π Best-of list
Best cities with fast internet and a 6-month visa-free stay for Americans
10 of the 148 cities we cover make this list, ranked by overall fit for someone moving from the US. π΅πͺ Arequipa ranks first. Cheapest: Arequipa at $822/mo all-in. Most pleasant year-round: Arequipa, 12 months.
How this list is chosen
- Measured median fixed-broadband download of 100 Mbps or more (Ookla speed tests).
- A US passport gets 180 days or more visa-free (or no limit).
Ranked with the City Finder's default weights for cost, climate, safety, internet and visa-free stay. Change the weights in the City Finder β
| Compare | # | City | $/mo | βοΈ Pleasant months | π‘οΈ Safety | π Visa | Days | πΆ Mbps | β Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $822 | 183 | 368 | 85 | |||||
| 2 | $832 | 183 | 317 | 85 | |||||
| 3 | $1,567 | 180 | 179 | 75 | |||||
| 4 | $1,627 | 365 | 202 | 73 | |||||
| 5 | $1,704 | 180 | 183 | 73 | |||||
| 6 | $1,345 | 183 | 327 | 70 | |||||
| 7 | $1,637 | 180 | 198 | 66 | |||||
| 8 | $1,986 | 180 | 184 | 63 | |||||
| 9 | $1,923 | 180 | 130 | 59 | |||||
| 10 | $4,504 | 180 | 295 | 54 |