Perfect SMALL CITY for American Expats to Live in Europe (Dijon France - $2000 budget)

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If you're looking for a small city in a fully developed country that's also affordable, this may be the perfect location!
We spent a month in Dijon, France to see if it we might want to live there, and it may be our new favorite place!
The cost of living is surprisingly low compared to the benefits and overall quality of life. And if you love wine and mustard as much as we do, you may never want to leave!
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@kennethkilpatrick3758 Месяц назад

Wow, Dijon really cuts the mustard! :)

@AmeliaAndJP Месяц назад

😂

@DT-vc7hd Месяц назад

That's spicy!

@feraudyh 16 дней назад

@@kennethkilpatrick3758 you stole my joke!

@onesilike9838 20 дней назад

France is truly a beautiful country. Other countries get more hype…France delivers the good!

@user-co9wi2lj2j 3 дня назад

@@onesilike9838 there is Italia Spain, Germany, Croatia... And more. You Can find your little paradise for holidays or more.

@leberrylibre1 15 дней назад

Burgundy is so beautiful, but this year, weather is unusually rainy ☔

@The22Jeanne 4 дня назад

Which actually ought to be a good thing, in these times of drought - and of ecological activism against the "mégabassines" built by some farmers to irrigate their fields from retained rain water a.s.o. - isn't it ?

@ronnie9187 Месяц назад

For the weather, it is the wettest Springtime in Northern Europe for decades, so normally you will have warmer, sunnier and dryer weather ;)

@laurentsalomonoriginals3438 16 дней назад

Nice video! We have been living in Dijon for ten years, and we love it. You have portrayed our city pretty much the way we see it every day. We have seen the city center improving gradually over the years. We see quite a lot of tourists (our house is one if the landmarks on the owl tour), and we appreciate them! We have three major shopping malls, all linked by the tramway, but we almost never go there, the center has all the shops we need. We also have some very nice hiking opportunities around, with beautiful hills, cliffs, a lake, rivers, forests, a beautiful botanical garden. A bientôt !

@goldvideo Месяц назад

Loved loved loved this! I felt like I was watching the Amelia & JP version of "Emily in Paris" with the great French background music, etc. Funny story: years ago my brother and I accidentally ended up in Dijon for a few days and we LOVED it there. The people were so friendly. We also went to Beaune for a wine tasting and that was amazing as well. Great video!

@AmeliaAndJP Месяц назад

Great story! Beaune was so beautiful!

@goldvideo Месяц назад

@@Mir-wx5ui Thanks for your concern, but I already moved from the US to Europe a number of years ago, and I know how hard it is. Of course Emily is fiction. I was just commenting on Amelia's and JP's production values for this video, which I thought were delightful.

@susanrichardson8035 Месяц назад

I can tell you guys loved that city. You are acting more like you are on a honeymoon than you ever have.... Good for you!!

@AmeliaAndJP Месяц назад

It feels that way! 😊

@kenmatthews46 Месяц назад

Just a quick FYI, When looking at the price of a restaurant meal in France there is a service charge embedded in the menu price. It's called "Service Compris", usually 15%. It functions somewhat like a tip, so you generally don't tip in France unless you want to show some special consideration, maybe an extra 5% or so. But it is not expected. So when you see a menu price of 12 euros, think of it more as a 10 euro menu price and a 2 euro tip. The weather in France this spring has been unusually wet and overcast. Even here on the Côte d'Azur where it is normally sunny.

@Sayitlikitiz101 15 дней назад

About the "dirty" stereotype that seems to pop up in every French bashing conversation, I find France to be much cleaner than most countries I've been to. It certainly is much cleaner than most of the US. Some spots in Paris at specific times can get a little dirty but I'm always surprised when I see videos from "travel influencers" about how filthy Paris is. If Paris is filthy than what can to say about New York or LA? I'd admit that the graffiti situation is a little out of hand but that's pretty much the same thing all over Europe. I blame that on the fact that some treat graffiti as an art instead of throwing the "artists" in jail where they belong for vandalizing the public space.

@marymulhare7680 12 дней назад

@@Sayitlikitiz101 Stayed a month in an apartment a street off from the Eiffel Tower. The mostly American tourists left trash every morning while they waited for the tour guides. The streets were cleaned every evening but the number of tourists was overwhelming. As a frequent visitor, I would NOT recommend visiting during the summer.

