LGBTQ+ friendly cities in Schengen Europe with a retirement visa

Best LGBTQ+ friendly cities in Schengen Europe with a retirement visa

17 of the 43 cities we cover in Schengen Europe make this list, ranked by overall fit for someone moving from the US. 🇵🇹 Ericeira ranks first. Cheapest: Ericeira at $1,575/mo all-in. Most pleasant year-round: Lisbon, 11 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.
The country has a retirement or passive-income residence visa Americans can apply for (pension or savings instead of a job).
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 →

#1⭐ 80ⓘ 🇵🇹 Ericeira Portugal 🛂 Nomad visa🗓️ 90 days ≈$1,575/mo😊 Sep 73°F

#	City	$/mo	⭐ Fit
1	🇵🇹 EriceiraPortugal	≈$1,575	80ⓘ
2	🇪🇸 Las PalmasSpain	$1,818	79
3	🇪🇸 SevilleSpain	$1,712	76
4	🇪🇸 AlicanteSpain	$1,854	76
5	🇪🇸 MalagaSpain	$2,217	76
6	🇵🇹 PortoPortugal	$2,133	75
7	🇪🇸 ValenciaSpain	$2,214	73
8	🇵🇹 LisbonPortugal	$2,512	73
9	🇲🇹 VallettaMalta	$2,370	72
10	🇪🇸 MadridSpain	$2,529	71
11	🇬🇷 AthensGreece	$1,679	69
12	🇮🇹 RomeItaly	$2,237	68
13	🇪🇸 BarcelonaSpain	$2,618	64
14	🇨🇭 BernSwitzerland	$3,545	63
15	🇨🇭 ZurichSwitzerland	$4,879	62
16	🇫🇷 ParisFrance	$2,816	60
17	🇮🇹 MilanItaly	$2,907	59

Best LGBTQ+ friendly cities in Schengen Europe with a retirement visa

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