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MOVING TO ANOTHER COUNTRY

Compare cities before your family moves abroad

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A move begins with your family

The report brings together available public information on costs and day-to-day life in the cities you choose. You can compare this information with your budget and plans before buying tickets, paying a rental deposit, or hiring professional help.

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REPORT CONTENTS

What we research in the cities you choose

Choose a section to see what we research, why it matters before you move, and what information your report will include.

  1. What we research

    We look for published rent, deposits, other move-in charges, local public transport fares, and visa fees. For families with children, we also collect published school, daycare, nanny service, and activity costs.

    Why it matters

    Rent is only one part of the cost. Some payments recur, while others are due at the start of the move. Seeing them separately makes it easier to understand how much money you may need in the first few months.

    What you get

    The report groups costs by city and separates recurring from one-off expenses. For housing, it shows rent alongside the deposits, fees, and payment terms we found.

  2. What we research

    We look at local public transport and leisure options for adults, including cultural events, sports, entertainment, and other ways to spend free time. For families with children, we also research schools, daycare, nanny services, activities, clubs, and family leisure.

    Why it matters

    Transport affects daily travel and the time spent getting around. Schools, daycare, activities, and clubs shape a family's routine. Leisure information shows what we found for adults and children to do in their free time.

    What you get

    The report presents this information separately for each city: transport and adult leisure for every request, plus schools, daycare, nanny services, children's activities, clubs, and family leisure when children are moving.

  3. What we research

    We look for hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities, including private providers. For insurance, we research local and international insurers, agencies, brokers, and their publicly available plans, including rates, coverage, provider networks, and payment and reimbursement terms. We also collect city-level data on crime, climate, natural events common to the region, and the urban environment.

    Why it matters

    Before you move, it helps to understand what medical facilities and insurance options exist in the city. Information on crime, climate, natural events, and the urban environment helps you picture everyday life and compare local conditions with your routines, wellbeing, and plans.

    What you get

    For each city, the report shows the medical facilities and insurance options we found, including published rates and key terms. Crime, climate, natural events common to the region, and the urban environment are covered separately. We do not calculate a personalized insurance premium or recommend a policy.

  4. What we research

    When a report covers more than one city, we compare them using the same practical questions. Before information is included, we check that it is current as of the research date and supported by reliable sources. The report shows where the data came from and when each source was checked.

    Why it matters

    The comparison helps you plan for the move and the first few months. It covers more than rent and groceries, bringing in transport, internet, healthcare, insurance and, for families with children, schools, daycare, nanny services, and activities. This gives your family a fuller picture of the costs ahead.

    What you get

    The report gives you a clear comparison of the selected cities using the same topics. Key costs and everyday living conditions are brought together in one place, helping you see the overall picture and build a more realistic spending plan for your family.

* The report does not recommend which country or city to choose.

  • We use available public sources.

  • We show when sources were checked and the limits of the data.

  • We review the report manually before sending it.

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Costs and housing

REQUEST FORMATS

You choose the countries and cities. We research each selected city in detail.

We do not recommend which country or city to choose. You choose the countries and cities for your report, and we research each selected city in detail across all relevant topics, taking the relevant conditions and available sources into account. If you choose more than one city, we compare the information we find so you can see the differences and make your own decision.

  • One country: 1–3 cities

    You choose one to three cities in one country. We prepare a detailed analysis of each city. If you choose more than one, we compare the findings across the topics they have in common.

  • Two countries

    You choose two countries. To give the comparison a consistent basis, we use the capital of each one. We research the available information about both cities in detail, taking the conditions and sources in each country into account, and then show the results side by side.

WHO IT IS FOR

For people choosing a city to move to

Before you move, it can be difficult to picture what everyday life in a new city will be like. A general impression is not enough when the decision will affect your expenses and daily routine.

You can request a report for one adult or a family of two adults, with or without children. For a move with children, we also look at schools, daycare, nanny services, and activities, which shape the whole family's daily routine.

Family Move Fit helps you see the practical differences between your chosen cities in advance and weigh them against your plans.

A closer look at one family expense

What will school really cost?

A monthly fee is only part of the picture. Here is how a comparison helps you see the other payments before planning a move.

An enrolment fee and extra charges also affect the amount you need at the start. Open the breakdown.

