Country Guides
In-depth guides for the most popular American expat destinations. Each guide covers visas, cost of living, taxes, healthcare, banking, and more.
Portugal
Avg. cost: $2,000–$3,500/mo
Popular visa: D7 Passive Income Visa
Timezone: UTC+0 (WET / WEST)
Mexico
Avg. cost: $1,200–$2,500/mo
Popular visa: Temporary Resident Visa
Timezone: UTC-6 (Central) / UTC-7 (Pacific)
Spain
Avg. cost: $2,200–$3,800/mo
Popular visa: Digital Nomad Visa
Timezone: UTC+1 (CET / CEST)
Thailand
Avg. cost: $1,000–$2,500/mo
Popular visa: Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa
Timezone: UTC+7 (ICT)
Costa Rica
Avg. cost: $1,500–$3,000/mo
Popular visa: Rentista Visa
Timezone: UTC-6 (CST — no daylight saving)
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