Our Approach
Built on evidence, not guesswork
Every recommendation is backed by transparent, weighted scoring across eight factors. You can see exactly how each destination performs — and why.
Eight factors, transparently weighted
Each destination receives a composite score of 0–100. The weights below reflect the default model — some adjust dynamically based on your profile (e.g., education weight increases for families with children).
Tax Context
20%Income tax rates, residency-based taxation rules, reporting obligations and treaty networks relevant to your nationality and work type.
Cost of Living
20%Monthly household costs including rent, groceries, transport, utilities, healthcare premiums and childcare — benchmarked against your declared income.
Safety & Stability
15%Crime indices, political stability ratings, rule-of-law indicators and government effectiveness from established international sources.
Healthcare
15%Healthcare system quality scores, accessibility for expatriates, private and public options, and insurance requirements for visa holders.
Education
10%International school availability, public education quality metrics and language of instruction — weighted higher for families with children.
Business Environment
10%Ease of starting a business, talent pool depth, regulatory burden, digital infrastructure and entrepreneurial ecosystem rankings.
Climate & Lifestyle
5%Average temperatures, rainfall patterns, air quality indices and cultural-fit indicators matched to your stated lifestyle preferences.
Property & Investment
5%Foreign ownership rules, property market accessibility, rental yields and any investment-linked residency requirements.
We use free, open or officially published sources
- Government open-data portals and official statistics offices
- OECD, World Bank, WHO and UN development indices
- Numbeo, Global Peace Index, Transparency International
- Immigration authority websites and published visa guides
- Academic and policy research papers
Data is reviewed and updated regularly
We track publication schedules for each source and refresh our datasets as new editions are released. Every data point carries an “as of” timestamp so you know how current it is.
Confidence levels flag when data is older or based on smaller samples, so you can weight your decisions accordingly.
Important disclaimers
RelocateMe is an information and planning tool. Our content is evidence-led but is not a substitute for professional advice.
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