@stephaniecampbell6811 Месяц назад

My first time in France was a few months ago. There are so many beautiful regions to see. I was in Provence. But I will be back for the others.

@aikifab 10 дней назад

Seeing videos from my native city warmed my heart. You still have one stereotype to fight: the accordion music ;-)

@latebloomerabroad 12 дней назад

Dijon looks much more charming than I expected. I love Beaune, but it's too expensive, so I'll try Dijon next time I'm in Burgundy.

@SignOfCalm Месяц назад

France is in my top 3 places to emigrate to. Thanks so much you two!

@davidchilton4301 Месяц назад

Really interesting video. I've never considered Dijon at all but this was a wonderful introduction. Great job!

@rayvogensen2983 Месяц назад

On Numbeo a comparison between Dijon and Porto, the second largest city in Portugal, the country where I live, shows that rent in Dijon is 48% lower than in Porto, which is shocking. Most Portuguese have been priced out of the rental market in both Porto and LIsbon. Students now have a really hard time studying in those two cities. But, on the positive side for Porto, restaurants and groceries there are much cheaper. You can have about four cups of coffee in Porto for the price of one in Dijon and two bottles of wine for the price of two. But, workers in Dijon make a lot more money on average than those in Portugal so they can afford the higher prices.

@lw3427 Месяц назад

Dijon looks like such a beautiful city. Your videos make it so we audience can travel vicariously through you all.

@saga4646 Месяц назад

I love your channel and those Grey Peupon inserts had me rolling. Such great memories.

@AmeliaAndJP Месяц назад

Glad you like them! They made us feel nostalgic! 😊

@ValleyGreenNaturals 14 дней назад

Thank you so much for making this video! We are planning to buy an apartment in France when we retire in 3 years. We have found that Dijon checks all of our required boxes (and then some!). This beautiful city is at the very top of our list as soon-to-be expats.

@AmeliaAndJP 14 дней назад

Very cool!

@ultimatefab 12 дней назад

Welcome in Dijon ! This is the city where I live.

@mouamommy 18 дней назад

Traveled for 20 plus year. I was dirty 20 years ago with no trash can due to fear of terrorism. Laat time I was there in 2018 it was clean with clear trash bags for people to use.

@annasayce800 8 дней назад

I spent 9 months living in Dijon when I was 21, working at the University. I loved it, the food was so amazing, life was affordable and I found the people friendly. I was so young that I didn't know how good I had it that year and would move back in a heartbeat.

@dave.wendy.wander Месяц назад

Really insightful video. Have never considered Dijon but it looks really attractive as you present it here. France outside of Paris is definitely on our list.

@francois3475 Месяц назад

I find interesting how you guys look so relaxed and content there. You seem to fit in so well. I like how you present your information. And Amelia sitting in the chair getting her hair done was hilarious!

@feliciasampson8032 Месяц назад

It looks like a truly magical city...I loved the time I spent in Europe (and working in Spain). I'd go back in a heartbeat if things were different. So for the present, will enjoy your lively and entertaining videos!

@timmaloney6441 Месяц назад

Voila , this has a Disneyland feeling to it . I could really see myself living there . I'm already walking around doing a Maurice Chevalier impersonation . Thanks

@ElwoodPDowd-ed7pc Месяц назад

Beautiful, what a pretty city AND the public transportation, wonderful!! So clean too! Perfectly fits my budget. Thanks for sharing!

@nonnibiscotti Месяц назад

LOVE the Grey Poupon additions.

@kenmatthews46 Месяц назад

There are many wonderful towns and villages in France that are not very expensive. Learning the language is part of the fun and excitement of the expat experience. For retired Americans, you have article 18 of the U.S. - French double tax treaty. La belle France!

@basementstudio7574 Месяц назад

Adding Dijon to my list of cities to visit for retirement possibilities. Thanks for the awesome video

@annapaz4 Месяц назад

Wow!🤩 I think this was my favorite video yet! You both look so happy and it seemed so effortless. Like Amelia said, you got lost in Dijon. Meaning, you realized that you had to move on. What a wonderful feeling! I loved the owls 🦉😃 I joined your live abroad program and I’m really hoping to invest more time in it soon. I still work a full-time job, but this is important! Dijon looks beautiful. Europe is definitely on my radar. Hopefully as a dual citizen. But even if not, it seems like you and so many people you talk to are making it work. 🎊💗👍🥳 Thank you Amelia and JP!! 👏🫶

@AmeliaAndJP Месяц назад

Thanks! You can do it! 🥳

@Sharon-py5ns Месяц назад

You both seem much happier in Europe than Ecuador. Wonderful video du jour!

