Cost vs your US city
Your dollars go further in most of the world — but how much further depends on where you live now. Pick your US city and a destination to see your budget in dollars abroad.
Your $4,000/mo lifestyle in New York City costs about
$1,455/mo in Portugal
That's $2,545/mo saved — about 64% cheaper.
Ballpark estimate only — not a quote. Based on relative cost-of-living indices (US city vs the US average) and each destination's verified cost vs the US. Your real costs depend on neighborhood, lifestyle, and the EUR/USD rate. See the country page for itemized, sourced figures.
Cost vs the US, by destination
Every figure below is the verified cost-of-living difference vs the US average. The calculator combines it with your US city's relative cost to estimate your real spending power abroad.
| Destination | Region | Cost vs US | Visa (US citizens) | Flight to US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | Americas | −55% | Easy | 4–6 hrs |
| Thailand | Asia | −50% | Moderate | 17–20 hrs |
| Mexico | Americas | −41% | Easy | 2–5 hrs |
| Panama | Americas | −33% | Easy | 3–5 hrs |
| Portugal | Europe | −32% | Moderate | 7–9 hrs |
| Japan | Asia | −31% | Hard | 11–14 hrs |
| Costa Rica | Americas | −30% | Easy | 3–6 hrs |
| Spain | Europe | −29% | Moderate | 8–10 hrs |
| Greece | Europe | −28% | Moderate | 9–11 hrs |
| Italy | Europe | −22% | Moderate | 8–10 hrs |
| France | Europe | −18% | Moderate | 7–9 hrs |
| Canada | Americas | −10% | Hard | 1–5 hrs |