PLANNING TOOLS
Put real numbers on the move.
Start with what you will pay before leaving, then work out a normal month. Each calculator opens on its own page and lets you enter costs in pounds or dollars.
ONE-OFF COSTSMoving Abroad Budget Planner
See how much cash you need before the move: flights, deposits, paperwork, a temporary place to stay and an emergency fund.
Plan the move →
MONTHLY SPENDINGLife-abroad cost estimator
Build a monthly budget from ten everyday categories, including housing, food, transport, healthcare and the things that tend to get left out.
Plan each month →
CASH BUFFEREmergency-fund estimator
Work out how much to hold back for essential spending and move costs if your plans change.
Size the buffer →
REMOTE WORKRemote-income target
Set a monthly income target, then compare estimated pay for 20 remote-friendly jobs.
Set a target →
RETIREMENTRetirement affordability calculator
Explore income and savings over time, then compare places that might suit your priorities.
Explore retirement →
TRIAL STAYThe 90-day test
Ten practical checks for finding out whether an ordinary life abroad works for you.
Plan a trial stay →These are planning figures. Check quotes, exchange rates and the rules that apply to your move before spending money.