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Estimate the cost of living abroad

Compare rough monthly and first-year costs across destinations. Adjust for household size, lifestyle, pets, schooling, and selected tax notes to see an illustrative planning estimate.

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About these results: These are rough cost-of-living estimates based on your inputs and selected public/community data. They are not a quote, budget guarantee, tax calculation, financial advice, or relocation advice. Actual costs may vary materially by location, lifestyle, exchange rate, household needs, school choice, tax residency, and timing. Confirm current figures with local sources and qualified professionals before making financial or relocation decisions.

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Lisbon, Portugal

Portugal visa subsistence benchmark available below · FX snapshot: Converted from EUR at the ECB daily euro reference rate; the rate and its publication date are shown with each converted figure.

Lisbon / month

$1,968

2 adults · mid

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Monthly breakdown

Rent$997

Groceries$294

Dining out$321

Health ins.$126

Transport$92

Utilities$139

Total / month$1,968

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What to know

Lisbon is a popular relocation destination with a mild climate and a large international community. Housing costs vary significantly by neighborhood, lease type, and timing. Other Portuguese cities may be less expensive than Lisbon, but costs should be checked against current local listings and your specific needs.

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Illustrative tax notes

Portugal's IFICI/NHR 2.0 regime may offer a 20% rate on certain eligible Portuguese employment or self-employment income for qualifying new residents, with possible exemptions for some foreign-source income. Eligibility is limited and fact-specific. Pensions, tax-haven income, treaty treatment, source-country rules, and your actual tax residency may change the result. These notes are not tax advice and do not estimate your actual tax owed. Confirm with a qualified Portuguese tax adviser before relying on any tax treatment.

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Dutch state schools are free · Published 2025/2026 fees: top-tier international (ISP, Metropolitan/Nord Anglia) B/.12,400–20,500/yr; established bilingual schools B/.5,800–9,300/yr. One-time admission/capital fees of $6,000–16,000 common at top tier · Published 2025/26 fee schedules: American School of Barcelona, Benjamin Franklin International, British School of Barcelona, ES International (international tier €1,250–2,000/mo). Spanish state school free for resident children. Concerted (semi-private) schools ~€100–400/mo. · Published 2025/26 fee schedules: St. Julian's School, CAISL, Redbridge Lisbon, TASIS Portugal (international/top-tier: €1,240–1,985/mo) plus Portuguese private schools including Colégio Planalto, Colégio Moderno (€400–700/mo). Public school is free for resident children (Ministério da Educação). · Published 2025/26 tuition schedules: American School Foundation (ASF), Greengates School, Peterson Schools, Westhill Institute (ranges MXN $18,000–35,000/mo). Mexican public school free for resident children (SEP). · Published 2026/27 fee schedules: Oporto British School, CLIP, Deutsche Schule Porto, Lycée Français de Porto (primary-level annual fees €5,389–€11,105, converted monthly). Public school is free for resident children. · Published local insurer premiums (ASSA, MAPFRE, Pan-American Life): ASSA MetroBlue from $71/mo (age 30–34) to $127/mo (age 50–54); local plans generally $50–200/mo by age and profile. Note: most local insurers won’t write new policies above ~age 65 · Relokato editorial estimate · Relokato editorial estimate (caña sit-down, Valencia neighborhood bar · Relokato editorial estimate anchored to ARESEP-approved ICE/AyA tariffs plus published fibre packages ($30–50/mo). Central Valley rarely needs A/C; coastal homes run materially higher · Relokato editorial estimate anchored to ARESEP-regulated bus fares (public buses are inexpensive); most Central Valley expats also budget ride-share or a car · Relokato editorial estimate anchored to CBS average household energy prices plus published fibre packages (~€40–55/mo); range reflects an apartment for two · Relokato editorial estimate anchored to CBS consumer price statistics for food and non-alcoholic beverages; range reflects Albert Heijn / Jumbo shopping for two adults · Relokato editorial estimate anchored to INEC Costa Rica consumer price statistics; range reflects mixed feria (farmers' market) and supermarket shopping for two, imported goods push the top end · Rijksoverheid · Sistema de Transporte Colectivo Metro CDMX (MXN $5 single fare, unchanged since 2013) + Metrobús CDMX (MXN $6 single fare); derived monthly ~40 trips mixed Metro/Metrobús; no monthly pass exists · TML. FX rates are snapshots and may change; figures are planning estimates and may differ materially from actual costs. Tax notes are illustrative only and are not financial, tax, or legal advice.