What is the best city to move to from Russia, Ukraine, or Belarus?

Popular destinations for Russians, Ukrainians, and Belarusians include Tbilisi (visa-free, affordable), Belgrade (Serbian visa policy is lenient), and Istanbul (accessible, large expat community). For longer-term EU residency, cities like Warsaw and Tallinn are popular options with active diaspora communities.

125 Cities to Relocate To

Q: What filters can I use to find the right city?

You can filter cities by region (Europe, Asia, Americas), cost range, summer temperature, internet speed, safety (homicide rate), and livability score. Enter your salary to see how far it goes in each city after local taxes and expenses.

Q: How is the Livability Score calculated?

The Livability Score combines cost of living (from Numbeo), safety (UNODC homicide rate), democracy index (EIU), internet speed (Ookla Speedtest), and English proficiency (EF EPI). Each factor is weighted equally and normalized to a 0–10 scale.

Q: What are the best cities in Europe for families relocating abroad?

Zurich, Dublin, Stockholm, and The Hague rank highly for families based on safety, democratic stability, and quality of life. Central European cities like Vienna, Prague, and Warsaw offer excellent infrastructure at lower costs. See the Family-Friendly Cities collection for a data-driven shortlist.

Q: What is the best place to move to in Europe in 2026?

There's no single answer — it depends on your budget, climate preference, language, and residency goals. Lisbon and Barcelona are popular for their weather and lifestyle. Prague and Warsaw offer EU membership at a fraction of the cost. Tallinn is a top pick for tech workers and those seeking EU residency with minimal bureaucracy. Run the City Tinder quiz to get a personalized recommendation.

City	Expenses↓	Net↓	Yrs↓	Ctzn↓	Dem.↓	Safe↓	Eng.↓
🇫🇮 HelsinkiFinland	$2,888rent $1210	—	6y	8y	9.3	75	100
🇵🇹 PortoPortugal	$2,862rent $1297	—	5y	5y	8.1	67	100
🇰🇷 SeoulSouth Korea	$2,386rent $871	—	5y	5y	7.8	75	32
🇩🇰 CopenhagenDenmark	$4,234rent $1970	—	8y	9y	9.3	74	100
🇸🇪 GothenburgSweden	$2,802rent $1080	—	5y	8y	9.4	54	100
🇵🇹 LisbonPortugal	$3,363rent $1616	—	5y	5y	8.1	67	100
🇦🇹 GrazAustria	$2,706rent $772	—	5y	10y	8.3	—	100
🇦🇹 ViennaAustria	$3,410rent $1303	—	5y	10y	8.3	72	100
🇨🇦 MontrealCanada	$3,088rent $1309	—	3y	3y	8.7	67	100
🇨🇿 PragueCzech Republic	$2,981rent $1228	—	5y	10y	8.1	75	57
🇩🇪 BerlinGermany	$3,669rent $1550	—	5y	5y	8.7	56	100
🇪🇪 TallinnEstonia	$2,649rent $816	—	5y	8y	8.1	78	50
🇫🇷 MarseilleFrance	$2,711rent $902	—	5y	5y	8.0	33	38
🇷🇴 BucharestRomania	$2,059rent $668	—	5y	8y	6.0	72	100
🇸🇪 StockholmSweden	$4,131rent $1816	—	5y	8y	9.4	54	100
🇸🇮 LjubljanaSlovenia	$2,916rent $1118	—	—	—	7.8	78	100
🇫🇷 LyonFrance	$2,854rent $972	—	5y	5y	8.0	41	38
🇳🇱 RotterdamNetherlands	$4,105rent $1805	—	5y	5y	9.0	74	100
🇨🇦 VancouverCanada	$4,047rent $1925	—	3y	3y	8.7	57	100
🇩🇪 HamburgGermany	$3,416rent $1359	—	5y	5y	8.7	60	100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which city is cheapest to live in Europe?▼

Among cities in our database, Bucharest (Romania) has some of the lowest European rents at around $620/month, followed by Athens (Greece, $740/month) and Tallinn (Estonia, $815/month). In the EU, Budapest and Krakow are also affordable at around $900–975/month.

What is the best city to move to from Russia or Ukraine?▼

Popular destinations include Tbilisi (visa-free, affordable), Belgrade (lenient visa policy), and Istanbul (accessible, large community). For EU residency, Warsaw and Tallinn have active diaspora communities.

What filters can I use to find the right city?▼

Filter by region, cost range, summer temperature, internet speed, safety, and livability score. Enter your salary to see how far it goes after local taxes and expenses.

How is the Livability Score calculated?▼

The score combines cost of living (Numbeo), safety (UNODC), democracy (EIU), internet speed (Ookla), and English proficiency (EF EPI). Each factor is normalized to 0–10 and weighted equally.

What are the safest cities in Europe to move to?▼

Based on UNODC homicide data, the safest European cities include Vienna, Zurich, and cities in Hungary — all with rates well below 1 per 100,000 (world average: ~5.8). Use the safety filter on this page to sort cities by crime rate.

Which European cities are easiest to live in without speaking the local language?▼

The Netherlands (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague) and Scandinavia rank highest on the EF EPI English index. In Central/Eastern Europe, Prague, Warsaw, and Tallinn have strong English-speaking expat communities. See the English-Friendly Cities collection.

What are the best cities in Europe for families relocating abroad?▼

Zurich, Dublin, Stockholm, and The Hague rank highest for families on safety and stability. Vienna, Prague, and Warsaw offer excellent infrastructure at lower costs. See the Family-Friendly Cities collection.

What is the best place to move to in Europe in 2026?▼

Depends on your priorities: Lisbon and Barcelona for weather, Prague and Warsaw for EU value, Tallinn for tech + EU residency. Run the City Tinder quiz for a personalized recommendation.

🇫🇮 Helsinki

🇵🇹 Porto

🇰🇷 Seoul

🇩🇰 Copenhagen

🇸🇪 Gothenburg

🇵🇹 Lisbon

🇦🇹 Graz

🇦🇹 Vienna

🇨🇦 Montreal

🇨🇿 Prague

🇩🇪 Berlin

🇪🇪 Tallinn

🇫🇷 Marseille

🇷🇴 Bucharest

🇸🇪 Stockholm

🇸🇮 Ljubljana

🇫🇷 Lyon

🇳🇱 Rotterdam

🇨🇦 Vancouver

🇩🇪 Hamburg

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