# Best cities to live abroad if you only speak English

> Ranked with English proficiency weighted heaviest, then cost, safety and quality of life.

- **Source:** https://cost-of-life.com/guides/best-cities-for-english-speakers
- **This is a calculation, not an editorial list.** Every city is scored 0-100 on ten dimensions and ranked on a weighted average.
- **Optimised for:** English proficiency; Total monthly cost; Safety; Healthcare; Getting around

| # | City | Country | Match | Monthly cost (USD) | Notes |
| ---: | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 1 | Singapore | Singapore | 82% | $3,676 | English usability scores 92/100 |
| 2 | Stockholm | Sweden | 82% | $2,735 | English usability scores 96/100 |
| 3 | Copenhagen | Denmark | 81% | $3,261 | English usability scores 94/100 |
| 4 | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 79% | $3,417 | English usability scores 88/100 |
| 5 | Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 77% | $2,960 | English usability scores 86/100 |
| 6 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong SAR | 77% | $3,435 | Safety scores 86/100 |
| 7 | Lisbon | Portugal | 76% | $2,425 | English usability scores 82/100 |
| 8 | Melbourne | Australia | 76% | $3,119 | English usability scores 100/100 |
| 9 | Valencia | Spain | 76% | $1,909 | Safety scores 80/100 |
| 10 | Tallinn | Estonia | 76% | $1,855 | English usability scores 80/100 |
| 11 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | 76% | $3,436 | English usability scores 96/100 |
| 12 | Barcelona | Spain | 76% | $2,515 | Getting around scores 91/100 |
| 13 | Toronto | Canada | 76% | $3,435 | English usability scores 98/100 |
| 14 | Porto | Portugal | 75% | $1,927 | Safety scores 80/100 |
| 15 | Vancouver | Canada | 74% | $3,541 | English usability scores 96/100 |

Change the weights and the order changes: https://cost-of-life.com/where-should-i-live