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- Public service17
- Safety0
- Country calculators2
Living snapshot
- Population~5,6 M
- ClimateMediterranean, Oceanic, Continental, and Nordic
- Cost indexNumbeo 2026: 83.7
- Restaurant indexNumbeo 2026: 88.6
- Local purchasing powerNumbeo 2026: 124
- Utilities and internet120–260 €
- Casual meal20–40 €
- Minimum wageNo national minimum wage; pay is usually set by collective, sector or local rules.
Quick profile
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens usually have simpler entry and work rights, but local registration after arrival can still be required. Use the official source before legal, tax or migration decisions.
Country calculators
Estimate your first-month budget and check salary deductions before you commit to rent, travel or a job offer.
Monthly cost calculator
Use your own expected costs. When New2.EU has a checked country estimate, it is shown as an editable starting value.
Amounts are in EUR.Total monthly costs€0
Remaining monthly budget€0
Checked estimate
- Utilities and internet 120–260 €
- Casual meal 20–40 €
- Minimum wage No national minimum wage; pay is usually set by collective, sector or local rules.
Gross to net calculator
Enter the deductions confirmed from official sources. New2.EU does not invent local tax formulas when the official calculation is not safe.
Estimated net income€0
Planning estimate only. Verify tax, residence and social insurance with official sources.
Official salary and tax sources
Use the official country links before deciding on a job offer, tax residence or social insurance.
Practical relocation guide
Cost of living
Cost index: Numbeo 2026: 83.7; Restaurant index: Numbeo 2026: 88.6; Local purchasing power: Numbeo 2026: 124; Utilities and internet: 120–260 €; Casual meal: 20–40 €. Check rent, deposit, utilities, agency fees and whether the address can be officially registered before paying.
Work and minimum wage
No national minimum wage; pay is usually set by collective, sector or local rules.. Minimum wage is not net income; compare rent, tax and contributions before deciding.
Healthcare
Public healthcare access is usually linked to work, residence or insurance. Check EHIC/S1, local insurance and private cover before moving.
Social benefits
Social benefits depend on lawful residence, contributions, income and family status. Do not plan the first months using benefits as immediate income.
Housing and address
Check rent, deposit, utilities, agency fees and whether the address can be officially registered before paying.
Taxes and local registration
Confirm the tax number, social security registration, local tax deadlines and employee versus freelancer obligations.
Family and school
Families should check family reunification, school enrollment, childcare, health cover and translated civil-status documents.
Before you move and after arrival
Before you move
- Confirm entry, residence and work rights for your profile.
- Estimate rent, deposit, utilities and first-month cash needs.
- Prepare translated documents, insurance proof and employment papers.
First 30 days
- Register the address if local rules require it.
- Open the tax, social security, bank and health-insurance steps that apply.
- Keep the work contract, payslips, rent contract and all official receipts.
First 90 days
- Finish residence or local registration steps before deadlines.
- Check tax residence, family documents, school or childcare needs.
- Review whether the job, rent and healthcare setup are sustainable.
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