Romania might not be the first country to pop into your head if you're a techie looking for a new base, but the salaries and cost of living could make considering the city worth your while.

Devs often own expensive apartments and drive high-end cars. They relax in cozy cafes with fast internet connections, and at the weekend enjoy a vibrant nightlife in the country's many pubs and clubs. Romania has a low crime rate, and locals are fascinated by foreigners, having had limited contact with the western world until the fall of communism in 1989.