasgow). The Polish name of the city ist KRAKÓW. Never say KRAKOV - it's good for nothing.
Questions : Who's doing these ranking ? How are they done ? What data do they use ?
Wait, where is Wien and Malaga?
On 1:23 is not Sofia, its definately Kyiv, capital of Ukraine
I was also surprised, I wanted to write, but I see that there is already a comment)
but still it was nice to see Kyiv..
Why do you consider english a major criteria. When i go to the usa who speaks a foreign language ?
@@pierreherve8189 Good question but the answer is pretty simple
Primarily, this content is aimed at an American audience, where English is the most widely spoken language
Secondly, English serves as a global lingua franca. Even if, for example, a Polish person visits Portugal, English would be the easiest language to bridge the communication gap
For the same reason you've written your comment in English and most non-native English speakers on RUclips do the same
Granada Spain is lovely with loads of culture and history, and relatively low prices for almost everything.
i think any city in south of Spain is a good choice !! i saw some of theme here in youtube but my favourite is Malaga !
@@szamitogep215 just not in the summer.
Depends on what your profession is. I don´t think there are plenty of job opportunities in south Spain.
@@MarcoSteiner-n5j I work online.
as well as Malaga or Sevilla....
I was so surprised that there wan not any city from France
Because like the UK with London, France is Paris-centric making the rest of the cities regional at best
Madrid is truly a great city to live in; great weather, food, lot´s of activities, parks, etc.
Other than Prague, do these Cost of Living figures include rent? If so, what size flat? Some of your COL figures sound way too low for 2024.
Hi @valeriet5581! 😊 Yes, the Cost of Living figures do include rent
They are based on a single person's perspective, so they account for the cost of a studio flat, which may not necessarily be in the city center
The data is sourced from various online resources, so while I've done my best to provide accurate information, there might be some variations or updates since then
I appreciate your understanding and hope this helps! 🙌
How come a city in France was not mentioned
This is where all the Muslims and Africans live. France is finished
very cool viedo thanks for that
1:10 - picture of Kyiv, but talking about Sofia.. hmm...)
Please make some effort to pronounce cities names correctly.
Slovenia and Croatia are also affordable and gorgeous countries!
Slovenia is the best country in Europe.
@@ViktorFulopuh no
He’s talking about cities not countries
@@juicyfruit4378 Yes I know, but he says the countries where each city is located and doesn't mention any cities in either Croatia or Slovenia. I was merely mentioning that they are also affordable and beautiful.
@@christineleneghan7661 he didn’t mention any cities in Slovenia or Croatia, so why then mention the countries at all?
Bro Athens is full of illegal immigrant and the rents cost around 700€ , very horrible choice to live
Agree. Was the dirtiest capital in Europe I've ever been. Full of abandoned buildings and homeless people all around
not legit review.....VIENNA is the most liveable city for 3 consecutive years...
Hey Mike,
I appreciate your input, but I’d like to clarify a few things. While I acknowledge the EIU rankings, they don't specifically cater to expats. My ranking is based on personal experiences and preferences. A different perspective doesn’t invalidate a review; it simply offers another viewpoint.
Vienna may be highly rated, but I wouldn't recommend it as a place to live for several reasons: a challenging housing market, long, cold winters, reserved locals making it tough for expats to integrate, occasional unfriendliness in service industries, and a somewhat old-fashioned vibe.
How long have you lived in Vienna? Have you had personal experiences there, or are you relying solely on the EIU report?
@@geoinsider Sir,as you correctly wrote,we unfriendly , old fashioned Austrians are glad that haughty Americans stay away, we have more than enough tourists already who are obviously satisfied as are the expats in Vienna
for austrians, yes. it´s hostile towards foreigners.
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@@geoinsider if you're in Austra I'd recommend Graz, the 2nd biggest city in the south: friendlier people and a more mediterran vibe than Vienna.
I am Dutch too. Amsterdam is great of course. All the museums, the lovely houses and the canals, the bridges!!! Its all of a stunning beauty and everybody speaks English.
