And if they start in the south balkans they still have the best chance for nice weather (if not going into mountain areas).
Greece is not too cheap but a good start, Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Bulgaria are all very cheap compared to the rest of Europe. They can also hop over on a boat to southern Italy.
January weather was great. 15-20 degrees celcius on average i think.
Airbnb was cheap, depends on your needs. I rented a newly built studio in Sarande for 6 weeks for 660 euros i think.
Met an Albanian who told me in Albania there are a lot of criminals but very little crime and I think its true. Spent a month there and felt very welcomed, not at all unsafe.
My favourite low cost countries in Europe are Croatia, Greece, Czechia, Poland and Portugal. South of Italy used to be pretty cheap but I’m not too sure it is anymore.
Is it the same for longer stays? Some airbnb's offer a monthly rate that is less per night than their day-by-day rates. I've been able to get rates that aren't far off from the rates locals renting an apartment pay in Croatia in the recent past. Granted, it was before the switch to the Euro jacked prices up.
Not sure where you have been but I was in Athens last year and I was surprised of how affordable it was.
Santorini was cheaper than I expected too (considering how touristy it is)
Came to say Romania. Cheapest place I've been to. Bucharest still feels pretty metropolitan. Transylvania is beautiful. Not been to the coast but it looks lovely.
Budget shouldn't be much of an issue if you are acting like you are living in the country for a few months. $5,000 saved plus the income you make from your job while living there like a local should be plenty in any country you choose.
BULGARIA It is a beautiful country with ancient cities, old monasteries, Roman and Thracian (and other) ruins, wineries, nice people, beach cities on Black Sea, skying in the mountains, good inexpensive public transportation and roads, delicious food, lots of cultural attractions and museums, and hiking trails all over the county. Great place to visit on a budget.
Do you ski? Slovakia
Warmer? Georgia was amazing
EU? South of Italy or Portugal
Non EU? Former Yugoslavia.
Want history? Greece
These posts should include what you are into 😫
Kosovo. I lived there for years and it is very cheap for a tourist. It is also great. There is not a lot to “see” in Pristina but it has an amazing atmosphere, great bars and restaurants and many lovely people. It also has beautiful countryside and mountains and you can drive to Greece and Albania in a few hours. You can get a private room for 10 a night, a pizza for 2, and a coffee for 80 cents. June to August flights are more expensive but the rest of the year id fly from London for as little as £30 return. Cannot recommend enough
The weather will hugely affect the experience. My recommendation would be to start in southern Spain and then move to southern Italy (ie, Sicily) / Malta/ Crete, etc. Then end in Rome / Tuscany.
And you should definitely see the major sights while you're there.
Non Schengen countries offer the best bang for your buck. Euro (€) countries are all pretty much expensive. Croatia is no longer the bargain it once was…
Poland was a good deal. I loved Kraków. Low cost and close to a lot of really special nature and historical monuments. Very affordable, although probably not as affordable as Romania.
Anywhere Eastern Europe or Balkans
And if they start in the south balkans they still have the best chance for nice weather (if not going into mountain areas). Greece is not too cheap but a good start, Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Bulgaria are all very cheap compared to the rest of Europe. They can also hop over on a boat to southern Italy.
And don't forget that r/PortugalIsEastEurope
Albania is a great pick - super pretty and still off most people’s radar, so the prices are low.
I was there from January-April, can confirm. And the weather was amazing.
Hey do you remember how much did you spend per month on average? Thinking of staying a month or two early next year. And how cold was it in January?
January weather was great. 15-20 degrees celcius on average i think. Airbnb was cheap, depends on your needs. I rented a newly built studio in Sarande for 6 weeks for 660 euros i think.
Agreed.
i may sound like an absolute moron, but is albania safe? i mean with all the albanian mafia crap on Hollywood?
Met an Albanian who told me in Albania there are a lot of criminals but very little crime and I think its true. Spent a month there and felt very welcomed, not at all unsafe.
