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In-depth guides for the most popular American expat destinations. Each guide covers visas, cost of living, taxes, healthcare, banking, and more.
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Portugal
- Avg. cost
- $2,000–$3,500/mo
- Popular visa
- D7 Passive Income Visa
- Timezone
- UTC+0 (WET / WEST)
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Spain
- Avg. cost
- $2,200–$3,800/mo
- Popular visa
- Digital Nomad Visa
- Timezone
- UTC+1 (CET / CEST)
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Italy
- Avg. cost
- $2,200–$4,000/mo
- Popular visa
- Elective Residence Visa
- Timezone
- UTC+1 (CET / CEST)
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Greece
- Avg. cost
- $1,800–$3,200/mo
- Popular visa
- Digital Nomad Visa
- Timezone
- UTC+2 (EET / EEST)
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France
- Avg. cost
- $2,500–$4,500/mo
- Popular visa
- Long-Stay Visitor Visa (VLS-TS Visiteur)
- Timezone
- UTC+1 (CET / CEST)
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Croatia
- Avg. cost
- $1,500–$2,800/mo
- Popular visa
- Digital Nomad Residence Permit
- Timezone
- UTC+1 (CET / CEST)
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Netherlands
- Avg. cost
- $2,500–$4,000/mo
- Popular visa
- DAFT (Dutch-American Friendship Treaty)
- Timezone
- UTC+1 (CET / CEST)
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Mexico
- Avg. cost
- $1,200–$2,500/mo
- Popular visa
- Temporary Resident Visa
- Timezone
- UTC-6 (Central) / UTC-7 (Pacific)
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Costa Rica
- Avg. cost
- $1,500–$3,000/mo
- Popular visa
- Rentista Visa
- Timezone
- UTC-6 (CST — no daylight saving)
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Panama
- Avg. cost
- $1,600–$3,000/mo
- Popular visa
- Pensionado (Retiree) Visa
- Timezone
- UTC-5 (EST — no daylight saving)
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Colombia
- Avg. cost
- $1,200–$2,500/mo
- Popular visa
- V Digital Nomad Visa
- Timezone
- UTC-5 (COT)
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Thailand
- Avg. cost
- $1,000–$2,500/mo
- Popular visa
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
- Timezone
- UTC+7 (ICT)
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