Data Sources
Where our city information comes from and how we combine public data, official references, and real-world experience signals.
Cost of Living
We research city costs using multiple public sources and market references. These may include cost-of-living databases, accommodation platforms, local rental listings, coworking prices, grocery estimates, and user-reported living costs.
- Numbeo
- Expatistan
- LivingCost.org
- Nomad List
- Airbnb and booking platforms
- Local rental and housing websites
Internet & Remote Work
Internet quality is evaluated using speed references, infrastructure reports, coworking availability, telecom information, and remote worker feedback.
- Speedtest Global Index
- Local ISP information
- Coworking directories
- Remote worker reviews
- Public city infrastructure reports
Visa & Government Information
Visa and long-stay information is researched from official and government-related sources wherever possible. Because immigration rules change frequently, users should always verify critical visa details directly with official authorities.
- Official immigration websites
- Embassy and consulate websites
- Government tourism portals
- Official residency and visa program pages
Climate, Safety & Lifestyle
Climate, safety, and lifestyle data are researched through a combination of public datasets, local reports, expat communities, travel forums, and real-world experience signals.
- WeatherSpark
- Climate-Data.org
- Meteostat
- Public safety indexes
- Reddit communities
- Expat forums and local groups
Public Video & Community Research
We also review publicly available YouTube videos and community-created content from travelers, expats, remote workers, and digital nomads. These videos help us understand daily life realities that are often missing from databases.
This may include cost-of-living videos, city walkthroughs, neighborhood guides, digital nomad experiences, coworking reviews, and long-stay travel reports.
All referenced content remains the property of its original creators and is used only as a research signal alongside other sources.