8 Countries Where You Can Live Like Royalty (4 of 5)

Portugal

A Western European country on this list? Imagine that! Compared to its EU neighbors, Portugal is extremely affordable. A one-bedroom apartment in downtown Lisbon can cost $800/month if you know where to look. By contrast, if you were looking for something comparable in the center of Paris or London, you’d easily need to spend $4,000. The average price for a meal is $15 for lunch or $25 for dinner. None of this even factors in the beautiful Mediterranean climate, or the 300 days of sunshine you’d get to enjoy every year!

Albania

In the 40 years since the death of dictator Enver Hoxha, Albania’s economic and political progress has moved at a snail’s pace. As an expat, you can take advantage of this by renting out a spacious, fully furnished apartment in the center of Tirana for only $300/month. Delicious meals cost $5, although if you feel like splurging (with “splurging” being relative here), a luxurious dinner goes for $15. If you’re looking to get away from the capital, why not visit the ancient ruins in Butrint, walk the streets of Gjirokastra where Ottoman architecture is in full display, or stay at a coastline resort that costs so little because few Westerners are even aware that Albania exists?