Top 10 Destinations to Live On €500 a Month

Luxury isn’t always a matter of price. In a world where the cost of living is soaring, some destinations still offer a rare kind of wealth: simple comfort, accessible beauty, and the freedom to truly live. For less than €500 a month, it's possible to enjoy a serene, gentle—sometimes even exquisite—lifestyle, without giving up what truly matters.

Top 10 Destinations to Live On €500 a Month

Here are ten countries where living becomes an art—even on a modest budget.

🇹🇿 10. Tanzania – The Wild Elegance of Zanzibar

Chosen city: Zanzibar

Estimated budget: €400 to €500/month

Here, luxury takes the form of a sunrise over the Indian Ocean, a spice market rich with a thousand aromas, and a hammock strung between two palm trees. Life is gentle, needs are simple, and the sea is ever-present.

🇲🇽 9. Mexico – The Warmth of an Ancient Art of Living

Chosen city: Oaxaca or Mérida

Estimated budget: €450 to €500/month

Amid colorful facades and blooming courtyards lies a peaceful way of life, shaped by flavors, music, and deep-rooted traditions. A destination for aesthetic souls, gourmets, and lovers of slow living.

🇰🇪 8. Kenya – Mombasa, Where Heritage Meets the Ocean

Chosen city: Mombasa

Estimated budget: €450/month

On the Swahili coast, Mombasa offers a graceful blend of colonial charm, vibrant culture, and warm ocean breezes. An invitation to reconnect with rhythm, warmth, and simplicity.

Top 10 Destinations to Live On €500 a Month

🇬🇪 7. Georgia – Tbilisi, The Untamed Beauty of the Caucasus

Chosen city: Tbilisi

Estimated budget: €450 to €500/month

Stone houses, art-filled cafés, and vines curling over ancient balconies. Tbilisi feels like a forgotten corner of Europe, rich with history and brimming with poetic energy. A haven for creatives and contemplatives.

🇵🇭 6. Philippines – Tropical Minimalism

Chosen city: Dumaguete

Estimated budget: €400 to €500/month

An island, a breeze, a fresh coconut in hand. In the Philippines, simplicity becomes luxury. Crystal waters, lush greenery, and a pace of life that invites you to breathe, deeply and slowly.

🇦🇱 5. Albania – The Adriatic, All to Yourself

Chosen city: Saranda or Tirana

Estimated budget: €450/month

With turquoise shores and Mediterranean charm, Albania remains one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. Quiet, affordable, and surprisingly modern—a coastal escape with old-world soul.

🇲🇦 4. Morocco – Essaouira, Windswept Elegance

Chosen city: Essaouira

Estimated budget: €400 to €500/month

Whitewashed walls, blue shutters, and the scent of mint tea in the air. Essaouira is a timeless town where North African charm meets Atlantic calm. Authentic, poetic, and soul-soothing.

🇧🇴 3. Bolivia – Sucre, Colonial Calm at Altitude

Chosen city: Sucre

Estimated budget: €350 to €450/month

At 2,800 meters above sea level, Sucre is a city of soft white facades and quiet plazas. Rich in culture and history, it offers tranquility and depth—at a fraction of the cost.

🇮🇳 2. India – Rishikesh, Serenity Made Real

Chosen city: Rishikesh or Udaipur

Estimated budget: €300 to €450/month

Here, luxury is spiritual. A morning yoga class by the Ganges, a fragrant vegetarian thali, a sense of timelessness. India teaches you to find richness in presence, not possessions.

🇻🇳 1. Vietnam – Hoi An, Asia’s Peaceful Jewel

Chosen city: Hoi An or Da Nang

Estimated budget: €400 to €500/month

In Vietnam, elegance lies in the details: lantern-lit streets, the perfect bowl of pho, a riverside breeze. A harmonious blend of tradition and modern comfort—ideal for those seeking beauty on a modest budget.

🧳 Ce que comprend le budget mensuel :

✔️ Logement privé et meublé, souvent central ou avec vue

✔️ Repas locaux et équilibrés, entre marchés traditionnels et street food raffinée

✔️ Connexion internet stable, pour télétravailler ou rester connecté

✔️ Transports quotidiens, simples mais efficaces

✔️ Loisirs légers, culture, sport, découvertes