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Beach & Balkans: Albania, Croatia, Bulgaria & Montenegro Compared | Cost of Living for Expats

Beach & Balkans: Albania, Croatia, Bulgaria & Montenegro Compared | Cost of Living for Expats

Update: 2025-10-14
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Wondering which is the best Balkan country to live in?

Here we compare Albania (Vlore), Croatia (Split), Bulgaria (Burgas), and Montenegro (Podgorica) across the five pillars that matter most for expats and retirees: healthcare, quality of life, cost of living, property markets, and residency rules.

If you’re exploring early retirement in Europe, debating the cheapest European countries to live in, or deciding which is the safest Balkan country, this guide to expat life in Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Montenegro will help you choose wisely.

Video version: https://youtu.be/VgA58l5JD8Q?si=znzU2z7IA8QrH1U_

Article version: https://expatriateconsultancy.com/cost-of-living-in-the-balkans/

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Beach & Balkans: Albania, Croatia, Bulgaria & Montenegro Compared | Cost of Living for Expats

Beach & Balkans: Albania, Croatia, Bulgaria & Montenegro Compared | Cost of Living for Expats

Levi Borba