Best Countries for Entrepreneurs in Europe (Under $2,000/month, 2026)
Hungary ranks #1 for entrepreneurs in Europe with a budget of under $2,000/month, scoring 85/100 on a persona-weighted composite of the metrics that matter most for this lifestyle.
10 countries ranked
Country rankings
#1🇭🇺
Hungary
Score: 85/100Visa Accessibility
89
Salary Potential
23
Cost of Living
60
#2🇪🇸
Spain
Score: 81/100Visa Accessibility
67
Salary Potential
32
Cost of Living
61
#3🇵🇹
Portugal
Score: 77/100Visa Accessibility
78
Salary Potential
25
Cost of Living
54
#4🇨🇿
Czechia
Score: 77/100Visa Accessibility
78
Salary Potential
25
Cost of Living
56
#5🇬🇪
Georgia
Score: 77/100Visa Accessibility
78
Salary Potential
6
Cost of Living
72
#6🇬🇷
Greece
Score: 76/100Visa Accessibility
67
Salary Potential
25
Cost of Living
62
#7🇩🇪
Germany
Score: 75/100Visa Accessibility
100
Salary Potential
59
Cost of Living
40
#8🇫🇷
France
Score: 75/100Visa Accessibility
100
Salary Potential
47
Cost of Living
40
#9🇭🇷
Croatia
Score: 75/100Visa Accessibility
67
Salary Potential
24
Cost of Living
58
#10🇵🇱
Poland
Score: 74/100Visa Accessibility
56
Salary Potential
23
Cost of Living
59
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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