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Popular Country Guides
In-depth guides for the most popular American expat destinations.
Portugal
Avg. cost: $2,000–$3,500/mo
Popular visa: D7 Passive Income Visa
Timezone: UTC+0 (WET / WEST)
Mexico
Avg. cost: $1,200–$2,500/mo
Popular visa: Temporary Resident Visa
Timezone: UTC-6 (Central) / UTC-7 (Pacific)
Spain
Avg. cost: $2,200–$3,800/mo
Popular visa: Digital Nomad Visa
Timezone: UTC+1 (CET / CEST)
Thailand
Avg. cost: $1,000–$2,500/mo
Popular visa: Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa
Timezone: UTC+7 (ICT)
Costa Rica
Avg. cost: $1,500–$3,000/mo
Popular visa: Rentista Visa
Timezone: UTC-6 (CST — no daylight saving)
What We Cover
Visa Guides
Step-by-step breakdowns of every visa option for each country.
Cost of Living
Real cost data for popular expat cities around the world.
Tax Guides
FEIE, FBAR, tax treaties — demystified for US expats.
Healthcare
How to get covered abroad — public, private, and international.
Banking & Money
Open accounts, transfer money, and avoid FATCA headaches.
Community
Connect with other Americans living abroad on Discord.
💡 Pro Tips from the TotallyNomad Team
Tools we actually use and recommend to every expat.
Save on Your Relocation Flight
Already booked your one-way ticket? Repriced monitors the price and automatically rebooks if it drops. Most users save $50–200 per flight.
Stop Losing Money on Transfers
Banks charge 3–5% on international transfers. Wise uses the real exchange rate with fees starting at 0.41%. The difference adds up to hundreds per year.
Get Wise — Free Account →Stay Connected from Day One
Buy an eSIM before you land. Airalo covers 200+ countries, activates instantly on your phone, and starts at just $5. No hunting for SIM cards at the airport.
Get Airalo — from $5 →Find Unique Places to Stay
Find unique places to stay with Booking.com, whether you need a soft landing for a few nights or a base while you apartment hunt.
Book accommodations with Booking.com →Sort Your Flights and Car Rental
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We now surface Booking.com offers alongside our arrival guidance so you can lock in a flexible first stay, then compare neighborhoods once you land.
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7 Essential Apps Every Expat Needs on Their Phone
From banking to language learning to staying connected — these seven apps solve the biggest headaches of living abroad. Install them before you move.
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Best International Money Transfer Apps for Expats (2026)
Banks charge 3-5% on international transfers. These apps charge a fraction of that — with better exchange rates and faster delivery. Here are the best options.
March 22, 2026
Monthly Visa Digest — April 2026
Portugal's D8 income threshold rises, Thailand finally clarifies its 180-day tax rule, and Spain's consulate wait times creep up. Here's your monthly roundup of visa changes across Portugal, Spain, Mexico, Thailand, and Costa Rica.
April 2, 2026
Earth Class Mail vs US Global Mail: Best Mail Forwarding for Expats (2026)
Still giving out your mom's address? If you're living abroad full-time, you need a real US mailing solution. We compare Earth Class Mail and US Global Mail on price, features, and what actually matters for expats.
April 10, 2026
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