@jjoel609 Месяц назад

I want to go there, now! I just got back from Montpellier France last month and I loved it so much! Great trams there, too and a nice University town! Very modern architecture, too!

@mitchmclain4809 Месяц назад

Another great video! Thank you for continued good information.

@caldepen372 Месяц назад

Thanks for this! Heading to Corsica then Liguria next week. Looking forward to it immensely!

@mathieulandry1680 Месяц назад

Il est important de savoir parler au moins deux langues. Je parle français, also English y Espanol tambien. Bon voyage en France!

@paulawashington3175 Месяц назад

Je suis d'accord.

@danielsullivan9271 12 дней назад

Well done! I loved your show I never been to Dijon but I’ve been to Beaune I love that place! I would love to go back it’s been over 10 years since the last time I’ve been to France. And that trip I went over to.Colmar too because I prefer the smallest cities and towns! But I felt the people I met spoken English a little or a lot! So I was very lucky! But I was always polite to ask them if they spoke English in French!

@nedmerrill6228 Месяц назад

Great video, watching your travels to get ideas where to go when I retire.

@marjoriehall9984 Месяц назад

Beautiful video! The town was certainly impressive for many reasons. Thank you!

@snewogerg Месяц назад

Seems so much nicer than South America. Maybe you can do a video on the differences between Europe and South America for expats and slow travelers.

@freeman041 4 дня назад

My sister lives there, it's a beautiful small city. I was in Dijon with my family in June (from the US) to visit her.

@Hammocktraveller Месяц назад

You give good information. Merci beaucoup.

@marcd1981 Месяц назад

Dijon certainly looks like a beautiful city, thank you for the video. The lack of an expat community is actually a plus for my wife and I, as everywhere we have looked into we try to keep our distance from the bigger expat areas.

@CKLoving Месяц назад

My favorite of your videos! It looks like a great way to have a home base while slow traveling Europe

@williamhayes8391 Месяц назад

Looking good you guys,enjoying life.

@GR-ji9fw Месяц назад

Looks wonderful! And a $2000 budget sounds wonderful as well.

@danielkristianson208 Месяц назад

I think you two should set up at least a semi-permanent base in Dijon -- Amelia, you had a huge smile on your face this entire video 😊😂❤😊😂❤😊😂❤😊😂

@alanserjeant4947 Месяц назад

Great presentation guys.

@lisab8277 Месяц назад

Dijon is a gorgeous little city -- we have been there twice on scouting trips for a retirement home. It's definitely in the top five.

@rozbickad Месяц назад

thank you, You look so happy there. Dijon looks like a wonderful mix between smaller, quieter ways of living but still diverse, Thanks for sharing.

@VC_Home4Now Месяц назад

Great video! I'll look into Dijon

@pauladuncanadams1750 Месяц назад

Thanks for the videos and the tips. You gave us some French food for thought with this one. We may just consider Dijon for our future travels based on this video. Bon Voyage! 🥂

@donaustin2072 Месяц назад

Thanks, JP & Amelia, for showcasing another beautiful city. I know you put in so much work in making these videos for us. The joys that you share are truly evident in this video of Dijon. Very positive feelings for the city even though their mustard isn't my favorito.

@estelladog1 Месяц назад

That's wild! Pretty fab find! Stunning place!

@danitasteyn9023 Месяц назад

Loved the video. On location. Thanks so much

@gregperez919 28 дней назад

Awesome recommendations! Thanks so much for covering pretty much every question we would have. Wife and I are finishing up our stay in Ireland. Although we are out in the country, it’s been far more expensive for housing compared to what you two have gotten. That you both so very much. Great job.

@lindadorman2869 Месяц назад

Dijon looks lovely, and I didn't realize how convenient it is with the shopping mall and tram. I prefer a somewhat larger city and still have my heart set on living in Lyon someday but I would definitely plan a weekend trip to Dijon. Thanks for sharing!

@ruckinehround6965 Месяц назад

Love it JP and Amelia

@scottgoebl6194 Месяц назад

Nice video. Looks like a great place to visit, and maybe more. Thanks!

