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Most Affordable Safe Countries (2026)

Every country in our catalog ranked for affordable safety in 2026. Higher scores mean a stronger blend of day-to-day affordability and personal safety for relocating residents.

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Cheap alone is a weak move plan. A low rent city can still feel tense after dark, and a very safe capital can empty your savings in a year. This ranking blends cost of living and safety so you see countries that tend to stay both workable on budget and calm for daily life.

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Affordable safety Score on the map

Higher score = stronger affordable safety

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Affordable safety Score world map
8.5+
7.0–8.4
5.5–6.9
Below 5.5
RankCountryAffordable safety Score
#1Portugal8.5
#2Vietnam8.4
#3Uruguay8.3
#4Slovakia8.3
#5Czech Republic8.2
#6Hungary8.2
#7Lithuania8.2
#8Japan8.1
#9Poland8.1
#10Estonia8.1
#11Taiwan8.1
#12Spain8.0
#13Chile8.0
#14Nepal8.0
#15Laos8.0
#16Kyrgyzstan8.0
#17Georgia8.0
#18Moldova8.0
#19Latvia8.0
#20Slovenia8.0
#21Peru7.9
#22Costa Rica7.9
#23Ecuador7.9
#24Paraguay7.9
#25Malaysia7.9
#26Thailand7.9
#27Indonesia7.9
#28San Marino7.9
#29Andorra7.9
#30Croatia7.9
#31Bulgaria7.9
#32Serbia7.9
#33Netherlands7.8
#34Finland7.8
#35Austria7.8
#36Mexico7.8
#37Sri Lanka7.8
#38Mongolia7.8
#39Tajikistan7.8
#40Malta7.8
#41Cyprus7.8
#42Germany7.7
#43Sweden7.7
#44Canada7.7
#45Italy7.7
#46Panama7.7
#47Bolivia7.7
#48Philippines7.7
#49Cambodia7.7
#50Turkmenistan7.7
#51Romania7.7
#52Azerbaijan7.7
#53Saudi Arabia7.7
#54Cape Verde7.7
#55New Zealand7.6
#56Denmark7.6
#57France7.6
#58South Korea7.6
#59Argentina7.6
#60Bangladesh7.6
#61Belgium7.5
#62Greece7.5
#63South Africa7.5
#64Colombia7.5
#65Kazakhstan7.5
#66Uzbekistan7.5
#67Liechtenstein7.5
#68Qatar7.5
#69Barbados7.4
#70Tunisia7.4
#71Bosnia and Herzegovina7.4
#72United Arab Emirates (Dubai)7.4
#73Mauritius7.4
#74Australia7.3
#75China7.3
#76India7.3
#77Pakistan7.3
#78Madagascar7.3
#79Turkiye7.2
#80Benin7.2
#81Curaçao7.2
#82Vanuatu7.1
#83Ethiopia7.1
#84Ghana7.1
#85Singapore7.0
#86Norway7.0
#87Iceland7.0
#88Brazil7.0
#89Venezuela7.0
#90Morocco7.0
#91Algeria7.0
#92Senegal7.0
#93Ireland6.9
#94United Kingdom6.9
#95Kenya6.9
#96Niger6.9
#97Burkina Faso6.9
#98Togo6.9
#99Switzerland6.8
#100Egypt6.8
#101Guinea6.8
#102Sierra Leone6.8
#103Ivory Coast6.8
#104United States6.7
#105Hong Kong6.7
#106Bahamas6.7
#107Falkland Islands6.7
#108Luxembourg6.6
#109Chad6.6
#110Jamaica6.5
#111Nigeria6.5
#112Russia6.4
#113Iran6.4
#114Sudan6.4
#115Liberia6.4
#116Seychelles6.4
#117Myanmar6.3
#118Monaco6.3
#119Ukraine6.2
#120Mali6.1
#121Libya5.9

Why the leaders rank here for affordable safety

The leaders keep everyday costs below rich-city averages while still posting strong day-to-day safety scores. That mix matters when you want a full-time base, not a cheap weekend trip.

  1. #1
    Portugal8.5

    Portugal pairs mid-range European living costs with high resident safety in most regions, which is why it often leads affordable-safety shortlists.

  2. #2
    Vietnam8.4

    Vietnam keeps monthly budgets low while major hubs remain orderly enough for many remote workers and long-stay residents to settle into daily routines.

  3. #3
    Uruguay8.3

    Uruguay stands out in South America for a calmer public-life feel and living costs that stay manageable outside the most tourist-priced pockets.

  4. #4
    Slovakia8.3

    Slovakia offers Central European stability at prices that still undercut Western capitals, with quieter cities that score well on personal safety.

  5. #5
    Czech Republic8.2

    The Czech Republic balances Prague-linked career access with national costs and safety scores that still work for movers who leave the densest tourist zones.

Rankings are based on our scoring model. Always verify visa and cost information with official sources before making relocation decisions.

How we calculate these rankings

We rank every country in our catalog by the equal-weight average of cost of living and safety, highest first. A higher combined score means a stronger general mix of affordability and day-to-day safety for residents.

What this does not measure: Neighborhood crime maps, your passport risk, flood or disaster exposure, or whether a specific city fits your family. It also does not replace visa or insurance advice.

Updates: Rankings refresh when we redeploy after underlying country data changes.

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