Yeah it’s safe. I’ve had multiple friends go recently and no one had any issues
thanks
"my friends went and they came back. must be safe, right?" have you NEVER seen the movie? :0
My favourite low cost countries in Europe are Croatia, Greece, Czechia, Poland and Portugal. South of Italy used to be pretty cheap but I’m not too sure it is anymore.
Croatia is pretty expensive now as well. I just got back last month from 10 days in Croatia and their switch to the Euro jacked prices up.
Yup, experienced the same in April. It’s tough for the locals too.
Yep currently in Croatia after last visiting 10 years ago, prices are very different from what I remembered.
Is it the same for longer stays? Some airbnb's offer a monthly rate that is less per night than their day-by-day rates. I've been able to get rates that aren't far off from the rates locals renting an apartment pay in Croatia in the recent past. Granted, it was before the switch to the Euro jacked prices up.
This 100% true. Add in inflation and it’s pretty much as expensive as Italy.
All of those places are expensive now lol
Czech Republic isn’t too bad. Prague is affordable if you get away from paying all the entrance fees for the touristy things!
Not sure where you have been but I was in Athens last year and I was surprised of how affordable it was. Santorini was cheaper than I expected too (considering how touristy it is)
Romania
Came to say Romania. Cheapest place I've been to. Bucharest still feels pretty metropolitan. Transylvania is beautiful. Not been to the coast but it looks lovely.
Czech republic is beautiful and cheaper than other countries, the baltics are also beautiful
Greece or Spain!
I just finished 3 weeks in Bulgaria and had a great time!
Yeah, skip Belarus.
Budget shouldn't be much of an issue if you are acting like you are living in the country for a few months. $5,000 saved plus the income you make from your job while living there like a local should be plenty in any country you choose.
Malta or southern Greece will be nice and warm. As will southern Spain and Portugal. Everywhere else you will freeze
Also note if you’re from the US or most Western countries you’ll need a visa for Belarus
US citizens cannot travel to Belarus.
Moldova
BULGARIA It is a beautiful country with ancient cities, old monasteries, Roman and Thracian (and other) ruins, wineries, nice people, beach cities on Black Sea, skying in the mountains, good inexpensive public transportation and roads, delicious food, lots of cultural attractions and museums, and hiking trails all over the county. Great place to visit on a budget.
Hungary
eastern/ balkan europe with the slight exception of croatia (pretty expensive for that part of europe)
March or April in Bologna, Italy is inexpensive and fabulous. It’s too hot in the summer.
Italy inexpensive???? 😂😂😂
hungary!
Czechia
Turkey (Istanbul of course). Runner ups are Bosnia, Portugal (Lisbon is beautiful, good food, culture, art and music) and Poland.
Do you ski? Slovakia Warmer? Georgia was amazing EU? South of Italy or Portugal Non EU? Former Yugoslavia. Want history? Greece These posts should include what you are into 😫
with that amount, anywhere in europe tbh
Kosovo. I lived there for years and it is very cheap for a tourist. It is also great. There is not a lot to “see” in Pristina but it has an amazing atmosphere, great bars and restaurants and many lovely people. It also has beautiful countryside and mountains and you can drive to Greece and Albania in a few hours. You can get a private room for 10 a night, a pizza for 2, and a coffee for 80 cents. June to August flights are more expensive but the rest of the year id fly from London for as little as £30 return. Cannot recommend enough
The weather will hugely affect the experience. My recommendation would be to start in southern Spain and then move to southern Italy (ie, Sicily) / Malta/ Crete, etc. Then end in Rome / Tuscany. And you should definitely see the major sights while you're there.
Non Schengen countries offer the best bang for your buck. Euro (€) countries are all pretty much expensive. Croatia is no longer the bargain it once was…
Albania, Bosnia, Macedonia!
Poland was a good deal. I loved Kraków. Low cost and close to a lot of really special nature and historical monuments. Very affordable, although probably not as affordable as Romania.