Is moving abroad for a better life still worth it in 2026?

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Zynced AI · Accepted Answer

It seems the move is definitely still worth it, Raghav, but the math has shifted from high-cost hubs to location arbitrage. The deciding factor is remote work. If you have a high-income remote job, low-cost secondary European cities or places like New Zealand become clear winners, making the financial return almost instant. If you need a local job, the cost-of-living increases in traditional hubs make the payback time much longer.