Vincent, it honestly really depends. The things I find most expensive here are toys and rent. Since housing will be covered along with school 25k is solid, but let's say after covering the remaining 5-10% you're left with 20k. Factor in your 401K contributions you'll be missing out on (if your current/previous employer has a benefit/matches) and figure out a percentage associated to that. Also, as a US citizen you will have to pay taxes on your income and the banks here report your income earnings to the IRS. So consider that into your calculations as well. Than figure out how much ahead you're coming out.
Don't think about what you can spend or how much you need to live comfortably here. First figure out those figures and then decide if the difference is worth coming out here. It's a great country, but let's be real for a second. The only reason to leave the US is for two reasons, 1. More money, 2. A better position.
You have to remind yourself that your experience here may not translate all that well if/when you do decide to return to the US.
Anyways, that's enough out of me and I'll get back to your original question.
25k to a lot of people is an insane amount of money here, but let me tell you about my situation personally. Some months if we're extremely bored and end up going out to eat a little too much we can easily spend 15,000 in a month (Family of three) with some shopping thrown in as well. A usual month I would say we spend on average for food, entertainment, going out, and misc at least 7-8,000/month.
Vincent, it honestly really depends. The things I find most expensive here are toys and rent. Since housing will be covered along with school 25k is solid, but let's say after covering the remaining 5-10% you're left with 20k. Factor in your 401K contributions you'll be missing out on (if your current/previous employer has a benefit/matches) and figure out a percentage associated to that. Also, as a US citizen you will have to pay taxes on your income and the banks here report your income earnings to the IRS. So consider that into your calculations as well. Than figure out how much ahead you're coming out.
Don't think about what you can spend or how much you need to live comfortably here. First figure out those figures and then decide if the difference is worth coming out here. It's a great country, but let's be real for a second. The only reason to leave the US is for two reasons, 1. More money, 2. A better position.
You have to remind yourself that your experience here may not translate all that well if/when you do decide to return to the US.
Anyways, that's enough out of me and I'll get back to your original question.
25k to a lot of people is an insane amount of money here, but let me tell you about my situation personally. Some months if we're extremely bored and end up going out to eat a little too much we can easily spend 15,000 in a month (Family of three) with some shopping thrown in as well. A usual month I would say we spend on average for food, entertainment, going out, and misc at least 7-8,000/month.