While Spain and Italy are the most chosen European destinations for Argentines to emigrate, these are not the cheapest countries to start a new life away from Argentina. However, there are also other places that offer more benefits to immigrants who want to live there.
A study pointed to a particular site, where the cost of public transport, the rental of housing and basic services such as the Internet are lower than the European average.
This is Lithuania, the cheapest country on the continent for immigrants. With a public transport system where the tickets cost 99 cents of euro and rentals in the capital are 625 euros per month, this small Baltic nation appears as an economic alternative with quality of life. In addition, it offers Internet connection for only 13 euros per month, one of the lowest costs throughout Europe.
According to the report prepared by the firm William Russell, the data contemplate several items of daily spending, such as food away from home, gym memberships, gasoline and public services. The Lithuanian capital, Vilna, is especially popular among those who emigrate for their accessible environment, their medieval dye architecture and its proximity to the Baltic Sea coast.
Other cheaper European countries to emigrate
After Lithuania, Poland occupies second in the ranking of the cheapest countries for emigrants in Europe. According to the study, an entrance to the cinema can cost six euros, while the Internet service is around 13 euros per month. As for gym memberships, it also has accessible rates, around 28 euros.
Other Eastern European countries, such as Romania or Bulgaria, usually have a low cost of living, although they did not lead this specific list. Even so, the study indicates that their accessible prices in transport, food and housing make them destinations to take into account by those who seek to establish themselves in Europe without spending a fortune.
In addition, he argues that in nations such as Slovakia, Greece and Estonia the percentage of monthly income for essential expenses is 14%, so, although they are more accessible than Western Europe, it is key to evaluate the average salary to have a complete vision of the chosen country.
The most expensive to emigrate
At the other extreme, Switzerland is the most expensive country to live as an immigrant. A monthly gym membership costs more than 66 euros on average, while a film ticket is around 19. Public transport is not cheap: each trip costs about 3.58 euros, which can become unsustainable for those who do not have high income.
Iceland and Norway also appear among the most expensive destinations. In Iceland, the monthly Internet rate can exceed 60 euros and public transport costs an average of 3.77 per route. In Norway, the values are also high: traveling in collective can cost 3 euros per section, and the Internet service exceeds € 44 per month.