Move abroad,no surprises
The adulting skills nobody taught you at school: paperwork, housing, work and money, step by step.
11 destinations · practical guides · always free
How it works
Everything you need to live abroad
Pick a country
Select your destination from our available guides
Browse the topics
Paperwork, housing, work, healthcare, and more
Get practical answers
Guides written by people who have been through it
Everything you need
Practical topics organized for students abroad, written by people who’ve been there
Paperwork
Visas, residence permits, university enrollment—explained step by step.
Housing
How to search safely, avoid scams, and pick the right neighborhood.
Money & budgeting
Realistic budgets, bank accounts, scholarships, and saving tips.
Health
Healthcare systems, insurance, and how to access care abroad.
Safety
Verified info and practical tips from people on the ground.
Daily life
Culture, habits, transport—what nobody tells you before you move.
Where do you start?
Every country has its own bureaucratic traps. Pick a destination and learn what to prepare before you book your flight.
Tools you actually use
Currency converter, weather compare, cost of living, and visa checker — all on one dedicated page.
What does it really cost?
Live exchange rates updated hourly. See instantly whether €1,200 rent in New York is a deal or a rip-off.
Comparing weather...
Forecast for your destination over the next 7 days
Account only
Sign in to use the Visa & permit tracker with saved cases and personalized checklists.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about guides, tools, and accounts—what you need before you leave
Is LifeSkills free?
Yes. Guides and homepage tools—currency converter, weather, and cost-of-living calculator—are free. Advanced features such as saving visa cases in the tracker require a free account.
Who writes the guides?
The LifeSkills team and community contributors, focused on students and young professionals abroad. We cite official sources and useful links where possible.
Is the information always up to date?
Rules and procedures change often. Always double-check government, embassy, and university websites. We update when we can and welcome reports via the form at the bottom of each guide.
Which languages are the guides in?
The site is available in Italian, English, Spanish, and French. Not every chapter is translated into every language; if one is missing, the content is still available in at least one language.
Which tools are on the homepage?
A currency converter with live rates, weather for 200+ cities, a cost-of-living comparison between destinations, and a preview of the visa & permit tracker—built to compare countries before you move.
Where do the tool data come from?
Weather from OpenMeteo, exchange rates from public APIs, cost-of-living estimates from urban datasets (e.g. Teleport). Results are indicative—not legal or financial advice.
Do I need to sign up?
No to read guides and use the converter, weather, and cost-of-living tools. Yes if you want to save visa cases, keep a personal checklist, and use the dashboard for your paperwork.
Is LifeSkills a relocation agency?
No. We don’t sell packages, housing, or paid consulting—we provide guides and informational tools so you can plan on your own.
Can I contribute or report a mistake?
Yes. Use the form at the bottom of each guide, or write to us from the contact page.
How do I stay updated?
Check back for new destinations and chapters, or create an account for evolving personalized features.
Ready to go?
Browse country guides and use the tools to plan before you leave.