Moving to one of the most expensive cities in the world to live in is a big step. Great Britain is a very attractive country for living due to its political and economic stability, developed system of social guarantees of the state, loyalty to traditions, and loyal attitude towards immigrants. The education system in the UK is one of the best in the world. As a result, a large number of students and employees of foreign companies live in London and the surrounding area, as well as rent housing for long-term rent. The cost of renting an apartment in London is quite high, but varies greatly depending on areas, proximity to the city center, area and many other factors. Data for March 2021 shows that the average rental price for a new apartment in the UK was £ 922 per calendar month, up 3.4% from last year. In London, the average cost of a one-bedroom apartment in the city center is £ 1,698.42 (approximate range £ 1,250.00 - £ 2,500.00) per month or more. For example, a new one-bedroom apartment just minutes from Hyde Park, Paddington Station and Lancaster Gate Station will cost £ 1,800 a month (example pictured). Further from the center, the cost decreases and averages 1246.14.

The standard of living in France is one of the highest among the states of the European Union. Due to its incredible popularity among tourists from all over the world, the Parisian real estate market is considered the most expensive in Europe after the London one. Of course, this also applies to rental housing, especially when it comes to long-term rentals for a year or more. The real estate market in Paris peaked in early 2021, pushing the government to take action and set maximum rental prices to keep the price balance. As of April this year, a one-bedroom apartment in the city center will cost € 1,226.88 per month (prices range from € 900.00 - € 1,700.00 per month and up). Outside the central areas, the average rent is 851.60 euros (600.00 to 1,200.00 euros per month). For example, a furnished studio apartment of 45 sq. m in a prestigious, expensive area of ​​Paris will cost about 1,700 euros per month, and in an ordinary residential area, the same apartment will cost 1,300 euros per month. A three-bedroom apartment in popular and central areas can be rented for 2,000.00-4,000.00 euros / month, and in remote areas for 1,200.00 - 2,800.00 euros / month on average. Since Paris is divided into several arrondissements, rental prices can vary considerably. For example, in one of the largest and most luxurious areas, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, you can rent a cozy studio apartment with an area of ​​34 sq. m, as in the photo, for 1288 euros per month.

In Czech Prague, the cost of renting housing is the highest in comparison with other cities of the republic, moreover, in terms of real estate prices, Prague is compared with large German and Austrian cities. The cost of rental housing in Prague is constantly growing and since the beginning of this year prices have increased by about 9%. First of all, this is due to the lack of new housing and the slow pace of its construction. In April 2021, there was already a significant increase in prices for one-room and two-room apartments, this is about 10%, and three-bedroom apartments have risen in price by an average of 14%. The average cost of renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city center is 700 euros (ranging from 570 to 965 euros per month), in other areas such an apartment will cost an average of about 550 euros. For an apartment with three bedrooms you will have to pay an average of 800-1200 euros per month and more. For example, in the historic district of Prague 8, you can rent a luxury one-bedroom apartment for 786 euros per month (on photo).

Housing in Austria consists mainly of apartments in major cities, as well as houses and cottages in less densely populated areas and is generally of a high standard. In Austria, politicians believe that decent and affordable housing should be beneficial for everyone, and the government has worked to make this possible. For example, Vienna has a social housing system - anyone earning up to € 53,225 a year and having lived in Austria for at least five years can apply for one of these subsidized state-owned city apartments. It is quite easy for a foreigner to rent a house in Austria, it is enough to sign a contract, but there is a possibility that you may be asked for proof of work, an Austrian visa and recommendations from previous landlords. The average cost of a furnished apartment in one of the major cities of Austria, such as Vienna, Innsbruck and Salzburg, is around 1,380 euros. As of April 2021, the average cost of an apartment in Vienna varies from 520 to 3,500 euros per month, depending on the area and area. So cozy but small studio apartment of 17 sq. m in a good area of ​​the city will cost 550 euros per month.

