best value country for renting a flat?

I'm recently retired, and live on a (very) small pension in the UK. I'd
like to have a change of scene for a month or two - not just a holiday,
more a 'living abroad experience' but have little money to do this.

Many people come to the UK from Eastern Europe because wages are so
poor, so it got me thinking that if wages are low there, rents must be
low there as well, and this got me thinking about renting a small flat
somewhere in Eastern Europe for a month - or two months if I could
afford it, and maybe try to live as part of the local community. Is
this feasible?

I'd really appreciate any advice as to which countries would be the
best ones to consider, given that I'm on a limited budget. What would I
need to spend to keep myself (rent, food, etc) for a month? I'd
willingly forego any sightseeing in order to save money - I just want
the experience of living in another country for a while.

Thanks in advance

Simon.

If you're interested in renting a flat in Croatia (Istria), let me know

"Simon" ha scritto nel messaggio
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I'm recently retired, and live on a (very) small pension in the UK. I'd
like to have a change of scene for a month or two - not just a holiday,
more a 'living abroad experience' but have little money to do this.

Many people come to the UK from Eastern Europe because wages are so
poor, so it got me thinking that if wages are low there, rents must be
low there as well, and this got me thinking about renting a small flat
somewhere in Eastern Europe for a month - or two months if I could
afford it, and maybe try to live as part of the local community. Is
this feasible?

I'd really appreciate any advice as to which countries would be the
best ones to consider, given that I'm on a limited budget. What would I
need to spend to keep myself (rent, food, etc) for a month? I'd
willingly forego any sightseeing in order to save money - I just want
the experience of living in another country for a while.

Thanks in advance

Simon.

i can tell you about prices in Prague

1.000 eur square metre to buy
the same to rent for a month ( european standards.. )

in slovakia you could spend a little less
depending on where you want to live.

but knowing the countries I can say..

if you want to live at european standards
life will be more expensive than in yr own country

yes. beer drinking and restaurants are cheaper..

i can tell you about prices in Prague

1.000 eur square metre to buy
the same to rent for a month ( european standards.. )

Um, are you using the "." as a decimal or a thousand separator?

tile wrote:

"Simon" ha scritto nel messaggio
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I'm recently retired, and live on a (very) small pension in the UK. I'd
like to have a change of scene for a month or two - not just a holiday,
more a 'living abroad experience' but have little money to do this.

Many people come to the UK from Eastern Europe because wages are so
poor, so it got me thinking that if wages are low there, rents must be
low there as well, and this got me thinking about renting a small flat
somewhere in Eastern Europe for a month - or two months if I could
afford it, and maybe try to live as part of the local community. Is
this feasible?

I'd really appreciate any advice as to which countries would be the
best ones to consider, given that I'm on a limited budget. What would I
need to spend to keep myself (rent, food, etc) for a month? I'd
willingly forego any sightseeing in order to save money - I just want
the experience of living in another country for a while.

Thanks in advance

Simon.

i can tell you about prices in Prague

1.000 eur square metre to buy
the same to rent for a month ( european standards.. )

in slovakia you could spend a little less
depending on where you want to live.

but knowing the countries I can say..

if you want to live at european standards
life will be more expensive than in yr own country

yes. beer drinking and restaurants are cheaper..


I'm not sure I know what you mean by 'if you want to live at european
standards'. I just want to do my own cooking, stay in the flat reading,
go for walks, maybe go to the cinema if there are subtitled films.

Nothing that would cost much. It's the cost of the rent and the food I
want to know about.

Lennart Petersen wrote:
"David Johnstone" skrev i meddelandet
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i can tell you about prices in Prague

1.000 eur square metre to buy
the same to rent for a month ( european standards.. )

Um, are you using the "." as a decimal or a thousand separator?

1000 Euro/sq metre to buy a condo seem to be rather inexpensive and I've
heard about much higher prices in Prague.

True, but that would then be rather a lot in rent per sqm per month!
Or perhaps he is going from per sqm to total rent for an "average"
sized flat - either way rather confusing.

