My potential partner and I are looking to move to a country on the Mediterranean Sea, Montpellier, France and Tarifa, Spain and Chania, Greece were looking good to me! I sent this video to my potential partner. Thank you for this video! I'm certain that we'll pick a place by spring of 2024!
Cadiz, unlike Spain itself, does NOT touch on the Mediterranean. It might be a cheap place to live, but it is NOT on the Med, only the Atlantic. Tarifa is on the absolute outer edge of what can be called The Med. It is on the Straits of Gibraltar, or at the westernmost point of it in Spain. I'd still say that was not, The Med.
Also The Algarve in Portugal is on the Atlantic not the Mediterranean but it has many wonderful beach towns and resort cities that are relatively inexpensive compared to for example the costa Del sol. A lot of British and snowbirds from Scandinavia come to the Algarve
Hmmm........Cadiz is on the Atlantic ocean and does not, like Europe, suffer from monsoons, Tarifa is on the exact point where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean but the town and all its beaches are orientated to the Atlantic.
4:00 - The summer weather in Bari: “...warm, humid, dry, and mostly clear...” - Well, if you’re sunbathing under a beach umbrella, with one foot buried in the sand and the other edging the water, I suppose you can experience all four at once... 🏖 🇮🇹
No mention of Montenegro. It's a small country with fantastic nature, low cost of living and easy way to get residence permit. Also being a NATO member it is protected from some possible external threats.
South of the country (Boka bay and Budva) is crazy expensive,doesnt offer anything,overpriced,huuge trafic jams all day long.Infrastructure at a very low standard.Nothing special to offer.
As a single lady looking to retire in a coastal city or town, I would avoid Tunisia and maybe Turkey too. Anywhere there is “petty crime” is generally not safe for single women traveling or living on their own, imo. Even Italy is notorious. Greece can be sketchy, not sure about Albania either. Of course you can put yourself in danger if you’re not staying aware… anywhere you go.
Single lady and single man, those countries are not safe. Just because one can be lucky once or twice doesn't mean they are safe for foreigns. Also Marroco and Lybia should be added to that list.
@@mikatu if you don't understand there is a significant difference in safety for a solo woman traveller to a solo man, you need to speak with more women about their life experiences and educate yourself. This is a no brainer and it's mind boggling so many men aren't aware of this as clear as the sky is blue. There is no need to undermine a woman's experience and perspective - it IS different to men's and her comment is important for other women
@@haych27 I guess some countries can be dangerous to women under 30 y.o. who look pretty. But Turkey and Tunisia are definitely safe for everyone in this comment thread.
@@jjgreek1 I lived in Istanbul for a total of 9 years between 2000 and 2019, and then had to leave, both because of the economy and the political situation. Istanbul has changed beyond recognition under Erdogan. I’ve lived in many other countries as well, and Turkey is only nice for the very privileged now. You have to be wealthy to have a nice life there,with income from abroad. If you earn TL, you will be poor and miserable ☹️ Sexual harassment is rampant and very exhausting if you are a Western looking woman - it’s 24/7 and never stops. I also disagree about the food - it was one of the main downsides of living in Turkey…Kebab, kebab and more kebab…and very limited options for international alternatives
@@mariawerner8447 Also, Istanbul is major world city where you can find food from all corners of the world to suit any taste. So either you didn't look hard enough or you're an out an out liar. I feel it's the latter
@@mariawerner8447 I think the reaction of @isshyboy is very right. If you are really only talking about kebab then I bet you only went down the street to get food near your house or something. Most stupid thing I ever heard. There are 1000’s of different food there so it’s for sure a lack of yourself, sorry to say. Sexual harrasmant can be everywhere but I did not see it that much in a modern city as Istanbul, I know many girls who studied there or lived for a while and did not hear the same.. They are currently still in Istanbul and they are from Germany and Latvia. Long story short; I think your opinion is a very personal one.
Izmir/Turkey suffering enormous price increases in food/living-rental costs. Especially Izmir and surrounding became expensive. Too many cars, traffic and overcrowded quarters. It could be interesting for wealthy people though.
The cheapest I''ve ever been is Neum, the only Bosnian coastal town. Plus surreally clear water. Also Ulcinj in Montenegro, some 7 miles of finest sand beach, plus medieval town-fortress - all laughably cheap.
@@РоманМоня Now they're lowering the prices again. Probably after hundreds of tons of unsold oil, cheese etc. occupied shelves.and storehouses. Wanted to profit from the situation, but it finally came from their ...sses to heads.
Bosnia and Montenegro and their political stability you do not want to be caught up in a neighbourly intervention and civil unrest plus the corruption😢, if you like the region choose Croatia
Bosnians and Montenegrins may be rather crude peoples, but if you keep a low profile it's all right. I've lived in both countries. As to Croatia, they are both more expensive and often quite greedy (I lived there too).
@@squaretriangle9208 "a neighbourly intervention and civil unrest " in Bosnia which happened last time...WHEN? Oh, please, do not write about something you know nothing about. This is public space and you should check your facts (and check yourself) before writing untruths.
Morocco is a secret gem. Especially the Mediterranean. I bet millions of people don’t know that you can buy a modern apartment for €70.000 in our Costa Del Sol equivalent. In Spain, you would pay €120.000 for a similar flat. Look out for beach resorts such as Cabo Negro, Mdiq, Ristinga, Fnideq, Martil, Ouedlaou in the Tetouan area. Morocco 🇲🇦 🇲🇦 🇲🇦
@jan viljoen do you know how many tourists are robbed in Rome, Italy or Madrid or Barcelona, Spain? Or in Paris? Do you know how many scans happen in Prague, and other European cities? Some racist people (may not be aware that they racist) only focus on Arab or Muslim countries. Statistics tell us Morocco is far safer than most European cities such as London where people are gunned down and killed.
