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At $2,500 a month, most of the world's cities become accessible — including many in Western Europe, East Asia, and developed economies. This ranking helps you find where that budget delivers the highest quality of life, not just the lowest prices. All scores draw from institutional data across 7 indices.
Updated February 2026
Ranked by overall quality of life within a $2,500/month budget. Scores exclude cost — they measure what you get for your money.
Japan
Japan
Japan
Germany
Netherlands
Japan
South Korea
Taiwan
Portugal
Germany
South Korea
Malta
Taiwan
Portugal
France
Malta
Taiwan
United Kingdom
Czechia
Belgium
Japan
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