@@gertstuve3933 Amsterdam truly is a stunning city! The canals, museums, and charming architecture make it such a unique place to explore. And yes, the fact that nearly everyone speaks English makes it so much easier for travelers to feel at home. Thanks for sharing your love for this beautiful city!
No Vienna or Barcelona?
This video should have never placed Prague and Dublin as affordable cities at €2000 and €3000 respectively. None of cities above €1500 should be considererd as affordable in 2024.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts but this video isn't about affordable or cheap cities to live in. It's about the best places to live. Some of these cities offer such a high quality of life that the higher cost of living is justified
Great video; thanks! I do have a question, please. Does the Cost Of Living include housing, or only for those cities that specifically say that it is included? Thanks!
@@margaretbaker1230 Sorry if the script was misleading! Yes, all the cities use the same metrics for comparison, including housing costs. However, the accommodation considered is typically for a single person and not necessarily in the city center. Thanks for asking for clarification!
And Ljubljana, Slovenia? Ljubljana is missing for shure.
Very very beautiful.
Dude, 1st - Budapest is cheaper than Warsaw, 2nd - Kyiv is not Sofia (just like Spanish fans in Kyiv in 2012 are not Valencia) and most importantly stop saying the same thing at the end
@@Fomin1111 Thanks for the advice I didn't ask for! 😄 Appreciate your insights, but we all have our own perspectives on these cities
Somewhere in germany. Munich?
Munich is Bavaria, not Germany ... 😇
Why did u put Kyiv image while talking about Sofia?
You are showing Kyiv, Ukraine instead of Sofia, Bulgaria. Have you been to Sofia?
Cost of living in bratislava 1100? Just rent 2room flat will cost you almost 1000...
... what about cities in France? I wonder. 🤔
Living in Eastern Europe seems to be fun and nice, as long as you annual income is from western countries. But if you decide to live and work as a local you might as well just stay wherever you are now, as those cities (Krakow and Warszawa are hella expensive for locals).
This list is OK...But Athens is a nightmare of a city...the traffic etc...And Athenians...Ask yourselves: "Are we really nice people?"
Very good video Thank you. Amsterdam is lovely and friendly..Very tranquil city But I'd choose Gotemburg to live..even more peaceful and charming not listed here. ❤
Thank you so much, @MariaFerreira-hg8bc! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Amsterdam is indeed wonderful, but Gotemburg sounds like a peaceful and charming choice. I'll keep it in mind for future videos. Appreciate your suggestion! ❤️
7:44 - 7.49 It's not Warsaw. It's the Market Square in another Polish city - Wroclaw.
In Amsterdam was the first time ever that I saw a bicycle traffic jam :).
That's fascinating! It’s odd to see a bicycle traffic jam, but hopefully it will become the norm in more cities soon
Did you get a chance to explore Amsterdam by bike?
@@geoinsiderIt was a bit odd indeed haha but totally normal I guess considering how many bikes they have in that city. They're everywhere.
Yes, I went on a bike tour and I had to divert because of that jam :)
@@adriancaleanu That's an interesting experience! Hope you still enjoyed your bike tour despite the detour! I would love to experience Amsterdam's unique biking culture someday 🙂
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Madrid? I live in Madrid and I love my hometown. I think Madrid is unknown and underrated.
@@carmenpalacios8416 Madrid is number 1 for a reason. It's an amazing place with amazing people. You are so lucky to live there!
Bro, as an Italian, 1900 a month is like what you get at the end of your carreer (maybe). An average salary is 1600€. Where do you get these numbers? Bologna should be empty lol
Trust me oslo deserves a spot!! Unmatched beauty great quality of life high hdi gorgeous city!!
I am curious what Information you have used for this list.
Though I agree that Copenhagen is a very expensive city, it is in the exact same range as most of the top cities on the list.
Using the bureaucracy as an argument is surprising - especially putting it lover on the list than an Italian city.
Denmark is one, if not the most, digitalized country in Europe, it can for a lot be difficult to grasp at first, there are systems in place to help internationals and once you understand it, it becomes easy.