Flats in Stockholm City are now at prices from 3000-6000/sq metre.
Low salaries and low costs for renting a flat is true for many in East
Europe but near always it's a matter of buildings provided and subsidized
from the government. The free market typically charge much more for flats
and for a short term visitor from West it's a matter of demand and supply.
But anyway with some luck the o.p maybe can find something if now the place
doesn't matter so much . Could be an interesting experience.
I think also there're reason to stick to an EU country and avoid the rest
being too troublesome for permits.

Most countries that have no visa requirements you could get by as a
tourist for a month or two I would say. I agree it would be an
interesting experience, and I find it good that there are older people
interested in doing that. It wouldn't be easy though to find a cheap
short-term rental, especially from a distance and if you don't speak
the language. What about some sort of flat swap, Simon? I believe
the internet has forums for people who are interested in this.

David

"Simon"

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I'm recently retired, and live on a (very) small pension in the UK. I'd
like to have a change of scene for a month or two - not just a holiday,
more a 'living abroad experience' but have little money to do this.

Many people come to the UK from Eastern Europe because wages are so
poor, so it got me thinking that if wages are low there, rents must be
low there as well, and this got me thinking about renting a small flat
somewhere in Eastern Europe for a month - or two months if I could
afford it, and maybe try to live as part of the local community. Is
this feasible?

I'd really appreciate any advice as to which countries would be the
best ones to consider, given that I'm on a limited budget. What would I
need to spend to keep myself (rent, food, etc) for a month? I'd
willingly forego any sightseeing in order to save money - I just want
the experience of living in another country for a while.

Thanks in advance

Simon.


In Czech Republic you could look for a cheap holyday house/apartment/room
far away from the bigger city. Southern Bohemia can be a good choice and if
you go there offseason it must be possible to rent an apartment for about ?
15,- a day or less. Prices for food and drinks are very low, to get an idea
about those prices you can take a look at www.lidl.cz , 29 Czech crowns is
about 1 euro.
Take a look at this page for an idea of offered apartments/rooms and prices:
http://www.mestovimperk.cz .

Succes, Ricardo.

Simon wrote:
I'm recently retired, and live on a (very) small pension in the UK. I'd
like to have a change of scene for a month or two - not just a holiday,
more a 'living abroad experience' but have little money to do this.

Many people come to the UK from Eastern Europe because wages are so
poor, so it got me thinking that if wages are low there, rents must be
low there as well, and this got me thinking about renting a small flat
somewhere in Eastern Europe for a month - or two months if I could
afford it, and maybe try to live as part of the local community. Is
this feasible?

I'd really appreciate any advice as to which countries would be the
best ones to consider, given that I'm on a limited budget. What would I
need to spend to keep myself (rent, food, etc) for a month? I'd
willingly forego any sightseeing in order to save money - I just want
the experience of living in another country for a while.

Thanks in advance

Simon.

whats wrong with Scotland ?

Simon schrieb:
I'm recently retired, and live on a (very) small pension in the UK. I'd
like to have a change of scene for a month or two - not just a holiday,
more a 'living abroad experience' but have little money to do this.

Many people come to the UK from Eastern Europe because wages are so
poor, so it got me thinking that if wages are low there, rents must be
low there as well, and this got me thinking about renting a small flat
somewhere in Eastern Europe for a month - or two months if I could
afford it, and maybe try to live as part of the local community. Is
this feasible?

I'd really appreciate any advice as to which countries would be the
best ones to consider, given that I'm on a limited budget. What would I
need to spend to keep myself (rent, food, etc) for a month? I'd
willingly forego any sightseeing in order to save money - I just want
the experience of living in another country for a while.

Thanks in advance

Simon.



My father has now more or less permanently moved to Bamberg in Germany.
Much cheaper than the UK, fantastic medical service, beautiful city.

T.

...fantastic medical service...

Is he privately insured then?
Or with the military or something?
Otherwise there's no free NHS or suchlike.