#2
Very Comfortable
Cost$4,035
Remaining$3,965
Where Can I Live With $8,000 Per Month?
The best cities to live comfortably on a $8,000/month budget, ranked by our recommendation engine.
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Best choice: Basel, Switzerland
Very Comfortable · Est. cost $3,646/mo · Remaining $4,354/mo
#3
Very Comfortable
Cost$3,962
Remaining$4,038
#4
Premium Lifestyle
Cost$2,761
Remaining$5,239
#5
Premium Lifestyle
Cost$2,994
Remaining$5,006
#6
Premium Lifestyle
Cost$3,252
Remaining$4,748
#7
Premium Lifestyle
Cost$2,950
Remaining$5,050
#8
Premium Lifestyle
Cost$2,592
Remaining$5,408
#9
Premium Lifestyle
Cost$2,353
Remaining$5,647
#10
Premium Lifestyle
Cost$2,864
Remaining$5,136
#11
Premium Lifestyle
Cost$1,865
Remaining$6,135
#12
Premium Lifestyle
Cost$1,839
Remaining$6,161
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What does $8,000/month buy you?
| City | Monthly cost | Remaining | Lifestyle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basel | $3,646 | $4,354 | Very Comfortable |
| Zurich | $4,035 | $3,965 | Very Comfortable |
| Geneva | $3,962 | $4,038 | Very Comfortable |
| Tokyo | $2,761 | $5,239 | Premium Lifestyle |
| Copenhagen | $2,994 | $5,006 | Premium Lifestyle |
| Oslo | $3,252 | $4,748 | Premium Lifestyle |
| Reykjavik | $2,950 | $5,050 | Premium Lifestyle |
| Helsinki | $2,592 | $5,408 | Premium Lifestyle |
| Vienna | $2,353 | $5,647 | Premium Lifestyle |
| Stockholm | $2,864 | $5,136 | Premium Lifestyle |
| Taipei | $1,865 | $6,135 | Premium Lifestyle |
| Kyoto | $1,839 | $6,161 | Premium Lifestyle |
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I live comfortably with $8,000 a month?
Based on our cost-of-living data, Basel (Switzerland) is one of the best options at $8,000 per month, with an estimated monthly cost of $3,646.
What does a $8,000 monthly budget include?
Our estimates cover rent (1-bedroom apartment), food, transport, utilities, internet, healthcare and entertainment for a single person with a moderate lifestyle.
Are these costs accurate?
Figures are realistic averages based on current cost-of-living data. Actual costs vary by neighbourhood and habits — treat them as planning figures.
Can I compare these cities?
Yes — use our comparison tool to put any two cities (or up to five) side by side on cost, safety, internet and quality of life.
How is the ranking calculated?
We score each city on affordability for your income, plus quality of life, safety, internet and climate. You can personalise the weights with your own priorities in the calculator.