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Cost of living by country
Pick up to three countries and compare what a month costs, single and for a family, alongside the income or investment each one's main residency route asks for. Useful for the shape of the trade-off, not for a relocation budget.
Rough monthly figures including rent, researched from public sources and dated. Not financial advice.
| Dimension | Portugal | Thailand | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live, single / mo | $2.0k | $1.3k | $3.0k |
| Live, family of four / mo | $4.7k | $3.3k | $7.0k |
| Main residency route | D8 digital nomad / remote-work visa | DTV Destination Thailand Visa (5-yr remote-worker) | Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa |
| Income needed / mo | $4.0k | n/a | $3.5k |
| Investment needed | n/a | $15k | n/a |
| Government fee | $300 | $300 | $1.5k |
Portugal cost source: Numbeo (Lisbon, Jul 2026)Thailand cost source: Numbeo (Bangkok, Jul 2026)United Arab Emirates cost source: Numbeo (Dubai, Jul 2026)
Rough monthly figures including rent, researched from public sources and dated. Cost of living is not cost of moving, and residency income bars are separate from tax. Not financial advice.