When you move abroad, it is very important that you study the cost of living for the country you are moving too. 

Very often, teachers will compare the salary they are offered from a prospective school, and realise that this could be lower than they earn in the UK for example. The schools will generally offer a very attractive salary in comparison to the cost of living and after checking the cost of living, you could find yourself actually in a stronger financial position, and able to save substancial money in comparison to your home country. 

A quick check online can help you identify if the salary you are offered would be cost effective for the country you are moving too. 

Below we will use Vietnam as an example for a quick guide to the average cost of a meal and drink, 

 

Restaurants
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	1.63 £
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	13.04 £
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	2.93 £
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)	0.65 £
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)	1.30 £
Cappuccino (regular)	1.40 £
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)	0.37 £
Water (0.33 liter bottle)	0.22 £

 

Below is the average meal and drink prices in London. 

 

Restaurants
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	15.00 £
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	50.00 £
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	6.00 £
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)	5.00 £
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)	4.50 £
Cappuccino (regular)	2.74 £
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)	1.32 £
Water (0.33 liter bottle)	1.00 £

 

As you can see there is a big difference in prices and although this could be higlighted in the difference in salaries, this is something that alot of teachers dont factor when applying for jobs abroad. 

If you are contemplating applying for an international teaching role then please check out the link for Numbeo to help you decide whether the move will be financially better for you. 

https://www.numbeo.com/