π Best-of list
Best safe cities with a 6-month visa-free stay for Americans
5 of the 148 cities we cover make this list, ranked by overall fit for someone moving from the US. π¦π² Yerevan ranks first. Cheapest: Batumi at $1,034/mo all-in. Most pleasant year-round: QuerΓ©taro, 10 months.
How this list is chosen
- Rated safe: the city resident survey where one exists, otherwise the countryβs official crime and road statistics.
- 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 | β Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,567 | 180 | 75 | |||||
| 2 | $1,627 | 365 | 73 | |||||
| 3 | $1,704 | 180 | 73 | |||||
| 4 | $1,034 | 365 | 67 | |||||
| 5 | $1,378 | 365 | 63 |