@@franciscodeborja100 Türkiye is a beautiful Muslim country and got a lot of people from all over the world to visit or retired so there is no reason to be ugly and racism
Very informative and beautifully done. Great footage. One suggestion - please REPEAT the name of each town at least once (the start AND the end?) If you only say the town's name at the start of each review, it's easy to miss that first sentence & get confused. We often have to scroll back each time to know which city you're referring to if we missed the first sentence. But overall, great job!!
Remember though that if you go work in one of these places you might not earn as much as the place you're living in now, so that, as always, the cost of living reflects the average local wage structures. If you have a guaranteed income above the local average you're laughing; if not you'll be at the rock bottom of local costs.
If small and quaint is what you're looking for take a look at Cunda in Ayvalik, Turkey. Perfect mixture of Turkish and Greek characteristics. Locals are friendly and there's a small foreign community, some year round and some seasonal residents.
Croatia is extremely expensive to live if you're interested to stay on the coast and in the summer. It has one of the highest sales tax in the world and it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. If you want inexpensive, then going inland is the only choice, but then it does not resemble anything like on the coast.
CROATIA Šibenik 🇭🇷 among all on the list Safest 100% not to expensive, amazing architecture, rich Croatian kings city culture and superb food with so many local islands and natural wonders like waterfalls etc. Connectivity to other cities are so hood and also other country.
Wow, these 12 places on the Mediterranean are definitely bucket-list-worthy! 😍 The affordability factor makes them even more appealing for those looking to relocate or just have a memorable vacation. Thanks for sharing these hidden gems! Can't wait to explore them soon! 🌊🌞✈
Welcome to the worst possible scheme on UA-cam: dream selling. I've been an expat for over twenty years and I can assure you there is no such a thing as cheap paradise. Nowadays you won't find any place to live under us$1500 per month for a single and about 2000 for a couple. That's without major medical emergencies or travel expenses. Look at the images they show you and imagine you live somewhere in that "paradise": not many parking spots. So if you can do without a car, healthcare, travel and other such basic comfort for a long time, again, welcome to Suckerland!
Greece has the lowest "Golden Visa" program in the EU at only Euro 250,000. If I had to retire in Europe, I would definitely stick to EU countries for stability and because you can establish residency and obtain an EU passport.
@@jjgreek1 my understanding is that, in practice, the Greek government is reluctant to bestow Greek citizenship to non-ethnic Greeks, even if one meets all the criteria of 5yr residence. This is a huge disadvantage compared to the Portugal golden visa.
@@FrozenSkyy well Greece is issuing thousands of residency permits and has committed by law to fulfill its obligations regarding the Golden Visa program
Albania makes for one of the best destinations not only in beauty but also culturally more European than most wile still holding on to traditional ties, very welcoming and kind hearted people plus its a part of NATO so the safety is much more increased and stable
As beautiful as the Med is, and culturally rich and diverse, it suffers a problem with high humidity in many areas. The nearby Atlantic coasts of southwest Portugal, northwest Spain, Morocco and the Canaries generally possess more pleasantly dry climates (and cooler water temperatures which give firmer textured fish) - and also have an abundance of “affordable” destinations.
Nice video thanks! One thing you overlook, though. While it may be true that the cost of living is low in some places, the visa requirements for residence are not...re: Spain
I am British and have been resident in Spain for many years. Since before Brexit. I don't know how hard it is now to get a residence permit. You don't need a visa if you are going for less than 90 days as a tourist, being a UK citizen.
To not mention Istria in Croatia seems like an oversight. Amazing food, super reasonable and drop dead beautiful. Not to mention one of only two places in the world with white truffles.
You should include the minimum and maximum temperatures of a location and the prices at the grocery store . For example the price of a litre H-Milk at a given time.
A lot of the commentators need to brush up on their English. When he says Bari in summer is humid and dry - he means little precipitation as in much of the Mediterranean in summer not dry in terms of level of moisture in the air. Anyway - this whole video has a very shallow ChatGPT mien to it.
Vlora views, that are used here, are at least 5 years old. Meanwhile the city has gone through a dramatic change for the better. More change is coming soon, with an intercontinental airport being build right now, a marina and a commercial port to be build shortly. Everything is progressively improving at a fast pace. Lucky who gets in now at these prices as it has the potential to get much more expensive once all the investments have completed.
@@tomkrugero5681 there is more crimes in Milan , Rome , London, Paris, etc than in Albania. House prices in Vlora will double within the next 3 years. Albania is Marshall Plan.
I visited two years ago. The vegetation on the north was much greener and nicer than on the south, but they were building ugly new houses everywhere. Older Cypriots were very friendly, but people who had moved there from Türkiye were generally not. And food in Girne was almost all Kebab -- boring grilled meat, fries, all the same. But perhaps renting for a while would be an interesting experiment. Buying however sounds very risky.
