How much should I save before moving abroad for work?

A practical target is three to six months of living expenses in your destination city, plus one-time costs: flights, visa fees, rental deposit (often two to three months rent), first month of insurance, and a €2,000–€5,000 contingency for delays in your first paycheck.

Should I include my employer relocation package in this calculation?

Yes. Subtract lump-sum relocation payments and reimbursed visa costs from the total you need to self-fund. Keep an emergency buffer anyway — reimbursements can arrive after you have already paid deposits.

Relocation Savings Calculator

Plan your cash buffer before you move

Enter monthly costs in your destination city (rent, food, transport). We add one-time setup costs and an optional employer relocation offset.

Monthly living cost (destination)

Months of runway to save

One-time: flights + moving (total)

Housing deposit + first rent

Visa & legal fees (your share)

Extra contingency buffer

Employer relocation lump sum (subtracts from target)

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Relocation Savings Calculator

Suggested savings target