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Announcement · March 15
We built CostMaps because every developer building a relocation tool ends up stitching together the same dozen unreliable data sources. Now there's one API for cost of living, salaries, healthcare, climate, and more.
Read article →Use Case · Mar 5
Portugal vs Thailand vs Mexico vs Georgia -we break down cost of living, taxes, healthcare, and internet for remote workers with a real budget.
Use Case · Feb 28
Your company offers a transfer. $180K in NYC -what's the real equivalent in London after tax, rent, healthcare, and hidden costs?
Guide · Feb 20
Moving abroad with kids? We ranked countries by healthcare quality, education index, and safety score to find the best options.
Guide · Feb 12
In the US, $3K/month barely covers rent. In these 10 countries, it means a comfortable retirement with great healthcare.
Use Case · Jan 30
Zero tax vs low tax, $4K rent vs $6K rent, Golden Visa vs ONE Pass -the real comparison for $300K+ earners choosing between the two.
Guide · Jan 25
In the US, $100/month buys almost nothing. In Thailand, it covers comprehensive care. We compare 8 countries side by side.
Guide · Jan 20
50+ countries now offer remote work visas. We ranked them by income requirements, tax treatment, duration, and quality of life.
Guide · Jan 15
International school, 3-bedroom apartment, healthcare for the kids -where can a family of four live well on under $3,000/month?
Data · Jan 10
We compared mid-level dev salaries across 15 countries. The US pays the most, but purchasing power tells a different story.
Guide · Jan 5
We ranked 15 popular expat cities by cost, safety, internet, healthcare, and visa accessibility. Chiang Mai and Taipei surprise.
Guide · Dec 28
FEIE, FBAR, FATCA, banking nightmares, retirement accounts -everything American expats need to know about the money side.
Data · Dec 20
Iceland tops the Global Peace Index. But safety data is more nuanced than rankings suggest -here's what to actually look at.
Guide · Dec 15
Vietnam, Italy, Mexico, Japan -we ranked 10 countries for food-loving retirees by meal costs, market quality, and culinary variety.
Guide · Dec 10
17 countries charge zero income tax. But Monaco costs $5K/month for a studio and Kuwait won't give you a visa. Here's the real picture.
Use Case · Feb 5
Developer costs, burn rate, timezone overlap, banking, and legal setup compared for founders choosing their base.