Before I decided to go live in (implying long-term residency, not just a few months) any other country, I'd do a heck of a lot of research. I have met people who have happily relocated from the U.S. to countries including Costa Rica and Sweden, but it's not always easy to get permanent residency abroad and conditions can change very quickly, too--within your expected lifetime. Look at how quickly the political climate has changed in countries such as Turkey and Hungary (not to mention some states in the U.S.!). First, video seems to be directed to people from young to old--from (I assume) those out of college and looking to explore the world to retirees. It is NOT one size fits all. If you are young, can you get work, legally? If not, how will you support yourself? If you are old, think about medical facilities and costs. If you are not a citizen and haven't paid into a national health system, you will almost certainly won't be able to get care through that system, and will need to pay for your medical insurance and costs. One useful source is the Democracy Index, which is an academic project rating all the countries of the world, grouped into full democracies, flawed democracies, failed democracies, and totalitarian regimes. It uses various criteria, including fair and open elections, corruption or lack of it in the governmental and law enforcement sectors, fair legal system, censorship, crime ... Also try looking up the country online using sources such as the U.S. State Department and the CIA, which are pretty realistic in assessing countries. How open are you to a possibly very different way of life? Can you adapt? How open are the people of the place you choose to interacting with foreigners, particularly those who don't speak the language? Can you make friends easily? Or will you be stuck with expatriates like yourself, which may or may not be good, but you won't get the full value of living in the local culture. Also, how many people speak English? How good are you at learning another language? Maybe you know a little Spanish, but have you tried to learn--really learn--a more "foreign" language such as Turkish or Arabic or Albanian? Can you cope even with learning a new writing system? And--this is important--how have relations been historically between your as an American or Briton, say, and the local country, and how are they now? What about a country with a culture based on a different religion? Think about whats important to you, also. Are you gay? Do you smoke pot? Both may get you in legal trouble abroad. Do you want to keep up with the news? Will you be able to get English-language TV? How is the Internet service? (And how expensive is it?) Are you close to family, and how will you keep in touch once you are living abroad? Look into climate, and consider what summers may be like as each year brings more and more heat waves and storms. What's the wildfire situation? (Very iffy in Greece, Italy, and Spain, for example.) The Mediterranean is heavily polluted and the situation is getting worse. How will your pretty, clean(ish) beach look in ten, twenty years? Rotting fish at the waterline? Rotting algae? How has your chosen country been coping with Covid? Is its economy reasonably stable? Is the country (or the part you choose) trying to cope with refugees from the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and (now) Russia and Ukraine? Finally, what is your backup plan if your chosen town/country becomes unaffordable, or decides to expel foreigners? It can happen! And remember that if you are still of working age, if you drop out of the U.S. labor force and don't contribute to your SS account or Medicare, and then have to move back home, your retirement will be drastically affected. Find out the drawbacks, and then when you do find your little paradise, you will probably not be disappointed. And enjoy! (Just be realistic.)
Wow! How pessimistic! I'm 75 and I have none of the concerns you laid out. Getting a visa for most countries is not that difficult. If you worked, saved some money and have retirement income, the process is usually handled quickly. Want to find a Mediterranean city in Spain to live, then start in Huelva and bus it up to Cadaques. You will find a place suitable to fit your needs with the lifestyle you want. If you're looking for a summer location in Spain, Check out the coastal cities on the Bay of Cantabria, beautiful cities with beaches with the added benefit of more comfotable summer temps and a proximity to some wonderful mountains. Follow your advice you'll spend your life researching. Every young person who goes abroad will learn quickly about any country he visits by networking with the fellow travelers he meet. I could pack my bag today, make a flight reservation and be in another country in no more than two days. Most countries let Americans in for 90 days without a visa. There are enough countries that you can visit tomorrow without a visa. Travel to one, cut your teeth and you'll be savvy traveler soon and will find a place where you may want to live for an extended time.
you should stay at home and watch something else. Such you tube videos are for adventurers not for safety seekers who calculate everything. Anyway, you know, basically life is a lottery!
Cadiz is very crowded because it is small, Jerez and Sanlucar are better but expensive, Tarifa is very windy and only good for windsurfing, the other places are dirty, without services nor hospitals and third world kind.
Video doesn't address residency visa/permit requirements. Also, no discussion about taxes. The choices are good. But, don't start packing until you research if you qualify for residency & the tax rate. Typical Global Income Taxation (GIT) is 35% to 40% of all gross income including pensions and Social Security income.
need to do a lot of reserch bevore moving - special tax rates exist for certain incomes for certain foreigners living in certain regions of certain countries mentioned in this report. Better get a local tax specialist who understands tax law as it applies to foreigners. Some examples: if you own a house in Italy and live off your savings you pay no income tax. Soc Security income from the US is taxed in the US even if you live abroad. Private US pensions currently have special tax rates in Italy if you live in a southern city of the country with less than 20k inhabitants etc.
@@georgeb248 The retirement income is taxed with 7% for 15 years, regardless of the annual pension amount. However, this advantageous tax income rate does not apply to income of the pensioners from other sources in Greece or abroad (such as income from real estate, financial products, reverse mortgages etc.)
@@kirill4531 The category was “12 Cheapest Places to Live on the Mediterranean”. Minor details like safety, equal protection under the law, and availability of groceries weren’t part of the equation.
So, let me get this straight: Mahnt-Peel-Yee-Air, Ca-Deez, Baw-Ree, Ehh-Oh-Leanne Island Archie-Pela-Go, Tay-Ree-Fay, Paw-Foss, Paw-Triss, Shee-Bah-Nick, Huh-Knee-Ah, Iz-Meer, Vloh-Rah, Soo-Ss.
Give me a f******g break. ALL of the greek towns mentioned are super expensive. Especially Crete/Chania. Cheapest is Turkey. By far, with the collapse of the local currency. From the EU.....Spain Probably Costa Blanca. The rest is mambo jambo.
Nope. In Spain if you want cheap, you´d better go to Costa Cálida (Murcia) or Costa Almería. For Costa Blanca: Costa Blanca South is cheaper than Costa Blanca North. Alicante city is in the middle.
Did You Know that? The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the Mediterranean Basin, and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Western and Southern Europe and Anatolia, on the south by North Africa, and on the east by the Levant.
