City Budget Calculator — Which Cities Can You Afford?
Set your monthly budget. We'll show you which cities you can actually afford — no vibes, just math.
cities within budget
out of 67 cities with cost data
Cheapest: $375/mo
Most expensive: $4,963/mo
Comfortable
Well within budget. You'll have money left over.
$375
19% of budget
+$1,625 left
$466
23% of budget
+$1,534 left
$486
24% of budget
+$1,514 left
$552
28% of budget
+$1,448 left
$620
31% of budget
+$1,380 left
$731
37% of budget
+$1,269 left
$802
40% of budget
+$1,198 left
$805
40% of budget
+$1,195 left
$814
41% of budget
+$1,186 left
$840
42% of budget
+$1,160 left
$857
43% of budget
+$1,143 left
$983
49% of budget
+$1,017 left
$1,009
50% of budget
+$991 left
$1,022
51% of budget
+$978 left
$1,103
55% of budget
+$897 left
$1,124
56% of budget
+$876 left
$1,143
57% of budget
+$857 left
$1,145
57% of budget
+$855 left
$1,160
58% of budget
+$840 left
$1,184
59% of budget
+$816 left
Doable
Fits without much stress. A few luxuries possible.
$1,212
61% of budget
+$788 left
$1,215
61% of budget
+$785 left
$1,289
64% of budget
+$711 left
$1,305
65% of budget
+$695 left
$1,316
66% of budget
+$684 left
$1,398
70% of budget
+$602 left
$1,444
72% of budget
+$556 left
$1,474
74% of budget
+$526 left
$1,490
75% of budget
+$510 left
$1,498
75% of budget
+$502 left
$1,516
76% of budget
+$484 left
$1,561
78% of budget
+$439 left
$1,562
78% of budget
+$438 left
$1,594
80% of budget
+$406 left
Tight
Possible, but leaves little margin. Budget carefully.
$1,600
80% of budget
+$400 left
$1,694
85% of budget
+$306 left
$1,740
87% of budget
+$260 left
$1,803
90% of budget
+$197 left
$1,838
92% of budget
+$162 left
$1,862
93% of budget
+$138 left
$1,865
93% of budget
+$135 left
$1,910
96% of budget
+$90 left
$1,920
96% of budget
+$80 left
$1,982
99% of budget
+$18 left
⬛Over budget
23 cities above $2,000/mo
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Over budget
23 cities above $2,000/mo
$2,007
+$7 over
$2,033
+$33 over
$2,094
+$94 over
$2,138
+$138 over
$2,144
+$144 over
$2,209
+$209 over
$2,216
+$216 over
$2,317
+$317 over
$2,385
+$385 over
$2,427
+$427 over
…and 13 more cities
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do I need to live in Europe?▼
In affordable cities like Debrecen (Hungary) or Novi Sad (Serbia), $1,300–1,800/month covers a comfortable lifestyle. Mid-tier cities like Lisbon, Prague, or Budapest run $2,000–3,000/month. Western Europe (Berlin, Amsterdam, Vienna) typically requires $3,000–5,000/month.
What is the cheapest city in Europe to live in?▼
Debrecen (Hungary, $470/mo), Istanbul (Turkey, $500/mo), and Novi Sad (Serbia, $543/mo) are the cheapest European cities in our database. For global cheapest, Chiang Mai ($300/mo) and Bali ($350/mo) lead.
How much does it cost to live in Southeast Asia?▼
Chiang Mai and Bali are the most affordable — comfortable living for $1,000–1,500/month. Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur run $1,500–2,500/month. Singapore is an outlier at $4,000+/month.
What is a realistic budget to move abroad long-term?▼
For most European cities: budget $1,500–2,000/month (affordable Eastern Europe) to $3,500–5,000/month (Western Europe). South America and Southeast Asia: $1,000–2,000/month covers comfortable living. Add 10–15% buffer for setup costs — visa fees, deposits, furnishings.
Which cities are affordable AND have good quality of life?▼
The sweet spot: Budapest, Prague, Warsaw, Krakow, Belgrade, Tbilisi, and Medellín. All have rent under $800/month, decent safety, fast internet, and active expat communities. They appear near the top of our Livability Score rankings at an accessible price point.