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Moving to Europe

Cut through the guesswork with real data and personalized recommendations. Designed for Americans, expats, and remote workers planning a move to Europe. No email signup required.

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Moving to Europe from the US involves many decisions — budget, visa type, housing, investment requirements, and finding the right country for your lifestyle. Our free relocation tools help you cut through the guesswork with real data and personalized recommendations.


Each tool is designed for Americans, expats, and remote workers planning a move to the European Union, Switzerland, or the UK. Use them individually or together to build a complete picture of your future life abroad. No email signup required.

Built for US citizensAll tools use USD comparisons and are calibrated for American income levels, tax situations, and lifestyle expectations.
No signup, no paywallEvery tool on this page is completely free to use. No account creation, no email required.
The Tools

Five calculators covering every major decision in your European relocation journey.

01
Budget Planning
Cost of Living Calculator
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Compare monthly expenses between any US city and 28 European destinations.

Enter your current US city and a target European city. See side-by-side comparisons of rent, groceries, utilities, transportation, dining out, and healthcare. Adjust for lifestyle (frugal, moderate, or comfortable) and household size. The calculator shows you exactly how far your US budget goes in each European city — and estimates your annual savings or extra costs after the move.

28 European cities 12 US cities 7 spending categories Lifestyle adjustment Annual savings estimate
02
Investment & Residency
Golden Visa Calculator
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Find and filter European Golden Visa programs by budget and investment type.

Filter active Golden Visa programs across 7 European countries by your investment budget and preferred route — real estate, investment fund, business creation, or donation. Each country card shows minimum investment amounts, stay requirements, citizenship timeline, and tax advantages. Programs are sorted from lowest to highest investment, starting with Latvia at €50,000. Closed programs (Spain, Ireland) are included for reference.

7 active programs Filter by budget Filter by investment type Citizenship timelines Stay requirements
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Visa Pathways
Visa Finder
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Discover which European visa fits your situation in under 2 minutes.

Answer 5 questions about your situation — employment status, income source, savings, intentions, and household — and the tool matches you with the most relevant EU visa pathway. Results cover digital nomad visas, work permits, retirement visas, freelance visas, Golden Visas, and more. Each result includes basic eligibility notes and links to full country guides for deeper research.

5 questions Multiple visa types Eligibility overview Country guide links Works on iOS & Android
04
Housing Costs
Rental Explorer
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Browse typical monthly rents across 28 European cities by apartment type.

View rent ranges for studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments across 28 cities — from budget-friendly Riga and Sofia to premium Amsterdam and Zurich. Filter by city tier (Budget, Moderate, Premium) or switch to a full comparison table. Each city card shows the rent range in euros and how it compares as a percentage of typical US city costs. Includes tips on furnished vs unfurnished, deposits, and the best platforms for finding rentals in each country.

28 European cities 4 apartment types Budget / Moderate / Premium tiers Cards & table view vs US city comparison
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City Matching
Relocation Match Calculator
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Find your ideal European city based on budget, climate, and lifestyle priorities.

Answer 3 questions about your monthly rent budget, climate preference, and top priority — lowest cost, warm Mediterranean lifestyle, safety and stability, or tech and startup scene. The tool instantly shows your top 6 city matches with rent ranges, key facts, and links to city guides. Cities span all of Europe from the sunny Algarve to the digital hub of Tallinn. Results are curated by real expat experience, not just algorithms.

3 questions 4 lifestyle profiles 6 city recommendations Rent & key facts City guide links
Which Tool Should You Use First?

The right starting point depends on where you are in your planning. Here’s a quick guide based on your situation.

Just starting to explore

Start broad — discover which countries and cities match your lifestyle before diving into numbers.

You have a country in mind

Go straight to the numbers — compare costs and find real rental prices in your target city.

You’re considering a Golden Visa

Compare all active programs by budget and investment type to find the right fit for your capital.