Journal / Tools
Cost of Moving Abroad — Budget Calculator
Every number here is yours — research your destination's rent and visa fee (our country guides link the official sources), plug them in, and get the honest total most people underestimate.
Housing entry
Deposits are the #1 shock — Germany often 3 cold rents, Korea far more.
Getting there
Paperwork
Visa fee from the official source for your route + translations/apostilles.
Landing
Survival buffer
Months of full living costs before reliable income. 3+ is sane, 6 is safe.