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Three outreach-ready datasets — embeddable charts, CSV downloads, and methodology citations. All data CC BY 4.0. Attribute “WhereNext (getwherenext.com)” and link to the dataset page. No permission request needed.
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Download CSV
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Attribution
Credit “WhereNext (getwherenext.com)” and link to the dataset page. CC BY 4.0 — free for commercial and editorial use.
2026 Cost of Living Index
15 Cheapest Countries — Monthly Estimates (USD)
95 countries5 sub-indexesMonthly USD estimates
Embeddable chart (1200×630 PNG)
Chart image URL — paste into email or CMS
https://getwherenext.com/api/data/cost-of-living/chartPress-quotable headline
Vietnam, Cambodia, and Pakistan are the cheapest countries to live in 2026 — under $700/month for a single person on a local budget.
— WhereNext, 2026. Free to quote with attribution.
Methodology
Scores derived from the World Bank International Comparison Program (ICP) 2021 Price Level Indices, calibrated against a $3,000/month US single-person baseline. Five sub-indexes: rent, groceries, utilities, transport, and dining. Monthly estimates are PPP-adjusted approximations, not exact figures — actual costs vary by lifestyle. Published under CC BY 4.0.
World Bank ICP 2021Numbeo (cross-reference)WhereNext calibration
Citation & stable URLs
WhereNext. (2026). 2026 Cost of Living Index. https://getwherenext.com/data/cost-of-living-2026
CSV:
https://getwherenext.com/api/data/cost-of-living/csvJSON:
https://getwherenext.com/api/data/cost-of-livingChart:
https://getwherenext.com/api/data/cost-of-living/chart2026 Digital Nomad Visa Index
24 Verified Visa and Remote-Work-Route Records
24 verified recordsNative thresholds + basis notesSource confidence labeled
Embeddable chart (1200×630 PNG)
Chart image URL — paste into email or CMS
https://getwherenext.com/api/data/digital-nomad-visas/chartPress-quotable headline
Japan's digital nomad visa costs just $30 — the cheapest in the world. Indonesia charges $350 but offers territorial taxation for qualifying remote workers.
— WhereNext, 2026. Free to quote with attribution.
Methodology
Official government and embassy sources are used where available; authoritative-secondary and secondary-only evidence is labeled. USD income values are modeled approximations while native amounts and formulas are authoritative. Funds-only, no-fixed-minimum, and no-program rows are distinguished. Processing times and tax notes remain route-level guidance; verify before acting. Published under CC BY 4.0.
Official government immigration and embassy sources where availableAuthoritative-secondary and secondary-only sources labeled per rowWhereNext Visa Research (verified 2026-07-11)
Citation & stable URLs
WhereNext. (2026). 2026 Digital Nomad Visa Index. https://getwherenext.com/data/digital-nomad-visas-2026
CSV:
https://getwherenext.com/api/data/digital-nomad-visas/csvJSON:
https://getwherenext.com/api/data/digital-nomad-visasChart:
https://getwherenext.com/api/data/digital-nomad-visas/chart2026 Expat Tax Rates by Country
Effective Rates at $100K Income — 20 Countries
20 countries3 income tiers ($50K / $100K / $200K)Special regimes noted
Embeddable chart (1200×630 PNG)
Chart image URL — paste into email or CMS
https://getwherenext.com/api/data/expat-tax-rates/chartPress-quotable headline
UAE and Singapore both offer 0% income tax. France and the Netherlands top the list at over 40% effective rate at $100K income.
— WhereNext, 2026. Free to quote with attribution.
Methodology
Progressive income tax brackets plus employee social contributions for a single filer on employment income as of Q1 2026. All income thresholds converted to USD. Excludes special expat regimes (Portugal IFICI, Spain Beckham Law, Italy Impatriate, etc.) — see the full report for regime details. Figures are directional; actual tax liability depends on individual circumstances, deductions, and residency status. Sources: OECD Tax Database, Deloitte International Tax Guides, government tax authority publications. Published under CC BY 4.0.
OECD Tax DatabaseDeloitte International Tax GuidesGovernment tax authority publications
Citation & stable URLs
WhereNext. (2026). 2026 Expat Tax Rates by Country. https://getwherenext.com/data/expat-tax-rates-2026
CSV:
https://getwherenext.com/api/data/expat-tax-rates/csvJSON:
https://getwherenext.com/api/data/expat-tax-ratesChart:
https://getwherenext.com/api/data/expat-tax-rates/chartContact for press
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hello@getwherenext.comAll datasets: getwherenext.com/data · Methodology: getwherenext.com/methodology · License: CC BY 4.0
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