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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
Application Costs Across 24 Countries
24 countriesTax treatment taggedIncome thresholds in USD
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
Data sourced from official government immigration portals and embassy publications. Application fees converted to USD at Q1 2026 rates. Income requirements are the published minimum for a single applicant. Tax treatment reflects the regime available to DN visa holders specifically — not general resident tax rules. Processing days are government-published estimates; actual times vary. Published under CC BY 4.0.
Official government immigration portalsEmbassy publicationsWhereNext Visa Research (2026)
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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