See your life in a new city
before you move.
Free expat cost of living calculator — see your take-home pay, neighborhoods you can afford, and how much you'll save.
Everything you need to plan your move
Track where your salary goes—neighborhoods, taxes, savings
Take-home pay
Know what lands in your account after taxes—no surprises on payday.
Neighborhoods
Discover neighborhoods you can actually afford—with prices from actual listings, not guesses.
Cost of living
Know exactly where your money goes—rent, groceries, transport, nights out, everything.
Relocation planning
Plan your move down to the last detail—first month costs, healthcare setup, visa requirements, plus checklists.
Culture guide
Understand the unwritten rules—work culture, social norms, and what to expect day-to-day.
Career prospects
Check if the job market matches your ambitions—growth trends, top sectors, and realistic salary potential.
How it works
Select destination
Pick where you're moving from and to. 33 countries, 120+ cities.
Enter your salary
Your gross monthly income. We calculate taxes automatically.
See your lifestyle
Neighborhoods, expenses, and savings potential—all in one view.
Explore cost of living by city
Calculate your net salary and find affordable neighborhoods in the world's most popular expat destinations.
Europe, Americas & Asia-Pacific
From Berlin to Bangkok
With actual rent prices
Official data
From tax authorities
Real prices
Aggregated from listings
Updated monthly
Fresh market data
Salary on-device
Never sent to servers
Testimonials
Real people. Real moves. Real feedback.
Honest reviews from people who used AffordWhere to plan their next chapter.
"I've moved countries 3 times, and I wish I'd had something like this. Your tool gives a more practical view than Numbeo."
Reddit user
"Shows what your take-home pay looks like after tax and real rent data by neighborhood."
Reddit user
"Really good and detailed for Sweden!"
Expat in Stockholm
"The web UI is clean and simple and aligns with Nordic design philosophies."
Community member
"I live in Boston, which is crazy expensive. I tested Austin to Boston, and it was 100% accurate."
Boston resident
"I admire the no signup approach."
Reddit user
"I wish this was available before I moved 4 years ago."
Reddit user
"Works great for people who move around a lot."
Reddit user
"Finally something that shows German taxes correctly. The Solidaritätszuschlag and church tax are often missed by other calculators."
Expat in Berlin
"Used this to compare Munich vs Amsterdam for a job offer. The neighborhood breakdown helped me negotiate a better relocation package."
Software engineer
"The savings estimate was spot on after 6 months in Barcelona. Rent in Gràcia is exactly what you showed."
Remote worker
"Helped me realize London wasn't as scary as I thought. The zone 2-3 neighborhoods are actually affordable on my salary."
Reddit user
"The French tax calculation is complicated but you nailed it. Prélèvement à la source and all."
Expat in Paris
"My partner and I used the dual income feature. Super helpful for planning our move to the Netherlands."
Relocating couple
"Bookmarked this. Way more useful than asking random strangers on Facebook expat groups."
Reddit user
"The commute times for Stockholm suburbs were accurate. Ended up in Sundbyberg, exactly where the tool suggested."
New Stockholm resident
"Simple, fast, no BS. Entered my salary, got real numbers. This is how tools should be."
Reddit user
"Cool. Just tried it. I like it. Keep rocking!"
Reddit user
Ready when you are.
Two minutes, then you'll have a clear budget for your move. Free, no sign-up.