Country vs Country Costs

10 comparisons with the figures laid out in fact tables, each page dated and linked to its official sources. Pick a comparison below for the full answer, or use the main tool to run your own numbers.

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Portugal vs Spain

Portugal and Spain are a near tie for one person ($2,589 vs $2,576 a month) but Portugal saves couples about $47 a month.

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Thailand vs Vietnam

Vietnam is cheaper than Thailand by $294 a month for a single person and $461 for a couple, but Thailand is easier to enter.

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Costa Rica vs Panama

Costa Rica is cheaper by $187 a month with a central flat; Panama wins by $26 a month if you rent outside the centre.

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Mexico City vs Colombia

Colombia (Medellin) edges Mexico City by $66 a month for a single person and $64 for a couple, but Mexico allows 180 visa-free days.

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Italy vs Greece

Greece is $490 a month cheaper than Italy for a single person and $494 for a couple, because rent differs while daily costs match.

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Spain vs Italy

Italy (Rome) is $264 a month cheaper than Spain (Madrid) for a single person, but Italian day-to-day costs are higher by $32.

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Thailand vs Philippines

The Philippines saves $248 a month over Thailand for one person, yet Thailand gives 60 visa-free days against the Philippines' 30.

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Japan vs Thailand

Thailand is $771 a month cheaper than Japan for one person and $919 for a couple; Japan's nomad visa requires JPY 10 million in annual income.

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Ecuador vs Colombia

Ecuador saves $717 a month for one person and $880 for a couple versus Colombia, but visa-free stays are capped at 90 days per 12 months.

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Ireland vs Canada

Canada (Toronto) is $1,104 a month cheaper than Ireland (Dublin) for one person and $1,275 for a couple, mostly on rent and utilities.

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