2026 visa rules · 20 destinations

Where Does Your Salary Go Furthest?

A free digital nomad tax and salary converter. Pick your current country and a target country to compare net income, tax difference, purchasing power parity, and nomad visa requirements.

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2026

Visa rules and thresholds updated

Your situation

Tax rate applied: United States 22% → Portugal 28%.

Net income comparison

In United States

$62,400

$5,200 / month net

In Portugal

$57,600

$4,800 / month net

Annual tax difference+$4,800

Purchasing power parity

Cost of living in Portugal is 55% of the US.

Your $57,600 net in Portugal feels like

$104,832

in US purchasing power (vs $62,400 at home).

+$42,432 real gain per year

Adjusted for the difference in cost of living between the two countries.

Monthly disposable income

United StatesCOL index 100 (US = 100)
$5,200 / mo
PortugalCOL index 55 (US = 100)
$4,800 / mo

Nomad visa: Portugal

Yes — dedicated nomad visa

Visa cost

$90

Min income / month

$3,280

Avg internet speed

130 Mbps

Healthcare quality

7.5 / 10

D8 Digital Nomad Visa requires ~3,280 USD/month from remote foreign sources.

Your $4,800/month net clears the $3,280 income threshold.

Estimates for planning only. Tax outcomes depend on residency status, treaty positions, and individual circumstances. Always confirm with a qualified tax advisor before relocating.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the digital nomad tax calculator work?

Enter your current annual salary and pick your current country and a target country. The calculator applies each country effective income tax rate to estimate net income in both places, then converts the target net income to US purchasing-power terms using a cost-of-living factor. It also flags the target country nomad visa requirements, cost, and minimum income threshold.

Will I really pay the tax rate shown when I move abroad?

Not necessarily. The displayed rate is a planning estimate of the effective income tax burden on a typical mid-range remote salary. Real tax depends on residency status, whether your host country taxes foreign income (many nomad visas do not), double-taxation treaties, and your home country rules. US citizens, for example, remain liable to the IRS regardless of where they live. Confirm with a qualified tax advisor before relocating.

What is purchasing power parity (PPP) and why does it matter?

Purchasing power parity adjusts a salary for how much goods and services actually cost in a country. Earning 60,000 USD net in a country where living costs are 40% of the US gives you far more real buying power than the same 60,000 USD in a high-cost city. The calculator multiplies your target net income by a PPP factor to show what it feels like in US terms.

Which countries offer a dedicated digital nomad visa?

More than 50 countries now offer some form of remote work or digital nomad visa. This tool covers 20 top destinations including Portugal, Spain, the UAE, Thailand, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Georgia, Estonia, Croatia, and Colombia. Requirements typically include proof of foreign income above a monthly minimum, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record.

How accurate are the cost-of-living and internet speed figures?

Cost-of-living indexes are relative to the United States (US = 100) and compiled from public crowdsourced and government sources. Internet speeds are country averages and vary widely by city and provider, especially outside capital regions. Use these as a starting point for comparison and verify specific locations before committing to a move.

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