Amazing cause I always love Mediterenean Sea - have taken many trips around, specially Nice in France. Will be there again for visitng a good french friend too on 30 september. Lots of Swedish retired people live there since 1980. I am considering seriously to retire in one of countries around Mediterenean. But still have my Stockholm Apratment as well. (For easier to visit my swedish friends and my swedish family) 😍😇 Thanks a lot for sharing.😀 Best Wishes from STOCKHOLM - SWEDEN
@@gabrielta1 For me Nice is still cheaper to live than in Stockholm - The best is climate - warmer in longer time. People is freindly, alrght 😇 Best Wishes from STOCKHOLM - SWEDEN
Cadiz (Spain) is completely out of place in this video. It is on the Atlantic, and the water is therefore cold for bathing. I stopped watching the video at this point. Basic geographical mistake. Or change the title of the video.
Check out Kotor, a beautiful city in Montenegro located in the Kotor Bay, which has some of the most spectacular views on the Mediterranean.
I used to spend a lot of time in Kotor...it is truly a gem.
Kotor is on Adriatic not Mediterranean Sea.
@@matematic8384 The same with several other cities the video listed. But I did not ind that too much...
@@matematic8384adriatico es Mediterráneo
It's very hard to take a video seriously when the producers cannot bother to find out how to pronounce the name of the towns correctly.
yeh, eg cadiz!! try saying cadith!! or the locals call it kie!
@@Arriyad1 Only in America!
@@chriscoughlan5221 and it is not on the Mediterranean either, no matter how you pronounced it
@@marksimons8861 UK
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We live in Valencia, and affordable it is. Very hot in the summer though
What are the summer temps?
@@kerrieervin4460 in the nineties
As a Greek I agree for Patra , it really is the place to be for young people and very cheap
Since when is Greece cheap?
Just visited Greece. Getting more expensive by the day. Figure on $1.200 a person per month ... no frills.
Chania, Greece, was looking like a good option
What about chania l am from cyprus retired single what is the cost of a Good living food rent and other fundamental needs
Excellent information. Many thanks. Dan
I love chania! People are so friendly there!!!
My potential partner and I are looking to move to a country on the Mediterranean Sea, Montpellier, France and Tarifa, Spain and Chania, Greece were looking good to me! I sent this video to my potential partner. Thank you for this video! I'm certain that we'll pick a place by spring of 2024!
cadiz is NOT bathed by the atlantic and the med. Its outside the strait of Gibralter, its north atlantic.
Windy then
Atlantico norte? Nooooooooooo
Cadiz, unlike Spain itself, does NOT touch on the Mediterranean. It might be a cheap place to live, but it is NOT on the Med, only the Atlantic. Tarifa is on the absolute outer edge of what can be called The Med. It is on the Straits of Gibraltar, or at the westernmost point of it in Spain. I'd still say that was not, The Med.
Thanks you know your geography. Good clarification.
Kadeeees?
Kadeeees?
You must be fun at parties
Also The Algarve in Portugal is on the Atlantic not the Mediterranean but it has many wonderful beach towns and resort cities that are relatively inexpensive compared to for example the costa Del sol. A lot of British and snowbirds from Scandinavia come to the Algarve
It would be helpful if you specified what monetary value you are referring to. US dollars? Euros?
Go to Crete. Remember my words!!
Hmmm........Cadiz is on the Atlantic ocean and does not, like Europe, suffer from monsoons, Tarifa is on the exact point where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean but the town and all its beaches are orientated to the Atlantic.
4:00 - The summer weather in Bari: “...warm, humid, dry, and mostly clear...” - Well, if you’re sunbathing under a beach umbrella, with one foot buried in the sand and the other edging the water, I suppose you can experience all four at once... 🏖 🇮🇹
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
No mention of Montenegro. It's a small country with fantastic nature, low cost of living and easy way to get residence permit. Also being a NATO member it is protected from some possible external threats.
And sure enough safer than Tunisia !
And where the traffic is unbearable
Montenegro is expensive is beautiful but very expensive
I am living in MNT now and especially by the sea - it is not cheap at all
South of the country (Boka bay and Budva) is crazy expensive,doesnt offer anything,overpriced,huuge trafic jams all day long.Infrastructure at a very low standard.Nothing special to offer.
Volos city in Greece is the best city to live.
You would never ever know the situation unless you live in that particular city/town . That’s all that’s it .
Great country Turkey and millions place to go ...!. Friendly, safe and cheap
Vlora ❤Sibenik ❤ my favorites
the med starts at gibraltar!!! do u know your geography?
How could Summer in parni Italy be humid and dry at the same time?
It would be nice to say what is the currency of those prices. I assume it is the USD.
I was wondering that as well. 🤷♀️
Euros. It's about Europe.
@@ibanmayo2 euro is not the only one currency being used in Europe 🤔
@@DP-ih6nt If you check the exchange rate USD=Euro
NO, THEY ARE IN EUROPE, THEY USE THE EURO
As a single lady looking to retire in a coastal city or town, I would avoid Tunisia and maybe Turkey too. Anywhere there is “petty crime” is generally not safe for single women traveling or living on their own, imo. Even Italy is notorious. Greece can be sketchy, not sure about Albania either. Of course you can put yourself in danger if you’re not staying aware… anywhere you go.
Single lady and single man, those countries are not safe. Just because one can be lucky once or twice doesn't mean they are safe for foreigns. Also Marroco and Lybia should be added to that list.
@@mikatu if you don't understand there is a significant difference in safety for a solo woman traveller to a solo man, you need to speak with more women about their life experiences and educate yourself. This is a no brainer and it's mind boggling so many men aren't aware of this as clear as the sky is blue. There is no need to undermine a woman's experience and perspective - it IS different to men's and her comment is important for other women
@@haych27 I guess some countries can be dangerous to women under 30 y.o. who look pretty. But Turkey and Tunisia are definitely safe for everyone in this comment thread.
