Essentials
Use the same base estimates shown in each city guide, then tailor the result for household size, international school, transport, and health cover so you can plan a realistic monthly budget before committing to rent or tuition.
Housing type
Comfort band
Household
International school (monthly-style envelope)
Transport add-on
Health cover line
Not financial, tax, insurance, or school advice. Bands omit visa-agent fees, debt service, flights home, and one-off furnishing—add those in your own sheet. International school and IPMI ranges are deliberately wide; get quotes before you rely on a single number.