Germany is perhaps one of the most attractive and popular countries in Europe for a comfortable life, work, study or business. Many people choose this country for living, and more foreigners stay in Berlin. However, when moving, it should be borne in mind that most of the cost of living in Germany, and in particular in Berlin, is exactly renting an apartment. As you know, finding inexpensive but high-quality housing here is not easy even for local residents, because the demand for rental apartments in the city is extremely high. To such an extent that it is not always possible to find an apartment at an affordable price in the area of ​​the city you like. Moreover, rental prices are constantly growing, and the average rent in the city has recently exceeded 10 euros per square meter for an unfurnished apartment. A square meter in such popular areas as Friedrichshain and Mitte is 13 euros, and a little further from the center, for example, in the Spandau and Marzan will be, sq. m will cost about 8 euros. Thus, the average cost of an apartment in Berlin ranges from 660 to 1800 euros per month, depending on the area, size and condition of the property. For example, for 900 euros per month in Berlin, you can rent a modern furnished apartment (as in the photo) with one bedroom with an area of ​​32 sq. m in the prestigious Charlottenburg district in the west of Berlin.

Rented real estate in Brussels mainly consists of apartments (83.5%) and studios (5.5%), but houses make up a very small percentage. The average rent for an apartment in Brussels rose to around € 1,100 in 2019, according to CIB Vlaanderen. The cost of renting housing in the Brussels metropolitan area varies greatly: the most expensive communes are Woluwe-Saint-Pierre (1234 euros per month), Uclé (1226 euros per month) and Audergem (1201 euros per month), and the largest increase in the price of housing was featured in Jette and Forest. As of April this year, the average cost of a one-bedroom apartment in the center of Brussels is 847 euros per month. The cost of studio apartments starts at an average of 450 euros and such housing is more suitable for students. An apartment with three bedrooms can be rented for 1000 - 2200 euros, depending on the distance from the center. Not far from the city center and next to a park in Brussels, you can rent an excellent apartment of 85 sq. m with two bedrooms at a price of 1150 euros per month.

Switzerland is well known as one of the most expensive countries to live in Europe and even in the world - in 2020, three Swiss cities - Zurich, Bern and Geneva - were among the ten most expensive in the world. Indeed, the cost of living here is quite high and when you move to one of the large Swiss cities you need to be prepared for the fact that even for a one-bedroom apartment you will have to pay an average of 2,000 Swiss francs (2,150 US dollars) per month. At the end of 2020, the most expensive city in Switzerland is Zurich: here the average rental price for a one-room apartment was 1,800 euros per month, and for a three-room apartment you will have to pay about 3,273 euros. The cost of a small new studio apartment (as in the photo) starts at 1300 euros per month. In second place is Geneva, one of the oldest banking centers in Europe and a very popular tourist destination. The cost of living in Geneva is at a very high level - an average of 1770 - 3200 euros per month will have to be paid for renting an apartment. The third place is occupied by Bern - the de facto capital of Switzerland. Here, the average rental price varies from 1100 to 2300 euros per month, depending on the size of the apartment.

Portugal is one of the most affordable countries for living in Southwestern Europe, where you can feel comfortable and not spend a lot of money on living, even taking into account the rent. Rental prices in small Portuguese towns start at 310 euros per month for one or two bedroom apartments, while in the central districts of Lisbon, close to popular tourist districts, you can find good accommodation from 550 euros per month. In the heart of the city, the average rent is 883 euros per month for a one-bedroom apartment and 1,500 euros for a three-bedroom apartment. An analysis by idealista shows that the Lisbon metropolitan area, where rents are € 12.8 per sq. m, is the most expensive in Portugal. It is followed by the North (€ 9.3 per sq. M), the Algarve (€ 9 per sq. M) and the Autonomous Region of Madeira (€ 8.3 per sq. M).

Spain is another inexpensive country for living in Western Europe, offering not only a warm climate and a high-quality standard of living, but also affordable prices for accommodation. In many small and medium-sized cities, you can find cozy one-bedroom apartments for prices starting at 400 euros per month. In large cities of Spain, at the beginning of 2021, a decrease in rental prices was recorded - this was caused by the pandemic and the fact that now the supply exceeds demand. The number of properties available for rent in Spain increased by 178% last year - this was mainly due to the number of tourist apartments and can be seen in the examples of Barcelona and Madrid. However, it cannot be said that renting an apartment in a major city in Spain will be very cheap. As of April 2021, the average rental price for one-bedroom apartments in Barcelona and Madrid is 665 to 980 euros per month, while a three-bedroom apartment costs an average of 1100-1600 euros per month.