11 Cheapest Countries To Retire In Europe

5. Romania

Cost of living, per month: $1274.46

Price of fuel, per liter: $1.48

Climate: -5°C to 1°C in January, and 14°C to 25°C in July

Romania is a country in the central European, and it is mostly famous for its forested region of Transylvania, which is associated with the legend of the Romanian prince Vlad Drakul, more known as Dracula.  It has many, unaltered, towns of the medieval period,  like Sighisoara, as well as numerous fortified castles and churches. The area is surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, which offer resorts for skiing, trekking, climbing, as well as bathing in natural thermal spas. When talking about the cost of life in Romania, we have to mention that the cost of the monthly rent is $273.64 for a single bedroom apartment, while the 3 bedroom apartment costs $455.88. As far as the food goes, the price, for example for one loaf of bread costs  $0.40, while 1 lb of beef costs $4.50, and 1l of milk is $1.4. And now the weather report.  Romania’s  climate goes from temperate to continental, mostly because of the country’s varied topography. You can expect hot summers, long and cold winters as well as very distinct seasons. So if you like a bit chillier weather and snowy winters, then this country is definitely the right pick for you.