One-time moving costs
These land on top of whatever your ongoing monthly budget is, concentrated in your first few weeks.
| Item | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Rental deposit (1-2 months' rent) | $600 – $2,800+ |
| Real-estate agency fee (one-time, often ~1 month's rent) | $600 – $1,400 |
| Residence permit application + card fees | $80 – $150 |
| Health insurance policy (first year, paid upfront) | $400 – $1,300 |
| Basic furnishing top-ups (unfurnished units) | $300 – $1,500+ |
Ongoing monthly budget
Our full cost-of-living guide breaks the monthly numbers down by category across three lifestyle tiers — budget ($1,200-$1,600/mo), comfortable ($1,800-$2,600/mo), and premium ($3,000-$4,500+/mo) — plus currency and ATM tips that can otherwise cost you 8-15% per transaction in hidden markup.
See the Full Cost-of-Living Breakdown