Anyone seriously considering an international move — remote workers, families, retirees, founders. You know you want to leave; you just haven't found where you'd actually feel at home.

How is this different from just asking ChatGPT?

ChatGPT gives you an opinion. We give you a score from open data: climate normals, OECD tax tables, WHO healthcare index, Ookla internet speeds. Every number has a source. The quiz learns your trade-offs and ranks accordingly — no generic 'Portugal is great' advice.

How do you score countries?

Ten dimensions (climate, cost, tax, visa, healthcare, safety, language, internet, family, banking), each scored 0–10 from open data. We combine them geometrically, meaning one bad dimension really matters — it can't be averaged away. Hard deal-breakers exclude a country entirely.

Will more countries get a detailed map like Italy?

Yes. Italy is our proof of concept — 8,000 places, comune-level climate, prices, internet, demographics. Portugal, Spain, and UAE are next. Subscribe in the atlas to be notified per country.

Climate normals are 1991–2020 (the WMO 30-year standard — the most meaningful baseline). Tax, visa, and language data refreshes annually. Every number shows its source and year inline — nothing is hidden.

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Moving to Spain — next steps

A practical checklist from decision to settlement. Your progress is saved locally.

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Digital Nomad Visa / Non-Lucrative
DNV requires €2,849/mo gross (2026 SMI). Non-Lucrative for passive income (~€2,762/mo), no work allowed
Abogado de extranjería
Licensed Spanish immigration lawyer; UGE office strict in 2026, paperwork must be perfect
Spanish A2 for citizenship (10y)
No language test for residency; A2 needed for citizenship after 10 years (2 for Latin Americans)
Beckham Law for DNV holders
DNV qualifies for 24% flat tax (up to €600k) for 6 years under Beckham Law. RU-ES DTT still active
Private insurance for visa
Private health insurance with no copay required for DNV. Sanitas, Adeslas, DKV ~€50–120/mo

Resources

Spain official consular DNV info· official r/SpainExpats· community

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🚗Car ownership~€270/mo

🟠 Medium costs

€270/mo · used compact from €14k · ⛽ €1.70/L

Estimated monthly total

€270/mo

Ownership + ~1,000 km of fuel per month

Purchase costs: VAT on new car21%
Registration tax0%

Annual ownership costs: Road tax€80
3rd party insurance€300
Vehicle inspection€45 / 2 yr
Total/year€400

Fuel prices(2026-Q1): ⛽ €1.70/L🚛 €1.55/L diesel

Used car market: 5yr compact (Golf/Corolla)€14k
New equivalent€24k
Market quality✅ Good

Driving licence (expats): EU DL directly exchangeable. RU/BY DL: valid 6 months from registration in Spain, then must get Spanish licence — written + practical exam required. UA: specific bilateral agreement, check current status.

Key gotchas

⚠ITP (used car transfer tax) varies by region: 4% in Madrid, 8% in Catalonia — buy in Madrid if possible
⚠ZBE (Low Emission Zones) in Madrid and Barcelona restrict older petrol/diesel cars — check your car's badge
⚠Spanish insurance is compulsory; premiums vary widely by province and driver history

Spain is a reasonable country for car ownership with no punitive registration taxes. Regional differences (ITP, ZBE zones) matter significantly. RU/BY licence holders must re-sit driving exam after 6 months.

Data as of 2026-Q1. Not financial advice.

This checklist is a general guide. Requirements vary by nationality, visa type, and comune. Consult an immigration lawyer for your specific situation.