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122 countries ยท 351+ cities ยท 1,802+ neighborhoods

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Where expats are going

Top destinations this year.

All 122 countries
Portugal
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal

The Atlantic classic - D7 visa, โ‚ฌ920/mo

Budget
from โ‚ฌ1,500
Safety
#7
Spain
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain

Digital nomad visa, 300 days of sun

Budget
from โ‚ฌ1,600
Safety
#27
Thailand
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thailand

DTV visa, $900/mo in Chiang Mai

Budget
from $800/mo
Mexico
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico

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โ€œThe neighborhood breakdown for Lisbon was spot-on. Saved me two months of Facebook-group research - found our apartment in Campo de Ourique the first week.โ€

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Rachel M.
Moved to Portugal from Austin, TX

โ€œFinally a site that actually updates visa rules. Caught Thailand's DTV launch before the mainstream outlets had it right - and the cost-of-living numbers held up once I arrived.โ€

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Daniel K.
Digital nomad, Chiang Mai

โ€œWe compared Mexico City, Medellรญn, and Barcelona in one afternoon using the compare tool. The real-expat budgets were the difference - Numbeo had Medellรญn 40% too low.โ€

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Priya & Jordan
Retired to Medellรญn from Toronto
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Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is the cheapest country to move to as an expat in 2026?+
Vietnam, Colombia, and Georgia are among the cheapest - $700โ€“900/month including rent. Thailand (outside Bangkok), Mexico, and Portugal's interior cities are close seconds for Western-level comfort at a fraction of US or UK costs.
Which countries offer digital nomad visas in 2026?+
50+ countries now have dedicated nomad visas, including Portugal (D8), Spain (DNV), Thailand (DTV - 5 years), Greece, Colombia, Indonesia, Croatia, Estonia, and Brazil. Income requirements range from $1,500/mo (Colombia) to $3,500/mo (Spain).
How much money do I need to move abroad?+
Budget 3โ€“6 months of living expenses upfront. For affordable countries (Mexico, Vietnam, Colombia): $5Kโ€“$10K. For Western Europe (Portugal, Spain, Germany): $15Kโ€“$25K. Include visa fees, deposits, health insurance, and a 3-month housing cushion.
What are the best countries for expat families?+
Portugal, Spain, Malaysia, and the Czech Republic rank highest - affordable international schools, strong public healthcare, safe neighborhoods, and clear family reunification visa paths. Singapore and the UAE are top picks for higher-budget families.
Do I need health insurance to move abroad?+
Yes - most countries require proof of health coverage for residency visas. Options: enroll in the local public system (once you qualify), buy international expat insurance (SafetyWing, Cigna Global), or use local private plans. Budget $50โ€“$300/mo depending on country and age.
How accurate is the cost-of-living data?+
Our numbers come from expats actually living in each city - not crowd-sourced estimates like Numbeo. Data is verified against local rent indexes, supermarket receipts, and updated quarterly. Every city page links to the primary sources we used.

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