Turkey 🇹🇷 and Tunisia 🇹🇳 very dangerous very dangerous...
@@Murmilone Turkey 🇹🇷 and Tunisia 🇹🇳 very dangerous Country's
i got inspired by your the view, it's very Beautiful and amazing,nice video, i like it, your share it's beautiful
All places are too much overcrowded 😢, Bari, Puglia, Lipari and Cyprus are nice
Turkey offers the most in my opinion. Great people, nice food and so much things to do and see
Residence permits have become extremely complicated to get. I lived 9 years in Istanbul, so I know…
Yeah but Turkey is not an EU country, and is led by authoritarians who threaten their neighbors with war on a daily basis. Very unstable country.
@@jjgreek1 I lived in Istanbul for a total of 9 years between 2000 and 2019, and then had to leave, both because of the economy and the political situation. Istanbul has changed beyond recognition under Erdogan. I’ve lived in many other countries as well, and Turkey is only nice for the very privileged now. You have to be wealthy to have a nice life there,with income from abroad. If you earn TL, you will be poor and miserable ☹️ Sexual harassment is rampant and very exhausting if you are a Western looking woman - it’s 24/7 and never stops. I also disagree about the food - it was one of the main downsides of living in Turkey…Kebab, kebab and more kebab…and very limited options for international alternatives
@@mariawerner8447 Also, Istanbul is major world city where you can find food from all corners of the world to suit any taste. So either you didn't look hard enough or you're an out an out liar. I feel it's the latter
@@mariawerner8447 I think the reaction of @isshyboy is very right. If you are really only talking about kebab then I bet you only went down the street to get food near your house or something. Most stupid thing I ever heard. There are 1000’s of different food there so it’s for sure a lack of yourself, sorry to say.
Sexual harrasmant can be everywhere but I did not see it that much in a modern city as Istanbul, I know many girls who studied there or lived for a while and did not hear the same.. They are currently still in Istanbul and they are from Germany and Latvia.
Long story short; I think your opinion is a very personal one.
Izmir/Turkey suffering enormous price increases in food/living-rental costs. Especially Izmir and surrounding became expensive. Too many cars, traffic and overcrowded quarters. It could be interesting for wealthy people though.
The cheapest I''ve ever been is Neum, the only Bosnian coastal town. Plus surreally clear water.
Also Ulcinj in Montenegro, some 7 miles of finest sand beach, plus medieval town-fortress - all laughably cheap.
Not any more friend not any more.... 20+% inflation in Montenegro....
@@РоманМоня Now they're lowering the prices again. Probably after hundreds of tons of unsold oil, cheese etc. occupied shelves.and storehouses. Wanted to profit from the situation, but it finally came from their ...sses to heads.
Bosnia and Montenegro and their political stability you do not want to be caught up in a neighbourly intervention and civil unrest plus the corruption😢, if you like the region choose Croatia
Bosnians and Montenegrins may be rather crude peoples, but if you keep a low profile it's all right. I've lived in both countries. As to Croatia, they are both more expensive and often quite greedy (I lived there too).
@@squaretriangle9208 "a neighbourly intervention and civil unrest " in Bosnia which happened last time...WHEN? Oh, please, do not write about something you know nothing about. This is public space and you should check your facts (and check yourself) before writing untruths.
Great video thank you👍🙏
There are no monsoon seasons in Cadiz or anywhere in Europe. CHATGPT 4 would probably do better.
Tunisia or ex Efrykya my love
Been to Montpellier. The city is not technically on the Mediterranean. It’s a little inland. But a beautiful city nonetheless
And I wouldn't exactly call it a low-cost destination!
@@ba8898 Low cost I see nowhere at the coast in EU.
I wish I could live there this minute.
Me 2!
Then go! Why you are waiting!
@@alamrafique6216 In western countries, if people dont work, they get nothing. So where do we live from?
Morocco is a secret gem. Especially the Mediterranean. I bet millions of people don’t know that you can buy a modern apartment for €70.000 in our Costa Del Sol equivalent. In Spain, you would pay €120.000 for a similar flat. Look out for beach resorts such as Cabo Negro, Mdiq, Ristinga, Fnideq, Martil, Ouedlaou in the Tetouan area. Morocco 🇲🇦 🇲🇦 🇲🇦
It is not European. And it is Muslim. No thank you.
@jan viljoen do you know how many tourists are robbed in Rome, Italy or Madrid or Barcelona, Spain? Or in Paris? Do you know how many scans happen in Prague, and other European cities? Some racist people (may not be aware that they racist) only focus on Arab or Muslim countries. Statistics tell us Morocco is far safer than most European cities such as London where people are gunned down and killed.
Morocco is a great place. Just don't mind racist comments!
Racists are sad people that exist in Algeria to Italy. Racists are everywhere.
@@franciscodeborja100 Türkiye is a beautiful Muslim country and got a lot of people from all over the world to visit or retired so there is no reason to be ugly and racism
In what currency is the cost of living, rent etc. measured?
Yes ... 900 WHATs ?
@@BrianTheBarbarian $= €
Isn’t USD the default currency for comparison? Lol 🤷🏻♂️
@@blinkyray215 -- never says dollars
USD and Euros are equal at the moment so it doesn't matter.
It’s not “shibanik”, it’s SHIBENIK!
What about Alexandria Egypt?
Maybe a year or two ago these places were cheap, but I don't think that is the case anymore
Indeed, they are very beautiful places, good for immortalized in the photo
Cadiz is NOT on the Mediterranean! I question the accuracy of the rest of the information.
