what is moverank?
MoveRank was built by Clinton Macleod after spending weeks manually researching countries to move to and realising there was no single place that had all the information needed to make a proper decision.
The core feature is the interactive 3D globe — click any country to instantly see how it stacks up across every dimension that matters. No more bouncing between Numbeo, Expatistan, and government visa websites trying to piece together a picture.
If you're not sure where to start, the Find My Country quiz asks 8 questions about your priorities, job, passport, and budget — then scores all 45 countries and gives you a personalised ranked list.
why not just use Numbeo?
Man spends 6 hours on Numbeo, still doesn't know if he can afford rent in Berlin
MoveRank shows you rent, tax, and take-home in one number
Expatistan user discovers groceries don't include income tax. Film at 11.
Salary after tax, after rent, after groceries — calculated for your job
Reddit thread: 'should I move to Portugal?' — 340 opinions, zero data
45 countries ranked by your actual priorities, not strangers' vibes
Government visa website lists requirements. Does not mention 14-month wait.
Visa difficulty scored 1–10. Real routes. Real timelines.
how does this work?
three steps · two minuteshow the algorithm works
Every country gets a Move Score from 0–10. It's a weighted sum of five signals, each scored independently from real data. Your wizard answers shift the weights — a software engineer optimising for salary gets a different ranking than a designer who wants sun and safety.
Salary
Median gross for your job role in local currency, sourced from national labour stats.
Cost of Living
Rent, groceries, transport, utilities — indexed against your salary to show real affordability.
Visa Access
Scored by your passport, required sponsorship, processing time, and rejection risk.
Quality of Life
Healthcare, internet, climate, culture — drawn from EIU, Numbeo, and WHO data.
Safety
Crime index, political stability, and expat safety reports weighted together.
where does the data come from?
All data is manually researched and verified from primary sources. Salary figures come from national labour statistics, recruitment platform reports, and industry salary surveys. Cost of living data draws from Numbeo, Expatistan, and government statistical offices.
Data is reviewed and updated regularly. Each country page shows the last verified date so you always know how recent the information is.
All salary figures are in local currency unless otherwise stated. MoveRank is not financial or legal advice — always verify with official sources before making decisions.