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Country comparisons · 2026

Countries Head to Head

Portugal or Spain? Germany or Austria? Each comparison sets two countries side by side on costs, visas, residence and taxes.

In short

Each country comparison covers the cost of living in the capital, the main work permit and EU Blue Card salary, the digital nomad, retirement and golden visas, permanent residence, citizenship, healthcare, income and corporate tax, and daily life. For all 29 countries in one view, use the countries hub.

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How do you compare the countries?

Every comparison uses the same points — cost of living in the capital, visa routes, residence and citizenship, healthcare, taxes and daily life — taken from our country fact registers and city guides, which are checked against official sources. Where one side is clearly better for most Americans, it gets a tick.

Can you help me choose?

Yes. Book a free consultation — we look at your income, work, family and timing and tell you honestly which country and visa fit.

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