Very informative and beautifully done. Great footage. One suggestion - please REPEAT the name of each town at least once (the start AND the end?) If you only say the town's name at the start of each review, it's easy to miss that first sentence & get confused. We often have to scroll back each time to know which city you're referring to if we missed the first sentence. But overall, great job!!
There is not monsoon season in Cadiz (Spain)
Cool vide3.. But why some of the Lebanese cities aren't on d list... Jounieh, jbeil, batroun etc
Remember though that if you go work in one of these places you might not earn as much as the place you're living in now, so that, as always, the cost of living reflects the average local wage structures. If you have a guaranteed income above the local average you're laughing; if not you'll be at the rock bottom of local costs.
Nice video! Would like to hear about a few other smaller/quaint towns in Turkey and Croatia that are affordable 👍
If small and quaint is what you're looking for take a look at Cunda in Ayvalik, Turkey. Perfect mixture of Turkish and Greek characteristics. Locals are friendly and there's a small foreign community, some year round and some seasonal residents.
Croatia is extremely expensive to live if you're interested to stay on the coast and in the summer. It has one of the highest sales tax in the world and it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. If you want inexpensive, then going inland is the only choice, but then it does not resemble anything like on the coast.
@@MDRG01 Million times better in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro 🇲🇪
You can scratch Croatia from non- expensive list.
@@aurelaurel8222Well who are you to say what is better or not please? They are all perfectly fine. What kind of comment is that? 🙄
Thanks for inspiration ✌️
CROATIA Šibenik 🇭🇷 among all on the list Safest 100% not to expensive, amazing architecture, rich Croatian kings city culture and superb food with so many local islands and natural wonders like waterfalls etc. Connectivity to other cities are so hood and also other country.
Awesome places and prices
Wow, these 12 places on the Mediterranean are definitely bucket-list-worthy! 😍 The affordability factor makes them even more appealing for those looking to relocate or just have a memorable vacation. Thanks for sharing these hidden gems! Can't wait to explore them soon! 🌊🌞✈
Chania and corfou super expensive
Welcome to the worst possible scheme on UA-cam: dream selling. I've been an expat for over twenty years and I can assure you there is no such a thing as cheap paradise. Nowadays you won't find any place to live under us$1500 per month for a single and about 2000 for a couple. That's without major medical emergencies or travel expenses. Look at the images they show you and imagine you live somewhere in that "paradise": not many parking spots. So if you can do without a car, healthcare, travel and other such basic comfort for a long time, again, welcome to Suckerland!
Monsoon season in Cadiz??? 🤯
Greece has the lowest "Golden Visa" program in the EU at only Euro 250,000. If I had to retire in Europe, I would definitely stick to EU countries for stability and because you can establish residency and obtain an EU passport.
No you can't. Golden Visa program does not grant you EU citizenship. It takes many years before you can apply.
@@doubleplay4 it grants you 5 years residency and then you get EU citizenship
@@jjgreek1 my understanding is that, in practice, the Greek government is reluctant to bestow Greek citizenship to non-ethnic Greeks, even if one meets all the criteria of 5yr residence. This is a huge disadvantage compared to the Portugal golden visa.
@@FrozenSkyy well Greece is issuing thousands of residency permits and has committed by law to fulfill its obligations regarding the Golden Visa program
Also do not recognize same sex Marriage, therefore your spouse would not be granted citizenship, or perhaps even residency
Love Cyprus
Very hight Taxes in all countries in Europa
Yeah, better stay where you are!
Albania makes for one of the best destinations not only in beauty but also culturally more European than most wile still holding on to traditional ties, very welcoming and kind hearted people plus its a part of NATO so the safety is much more increased and stable
As beautiful as the Med is, and culturally rich and diverse, it suffers a problem with high humidity in many areas. The nearby Atlantic coasts of southwest Portugal, northwest Spain, Morocco and the Canaries generally possess more pleasantly dry climates (and cooler water temperatures which give firmer textured fish) - and also have an abundance of “affordable” destinations.
As a floridian I fail to understand the problem.
@@aaronself2411 ✌
Funny, I 'd swear it's the opposite. I haven't seen in my life such an amount of rain as in Porto and Braga and such humidity as in Tenerife.
And in Portugal? Which would be an affordable place to go?
@@izabela1961 quite literally all of it. Portugal is actually one of the cheapest European countries you can live in.
Nice video thanks! One thing you overlook, though. While it may be true that the cost of living is low in some places, the visa requirements for residence are not...re: Spain
Is the visa process expensive or just difficult/time consuming? I'm a UK citizen.
I am British and have been resident in Spain for many years. Since before Brexit. I don't know how hard it is now to get a residence permit. You don't need a visa if you are going for less than 90 days as a tourist, being a UK citizen.
To not mention Istria in Croatia seems like an oversight. Amazing food, super reasonable and drop dead beautiful. Not to mention one of only two places in the world with white truffles.
Thank you for sharing this great information. It is very helpful
Alanya=❤
Are this costs mentioned in £, $ or €?
I think $
Cadiz is not on the Mediterranean at all. Great video, though.
You should include the minimum and maximum temperatures of a location and the prices at the grocery store . For example the price of a litre H-Milk at a given time.
I’ll start - Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦: minimum (low) -68 degrees Celsius, maximum (high) -12 degrees Celsius in mid-summer. Price, milk (1L): $12.64 CAD (or 0.0001% price of average 25 square metre studio apartment).
Youare real Sick!!!
Great video!
Great video, these are overlooked cities and deserve the appreciation.
You got me at Cádiz not being too hot in the summer 😂 good luck
Switzerland?
An expensive country. And I've read it is very, very difficult to immigrate there. Also, not in the Mediterranean region!