Making friends with the locals can be difficult - but its the same, if not worse for Stockholm and Amsterdam, but especially Copenhagen is such an international city now that there's is always possibily of finding friends.
The work/life balance in Denmark is one of the best in Europe.
Most international people who have lived around European cities including Amsterdam and Stockholm (which usually is comparable) makes Denmark and Copenhagen their final destination.
What kinda list is this without Oslo?
Vienna should be on the top
Cześć Mariusz! Vienna is indeed a beautiful city with a high quality of life! What are your favorite things about living in Vienna?
Vienna is beautiful but full of socialists, illegal immigrants & overcrowded.
no, with schools with racist and xenophobic teachers, with an education system that discriminates against children from an early age, for example, they divide children from the 5th grade, at 10 years old, into stupid children and good children, those stupid ones do not have the right to learn and are taken away in schools where half of the school subjects that better children learn are taught, so there is discrimination between mittelschule and gymnasium or hochschule schools, the apartments in old buildings where it is full of dust and dirt and this in proportion to 75% of all apartments in Vienna with exorbitant rents of 700 euros for 1 room minimum and the salary that most earn is 1800 euros. the only plus is public transport and a few big hospitals like AKH, otherwise family medicine and specialty is dust
@@geoinsiderno is not,it ia o ly for work eat sleep and so on ,maby Salzburg or another city but no Wien
Oslo,Norway???
Misleading video, mix of unrelated stock videos. Kyiv footage shown when speaking about Valencia 6:47 (men holding Spanish flag filmed in Kyiv, probably during EuroCup 2012) and Sofia 1:11 (main square of Kyiv shown)
@@pavlomanugevych1671 Relax, the segment you mention is just showing how friendly Spanish people are, it's a b-roll-no need to take it literally! Just a heads up: avoid videos about dinosaurs or medieval times-you might be in for a shock 😅
Viena is in the world number 1. Why is Viena not in this list? This list is incorrect Why is my reaction gone?
Ik ben met je eens.. Viena is No1 in EU
why are you showing Kiev while talking about Sofia??
weather is horrible in Madrid, cold freezing winters and hor schorching summers.
@@lucagarofani-ow8cl I think it's actually pretty cool that you can experience all four seasons in Madrid! Plus, it's all relative-after living in central and eastern Europe, 10-12 degrees in winter feels like nothing. But I get it, summers can be a bit intense!
Just like parts of USA..
YOu are mispronouncing Florence (in English) It sounds like you are saying "Flores?"
😂😂😂 In Athens with 1.100€ per month??? 600€ for rent, 100€ for power, 400€ to eat (pasta olny from the supermarket), no way to see taverns, beaches or theaters 😅😅😅 Only metro and bus you will see 24/7/365 😊
Poland is in CENTRAL Europe.
Thank you for the clarification! Yes, Poland is indeed in Central Europe. I appreciate the correction 🙌
Yeah, just like Magdeburg.
@@BogushChMagdeburg like the rest of germ is in Middle East. A caliphate.
But you will always be considered Eastern European. Thats why they invented the term, to keep you separated from them. The average Russian has a positive view of Poles and considers them their brothers. Yet you hate your actual brothers. We have no animosity towards you. But you have great ambitions.
@@zztopz7090 I don’t mind to be considered Eastern European. Wait another 10-20 years and everybody would like to be Eastern European. West is corrupt and suicidal, communist shithole. And I don’t have anything against Russians. The most of who I met were a very nice people. I don’t agree with what Putin is doing in Ukraine, but that’s politics. I always keep in mind, that Russians are the people who. suffered the most from their own system. I don’t forget the criminal acts committed by Soviet Union against my country, but it will never match even 10% of what our “civilized” western neighbors (germs) did to our people.
How come there's no city from France ?
