It’s called living on the dole, most western countries have social security like this. It’s not really meant for long term living but as a safety net for period

It’s called living on the dole, most western countries have social security like this. It’s not really meant for long term living but as a safety net for periods when you might find yourself unemployed. Also, most countries have very cheap housing in the countryside/remote areas, in northern countries you have to factor in heating costs which can be several hundred euros/month during the (long) winter.