Best value cities in Europe

Cities that punch above their price in Europe: strong safety, internet, healthcare and climate scores relative to what a month there actually costs.

Methodology: Blended score: average quality of life (safety, internet, healthcare, climate — 60%) against affordability (40%).

1. 1. Pécs, Hungary

   QoL 84/100 · $1,005/mo

   Averages 84/100 across quality-of-life scores at $1,005/mo all-in.

2. 2. Ohrid, North Macedonia

   QoL 80/100 · $750/mo

   Averages 80/100 across quality-of-life scores at $750/mo all-in.

3. 3. Maribor, Slovenia

   QoL 84/100 · $1,130/mo

   Averages 84/100 across quality-of-life scores at $1,130/mo all-in.

4. 4. Heraklion, Greece

   QoL 85/100 · $1,260/mo

   Averages 85/100 across quality-of-life scores at $1,260/mo all-in.

5. 5. Pula, Croatia

   QoL 85/100 · $1,240/mo

   Averages 85/100 across quality-of-life scores at $1,240/mo all-in.

6. 6. Novi Sad, Serbia

   QoL 80/100 · $900/mo

   Averages 80/100 across quality-of-life scores at $900/mo all-in.

7. 7. Kotor, Montenegro

   QoL 83/100 · $1,190/mo

   Averages 83/100 across quality-of-life scores at $1,190/mo all-in.

8. 8. Saranda, Albania

   QoL 78/100 · $830/mo

   Averages 78/100 across quality-of-life scores at $830/mo all-in.

9. 9. Izmir, Turkey

   QoL 78/100 · $810/mo

   Averages 78/100 across quality-of-life scores at $810/mo all-in.

10. 10. Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

    QoL 78/100 · $860/mo

    Averages 78/100 across quality-of-life scores at $860/mo all-in.

11. 11. Faro, Portugal

    QoL 85/100 · $1,490/mo

    Averages 85/100 across quality-of-life scores at $1,490/mo all-in.

12. 12. Tartu, Estonia

    QoL 81/100 · $1,200/mo

    Averages 81/100 across quality-of-life scores at $1,200/mo all-in.