Hello I'm portugues, nice video, but lisbon isn't that affordable, you said 1400€ I do think it is a little more, and the minimum wage is 820€ but i just get like 750€ of it so the cost of living is 2 times expensier than what you have per month
A great video! Thank you :)
@@baehongkim952 You are very welcome 🙌
Low cost of living and low income. The best cities you will find in the countries up north in Europe where you find hig prices but also high salary in you should work for a living. If you go in holiday in low budget og have retired the story is different. Oslo, Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen are the best without a doubt if you work for a living. All cities you will get a salary that will give you the possibility to travel the world. Yoy also get 5 week of paid vaication to go to all the beautiful cities in Europe og the rest of the world. If you work in a grocery store in most of the cities you mention your stuck in that city with the low salary.
Where is Austria?
Austria didn't make the list because it's not a city🙃
In Europe, next to Germany and Hungary.
Why is Vienna not at your list , it is sometimes listed as number one at Europe or even at the world.
@@uweherdel8496 I totally get why people love Vienna, and it’s often ranked super high. I spent some time there, but personally, I found it a bit boring and sterile. Just my opinion though, and it’s great that others enjoy it! 😊
😮😮😂 I'm surprised there's no Austrian city like Vienna or Salzburg (where the movie Sound of Music) wad filmed 😮😢😢😮
a photo of Kyiv when showing Sofia, lol 😅 would you like to recommend living in a city under russ***ian rocket attacks?
and another question: where did you take the average spend amount from? 1000€ in warsaw per month? only if you rent a room in a shared apartment, going out twice a month and don’t do any hobbies which should be paid for. also, did you compare it to the salaries? i agree that warsaw is a great city to live in, but that money part in the video is scam. make sure not to consider the costs as significant. 😅
Well, I understand that it’s not too much interesting in Warsaw comparing to other cities on Poland, but you added Wroclaw photos stating it’s Warsaw and don’t even mentioned Wroclaw in your rating. Not fair 😊
Thanks for pointing that out! I’m pretty sure the footage shows Warsaw, maybe in the background where there's focus on people...
Also, don’t worry-Wrocław gets the love it deserves in another video! Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/535tDGBhBfo/видео.html Hope you enjoy it!
Cheers! 😄
Bro I’m from Porto and let me tell you, it is definitely not a low cost city. Depending on the house or apartment (normally a simple t1 without paint in the fucking walls) it usually costs 500 for a citizen, 1000 for migrants or 4000 for citizens and tourists. Also be careful with what you say in the streets, Porto is becoming the most violent city in Portugal.
Can't find Florass in Italia 😊
Why not Oslo?
I prefer Vienna with the beautiful buildings.
@@fernandodomingosbento990 Thanks for sharing your opinion!
List is a joke
@@bpd9660 so is your comment, very constructive one 🙃
Amsterdam is overcrowded
And overpriced. Other than museums, and theater, not much to offer.
As a Dutchie I totally agree.
It's a lovely city but unfortunately overtaken by tourism and consumerism. (like many big cities)
We have a lot of beautiful places in our country where it's also a bit more of a slower pace. 😊
You forgot to mention about how to get permanent residency and their conditions in each country .
Thanks .
@@ironfistarrival Great suggestion! I'll definitely consider adding information about how to obtain permanent residency and the conditions for it in each country in future videos. Thanks for your feedback!
Well wasn't the video just "Vibrant culture with a lot of history but high cost of living" for all of the cities?
@@amirhosseinhosseinzadeh7627 It's really all about perspective, isn't it?
Everyone's income and personal situation are different, so costs can feel higher or lower depending on individual circumstances. For example, in a place like Monaco, you can enjoy an outstanding quality of living, but it comes with monthly costs around $8k.
The video was more about finding a fair balance between quality of life and costs, with a focus on the former. It wasn’t meant to highlight the most affordable cities to live in.
However stay tuned! I'll be making separate videos on the most affordable cities soon, so keep an eye out for those!
@geoinsider You need to make a video that takes into account local salaries! Sure, Sofia or Bucharest are affordable compared to Oslo or Stockholm, but have you tried living there on a local salary? That's the real test!
Vienna is the most livable city in the world but is not one of the 25 most livable cities in Europe? LOL
Very good presentation, thanks
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video ❤️
During the part about Sofia there is a photo of Kyiv, Ukraine.