Not cheap no sea at all
good question. Ah.. not cheap, not on the Mediterranean. Maybe not such a good question after all.
“Switzerland🇨🇭is a mountainous ⛰ country inhabited by flat people.” - Voltaire
You get everywhere a Residenz, if you want!!!!!!!!
A lot of the commentators need to brush up on their English. When he says Bari in summer is humid and dry - he means little precipitation as in much of the Mediterranean in summer not dry in terms of level of moisture in the air. Anyway - this whole video has a very shallow ChatGPT mien to it.
Vlora views, that are used here, are at least 5 years old. Meanwhile the city has gone through a dramatic change for the better. More change is coming soon, with an intercontinental airport being build right now, a marina and a commercial port to be build shortly. Everything is progressively improving at a fast pace. Lucky who gets in now at these prices as it has the potential to get much more expensive once all the investments have completed.
...and the crime there has gone through a dramatic upside..for the worse 😂😂😂..
@@tomkrugero5681 how do you know?
@@tomkrugero5681 there is more crimes in Milan , Rome , London, Paris, etc than in Albania.
House prices in Vlora will double within the next 3 years.
Albania is Marshall Plan.
Are you trying to sell anything?
What you don't say the price of properties.
Can I have a beer on the beach in Tunisia? I doubt.
Yes you can
@@jillybe1873 Thanks
Monsoon season in Spain. Joking of course. Spain has the only desert in Europe.
Northern Cyprus
I visited two years ago. The vegetation on the north was much greener and nicer than on the south, but they were building ugly new houses everywhere. Older Cypriots were very friendly, but people who had moved there from Türkiye were generally not. And food in Girne was almost all Kebab -- boring grilled meat, fries, all the same. But perhaps renting for a while would be an interesting experiment. Buying however sounds very risky.
Cyprus is Greece 🇬🇷🇨🇾
@@Conrad_Hidden Peace at home, Peace in the world. 🇹🇷
Before I decided to go live in (implying long-term residency, not just a few months) any other country, I'd do a heck of a lot of research. I have met people who have happily relocated from the U.S. to countries including Costa Rica and Sweden, but it's not always easy to get permanent residency abroad and conditions can change very quickly, too--within your expected lifetime. Look at how quickly the political climate has changed in countries such as Turkey and Hungary (not to mention some states in the U.S.!).
First, video seems to be directed to people from young to old--from (I assume) those out of college and looking to explore the world to retirees. It is NOT one size fits all. If you are young, can you get work, legally? If not, how will you support yourself? If you are old, think about medical facilities and costs. If you are not a citizen and haven't paid into a national health system, you will almost certainly won't be able to get care through that system, and will need to pay for your medical insurance and costs.
One useful source is the Democracy Index, which is an academic project rating all the countries of the world, grouped into full democracies, flawed democracies, failed democracies, and totalitarian regimes. It uses various criteria, including fair and open elections, corruption or lack of it in the governmental and law enforcement sectors, fair legal system, censorship, crime ... Also try looking up the country online using sources such as the U.S. State Department and the CIA, which are pretty realistic in assessing countries.
How open are you to a possibly very different way of life? Can you adapt? How open are the people of the place you choose to interacting with foreigners, particularly those who don't speak the language? Can you make friends easily? Or will you be stuck with expatriates like yourself, which may or may not be good, but you won't get the full value of living in the local culture. Also, how many people speak English? How good are you at learning another language? Maybe you know a little Spanish, but have you tried to learn--really learn--a more "foreign" language such as Turkish or Arabic or Albanian? Can you cope even with learning a new writing system? And--this is important--how have relations been historically between your as an American or Briton, say, and the local country, and how are they now? What about a country with a culture based on a different religion?
Think about whats important to you, also. Are you gay? Do you smoke pot? Both may get you in legal trouble abroad. Do you want to keep up with the news? Will you be able to get English-language TV? How is the Internet service? (And how expensive is it?) Are you close to family, and how will you keep in touch once you are living abroad?
Look into climate, and consider what summers may be like as each year brings more and more heat waves and storms. What's the wildfire situation? (Very iffy in Greece, Italy, and Spain, for example.) The Mediterranean is heavily polluted and the situation is getting worse. How will your pretty, clean(ish) beach look in ten, twenty years? Rotting fish at the waterline? Rotting algae?
How has your chosen country been coping with Covid? Is its economy reasonably stable? Is the country (or the part you choose) trying to cope with refugees from the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and (now) Russia and Ukraine?
Finally, what is your backup plan if your chosen town/country becomes unaffordable, or decides to expel foreigners? It can happen!
And remember that if you are still of working age, if you drop out of the U.S. labor force and don't contribute to your SS account or Medicare, and then have to move back home, your retirement will be drastically affected.
Find out the drawbacks, and then when you do find your little paradise, you will probably not be disappointed. And enjoy! (Just be realistic.)
Jesus Christ lady. Less is more.
Best evaluation and advice!!
Wow! How pessimistic! I'm 75 and I have none of the concerns you laid out. Getting a visa for most countries is not that difficult. If you worked, saved some money and have retirement income, the process is usually handled quickly. Want to find a Mediterranean city in Spain to live, then start in Huelva and bus it up to Cadaques. You will find a place suitable to fit your needs with the lifestyle you want. If you're looking for a summer location in Spain, Check out the coastal cities on the Bay of Cantabria, beautiful cities with beaches with the added benefit of more comfotable summer temps and a proximity to some wonderful mountains.
Follow your advice you'll spend your life researching. Every young person who goes abroad will learn quickly about any country he visits by networking with the fellow travelers he meet. I could pack my bag today, make a flight reservation and be in another country in no more than two days. Most countries let Americans in for 90 days without a visa. There are enough countries that you can visit tomorrow without a visa. Travel to one, cut your teeth and you'll be savvy traveler soon and will find a place where you may want to live for an extended time.