Choose cities for your report
Moving with a ten-year-oldOne child · Year 6 · 2026/27 school year

Madrid

Hastings School
Tuition€1,210per month · 10 paymentsYear 5–6 · Ages 9–10 · 2026/27

Valencia

British School of Valencia
Tuition€830per month · 10 paymentsYear 6 · Ages 10–11 · 2026/27
What else goes into the first year?

One child · Year 6 · 2026/27 school year

Madrid

Hastings School
Year 5–6 · Ages 9–10 · 2026/27
Tuition: €1,210 per month · 10 payments

First enrolment€1,850

One-off, non-refundable registration fee for Year 6. Sibling rates are separate.

Food and transport are charged separately.

School’s published fees ↗

Valencia

British School of Valencia
Year 6 · Ages 10–11 · 2026/27
Tuition: €830 per month · 10 payments

First enrolment€3,250

First enrolment, without the sibling reduction. The fee becomes non-refundable after a 10-day cooling-off period.

Meals: €210/month. Materials: €242/term. Books are billed separately.

School’s published fees ↗

Sources checked 8 September 2026

* One of the questions the report helps you explore. Published school fees are shown here as an example.

What else goes into the first year?

BEFORE DELIVERY

We check the data and review the finished report

The information we collect does not go straight into the report. We check it, keep only what we can confirm, organize the material, and present it clearly. Before delivery, a person reviews the finished report again. The link opens a specially prepared sample. Its data and monetary figures are illustrative: they are not current information or the results of real research.

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PLANNING YOUR COSTS

Upfront and monthly costs

At the start of a move, you need to plan for both one-off costs and payments that will recur each month.

Looking at these costs separately gives you a clearer picture of what lies ahead and helps you compare them with your budget and plans.

Costs to plan for

  • Monthly rent

    ~$350/mo*

    Published rental prices and lease terms that affect the monthly payment.

  • School fees

    ~$250/mo*

    Published tuition and other required school fees, when stated.

  • First-month budget

    ~$1.5k*

    One-off and recurring costs that may come up after arrival.

  • Visa fees

    $0~$350*

    Published visa fees.

HOW IT WORKS

From request to completed report

Submitting the form sends your request to us for review. It does not mean we have accepted it.

  1. You complete the request form

    You choose the request format, countries and cities for the report, then tell us who is moving.

  2. We review your request

    Within one working day, we review your request and email you to say whether we can accept it. If we can, the same email gives the price and tells you how long we expect it will take to prepare the report.

  3. You pay for the report

    We begin the research after payment.

  4. We research the cities

    We research each selected city using the same set of practical questions. If you choose more than one city, we compare the information we find. The report does not recommend which city to choose.

  5. You receive the finished report

    We deliver the report once the research is complete.

FAQ

What to know before you submit a request

When the report can help, what it takes into account, and what happens next.

  • Why get a report if you can research the cities yourself?

    Information about a city is often spread across different websites and documents. We bring confirmed information about your selected cities together in a consistent format and, if you choose more than one, show the findings side by side. This makes it easier to see the differences and weigh them against your plans.

  • Is a report useful if you are considering only one city?

    Yes. For a single city, you receive a detailed review of the topics that apply to your request. If you include several cities, the report also compares the information found for each one.

  • What changes if you are moving with children?

    Alongside the general city topics, we also cover schools, daycare, nanny services, activities, clubs, family leisure, and published prices and age requirements. We do not check whether places are currently available, whether admissions are open, or whether a child can enroll.

  • What if reliable public information is unavailable for a topic?

    We do not fill gaps with guesses. The report includes only information we could confirm as of the research date, together with its sources and the date each source was checked. If reliable information is limited, we state that limitation clearly.

  • When is the report not enough?

    If a question depends on your personal circumstances, such as your immigration eligibility, you will need advice from the relevant qualified professional. The report shows conditions in the selected cities, but it does not provide individual advice.

  • What happens after you submit a request?

    Within one working day, we email you to say whether we can accept the request. If we can, the same email gives the price and the expected time to prepare the report. Research begins after payment.

Choose the city or cities for your report

Tell us who is moving and which cities you are considering.

  • Manual review before delivery
  • Information as of the research date
  • We don’t fill gaps with guesses

Response to your request

Within one working day, we’ll email you to say whether we can accept the request. If we can, the email will include the price and expected time to prepare the report. Research begins after payment.

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