Was glad to see Kyiv among top 25 places to live))) even though undercovered as Sofia
Antalya Türkiye is very affordable $ 1250. A month and close to lots of countries in Europa
Video from 2012 EuroCup in Kyiv 6:47 when he speaks about Valencia 😂
@@niyazifirat5634what would you say turkey is like in general ? it seems very gorgeous and rich in culture as someone who's never been
Where is Tallinn?
I don't get UK when they are not European as of 2020 ??
@@magentika They are not part of the EU, but the UK is still geographically part of Europe
@@geoinsider thanks, and I did enjoy your video!
@@magentika you are welcome and thank you for watching! 🙌
What about Barcelona?
Barcelona is amazing, but for me, it’s more of a great place to visit than to live. It’s definitely overcrowded, and you can feel that as a local too (at least that's what my friends say). 😊
First channel to leave MALTA out of the list! Multicultural, its a party island, 100% English speaking, world class health care system, 25% of population are expats, agreeably some towns are overpopulated, no cold winters, rich in history, affordable, many online job opprtunities,
Does it include renting a place?
Yes, it does include renting a place, but it’s based on the cost of renting a studio and not necessarily in the city center
Brighton gave me a good laugh. No way. And Zurich is way boring. Madrid was a good pick.
Wonderful share, liked it very much, thank you for all the info 👍
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you found the information helpful 🙂
No Barcelona how?
Madrid is a great city but the salaries are low & the cost of living high.
What about for retirement?
9:02 why i am not moving to Athens
Having not a single French city in the list is crime😭😌🇫🇷🇵🇰
Agreed. Paris tops them all.. if you can afford it...
@@bpd9660 LOL
Your nationalism doesn´t make it true.
I always enjoyed going to France but mainly the more rural areas and the coast, beautiful country.
Warm greetings from the Netherlands. 🌷
@@Arslan-n7cFrance most visited country in the world. Paris most visited city in the world.
This list should be from the end first !!!!
First consideration is, will that ideal country grant you a residence permit. if NO it'a a non starter.
The footage of Bratislava is like 10 years old, which makes it deceiving in this video
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Thanks for pointing that out! For some cities, resources are limited, but it's still better to include them rather than leave them out. Those who decide to visit will see how beautiful these places are with their own eyes
No way Bucharest and Tallinn have the same cost of living. My uncle, aunt and cousin live on 1500$, and while not comfortably, they do get by. Bucharest is not that expensive, 1200$ maybe only if you rent in the centre.
I mean you can rent in Tallinn for 350-400€
@@comrademightess9413 you can rent for as little as 150€ in Bucharest if you're willing to sacrifice either space or location, though at a price point of 250€ you have houndreds of options
Has this ranking been done with a dart board? Brighton is so outdated and health care in the UK is a mess. Where is Vienna? Hamburg? Paris? Geneva? Lyon?
@@swCH82 Started strong with the dart board comment-made me laugh! But then I saw you were expecting Paris or Vienna, and I honestly wasn’t sure where to go from there. Guess everyone’s got different expectations, and that’s perfectly okay! 🙂
Full of misleading footage, what’s mentioned as Sophia is Kyiv, Bologna has no sea, Florence has Milan cathedral footage, Zurich shows Bern 😅
Where is Paris and London????
To expensive
There are other cities in france that's way less expensive to live@@dand8163
Munich at least 3100 Euros per month
To someone who made this film - I assume that you did not visit Poland, Slovakia, Latvia etc. because you will know that vast majority of citizens can speak English. Not.just some young people.
@@Grzegorz_Grzeg Actually, I did! I even lived in Warsaw for a few years. The younger crowd’s English is great, but the older folks… well, not so much 😅 And don’t even get me started on dealing with anything in urząd skarbowy! Plus, President Duda isn't exactly setting the best example either! 😂
@@geoinsider Respect. Greetings.
Yea, I would definitely like to live in the thumbnail 🤤
@@spade7308 Glad you liked the thumbnail! 😄 That's actually Bacharach in Germany, and you're right - it's truly a stunning place! The charm and scenery there are absolutely breathtaking