Cheapest cities to live in Europe
The most affordable relocation cities in Europe, ranked by real all-in monthly cost for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras, not just a rent index.
Methodology: Ranked by total monthly cost of living for one person (rent + food + transport + healthcare + utilities + misc), lowest first, from the Jonzy city catalog.
1. Ohrid, North Macedonia
$750/mo all-in · Safety 90/100 · Internet 80/100
About $750/mo all-in with rent from $350/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
2. Izmir, Turkey
$810/mo all-in · Safety 72/100 · Internet 78/100
About $810/mo all-in with rent from $350/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
3. Tirana, Albania
$820/mo all-in · Safety 72/100 · Internet 74/100
About $820/mo all-in with rent from $400/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
4. Saranda, Albania
$830/mo all-in · Safety 78/100 · Internet 80/100
About $830/mo all-in with rent from $400/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
5. Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
$860/mo all-in · Safety 84/100 · Internet 76/100
About $860/mo all-in with rent from $400/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
6. Skopje, North Macedonia
$890/mo all-in · Safety 74/100 · Internet 72/100
About $890/mo all-in with rent from $400/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
7. Novi Sad, Serbia
$900/mo all-in · Safety 88/100 · Internet 88/100
About $900/mo all-in with rent from $450/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
8. Chișinău, Moldova
$910/mo all-in · Safety 74/100 · Internet 82/100
About $910/mo all-in with rent from $450/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
9. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
$960/mo all-in · Safety 76/100 · Internet 76/100
About $960/mo all-in with rent from $500/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
10. Antalya, Turkey
$990/mo all-in · Safety 75/100 · Internet 70/100
About $990/mo all-in with rent from $450/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
11. Košice, Slovakia
$990/mo all-in · Safety 80/100 · Internet 88/100
About $990/mo all-in with rent from $500/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
12. Plovdiv, Bulgaria
$995/mo all-in · Safety 84/100 · Internet 88/100
About $995/mo all-in with rent from $500/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
Frequently asked questions
Cheapest cities to live in Europe — which city is #1?
Ohrid, North Macedonia tops this list. About $750/mo all-in with rent from $350/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set. Izmir and Tirana round out the top three.
How is this ranking calculated?
Ranked by total monthly cost of living for one person (rent + food + transport + healthcare + utilities + misc), lowest first, from the Jonzy city catalog. 126 catalog cities in Europe qualified for this list; the top 12 are shown. Scores are catalog averages, not personalised — Jonzy re-ranks every city for your own income, passport and lifestyle when you sign in.
How much does it cost to live in the top city in Europe?
Ohrid runs about $750/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Ohrid city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.