Blog
Money on the road
Exchange rates, card fees, rent and the everyday costs of a life across borders — from the maker of Nomad Budget.
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Cost of living
Does Geo-Arbitrage Really Work? Living Expensively in a Cheap Country
A country that looks 40% cheaper on paper can cost more than home if you stay a month. Short-term rent, moving and habits, in one round calculation.
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Money & fees
Where Does Your Money Go When You Pay Abroad? Exchange Rates, Card Fees and DCC
Card exchange margins, ATM fees and dynamic currency conversion quietly eat into every trip. A simple yearly calculation, and why paying in the local currency is almost always cheaper.
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Life on the road
Your First Week in a New Country: SIM, Transport, First Cash, and That Odd Shyness
The first week in a new country costs more than a normal one. SIM, the ride from the airport, first cash and a bare kitchen — and why you shouldn't judge a country by week one.