Living In A $680/Month Apartment In Croatia | Unlocked

Steve Tsentserensky, 35, lives in a two-bedroom apartment in Zagreb, Croatia, and pays $680 per month in rent. Steve is a digital nomad working as a freelance writer and video producer, and uses the second bedroom as his office. Look inside the gut-renovated, 700-square-foot apartment.
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Living In A $680/Month Apartment In Croatia | Unlocked

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[@davidm7201]

I understand that this video is made for Americans, but as someone from Central-Europe it is interesting to see that this apartment is viewed as being "cheap". :D Sadly, a 680$ apartment is only affordable for high-earning (high-middle income) citizens if they wish to live alone without sharing the place.

[@ricardopalma3714]

Apartments like that in Los Angeles area are around 2,300/mo excluding utilities

[@davidm7201]

@@ricardopalma3714 I know and it's shocking. The USA for me seems one of the best countries to live in if you are rich, and one of the worsts (among first world countries) to live if you are poor. As a physician I would likely have a higher quality of life and a much higher salary for sure in the USA, still I can not speak against my own country (Hungary). I came from a low income family, still I had the chance to study with full governmental scholarship in the best medical school of the country. So I basically got my degree at no extra costs. Beside that they provided me a student shared college dorm room for around 35$/month (no extra cost) that had a gym and free wifi. So I can not complain. Still I don't know which one is the better system. Maybe a perfect system does not exist.

[@tvs9978]

@@davidm7201 the better system would be countries like Canada, Denmark etc. You certainly make a lot of money in the US but life stressors would also be high. Canada has the best of both systems.

[@TwiinStar1224]

@@tvs9978 depends where you are in Canada. I'm in Toronto and I WISH there was an apartment like this for even $1500. Vancouver would be the same.

[@davidm7201]

@@TwiinStar1224 These prices are hard to compare. Here we have a starting salary of 1200$/month after taxes as a junior medical doctor. So if you take this into consideration, even 680$ is still a high price to pay for only housing.

[@abbyc.4215]

This reminds me so much of my time abroad. I studied in Spain as an undergrad student, then went back again for a year to work on my master's. Both times were the happiest I'd ever been in life and I cannot wait to relocate permanently in a few years. I plan on going back again this summer for the first time in five years. Only a few more years of sacrifice while working and saving on a teacher salary left. This summer is going to be such a treat! Thank you for sharing and for the inspiration!

[@hansonel]

Loving these nomad and expat profiles. Croatia is such a beautiful country.

[@lichi1244eva]

I loved Croatia when I was there in 2018. Spent time in both Split and Dubrovnik but preferred Split and would go back in a heartbeat. Loved watching this!

[@Sam-pn2kc]

Bol better

[@knowledge_seeker_]

Been to Zagreb, Dubrovnik & Split, in 2019. Loved all these cities a lot. Hope one day I will return to spend good 4-5 years of stay. Magical beaches & slow pace of life. It's just the best place in the earth!

[@fatbongripz4207]

i went to Dubrovnik in 2021, it's something else isn't it !!

[@1983ninavujic]

I have a American friend who is writer and researcher and she lives in Zagreb as well. Amazing person. I think you would love to meet her and get her experience with living in Croatia for the past 10 years.

[@gratefultess]

The panoramic view is stunning. “Work life balance..” 💯😎

[@simangalisomakoni9305]

Croatia is incredibly beautiful!!

[@Siyamthanda123]

I love this series!

[@luhoffma8836]

Beautiful place and so affordable, I really like Spit since it on the Adriatic Sea

[@brianm3160]

I love it! Congratulations!!!

[@edpoletto8048]

Great idea and choice!🎉

[@TwiinStar1224]

I feel like I barely saw the apartment. Like why show a split of 3 portrait videos instead of a nice landscape shot?

[@FinancialShinanigan]

More like $860 per month when including all the other expenses but I guess $680 in the title is more click-worthy

[@inmytravelstoday]

Either sum is attractive.

[@Life_is_Shorts]

Yes I was there and the ditigal visa is great. The bad news is there is zero options after the visa is completed. This part does not make sense

[@Mr1wd]

Hasn’t this one been uploaded before already?

[@thinkforyourself9334]

He moved..His other video was uploaded before

[@MENSA.lady2]

I live in the outskirts of London and pay less than that. Why should I move to Croatia, assuming Croatia would accept me.

[@emersonhoffmann2165]

*Do not just sit and do nothing when an investment opportunity comes. Most millionaire investors you see and admire today, didn’t make it by wasting time or waiting on others before investing*

[@friedrichalice2530]

Rodney Hamilton Steve again!!! This guy is just too good. His name is around the globe , I live in France 🇫🇷 , I got connected with Rodney Hamilton Steve through a KZbin commentary. It’s been just six months with him and I’ve made *$200k* already working with him. I would add that , the experience with him so far has been the best and I’m looking forward to many more years with him.

[@Xlife018]

This is a scam, beware. I have seen it dozens of time.

[@lukefreeborn4923]

it's a very good idea if people got to setup some stuffs aside for themselves that could be bringing them money apart from their business

[@joshr5349]

Watching this makes me want to retire abroad. I can live like a King with these kind of budgets!

