Cheapest Cities to Live on $1,000 a Month

Living well on $1,000 a month is possible in dozens of cities worldwide — but cheapest doesn't mean best. This page ranks every city where estimated monthly costs fall within a $1,000 budget, ordered by overall quality of life. Scores draw from institutional data across 7 indices: safety, healthcare, climate, career, transport, education, and cost.

Updated February 2026