@EasternDreamer615 Месяц назад

Wonderful video! It's a nice change from the large French cities - while I hear that they have their charm, I am equally often hearing about the high prices in cities like Paris.

@bcseverac3432 18 дней назад

Weather particularly awful this year, that’s why. Nice video

@SincerelyAliceBlog 3 дня назад

I lived in Dijon for almost two years while doing my masters degree. Though the rainy weather did get me down sometimes, it was such a lovely and pleasant city that I wouldn’t hesitate to move back!

@petesie8371 Месяц назад

absolutely fantastic! Great vlog on a great city. Love you guys, safe travels!!!

@AmeliaAndJP Месяц назад

Thanks so much!

@georgeszurbach444 16 дней назад

Amazing how modern clean and efficient this city is .Compared to France à similar size city in the US looks like visiting he third world

@MrPablotee Месяц назад

Maybe it was my imagination, but you guys seemed more relaxed and at home in Dijon than you have in many other places. Thanks for this video; it opened my eyes to living in France. I assumed that it would be just too expensive to consider, but you showed that it is quite affordable. I guess I have to brush up my high school French!

@jaydee45 Месяц назад

Merci for this video. Years ago I lived in Geneva (NOT affordable) and visited Dijon often. My American expat cousin lives in Dole, near Dijon, and likes it even more. ❤from a big fan , Joanie 🐻 at Lake Tahoe

@feliciasampson8032 Месяц назад

Hi Joanie! I lived in Tahoe for years! I'm in Reno currently, looking to move to Washington...but every time this lovely couple come out with a video like this I want to return to Europe!

@jaydee45 Месяц назад

@@feliciasampson8032 Hello Felicia. Since you’re in Reno you’ll know the name of my home, Truckee. I say Tahoe cuz few know about Truckee. Raised my boys at South Shore but it’s changed a lot. Traffic at the Lake is insane now. Outside our little downtown area Truckee is peaceful and the residents are wonderful. Enjoy your next adventure!

@feliciasampson8032 Месяц назад

@@jaydee45for some reason my last two responses to you vanished! I used to live in Truckee, and Donner Lake. Took my dog to Martis daily. Love the area. Spent the last part of my life in SLT in Montgomery Estates. Have so many fond memories of powder days, hiking and paddling, etc., it's crazy and $$$ now.

@Phals 12 дней назад

That's cool, I live about 10mins away from Dole, I even worked there a couple times, glad your cousin likes it here.

@helmutvonshneil589 11 дней назад

I live in Dole !

@TheSicilianLife Месяц назад

How beautiful~! Glad you mentioned the mustard ~ ha, that's the first thing I thought of. Gorgeous footage. There seems to be something for everyone. Thank you! 🩵

@MamaLlama007 Месяц назад

Wonderful video! Considering an add to our bucket list, other than the language barrier. Really enjoyed this video & town!

@whatsitlike6392 Месяц назад

Great video you guys!

@chrystelelacroix4681 7 дней назад

Good video and vibe. Thank you for showing a less known French city. It is my country but I don’t know this city. Yes this year is a rainy summer but it became very unusual. When I was younger it was not unusual except in the south of France.

@WendyP-jc3th Месяц назад

Great video! I'd love to live in France and I'm so glad you are doing videos of this lovely country.

@AmeliaAndJP Месяц назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@lindylee1139 Месяц назад

Can’t wait to see where you go next, hopefully somewhere in France!

@jimgravesus Месяц назад

I don't care for Paris. It's another huge, crowded, expensive, polluted city full of congestion and crime. Small town France however is utterly charming. Particularly southern and southwestern France. Take a canal cruise if you can. It's marvelous.

@loisthiessen9134 23 дня назад

been watching your videos off and on for the last 2 years because I love South America. You both look so happy and healthy....and now in Europe! Cool! :) Looking forward to more videos from this part of the world!

@AmeliaAndJP 23 дня назад

Thanks so much!

@curiousnomadic Месяц назад

It is so friggin pretty there. I guess if I wanted the easy life and was ready to retire I'd move there but I guess I'm a masochist and want to go somewhere I can work study and struggle a little. Better than being bored and lonely in a gorgeous place.

@EmmanuelMIGNOT 9 дней назад

Thank you for your great job ! From a Dijonnais !

@david_99999 Месяц назад

Love the idea of France, especially the food culture. I think I'd want to be more in the south in the winter though. Maybe Toulouse.

