Cost of Staying Calculator
What Is Staying Home Actually Costing You?
Every year you delay costs more than you think.
By staying in United States for 3 years instead of moving to Portugal, you are leaving
$47,818
on the table.
What could you do with $47,818?
But wait — what about…
Career impact?
Remote-first roles have normalised geographic distance. If you're already remote, the impact is usually smaller than you fear — but proximity to HQ still matters for some industries.
Healthcare?
Most popular nomad countries have functional public systems plus affordable private cover. See Portugal's healthcare score →
Family?
There's no honest way to price this. Many nomads return home 4–8 weeks a year — the savings above easily cover it.
Visa complications?
Most popular destinations now have dedicated nomad or remote-worker visas. See Portugal's visa options →
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Illustrative estimates only. Real outcomes depend on tax, visa status, currency moves and personal circumstances.