Monthly Budget Modeler

"Living well" family of 4 with 2 kids. International cities in EUR; US cities in USD.

International (EUR)

Bucharest, RomaniaMost Affordable (Intl)

€6,525/mo

€4,800 – €8,250

Annual

€78,300

Budapest, Hungary

€8,525/mo

€6,450 – €10,600

Annual

€102,300

Lisbon, Portugal

€9,140/mo

€6,947 – €11,333

Annual

€109,680

Malta (Sliema area)

€9,250/mo

€7,100 – €11,400

Annual

€111,000

US Cities (USD)

Columbus/Dublin, OH

$8,325/mo

$6,400 – $10,250

Annual

$99,900

Raleigh/Cary, NC

$9,050/mo

$6,850 – $11,250

Annual

$108,600

Salt Lake City/Draper, UT

$9,375/mo

$7,150 – $11,600

Annual

$112,500

Franklin, TN

$9,925/mo

$7,700 – $12,150

Annual

$119,100

Plano, TX

$10,000/mo

$7,700 – $12,300

Annual

$120,000

Naperville, IL

$10,025/mo

$7,850 – $12,200

Annual

$120,300

Monthly Cost Range(chart shows international only — mixed currencies)

Budget estimates assume family of 4, 2 kids in private/international school, "living well" standard. International figures in EUR/month; US figures in USD/month. Sources: Numbeo, expat community reports, Internations (2026). Actual costs vary by neighborhood and lifestyle.