@@jeffjacob5479 😂😂😂😂😂
you should stay at home and watch something else. Such you tube videos are for adventurers not for safety seekers who calculate everything. Anyway, you know, basically life is a lottery!
Cost to live 1200 1500 what currency?
Awful pronunciation of place names!
Nice video ❤
Cadiz is very crowded because it is small, Jerez and Sanlucar are better but expensive, Tarifa is very windy and only good for windsurfing, the other places are dirty, without services nor hospitals and third world kind.
Video doesn't address residency visa/permit requirements. Also, no discussion about taxes. The choices are good. But, don't start packing until you research if you qualify for residency & the tax rate. Typical Global Income Taxation (GIT) is 35% to 40% of all gross income including pensions and Social Security income.
need to do a lot of reserch bevore moving - special tax rates exist for certain incomes for certain foreigners living in certain regions of certain countries mentioned in this report. Better get a local tax specialist who understands tax law as it applies to foreigners. Some examples: if you own a house in Italy and live off your savings you pay no income tax. Soc Security income from the US is taxed in the US even if you live abroad. Private US pensions currently have special tax rates in Italy if you live in a southern city of the country with less than 20k inhabitants etc.
Greece income tax for pensioners is under 15 percent tax
@@georgeb248 The retirement income is taxed with 7% for 15 years, regardless of the annual pension amount. However, this advantageous tax income rate does not apply to income of the pensioners from other sources in Greece or abroad (such as income from real estate, financial products, reverse mortgages etc.)
The Adriatic on the coast of Puglia is magnificent. Not too many American tourists. Delightful part of Italy.
It does sound nice, but disappointing to hear it's got cold winters. Not exactly what you want in a Mediterranean climate.
The only had thing is you're there...😂
Tangier City of the Beats #1
Algeria??
Wow! Libya must be a lot more expensive than I thought to not make this list!😅
Yeah where's Tripoli??
Is it safe there? Does the law works equally on all people no matter if you're a foreigner, a rich local or a random person?
@@kirill4531 The category was “12 Cheapest Places to Live on the Mediterranean”. Minor details like safety, equal protection under the law, and availability of groceries weren’t part of the equation.
@@sc100ott they were in the disclaimer in the beginning
800, 800, 800, 1200, 600, 800...... X hundred WHAT? Dollars? Euros? WHAT CURRENCY!?!?? 😳🤕
700 what currency
So, let me get this straight: Mahnt-Peel-Yee-Air, Ca-Deez, Baw-Ree, Ehh-Oh-Leanne Island Archie-Pela-Go, Tay-Ree-Fay, Paw-Foss, Paw-Triss, Shee-Bah-Nick, Huh-Knee-Ah, Iz-Meer, Vloh-Rah, Soo-Ss.
How about Albania 🇦🇱
Where is Republic of Cyprus?
he mentions Paphos. I would add Larnaca.
Give me a f******g break. ALL of the greek towns mentioned are super expensive. Especially Crete/Chania.
Cheapest is Turkey. By far, with the collapse of the local currency. From the EU.....Spain Probably Costa Blanca. The rest is mambo jambo.
Nope. In Spain if you want cheap, you´d better go to Costa Cálida (Murcia) or Costa Almería. For Costa Blanca: Costa Blanca South is cheaper than Costa Blanca North. Alicante city is in the middle.
I would stay out of the cities but within 15 minutes.
Fine if your in the European Union if your not then you are only allowed 90 days
Did You Know that?
The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the Mediterranean Basin, and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Western and Southern Europe and Anatolia, on the south by North Africa, and on the east by the Levant.
Yes, I know. You just have to look at a map.
really??? looking at the map it doesn't look like it.
duh, it is IN THE NAME. Medi Terranean - Medi means between ; Terranean means land. So Mediterranean means a sea between/ within the land.
Great and enticing. Hopefully these places won't become Californicated.
אין כמו אימא בעולם!¡!¡!¡!¡.
Amazing cause I always love Mediterenean Sea - have taken many trips around, specially Nice in France. Will be there again for visitng a good french friend too on 30 september. Lots of Swedish retired people live there since 1980. I am considering seriously to retire in one of countries around Mediterenean. But still have my Stockholm Apratment as well. (For easier to visit my swedish friends and my swedish family) 😍😇 Thanks a lot for sharing.😀
Best Wishes from STOCKHOLM - SWEDEN
Nice is expensive!
@@gabrielta1 For me Nice is still cheaper to live than in Stockholm - The best is climate - warmer in longer time. People is freindly, alrght 😇 Best Wishes from STOCKHOLM - SWEDEN
Its nice if you dont have to work there. All year holiday😂😂
The Mediterranean is nice, but there are WAY too many Mediterraneans there.
Oh dear, Turkey. You actually advice Turkey, only for a vacation but to live? Really?
The author says about Bari “summers are hot, humid, dry…” How could it be both humid and dry?
@@leoy3225 probably only under the shower, where he spent the most time?...
You obviously have never been there.
@@leoy3225 Bari is humid summer and winter, i hang my clothes out to dry and they were more wet then after the washing machine 😂
I would not even visit Turkey on a bet, no thanks
Tunisia
You couldn't find a single city in Morocco?!!
How come you only mention Northern med places and none in north africa..what a biased video!
Cadiz (Spain) is completely out of place in this video. It is on the Atlantic, and the water is therefore cold for bathing. I stopped watching the video at this point. Basic geographical mistake. Or change the title of the video.
Gibraltar 🇬🇮 Morocco 🇲🇦 🗽🏩❤😁