How to Get International Residency: Benefits for Americans Abroad

Compare cost of living, healthcare quality, and tax benefits across 50+ countries to find your ideal international residency

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Why Move Abroad? Transform Your Life in Four Critical Areas

Discover how international residency can revolutionize your finances, health, career, and education opportunities.

Cost Arbitrage

• 40-70% lower living costs reported across select hubs
• Rent often 40-60% below major U.S. metros

Healthcare Access

• Peer systems emphasize access and equity
• Out-of-pocket costs typically more predictable

Career & Visas

• Remote-work, skilled-worker, founder, and student routes
• Skilled hubs actively recruit global talent

Education

• Low/zero tuition options in parts of EU
• Thousands of English-taught programs + post-study work

Four Phases to Global Freedom

Each phase builds upon the previous, creating a comprehensive mobility portfolio

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1 - Financial Freedom

Slash Your Living Expenses by 40-70%

Live Large For Less

40-70%

Lower Costs

United States

High rent and service costs in major metros increase required income for the same lifestyle.

Europe/ LatAm/ Asia Hubs

Lower housing, transport, and healthcare out-of-pocket can stretch the same salary substantially.

2 - Universal Coverage

World-Class Healthcare at a Fraction of U.S. Prices

Top-Ranked Medical Systems (With Universal Coverage)

Quality of Life

30+ peer nations rank high

GDP Spending

U.S. spends ~2x share of GDP vs peers

Equity & Outcomes

U.S. equity/outcomes rank lower among peers

General education only. Rankings and spending vary by source and year

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3 - Career Growth

Accelerate Your Career and Grow Global Wealth

Earn More, Advance Faster

Higher-income hubs for remote talent

Young professional on-ramps

High-demand digital markets

Same work, better pay in some hubs

4 -Education Access

High-Quality Education-Often Tuition Free

Top Degrees, Low Cost

European Tuition

Public universities in Germany are typically tuition-free; France/Spain/Italy often low annual fees with English-taught options.

U.S. Comparison

Average U.S. public tuition is materially higher; debt loads drive ROl considerations for many students.

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