EXPATRIATION.IO, cost of living tools for expats
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Free tools for expats & digital nomads

What does it cost to live your life

somewhere else?

Precise cost-of-living tools using city-level data, not country averages. Built for expats and digital nomads who need real numbers.

Net Salary Calculator

Enter your gross salary and see your take-home pay after tax and social contributions. 55 countries covered.

55 countriesOfficial 2025-2026 ratesDetailed report available
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Cost of Living Comparator

Compare the cost of living between cities and find out how much you need to maintain your lifestyle.

City-level dataRegional dataCountry data
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Detailed Budget

Build a realistic monthly budget for your destination with real rent and price data.

16 detailed citiesVerified dataPer-category breakdown
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Compare Tax

Compare net salary side by side between any two jurisdictions. 145 jurisdictions: countries, US states, Swiss cantons, Canadian provinces.

145 jurisdictionsSide-by-side breakdownReal-time comparison
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Why this is different

Most cost-of-living tools compare whole countries. But San Francisco is not the same as rural Texas, and Paris is not Toulouse.

City & region precision

Data at the level of major cities (USA, Europe, Canada) or regions — not just national averages.

Official sources

BEA (USA), Eurostat, StatCan (Canada), ONS (UK), World Bank. All sources and dates are shown.

Full transparency

Every result explains the calculation in plain language, with limitations and a precision badge.