Best Countries for Digital Nomads in Europe ($2,000-$4,000/month, 2026)
France ranks #1 for digital nomads in Europe with a budget of $2,000-$4,000/month, scoring 85/100 on a persona-weighted composite of the metrics that matter most for this lifestyle.
10 countries ranked
Country rankings
#1🇫🇷
France
Score: 85/100Cost of Living
37
Visa Accessibility
100
Language Requirement
80
#2🇭🇺
Hungary
Score: 82/100Cost of Living
63
Visa Accessibility
89
Language Requirement
100
#3🇮🇪
Ireland
Score: 80/100Cost of Living
31
Visa Accessibility
67
Language Requirement
100
#4🇸🇪
Sweden
Score: 80/100Cost of Living
40
Visa Accessibility
78
Language Requirement
100
#5🇪🇪
Estonia
Score: 80/100Cost of Living
55
Visa Accessibility
78
Language Requirement
60
#6🇦🇹
Austria
Score: 79/100Cost of Living
46
Visa Accessibility
78
Language Requirement
60
#7🇬🇪
Georgia
Score: 79/100Cost of Living
72
Visa Accessibility
78
Language Requirement
100
#8🇩🇪
Germany
Score: 78/100Cost of Living
38
Visa Accessibility
89
Language Requirement
60
#9🇧🇪
Belgium
Score: 78/100Cost of Living
45
Visa Accessibility
56
Language Requirement
80
#10🇵🇹
Portugal
Score: 75/100Cost of Living
53
Visa Accessibility
67
Language Requirement
80
How we rank
Countries ranked by weighted composite score factoring visa accessibility, cost of living, salary potential, expat satisfaction, language requirements, and path to residency. Weights vary by persona.
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