Romania, Albania, or Serbia: Which Balkan Country is Right for You?

Looking to move abroad but not sure which country is best for you? In this video, we dive into three stunning Balkan gems: Romania, Albania, and Serbia. With their affordable cost of living, rich cultures, and growing expat communities, these countries offer unique opportunities for anyone considering living or retiring abroad.
Join Warren and Julie Knox as they share their personal experiences in cities like Brașov, Romania, Sarandë, Albania, and Novi Sad, Serbia. They break down everything from housing costs and dining out to residency options and quality of life. Whether you’re looking for a beachside escape, a charming medieval city, or vibrant café culture, this guide will help you decide which Balkan country could be your new home.
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03:24 - Cost of Living in Brașov
04:27 - Romania’s Residency Benefits
05:10 - Albania Overview
06:30 - Cost of Living in Sarandë
08:11 - Exploring Albania
09:30 - Albania’s Expat-Friendly Visa
10:14 - Exploring Serbia
11:36 - Cost of Living in Novi Sad
13:30 - Real Estate and Residency in Serbia
15:04 - Conclusion: Comparing Romania, Albania, and Serbia
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[@steven_dekok]

My wife is from Brasov and we go back 3-4 times a year. We have a family flat about a 10 minute walk from old town center/Black Church. We plan to move there full-time in 3 years (from California). We have already started buying real estate rentals so we have income for our retirement. Hint: the smaller towns have MUCH cheaper prices for dining out.

[@WarrenJulieTravel]

We enjoyed having another opportunity to work with International Living on this project.

[@nononinette2000]

My husband and I just bought an apartment in Brasov this year. Love Romania!

[@LeoHipolito]

I always love watching Warren and Julie great content keep it up guys

[@internationalliving]

We're glad you enjoyed the video! ✈

[@jps0117]

I chose Albania. Hello from Tirana.

[@user-irj1nxa3cof2z]

Same 👍🏻

[@Holyspace305]

@@user-irj1nxa3cof2zwould choose Serbia rather than the Albania crockoaches

[@papo1papo116]

Same

[@GLOBAL-GINO]

Geography Romania only has 2 counties from the Black Sea region 10% of its territory in the so called: Balkan Peninsula , the rest is in Eastern Europe, however you can say the culture is balkan if you see any similarities between them, it’s like going to Australia and seeing a lot of similarities between UK , and Australia and called them Australians ( not the native Australians) but the British how live there.

[@do.ro99]

Wrong.that region ypu called Balkans is not geographically part of Balkan Mountains.those mountains are called Dobrogea mountains and are the oldest mountains in Europe or the remains corroded chain of what is left. So, no Balkans in Romania. Culturally all Romania can be included in Balkan are since there are many things in common.

[@morgan97475]

Thanks for this info. I'm still of the opinion that retiring to Europe is the way to go. My wife wants heat, I want access to a proper 25M lap pool. Both of us want fairly low cost of living. These countries are worth a look.

[@AllenMacCannell]

Serbia subsidizes an olympic pool in every small town for $3. By contrast, giant Sofia just has the crowded Spartak olympic pool near South Park and a private 25 meter fitness club with "palm trees" in Business Park, which isn't so crowded because it's 30 lev to get in (15 Euros). The problem with Sofia is it's so sprawling and crowded that you couldn't go for a swim at lunch on a business day without eating up too much time. I prefer to squeeze in 12 full laps before having a hot turkey sandwich at lunch hour and getting right back to work.

[@morgan97475]

@@AllenMacCannell Good to know. Thank you for this info.

[@Aspen5]

I don't think you have unlimited access to Schengen countries if you have residence in Romania .I'm a UK passport holder with residence in Bulgaria.The ninety day rule applies to me,unfortunately.

[@lorriepatterson418]

If you have residency in one of the Schengen countries, are you limited to the 90 of 180 day rule outside the country of residency? That salad looks incredible btw❤

[@cornelpod2068]

Great video! Would like to point out that Brasov was not pronounced correctly. The o in Brasov is a sort of a long o like in other latin languages and german. So it's like brah-shov pronounced.

[@danield3257]

Vlore city in Albania “up and coming” Vlora region is one of the most beautiful areas in Albania 😂 Will forgive you for that clearly you have been misinformed. Vlora is the summer destination with Sarande

[@SaraFreedMiami]

Names of NEIGHBORHOODS IN THESE cities please 😮 0:47

[@viking4476]

As Serbian I give you honest review about my country. Big majority of Serbian cities are ugly, except Vojvodina towns. Communist architecture, unplanned and unfinished houses, bad infrastructure, garbage... Nature is dissent but nothing special with bad infrastructure. . Economy is bad, big majority of people working for 600 euros. Institutions are corrupt and chaotic, so human rights and freedoms are on very low level. The situation in Serbia is chaos and dictatorship, propaganda is everywhere. Because of that emigration in the West is very high, every year 50 000 people left the country. Serbia is very safe country, their is no dangers areaa. About mentality, people are most friendly but uneducate. It's third world country. You can buy anything in Serbia from college degree to land and people.

[@emilpopovic6167]

Don't pay attention to this guy. He goes to positive videos about Serbia and puts out exactly the same message everywhere. Look at Xenia Adont's video about Belgrade from a couple of days ago. Exactly the same negative message.

[@tomislavjovic5295]

I don't think you are honest in your head....

[@EddyFigaro]

I agree with everything what the gentleman said about serbia. Total corruption 😢same as almost every Balkan country. But serbia is in total chaos and control of government