# ExpatsList

> ExpatsList is a free community-powered platform helping expats, digital nomads, and retirees relocate and settle abroad. It provides business directories, classifieds, community Q&A, recommendations, starter packs, blogs, and 58 free interactive tools across 22 cities in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Europe. Last updated: 2026-02-22. Detailed version: [llms-full.txt](https://expatslist.org/llms-full.txt).

## What We Offer

- **Business Directory**: Local businesses serving expats — restaurants, medical, legal, real estate, and more
- **Classifieds**: Housing rentals, job listings, items for sale, community events
- **Starter Packs**: Community-curated essential guides for new arrivals in each city
- **Community Q&A**: Questions and answers from expats about local life
- **Recommendations**: Community-rated local favorites and hidden gems
- **Blogs**: Expat experiences, tips, and local insights from community members
- **Free Tools**: 58 interactive calculators and guides for every stage of expat life

## Free Tools (58 interactive tools)

### Discover

- [City Match Quiz](https://expatslist.org/tools/city-quiz): Find your ideal expat destination from 271 cities based on preferences
- [Travel Visa Checker](https://expatslist.org/tools/visa-checker): Check visa requirements for any passport and destination combination
- [Mexico Visa Guide](https://expatslist.org/tools/mexico-visa): Compare tourist, resident, digital nomad, and retirement visas for Mexico
- [Nomad Visa Finder](https://expatslist.org/tools/nomad-visas): Compare digital nomad visas, income requirements, and fees across 54 countries
- [Dual Citizenship Guide](https://expatslist.org/tools/dual-citizenship): Check dual citizenship rules, acquisition methods & restrictions across 47 countries
- [Safety & Crime Guide](https://expatslist.org/tools/safety-guide): Compare safety scores, crime risk, scam alerts & travel advisories across 47 countries
- [Passport Power Map](https://expatslist.org/tools/passport-power): See visa-free access for 25 popular expat destinations based on your passport
- [Best Time to Visit](https://expatslist.org/tools/weather-comparator): Compare monthly temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine across 50+ expat cities
- [Plug & Voltage Finder](https://expatslist.org/tools/plug-voltage): Check plug types, voltage, and frequency for 55 countries — know what adapters to pack
- [Embassy Finder](https://expatslist.org/tools/embassy-finder): Find US embassies, consulates, and emergency numbers in 50 countries
- [Language Learning Calculator](https://expatslist.org/tools/language-learning): Estimate how long it takes to learn 31 languages based on FSI data and your study plan
- [Local Equivalent Finder](https://expatslist.org/tools/local-equivalent): Find local alternatives to your favorite apps, stores, and services in 20+ countries
- [Visa Eligibility Screener](https://expatslist.org/tools/visa-eligibility): Find which visas and residency programs you qualify for based on income, nationality and goals

### Plan Your Move

- [Cost of Living Comparison](https://expatslist.org/tools/cost-of-living): Compare monthly expenses between 250+ cities side by side
- [Moving Calculator](https://expatslist.org/tools/moving-cost): Estimate flights, shipping, housing, and visa costs for moving abroad
- [Moving Timeline Planner](https://expatslist.org/tools/moving-timeline): Week-by-week timeline and checklist for your international move
- [Schengen 90/180 Calculator](https://expatslist.org/tools/schengen-calculator): Track Schengen zone stays and calculate remaining days in the 90/180 rolling window
- [Tax Relocation Guide](https://expatslist.org/tools/tax-relocation): Compare 9 key factors for entrepreneur-friendly tax relocation across 33 countries
- [Retirement Abroad](https://expatslist.org/tools/retirement-abroad): Compare retirement visas, costs, pension taxes, and quality of life across 47 countries
- [Pet Relocation Guide](https://expatslist.org/tools/pet-relocation): Vaccination requirements, quarantine rules, and pet relocation checklist for 47 countries
- [Apostille & Legalization](https://expatslist.org/tools/apostille-guide): Apostille requirements, costs, processing times & legalization steps for 47 countries
- [International Schools](https://expatslist.org/tools/international-schools): Compare international school options, tuition, curricula & quality across 47 countries
- [Work Permit Guide](https://expatslist.org/tools/work-permits): Compare work visa types, processing times, costs & requirements across 47 countries
- [FIRE Calculator](https://expatslist.org/tools/fire-calculator): Calculate how moving abroad accelerates your path to financial independence
- [Stay vs Go Calculator](https://expatslist.org/tools/cost-of-staying-vs-going): Compare 5-year financial outcomes of staying in your current city vs moving abroad
- [First 90 Days Budget](https://expatslist.org/tools/first-90-days): Calculate exactly how much money you need for your first 3 months abroad
- [Ship or Buy Calculator](https://expatslist.org/tools/ship-or-buy): Find out what to ship, buy new, or leave behind when moving abroad
- [Salary Needed Calculator](https://expatslist.org/tools/salary-needed): Calculate the salary you need in a new city to maintain your current lifestyle
- [Emergency Fund Calculator](https://expatslist.org/tools/emergency-fund): Calculate how much emergency savings you need as an expat based on local costs
- [Golden Visa Checker](https://expatslist.org/tools/golden-visa): Compare golden visa and residency-by-investment programs across 20 countries
- [Pension & SS Abroad Calculator](https://expatslist.org/tools/pension-abroad): Calculate Social Security benefits, pension taxation and purchasing power in 50 countries