[@autordijanaferkovic]

Plus, I would say this is the price for the appartment big enough for a family with a kid. A couple or a single person could definitely use something smaller and cheaper, with all the amenities and at great location. And, have in mind, this is the centre itself, he is 100m away from the government. So there are also so many cheaper options just a bit further away.

[@MerrilDiniz]

The digital nomad has such an idyllic feel to it - kudos to folk embracing it - also great to know you cooking - as fantastic life skill

[@fredd3100]

in the philippines you can rent $40 a month beach front

[@axiumgfrey]

Lol. Where, Tondo?

[@fredd3100]

@@axiumgfrey there is one american vloger he vlog about his $40 a month rent in small town near in beach

[@Camtastic22]

@@fredd3100 who?

[@fredd3100]

@@Camtastic22 search isla pamilya

[@thinkforyourself9334]

@@axiumgfrey Tondo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@drewconway7135]

$75 for gas and $10 for electricity? Seems like it should be the opposite.

[@brianm3160]

Fuel prices are not predictable

[@theforeignerinamerica1817]

Questions: where do you dry up your clothes? $75 a month for gas seems pricey for two burners and a 700 sq ft place. Why didn’t you choose Kiev instead? How hard is it to get the nomad visa? How much for a bigger place like 1000 sq ft? What is your monthly expenses in Croatia vs New Jersey?? Good video!

[@cblw14]

I'm pretty sure it's a washer/dryer combo.

[@anoukc6928]

There is a drying rack under the window at 2:49

[@theforeignerinamerica1817]

@@anoukc6928 thanks!

[@NomadicIslanders]

As of right now if you make around $2,500 USD per month, you qualify for a digital nomad visa.

[@jn261]

I think he must be glad he didn't choose Kiev instead...

[@SrGary1000]

I saw the electric washing machine, but I didn't see the dryer. Was that the dryer off of your balcony, the cords of rope hanging over the balcony of your apartment?

[@bvonm9557]

yes, people dry clothes mostly on cords/rope what ever you call it in Balkans, only few are using dryer (almost no one)

[@user-jh7lh8fw1y]

Funny guy from US. Laundry machine is by default everywhere in Europe :))) We can allow laundry machine for us ;)

[@sandyadkins2637]

Wow!

[@rubychew6535]

Does Croatia have a good health care system?

[@Dude-dx5ns]

Better than USA

[@powerofpizzazz]

steve: 😲

[@zehraaydogan7754]

appreciated the video! very encouraging for moving to zagreb :)

[@jiiizen4460]

Do they welcome retiree with little money??

[@Dubrovacko-]

I’m from Dubrovnik and you will not find cheap rentals there for sure

[@JerusalemCouncilII]

Next step would be Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina

[@Dots4knots20]

Their average salary is $12000 USD... The world is so farked

[@lorrainea.285]

Why are you guys recycling videos??? We saw this guy already!!!

[@SideHustleInspiration]

If only $680 a month apartments were available in New York City.

[@NathalieLazo]

Incredible person who is reading this. Want to let you know that EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT. Blessings upon blessings come to you daily. Everything you need it’s on its way to you! Be ready to receive! You are healthy. You are strong. You are capable. True wealth is coming for you. You are blessed beyond measure. You are loved so much by many. Receive this TRUTH! Bless you always with everything great you deserve. You are greatness! ~❤️Nat

[@lorrainea.285]

🙄 OMG always fishing for likes🙄 GO AWAY!!! Find other ways to grow your channel instead of these click bait comments!!

[@crumbcrumb]

Is this a reupload?

[@thinkforyourself9334]

He moved to Zagreb, Croatia. He used to live in Split, Coatia

[@clari5683]

It took me a minute to realize that both guys are the same person! haha Hot either way! : )

[@chri82s]

Watching these makes me appreciate what I'm paying for rent in Amsterdam. J*sus price vs. quality.

[@tvs9978]

Would have thought Amsterdam would be more expensive?

[@locturallylocs9097]

@@tvs9978 there is a major housing shortage in the Netherlands but in Amsterdam you can get a two bedroom appartement for around €1400-1600 but if you're lucky to have a subsidized appartement its around €700 but that's really hard to come by.

[@fatbongripz4207]

bro you are pronouncing Split like an american!! i had a tour there and the guide said it's pronounced like Spleet

[@Reulon]

He pronounced it correctly. We say "Split" for our city, not "Spleet".

[@nanakweku7069]

Nice video:). The apartment is beautiful but I think Kiev, Ukraine is much cheaper.

[@mickylord21]

Compared to American prices this is cheap

[@sm3675]

But Kiev doesn't have the mediteranean 😉

[@LMcBee]

Ukraine is on the brink of war…

[@thisguy73]

much cheaper now. If you live.

[@mickylord21]

Its crazy the difference a week can make

[@ronrowefc]

Definition of cheap varies based on where you’re from lol

[@phoenix-king779]

Just move to the south for cheaper rent😂

[@downwithDleft]

For the people that keep saying Kiev, its not hard to explain why kiev foesnt compare with any croatian city othrr than it wouid b cheaper. Its like saying why not buy a hit dog over a good burger or even a stake. Wake up