⌂ Where Can I Live

Where Can You Live Comfortably With Your Salary?

Enter your monthly income and lifestyle preferences to discover the best cities worldwide where your money goes further — compared live across cost, safety, and quality of life.

Find Your Best Cities → Explore 331 Cities 🗺️ Travel Blog
331Cities compared
96Countries covered
72Currencies supported
100%Free to use

How It Works

Three simple steps to find where you can afford to live.

1

Enter your salary

Tell us your monthly income and the currency you earn in.

2

Choose your lifestyle

Pick your household size, lifestyle and housing preferences.

3

Discover your best cities

Get a ranked list of affordable, comfortable cities in seconds.

Popular Searches

Jump straight to the questions people ask most.

💵 By monthly budget

Where can I live with $1,000? Where can I live with $2,000? Where can I live with $3,000? Where can I live with $5,000? Where can I live with $8,000?

🎯 By lifestyle goal

Working remotely on $3,000 Retiring on $3,000 Studying on $3,000 Moving with family on $3,000 Beach & coastal living on $3,000 Building a new social life on $3,000 Finding local work on $3,000 All goals & budgets →

🌍 By region

🌍 Europe 🌏 Asia 🌎 North America 🌎 South America 🌍 Africa 🌏 Oceania Explore everything →

⚖️ Popular city comparisons

Bangkok vs Lisbon Kuala Lumpur vs Bangkok Lisbon vs Valencia Bangkok vs Mexico City Dubai vs Prague Medellin vs Lisbon Austin vs Barcelona New York vs London Bangkok vs Denpasar Lisbon vs Porto Medellin vs Mexico City Tbilisi vs Lisbon Compare your own →

🇺🇳 Country vs country

Portugal vs Spain Thailand vs Vietnam Mexico vs Colombia United States vs Canada Germany vs France Turkiye vs Greece Malaysia vs Indonesia Italy vs Spain New Zealand vs Australia Morocco vs Portugal

Popular Cities

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Most Affordable Cities

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Great quality of life at the lowest cost of living in our database.

Popular Countries

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🇺🇸 United States 16 cities · North America 🇪🇸 Spain 12 cities · Europe 🇮🇹 Italy 12 cities · Europe 🇲🇽 Mexico 11 cities · North America 🇲🇦 Morocco 8 cities · Africa 🇨🇦 Canada 8 cities · North America
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Why Use This Tool?

Everything you need to pick your next home — in one place, free forever.

🎯 Personalized results

Recommendations are tailored to your exact income, household size and lifestyle — not generic lists.

💰 Real cost estimates

Housing, food, transport and more across 331+ cities, updated from realistic 2025 cost-of-living data.

⚖️ Compare up to 5 cities

Side-by-side cost and score tables with winner highlights — or compare two whole countries.

🌍 International coverage

96 countries on every continent — from Austin to Bangkok to Lisbon to Cape Town.

💱 72 currencies

Enter your income in your own currency — everything is converted automatically with current rates.

🛡️ Safety & quality scores

Every city is scored on safety, healthcare, internet, transport, climate and more — so you can compare apples to apples.

🏝️ Lifestyle filters

Filter by climate, city size, near the sea, language, visa ease and expat community to match how you actually want to live.

🚀 Fast, free & private

Instant results, no account, no paywall. Works on any device and installs as an app.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the calculator work?

You enter your monthly income, household size, lifestyle and housing preferences. We estimate the real monthly cost of living in each city and rank the ones that fit your budget.

Is the tool free?

Yes — 100% free, no account required.

Which currencies can I use?

Over 70 currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY, CNY and more. Results are converted to your currency automatically.

How accurate are the estimates?

Costs are realistic averages for a comfortable everyday life. They vary by neighbourhood and personal habits — treat them as planning figures, not quotes.

Can I compare more than two cities?

Yes — you can compare up to five cities side by side on cost, safety, internet and quality of life, or compare two whole countries.

Can I change the comparison scenario?

Yes — pick your household size, lifestyle, housing type and currency, and every comparison updates instantly.

Ready to find where your salary goes furthest?

It takes less than a minute — and it's completely free.

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