City Rankings

Most Affordable Safe Cities

The rare combination travelers actually want: low cost of living without compromising on personal safety. Every city here clears both a solid value score and a solid safety level, so you never have to trade your budget against your peace of mind.

  1. Lagos, Portugal#1
    Portugal · Europe

    Lagos, Portugal

    Golden cliffs meet azure waters in Portugal's most charming coastal town

  2. Fuerteventura, Spain#2
    Spain · Europe

    Fuerteventura, Spain

    Canary Islands gem with volcanic landscapes, golden beaches and year-round perfect winds for watersports

  3. Azores, Portugal#3
    Portugal · Europe

    Azores, Portugal

    Nine volcanic islands in the mid-Atlantic — where dramatic crater lakes, hot springs, and world-class whale watching meet authentic Portuguese island life.

  4. Canggu, Indonesia#4
    Indonesia · Asia

    Canggu, Indonesia

  5. Gran Canaria, Spain#5
    Spain · Europe

    Gran Canaria, Spain

    Spain's miniature continent offering golden dunes, volcanic peaks, and year-round sunshine

  6. Tenerife, Spain#6
    Spain · Europe

    Tenerife, Spain

    The Canary Islands' largest gem where volcanic majesty meets year-round spring with dramatic hikes and vibrant resorts

  7. Faro, Portugal#7
    Portugal · Europe

    Faro, Portugal

    The Algarve's authentic capital — Moorish old town, lagoon wilderness, and year-round sunshine without the tourist crowds.

  8. Bangkok, Thailand#8
    Thailand · Asia

    Bangkok, Thailand

  9. Daejeon, South Korea#9
    South Korea · Asia

    Daejeon, South Korea

    South Korea's Silicon Valley with nature at its core

  10. Daegu, South Korea#10
    South Korea · Asia

    Daegu, South Korea

  11. Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand#11
    Thailand · Asia

    Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand

  12. Tartu, Estonia#12
    Estonia · Europe

    Tartu, Estonia

    Estonia's intellectual heart: vibrant university city with art, culture, and compact charm.

  13. Seseh, Indonesia#13
    Indonesia · Asia

    Seseh, Indonesia

  14. Jakarta, Indonesia#14
    Indonesia · Asia

    Jakarta, Indonesia

  15. Budapest, Hungary#15
    Hungary · Europe

    Budapest, Hungary

    Discover Europe's Pearl of the Danube where imperial grandeur meets thermal baths and vibrant nightlife.

  16. Lawrence, United States#16
    United States · North America

    Lawrence, United States

    University town with authentic Main Street, vibrant arts scene, and civil rights history

  17. Madeira, Portugal#17
    Portugal · Europe

    Madeira, Portugal

    Portugal's lush Atlantic island paradise known for its eternal spring climate and dramatic volcanic landscapes.

  18. Jeju Island, South Korea#18
    South Korea · Asia

    Jeju Island, South Korea

  19. Braga, Portugal#19
    Portugal · Europe

    Braga, Portugal

    Portugal's ancient "City of Archbishops" reimagined as a youthful tech hub with Baroque grandeur and affordable living.

  20. Busan, South Korea#20
    South Korea · Asia

    Busan, South Korea

  21. Seoul, South Korea#21
    South Korea · Asia

    Seoul, South Korea

  22. Turku, Finland#22
    Finland · Europe

    Turku, Finland

    The "Paris of Finland," a historic city with thriving art and culture.

  23. Hokkaido, Japan#23
    Japan · Asia

    Hokkaido, Japan

  24. Jimbaran, Indonesia#24
    Indonesia · Asia

    Jimbaran, Indonesia

  25. Ubud, Indonesia#25
    Indonesia · Asia

    Ubud, Indonesia

  26. Portimão, Portugal#26
    Portugal · Europe

    Portimão, Portugal

    Authentic Portuguese coastal city with golden beaches, maritime heritage, and vibrant marina life

  27. Chiang Mai, Thailand#27
    Thailand · Asia

    Chiang Mai, Thailand

  28. Lyon, France#28
    France · Europe

    Lyon, France

    France's culinary capital blending Renaissance history with modern elegance.

  29. Mallorca, Spain#29
    Spain · Europe

    Mallorca, Spain

  30. Tainan, Taiwan#30
    Taiwan · Asia

    Tainan, Taiwan

  31. Menorca, Spain#31
    Spain · Europe

    Menorca, Spain

  32. Bandung, Indonesia#32
    Indonesia · Asia

    Bandung, Indonesia

  33. Naha, Japan#33
    Japan · Asia

    Naha, Japan

  34. Sanur, Indonesia#34
    Indonesia · Asia

    Sanur, Indonesia

  35. Buenos Aires, Argentina#35
    Argentina · Latin America

    Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Argentina's passionate capital where European elegance meets Latin American soul in every tango-filled street.

  36. Bansko, Bulgaria#36
    Bulgaria · Europe

    Bansko, Bulgaria

  37. Lodz, Poland#37
    Poland · Europe

    Lodz, Poland

  38. Bengaluru, India#38
    India · Asia

    Bengaluru, India

  39. Aveiro, Portugal#39
    Portugal · Europe

    Aveiro, Portugal

    Portugal's Venice with Art Nouveau charm, canals, and traditional salt flats, minus the crowds.

  40. Amed, Indonesia#40
    Indonesia · Asia

    Amed, Indonesia

  41. Klaipeda, Lithuania#41
    Lithuania · Europe

    Klaipeda, Lithuania

    Seaside Baltic charm where half-timbered houses meet maritime heritage.</cite>

  42. Leipzig, Germany#42
    Germany · Europe

    Leipzig, Germany

    Germany's "Little Berlin" — a creative, affordable Saxon city bursting with music, art, and counterculture energy.

  43. Constanta, Romania#43
    Romania · Europe

    Constanta, Romania

    Romania's ancient Black Sea gateway — 2,600 years of history, sun-drenched beaches, and a freshly restored Art Nouveau casino.

  44. Kitakyushu, Japan#44
    Japan · Asia

    Kitakyushu, Japan

    Japan's #1 nightscape city blending history, nature, and industrial heritage.

  45. Krabi, Thailand#45
    Thailand · Asia

    Krabi, Thailand

  46. Oshkosh, United States#46
    United States · North America

    Oshkosh, United States

    Wisconsin's Event City where aviation, culture, and lakeside charm converge.

  47. Belgrade, Serbia#47
    Serbia · Europe

    Belgrade, Serbia

  48. Varna, Bulgaria#48
    Bulgaria · Europe

    Varna, Bulgaria

  49. San Francisco, Mexico#49
    Mexico · Latin America

    San Francisco, Mexico

    San Pancho: Riviera Nayarit's bohemian surf village with world-class sunsets and a tight-knit eco-community.

  50. Kaohsiung, Taiwan#50
    Taiwan · Asia

    Kaohsiung, Taiwan