Best cities in Europe to live on $2,000 a month

Every city here in Europe fits a full single-person budget — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and extras — under $2,000/month, ranked by overall quality of life so cheap doesn't mean grim.

Methodology: Only cities with an all-in monthly cost under $2,000 qualify; ranked by average quality of life (safety, internet, healthcare, climate).

  1. 1. Aix-en-Provence, France

    $1,930/mo · QoL 86/100 · Safety 84/100

    $1,930/mo all-in leaves $70/mo of headroom on a $2,000 budget, with 86/100 average quality of life.

  2. 2. Heraklion, Greece

    $1,260/mo · QoL 85/100 · Safety 90/100

    $1,260/mo all-in leaves $740/mo of headroom on a $2,000 budget, with 85/100 average quality of life.

  3. 3. Faro, Portugal

    $1,490/mo · QoL 85/100 · Safety 84/100

    $1,490/mo all-in leaves $510/mo of headroom on a $2,000 budget, with 85/100 average quality of life.

  4. 4. Pula, Croatia

    $1,240/mo · QoL 85/100 · Safety 90/100

    $1,240/mo all-in leaves $760/mo of headroom on a $2,000 budget, with 85/100 average quality of life.

  5. 5. Valletta, Malta

    $1,840/mo · QoL 85/100 · Safety 88/100

    $1,840/mo all-in leaves $160/mo of headroom on a $2,000 budget, with 85/100 average quality of life.

  6. 6. Limassol, Cyprus

    $1,620/mo · QoL 84/100 · Safety 88/100

    $1,620/mo all-in leaves $380/mo of headroom on a $2,000 budget, with 84/100 average quality of life.

  7. 7. Nicosia, Cyprus

    $1,670/mo · QoL 84/100 · Safety 84/100

    $1,670/mo all-in leaves $330/mo of headroom on a $2,000 budget, with 84/100 average quality of life.

  8. 8. Pécs, Hungary

    $1,005/mo · QoL 84/100 · Safety 88/100

    $1,005/mo all-in leaves $995/mo of headroom on a $2,000 budget, with 84/100 average quality of life.

  9. 9. Valencia, Spain

    $1,580/mo · QoL 84/100 · Safety 82/100

    $1,580/mo all-in leaves $420/mo of headroom on a $2,000 budget, with 84/100 average quality of life.

  10. 10. Vienna, Austria

    $1,990/mo · QoL 84/100 · Safety 94/100

    $1,990/mo all-in leaves $10/mo of headroom on a $2,000 budget, with 84/100 average quality of life.

  11. 11. Malaga, Spain

    $1,590/mo · QoL 84/100 · Safety 84/100

    $1,590/mo all-in leaves $410/mo of headroom on a $2,000 budget, with 84/100 average quality of life.

  12. 12. Maribor, Slovenia

    $1,130/mo · QoL 84/100 · Safety 92/100

    $1,130/mo all-in leaves $870/mo of headroom on a $2,000 budget, with 84/100 average quality of life.

Frequently asked questions

Best cities in Europe to live on $2,000 a month — which city is #1?

Aix-en-Provence, France tops this list. $1,930/mo all-in leaves $70/mo of headroom on a $2,000 budget, with 86/100 average quality of life. Heraklion and Faro round out the top three.

How is this ranking calculated?

Only cities with an all-in monthly cost under $2,000 qualify; ranked by average quality of life (safety, internet, healthcare, climate). 88 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?

Aix-en-Provence runs about $1,930/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Aix-en-Provence city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.