The minimum wage and average salary in Portugal in 2026
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Lisbon, Portugal Portugal’s salary regulations apply to all workers. There’s a minimum pay amount and employers must make sure they’re meeting this legal threshold....
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Paris, France Living in France requires several identification numbers. For example, you cannot do much without your numéro de sécu (social security number). If you need...
Berlin, Germany Many Americans overlook a visit to a thermalbad (hot bath), sporthotel, or kurhotel (cure hotel) while in Germany. After living there for four years, my...
Bern, Switzerland Cobbled streets and fairytale castles, decorated fountains, and frescoed houses. It’s not hard to find plenty of great places to visit in Switzerland,...
Europe Job hunting through online listings can feel soul-crushing: endless scrolling through postings, uploading countless applications and motivation letters into...
Singapore, Singapore It may be small in size, but Singapore sure packs a punch. The city-state is one of the most sought-after spots for expats from across the world to live and...
Vaccinations in Spain: Health Requirements for Expats
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Madrid, Spain If you live or work in Spain, you will have access to the country’s public healthcare system (asistencia sanitaria pública). This is undoubtedly one of the...
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Forget driving in Luxembourg; with so many scattered villages and towns (not to mention the thousands of cross-border workers), it’s no wonder that the...
Work-related visas in the UK
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London, United Kingdom Since the country left the EU, the UK’s immigration system has changed significantly. These days, your right to find work in the country depends largely on...
Bangkok, Thailand If you’ve been living in Thailand for a few years, the idea of permanent residency might be tempting. Becoming a permanent resident will make some parts of...
Investing in Qatar and the options for expats
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Doha, Qatar The new law allows foreign investors to take 100% ownership in a Qatari company. Previously, foreign investors could take only a 49% share (with a local...
Pretoria, South Africa South African food is bold and messy, packed with flavor, and will have you go back for seconds (or thirds!). From a fully loaded spatlo to slow-cooked...
Guide to finding jobs in South Africa in 2026
Tips & Guides Pretoria, South Africa Starting a career in South Africa as an expat offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and diverse job market. While the economy faces challenges, industries...
Credit cards in the US: A guide for expats
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Washington, United States This guide walks through some important things to think about including how to choose a US credit card, and how to improve your credit score as a new...
Sexual and reproductive health in France
Tips & Guides Paris, France France has a high-quality healthcare system that includes a wide range of sexual and reproductive health services. And if you live or work in the country for...
