πͺπΊ Best-of list
Best LGBTQ+ friendly cities in Schengen Europe under $2,000 a month
5 of the 43 cities we cover in Schengen Europe make this list, ranked by overall fit for someone moving from the US. π΅πΉ Ericeira ranks first. Cheapest: Ericeira at $1,575/mo all-in. Most pleasant year-round: Ericeira, 10 months.
How this list is chosen
- LGBTQ+ friendly: a high Equaldex Equality Index (60+ of 100), which combines the country's laws and public attitudes.
- All-in cost under $2,000 a month (everyday living costs plus a 1-bedroom city-center rent).
- In Schengen Europe.
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 | β Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | β$1,575 | 80β | |||||
| 2 | $1,818 | 79 | |||||
| 3 | $1,712 | 76 | |||||
| 4 | $1,854 | 76 | |||||
| 5 | $1,679 | 69 |