@MirandaHorger Месяц назад

We LOVED Toulouse! It's beautiful, and the vibe was relaxed. Definitely a top contender for expats to consider!

@BigBear59 Месяц назад

Nice sum up of Djon ……thanks for sharing….Alex🇬🇷

@msbeecee1 Месяц назад

Amelia looking great in bright colors ❤🎉

@marcelamaria4205 Месяц назад

Great video!!🎉

@OhShunz Месяц назад

13:10 This single statement made me head to Google fights after the video and start investigating flight cost in various months. You mentioned Lyon and that’s another location I’ve been really curious about. Great video!!!

@laurihines300 Месяц назад

Aw, you guys are so cute. Dijon looks lovely.

@marko5937 Месяц назад

Terrific video! Really enjoyed seeing this wonderful new-to-me smaller city in France. Very well done! I can see my 4 years of high school French paying off nicely (after an intense brush-up😂). Thank you for preparing this - safe travels.

@AmeliaAndJP Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@greggalexander8216 Месяц назад

The Pophair person did a really good job. Your hair is beautiful.

@cindyk3076 Месяц назад

Dijon looks beautiful and seems to have lots to do!

@cherrlyn381 Месяц назад

Awesome video. I was thinking Dijon sounds like a great place to consider, that is until you mentioned the lack of sunshine. I've got to have sunshine.

@chevychase Месяц назад

Mon dieu! Your new haircut is beautiful!!! The woman at Pophair is brilliant!

@HoosierInUtah Месяц назад

Great video! We loved the tiny insights like the Amazon delivery. The retro commercials were such a hit with us too… still joking about them 😂🤣 Keep up the great work❤️‍🔥

@AmeliaAndJP Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@AycanFox Месяц назад

Nice video. Love from the Netherlands

@lisas44 Месяц назад

Love these guys. Albania is our new favorite place, oh wait...I can appreciate that!

@chrisj8764 Месяц назад

This was an excellent video - think smaller cities are often the most liveable and Dijon looks a cracker!

@joanfelt8069 Месяц назад

Thank you both ❤❤❤ love it we are looking everyday for a town like this ….. I thought Nimes was my favourite city but this is is looking wonderful

@AmeliaAndJP Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@danielcreveuil 19 дней назад

Welcome Guys ;) hope all the best to you !

@warriorchik1459 5 дней назад

We just arrived here because of your review of Dijon and you nailed it. We have been all over South America and much of Europe now and this is my favorite place. It’s like being in a movie as you walk around the streets. The market with all the fresh fruit and vegetables is amazing. Made me think of Cuenca :-). Anyhow, thanks for this review. I don’t think we would have come here without seeing your RU-vid first. Thank you!

@AmeliaAndJP 5 дней назад

Awesome! Glad you’re enjoying Dijon! It’s amazing! 🇫🇷

@carlfenger Месяц назад

Funny, I have been living 3 hours by train from Dijon for the past 35 years... always wanted to go, and just never got around to it. OK, now I must go!

@AmeliaAndJP Месяц назад

Great! 😊

@quito2399 Месяц назад

I'm very happy for you guy's enjoyed life

@deebee2603 Месяц назад

Dijon is so beautiful. Thank you for taking us along on the "owl tour" with you! 💙🤍❤

@MrZumbrota Месяц назад

Dijon looks beautiful.

@nikleiser5888 Месяц назад

Please visit Bordeaux, its so beautiful and the food is great.

@dlwsport250 Месяц назад

Agreed.

@Airwavetourist Месяц назад

Great fun! I had never thought of that part of the globe. Cool. Rather learn Latin Spanish tho'!. Hey JP, the production is a major uptick from the early Ecuador vids! Thanks for the consistent balance of local history and current costs, Amelia 👍..top video.

@AmeliaAndJP Месяц назад

Thanks! 😃

@jnbreton4560 12 дней назад

You look so open minded and curious. 😊. Best regards from France.

@sandramarcelabechanpoblaci5043 29 дней назад

Thank you so much for all you do. It is really helpful to figure out so many decisions about travelling through Europe once I can finally retire. You guys are awesome! I am Chilean-American and my dad is Argentinian. All my family is in Chile, so if you ever need any tips on Chile, let me know. I would be really happy to help. Best

@AmeliaAndJP 26 дней назад

Thanks!