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How Much Money Do You REALLY Need to Move Abroad?

Realistic cost breakdowns for 20 popular destinations. Visa fees, rent deposits, insurance, flights, and 6 months of living costs. No wishful thinking.

Total Relocation Cost Comparison

Sorted by comfortable tier total. Includes visa fee, rent deposit, 3 months insurance, flights, setup, and 6-month living runway. All figures in EUR.

Total Relocation Cost Comparison
CountryBudgetComfortablePremiumMonthly Cost
Thailand€6,580€10,880€20,780€1,200
Mexico€6,850€10,950€20,450€1,400
Costa Rica€8,600€12,800€22,350€1,600
South Korea€8,630€12,780€22,480€1,600
Portugal€9,275€13,675€23,775€1,600
Spain€9,880€14,430€25,380€1,700
Italy€9,666€14,366€25,216€1,600
Sweden€10,550€15,450€25,700€2,000
France€10,699€15,599€27,499€2,000
Japan€10,750€16,150€27,650€1,900
Germany€13,025€18,725€31,325€2,100
Netherlands€15,120€20,390€32,460€2,400
New Zealand€14,500€20,450€32,800€2,500
Canada€14,150€20,950€33,750€2,600
Ireland€15,300€21,000€32,900€2,700
United Kingdom€17,429€23,829€39,479€3,000
Australia€17,650€24,400€39,050€3,000
United Arab Emirates€16,900€24,900€43,700€3,200
Singapore€20,150€28,900€50,100€3,400
Switzerland€25,700€34,800€57,550€4,000

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Australia
€24,400
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
Canada
€20,950
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
Costa Rica
€12,800
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
France
€15,599
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
Germany
€18,725
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
Ireland
€21,000
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
Italy
€14,366
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
Japan
€16,150
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
Mexico
€10,950
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
Netherlands
€20,390
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
New Zealand
€20,450
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
Portugal
€13,675
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
Singapore
€28,900
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
South Korea
€12,780
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
Spain
€14,430
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
Sweden
€15,450
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
Switzerland
€34,800
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
Thailand
€10,880
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
United Arab Emirates
€24,900
comfortable tier · 6-month runway
United Kingdom
€23,829
comfortable tier · 6-month runway

Frequently Asked Questions

What does savings runway mean?+
Savings runway is the total amount of money you need to relocate to a country and sustain yourself for 6 months without income. It includes visa fees, rent deposits, insurance, flights, setup costs, and monthly living expenses. It is your financial safety net while you establish yourself abroad.
Which country is cheapest to move to?+
Among the 20 countries covered, Thailand and Mexico offer the lowest total relocation costs, with comfortable 6-month runways under 12,000 EUR. South Korea and Costa Rica are also relatively affordable options in the comfortable tier.
Which country is most expensive to move to?+
Switzerland is by far the most expensive, requiring nearly 35,000 EUR for a comfortable 6-month runway. Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, and the United Kingdom are also high-cost destinations, each exceeding 23,000 EUR at the comfortable tier.
Do these costs include visa financial requirements?+
The table shows visa application fees. Financial requirements (proof of savings or income) vary by visa type and are noted separately for each country page. Some visas require large blocked accounts or investment capital beyond living costs.
Should I have more than 6 months of savings?+
6 months is the minimum safety net. If you do not have a job offer or reliable remote income, 9-12 months is safer. Job searches in a new country typically take 2-4 months, and unexpected costs always arise during relocation.

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