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 Thailand — next steps

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

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DTV or LTR Visa
DTV (5y, ~180d/entry, 500k THB savings) for nomads; LTR Visa (10y) for high earners ($80k+/y)
Thai visa agent / BOI-licensed firm
Siam Legal, Pisuth Law, BOI-licensed firms for LTR. DTV is DIY-able via e-visa
No Thai required
No language test for DTV/LTR; basic Thai helps daily life massively
183-day rule + remittance basis
Tax resident if 180+ days; in 2024 Thailand started taxing remitted foreign income. Re-check 2026 rules
Private insurance mandatory for some visas
DTV: optional but recommended. LTR: required $50k coverage. Cigna, AXA Thailand, April Mobility

Resources

Thai e-Visa official portal· official LTR Visa (BOI)· official r/Thailand· community

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🚗Car ownership~€181/mo

🟡 Low costs

€181/mo · used compact from €9k · ⛽ €0.90/L

Estimated monthly total

€181/mo

Ownership + ~1,000 km of fuel per month

Purchase costs: VAT on new car7%
Registration tax0%
Import duty80%

Annual ownership costs: Road tax€35
3rd party insurance€100
Vehicle inspection€20 / 1 yr
Total/year€155

Fuel prices(2026-Q1): ⛽ €0.90/L🚛 €0.80/L diesel

Used car market: 5yr compact (Golf/Corolla)€9k
New equivalent€16k
Market quality✅ Good

Driving licence (expats): Foreign DL + IDP valid 90 days. Long-term residents (visa >1yr) can exchange foreign DL to Thai DL at DLT — must show proof of address, visa, medical certificate. Written test and vision test required; practical usually waived.

Key gotchas

⚠RIGHT-HAND DRIVE — European continental cars unusable; must buy Thai-registered or locally assembled
⚠Bangkok traffic is among the world's worst — budget 1-3 hours for cross-city commutes during rush hour
⚠Annual 90-day reporting for long-stay visa holders: must be done in person or online — not related to car but relevant to licence exchange

Thailand is very affordable for car ownership — locally assembled Toyota and Honda are excellently priced and reliable. Annual costs are minimal. Bangkok traffic is the key quality-of-life concern.

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.