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Should you move abroad for tech?
Find out, then find the job.
Compare pay, costs and visas, city by city.
Dubai is live · Berlin, Amsterdam and Lisbon coming soon
Dubai is liveYour city matches
- Dubai82
- Berlin76
- Lisbon71
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See your life there before you move
Every city profile adapts to you: your role, your budget and who's moving with you.
What you get for every city
- Your salaryA senior backend engineer: AED 23.5–34k / month ≈ ₹6.1–8.9 lakh, tax-free. To live well and save a fifth for a family of three, aim for AED 27,000 (≈ ₹7.0 lakh).
- Your monthly budgetAbout AED 21,700 (≈ ₹5.7 lakh) for a family of three, of which AED 7,500 (≈ ₹2.0 lakh) is rent and AED 3,850 (≈ ₹1.0 lakh) school fees
- Where to liveA 2-bed flat in Jumeirah Village Circle, Al Barsha or Dubai Silicon Oasis
- SchoolsCurricula, inspection ratings and fees near each area
- Your visa, then your family'sYour employer sponsors you; then you sponsor your partner and children
- Jobs239 IT jobs right now, 238 of them open to candidates abroad
How we help
Three steps to your new job abroad
You decide and you apply. We give you the answers at every step.
Step 1: Decide
Is moving worth it for me?
- Pay, costs and visa compared for you
- Your fit score in 3 minutes
- A budget for one, two or a family
Step 2: Get hired
Who will hire me and sponsor my visa?
- Jobs open to candidates abroad, updated daily
- Salary vs market on every job
- Offer check: is this offer fair?
Step 3: Move
What do I need, and how much cash?
- Your visa route, step by step
- Cash you need before you move
- Areas and schools that fit your budget
Data you can trust
Last updated 14 October 2026
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Get hired
Check your CV and your offer before you sign
Two reviews that mark up your document line by line, and two free tools to start with.
- Marked-up reportCV reviewYour CV marked up against what Dubai recruiters screen for, with a fix for every weak line.See how it works
- Marked-up reportOffer reviewEvery clause of your offer against UAE labour law, and your package against the market.See how it works
- FreeATS CV checkWhat applicant tracking software reads in your CV, and the format issues to fix first.Try it free
- FreeGratuity calculatorYour end-of-service gratuity and leave salary under UAE labour law.Try it free
Questions
Which countries are easiest to move to for tech jobs?
For most IT people the UAE is one of the simplest: employers sponsor and pay for your work visa, there is no income tax, and English is the working language. Germany and the Netherlands have fast routes for skilled workers too; we're adding Berlin, Amsterdam and Lisbon next.
Do I need a job offer before I move?
Usually, yes. In Dubai most people move on an employment visa, which your employer applies for after you accept an offer. A job-seeker visa lets you look for work in the country, but you pay your own costs while you search.
Is it free?
Yes. Every city guide, the 3-minute check and the job list are free. A free account shows the detailed tables. An optional 6-month pass adds tools that apply the data to you, such as the offer check and the AI advisor.
Which cities are next?
Dubai is live. Next are Berlin, Amsterdam and Lisbon. Leave your email on a city card and we'll tell you when it opens.