Best Countries for Refugees in Europe (Under $2,000/month, 2026)
Hungary ranks #1 for refugees in Europe with a budget of under $2,000/month, scoring 76/100 on a persona-weighted composite of the metrics that matter most for this lifestyle.
10 countries ranked
Country rankings
#1🇭🇺
Hungary
Score: 76/100Visa Accessibility
89
Expat Satisfaction
36
Cost of Living
60
#2🇪🇸
Spain
Score: 74/100Visa Accessibility
67
Expat Satisfaction
82
Cost of Living
61
#3🇵🇹
Portugal
Score: 69/100Visa Accessibility
78
Expat Satisfaction
64
Cost of Living
54
#4🇨🇿
Czechia
Score: 69/100Visa Accessibility
78
Expat Satisfaction
56
Cost of Living
56
#5🇭🇷
Croatia
Score: 67/100Visa Accessibility
67
Expat Satisfaction
50
Cost of Living
58
#6🇬🇪
Georgia
Score: 66/100Visa Accessibility
78
Expat Satisfaction
50
Cost of Living
72
#7🇬🇷
Greece
Score: 65/100Visa Accessibility
67
Expat Satisfaction
27
Cost of Living
62
#8🇫🇷
France
Score: 64/100Visa Accessibility
100
Expat Satisfaction
42
Cost of Living
40
#9🇵🇱
Poland
Score: 64/100Visa Accessibility
56
Expat Satisfaction
33
Cost of Living
59
#10🇪🇪
Estonia
Score: 61/100Visa Accessibility
78
Expat Satisfaction
50
Cost of Living
57
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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