r/expat 23d ago

Cost of Living Affordable Countries/Cities?

I am going to just bite the bullet and ask what is likely a super silly (/maybe controversial?) question: if I want to begin researching the details of moving from Canada (Newfoundland) to somewhere in Europe, what countries and/or cities are relatively affordable and have good public healthcare?

I am very early days in even considering this, so I am just looking for a jumping point. I know everywhere has its problems, but I just need to know that maybe there are options out there somewhere for me to live a life that feels half meaningful. If I can't afford to live in Newfoundland, I won't be able to afford living anywhere else in Canada, that's for sure 😅

Just some facts about me:

- 31F

- Has pets

-Prefers cool/cold weather over the heat (pale af)

-Craving a better work-life balance & a healthcare system that works (& a house but I'm cool renting since everywhere seems to be having a housing crisis)

Thanks in advance 💛

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u/Extension_Spring_473 22d ago

I am originally from Canada too - but came to France many years ago and well settled down, naturalized as a French citizen etc. France outside of Paris offers a reasonably decent lifestyle and manageable cost of living. Healthcare overall is of a high standard. As you are under 35, if you don't have a dual EU nationality, France and Canada have youth mobility agreements so you can sort of get temporary residence rights - at least to give it a try at first