### Settle In

- [Currency Converter](https://expatslist.org/tools/currency): Real-time exchange rates between USD, MXN, EUR, and 10+ expat currencies
- [Tax Estimator](https://expatslist.org/tools/tax-calculator): Compare expat tax obligations, FEIE, and foreign tax credits for 20+ countries
- [Time Zone Planner](https://expatslist.org/tools/timezone): Schedule remote work meetings across time zones with a visual world clock
- [Healthcare Compare](https://expatslist.org/tools/healthcare): Compare healthcare costs, quality, and expat tips for 20+ countries
- [Property Buying Guide](https://expatslist.org/tools/property-buying): Ownership laws, costs, taxes, and buying checklists for 47 countries
- [Property Manager Guide](https://expatslist.org/tools/property-manager): Find, vet, and contract property managers across 47 countries
- [SIM & eSIM Guide](https://expatslist.org/tools/sim-esim): Compare SIM costs, eSIM options, and network quality across 43 countries
- [Salary Calculator](https://expatslist.org/tools/salary-calculator): Compare tax brackets, net pay, and effective rates across 47 countries
- [Driving Abroad Guide](https://expatslist.org/tools/driving-abroad): License requirements, road rules, and fuel costs across 47 countries
- [Expat Banking Guide](https://expatslist.org/tools/expat-banking): Bank account requirements, fees, and fintech options across 47 countries
- [Remote Work Tax Guide](https://expatslist.org/tools/remote-work-tax): Digital nomad visas, tax residency rules, and compliance across 47 countries
- [FBAR Filing Guide](https://expatslist.org/tools/fbar-guide): Check if you need to file FBAR, deadlines, penalties & step-by-step filing instructions
- [Tax Residency Day Counter](https://expatslist.org/tools/tax-residency-counter): Track days per country, monitor 183-day thresholds & check the US Substantial Presence Test
- [Freelance Rate Calculator](https://expatslist.org/tools/freelance-rate): Calculate your ideal hourly rate based on expenses, taxes, and income goals
- [Tipping Etiquette Guide](https://expatslist.org/tools/tipping-etiquette): Tipping customs, per-service rates, and tip calculator for 47 countries
- [Salary PPP Converter](https://expatslist.org/tools/salary-ppp): Compare purchasing power between 271 cities using PPP index
- [Multi-Country Day Tracker](https://expatslist.org/tools/day-tracker): Track days spent in multiple countries for Schengen, tax residency, and visa compliance
- [Medicine Equivalent Finder](https://expatslist.org/tools/medicine-equivalent): Find what your medications are called in other countries across 15 expat destinations
- [Double Tax Treaty Lookup](https://expatslist.org/tools/tax-treaty): Look up US tax treaty rates for dividends, interest, royalties and pensions across 68 countries
- [Public Holiday Calendar](https://expatslist.org/tools/public-holidays): See every public holiday in 2026 across 30 expat destinations with calendar and comparison views

