Product Introduction
- Overview: SaaS-based cost of living calculator for expatriates, using real-time data aggregation and local tax algorithms.
- Value: Eliminates relocation financial uncertainty by providing personalized affordability insights before moving.
Main Features
- Tax-Adjusted Salary Analysis: Automatically calculates net take-home pay using country-specific tax regulations (including Solidaritätszuschlag in Germany and NHS contributions in UK).
- Neighborhood Affordability Engine: Matches budgets to housing options using aggregated real-time rental data from local listings.
- Comprehensive Expense Simulation: Projects monthly costs across 5 categories (rent, groceries, transport, leisure, healthcare) using regionally calibrated data.
Problems Solved
- Challenge: Expats struggle to accurately estimate disposable income abroad due to unfamiliar tax systems and hidden costs.
- Audience: Professionals planning international relocation or considering job offers overseas.
- Scenario: A software engineer compares Berlin vs. Amsterdam offers, seeing exact neighborhood affordability and €1,200/month cost differences.
Unique Advantages
- Vs Competitors: Uses official tax authority data and aggregated real-time prices (unlike crowd-sourced platforms like Numbeo) for accuracy.
- Innovation: On-device salary processing ensures privacy, with monthly data updates from 33+ government sources.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How often is cost of living data updated? All market prices and tax rates are refreshed monthly from official sources and aggregated listings.
- Which countries does AffordWhere cover? Supports 33 countries including Germany, UK, USA, Australia, Netherlands, Spain, Canada, and Sweden.
- Is my salary data stored? No, all salary calculations process locally on your device without server transmission.