Best Countries for International Medical Graduates in Europe ($2,000-$4,000/month, 2026)
Germany ranks #1 for international medical graduates in Europe with a budget of $2,000-$4,000/month, scoring 83/100 on a persona-weighted composite of the metrics that matter most for this lifestyle.
10 countries ranked
Country rankings
#1🇩🇪
Germany
Score: 83/100Visa Accessibility
100
Salary Potential
59
Path to PR
50
#2🇫🇷
France
Score: 83/100Visa Accessibility
100
Salary Potential
47
Path to PR
50
#3🇮🇪
Ireland
Score: 81/100Visa Accessibility
67
Salary Potential
58
Path to PR
50
#4🇦🇹
Austria
Score: 80/100Visa Accessibility
78
Salary Potential
61
Path to PR
50
#5🇸🇪
Sweden
Score: 77/100Visa Accessibility
78
Salary Potential
51
Path to PR
50
#6🇧🇪
Belgium
Score: 77/100Visa Accessibility
56
Salary Potential
55
Path to PR
50
#7🇬🇧
United Kingdom
Score: 76/100Visa Accessibility
78
Salary Potential
50
Path to PR
50
#8🇳🇱
Netherlands
Score: 75/100Visa Accessibility
44
Salary Potential
53
Path to PR
50
#9🇭🇺
Hungary
Score: 74/100Visa Accessibility
89
Salary Potential
23
Path to PR
70
#10🇪🇪
Estonia
Score: 74/100Visa Accessibility
78
Salary Potential
23
Path to PR
50
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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