### Get Protected

- [Health Insurance](https://expatslist.org/tools/insurance-health): Compare expat health insurance costs and coverage across 43 countries
- [Travel Insurance](https://expatslist.org/tools/insurance-travel): Compare travel and digital nomad insurance costs for 43 countries
- [Renters Insurance](https://expatslist.org/tools/insurance-renters): Compare renters and home insurance costs for expats in 43 countries
- [Car Insurance](https://expatslist.org/tools/insurance-car): Compare car and auto insurance costs for expats driving in 43 countries
- [Pet Insurance](https://expatslist.org/tools/insurance-pet): Compare pet insurance costs and vet expenses for expats in 43 countries
- [Life Insurance](https://expatslist.org/tools/insurance-life): Compare expat life insurance costs, portability, and eligibility across 43 countries
- [Wills & Estate Planning](https://expatslist.org/tools/wills-estate): Will validity, forced heirship, inheritance taxes, and estate planning checklist

## Global Content Hubs

- [All Recommendations](https://expatslist.org/recommendations): Community-rated local favorites across all cities
- [All Questions](https://expatslist.org/questions): Expat Q&A across all cities
- [All Classifieds](https://expatslist.org/classifieds): Housing, jobs, buy/sell, and community posts across all cities
- [All Blogs](https://expatslist.org/blogs): Expat experiences and local insights from community members

## Cities (22 active city pages)

### Mexico (8 cities)

- [Cancun](https://expatslist.org/cancun), [Playa del Carmen](https://expatslist.org/playadelcarmen), [Tulum](https://expatslist.org/tulum), [Mexico City](https://expatslist.org/mexico-city), [San Miguel de Allende](https://expatslist.org/san-miguel-de-allende), [Sayulita](https://expatslist.org/sayulita), [Puerto Morelos](https://expatslist.org/puerto-morelos), [Isla Mujeres](https://expatslist.org/isla-mujeres)

### Central America & Caribbean (7 cities)

- [Panama City](https://expatslist.org/panama-city), [Boquete](https://expatslist.org/boquete) — Panama
- [Nosara](https://expatslist.org/nosara), [Tamarindo](https://expatslist.org/tamarindo) — Costa Rica
- [El Zonte](https://expatslist.org/el-zonte), [La Libertad](https://expatslist.org/la-libertad) — El Salvador
- [Santurce](https://expatslist.org/santurce) — Puerto Rico

### Southeast Asia (5 cities)

- [Da Nang](https://expatslist.org/da-nang) — Vietnam
- [Koh Phangan](https://expatslist.org/koh-phangan), [Koh Samui](https://expatslist.org/koh-samui) — Thailand
- [Bali](https://expatslist.org/bali), [Ubud](https://expatslist.org/ubud) — Indonesia

### Europe (2 cities)

- [Warsaw](https://expatslist.org/warsaw) — Poland
- [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://expatslist.org/santa-cruz-tenerife) — Spain

## Country Hubs (expats by destination country)

- [Mexico](https://expatslist.org/mexico) — 8 cities
- [Thailand](https://expatslist.org/thailand) — 2 cities
- [Indonesia](https://expatslist.org/indonesia) — 2 cities
- [Costa Rica](https://expatslist.org/costa-rica) — 2 cities
- [Panama](https://expatslist.org/panama) — 2 cities
- [Vietnam](https://expatslist.org/vietnam) — 1 city
- [Poland](https://expatslist.org/poland) — 1 city
- [Spain](https://expatslist.org/spain) — 1 city
- [El Salvador](https://expatslist.org/el-salvador) — 2 cities

## Site Structure

- Homepage: [expatslist.org](https://expatslist.org)
- Country hubs: `https://expatslist.org/{country-slug}` (e.g. `/mexico`, `/thailand`)
- City pages: `https://expatslist.org/{city-slug}`
- Business listings: `https://expatslist.org/{city-slug}/{category}/{subcategory}/{business}`
- Classifieds: `https://expatslist.org/{city-slug}/classifieds`
- Starter Packs: `https://expatslist.org/{city-slug}/starter-pack`
- Questions: `https://expatslist.org/{city-slug}/questions`
- Recommendations: `https://expatslist.org/{city-slug}/recommendations`
- Blogs: `https://expatslist.org/{city-slug}/blogs`
- Tools hub: [expatslist.org/tools](https://expatslist.org/tools)

## Optional

- Contact: [expatslist.org/contact](https://expatslist.org/contact)
- Sitemap: [expatslist.org/sitemap.xml](https://expatslist.org/sitemap.xml)
- Data freshness: Business listings updated continuously; classifieds auto-expire after 90 days; currency rates from ECB in real-time; cost-of-living data from Numbeo
- Each city also has a "Global" section for online businesses visible across all cities