If I Wanted to Move to Europe in 2025, I'd Do This!

[@SocietyOfExpats]

What’s your biggest concern about moving to Europe, and how are you planning to address it?

[@BGTuyau]

A rational, multi-faceted approach that goes beyond the uncritical rah-rah of the ubiquitous online influencers. The "why" factor is of the essence.

[@SocietyOfExpats]

Thank you for recognizing the importance of the 'why' factor, it's the backbone of any successful move! 🎯 What do you think is the most overlooked 'why' for people relocating to Europe? ...your perspective could inspire others navigating their own journey!

[@markgold5408]

You didn’t discuss passive income visas

[@ChromeLuxx]

“Passive income”…Americans are so empty.

[@SocietyOfExpats]

Mark, I assume by passive income you mean investment in real estate, businesses etc. In that case, that would fall under the "investment pathway" category. Some European countries offer Golden visa programs for express entry in return for significant investment in the economy of those countries. If you are interested in that pathway to Europe, I've reviewed and assessed all European countries that offer the Golden visa programs in another video of mine.

[@ikigaiPoint-Blank]

One question. Which is the best country in Europe with "highest Per person capita", "Lowest tax rate" and "Lower cost of living" Combined. A ranking of all Europe continent country. Please tell at least top 10 country.

[@SocietyOfExpats]

Great question! I love that you’re taking several important economic metrics-GDP per capita, tax rates, and cost of living-and rolling them into one combined ranking. To be clear, my analysis below is illustrative rather than an exact scientific calculation. I used approximate data from various sources (including a bit of AI assistance) to score each country on a 1-to-10 scale for each metric: GDP per capita: 10 = highest in Europe, 1 = lowest Tax Rate: 10 = lowest personal income tax, 1 = highest Cost of Living: 10 = lowest overall costs, 1 = highest Each country’s final rank comes from adding those three scores (max = 30), then loosely converting it to a 1-10 overall rating. Top 10 Combined Scores (Approx.) 1. Romania: Sum = 23 → Overall ~ 7.7 2. Bulgaria: Sum = 22 → Overall ~ 7.3 3. Czech Republic: Sum = 20 → Overall ~ 6.7 4. Hungary: Sum = 20 → Overall ~ 6.7 5. Estonia: Sum = 20 → Overall ~ 6.7 6. Lithuania: Sum = 19 → Overall ~ 6.3 7. Slovakia: Sum = 18 → Overall ~ 6.0 8. Poland: Sum = 17 → Overall ~ 5.7 9. Latvia: Sum = 17 → Overall ~ 5.7 10. Switzerland: Sum = 17 → Overall ~ 5.7 11. Luxembourg: Sum = 17 → Overall ~ 5.7 If we focus strictly on the sweet spot of “High GDP + Low Tax + Low Cost of Living,” interesting results pop out. For example, Switzerland and Luxembourg have incredibly high GDP but get pulled down in the final score by high living costs and not-the-lowest taxes. On the other hand, Romania and Bulgaria score well on taxes and cost of living, even though their GDP per capita isn’t as high. Important Caveats: - This doesn’t mean Romania or Bulgaria are the “richest” places in Europe. It just shows that under these specific weightings-where low taxes and low cost of living are valued as much as high GDP-they come out on top. - If you emphasized GDP per capita more heavily, or factored in things like healthcare, infrastructure, or wages, the list would change. - Europe’s tax systems are complicated with multiple brackets, allowances, and social contributions. - Cost of living varies by city or region, so the country-wide score may not reflect your personal experience (e.g., living in a capital city vs. a rural area). - These numbers change year to year, so treat this as a fun methodology demo rather than definitive fact. Do you think prioritizing low taxes and cost of living can sometimes be more important than having a super high GDP? Would you ever move to a place with lower taxes and cheaper living costs, even if average salaries are lower? Let me know your thoughts!