Americans are the single largest group planning a move abroad. The hard part isn't the flight — it's knowing what a $80k or $120k salary actually becomes once a different tax system and a different currency get involved. Each guide starts from that number and works outward: take-home, rent, healthcare, and the visa route.
Moving to Ireland
A $80,000 US salary takes home about €4,065 a month in Ireland (≈ $4,758), an effective 28.6% vs 19.2% at home.
1BR rent from €1,250/mo
Moving to Germany
A $80,000 US salary takes home about €3,477 a month in Germany (≈ $4,070), an effective 38.9% vs 19.2% at home.
1BR rent from €603/mo
Moving to Poland
A $80,000 US salary takes home about zł 15,357 a month in Poland (≈ $4,253), an effective 36.2% vs 19.2% at home.
1BR rent from zł 2,700/mo
Moving to Australia
A $80,000 US salary takes home about $7,514 a month in Australia (≈ $5,049), an effective 24.3% vs 19.2% at home.
1BR rent from $1,550/mo
Moving to Netherlands
A $80,000 US salary takes home about €3,860 a month in Netherlands (≈ $4,519), an effective 32.2% vs 19.2% at home.
1BR rent from €1,040/mo
Moving to Spain
A $80,000 US salary takes home about €3,977 a month in Spain (≈ $4,655), an effective 30.2% vs 19.2% at home.
1BR rent from €440/mo
Moving to Thailand
A $80,000 US salary takes home about ฿175,352 a month in Thailand (≈ $5,373), an effective 19.4% vs 19.2% at home.
1BR rent from ฿6,500/mo
Moving to Portugal
A $80,000 US salary takes home about €3,605 a month in Portugal (≈ $4,220), an effective 36.7% vs 19.2% at home.
1BR rent from €560/mo