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European Work, Salary & Visa Intelligence

Know the real money before you move.

Compare skilled-trade jobs, salaries and living costs across Europe, estimate what you would actually save each month, and check work-permit routes — with sourced data and honest estimates, not recruiter hype.

40countries covered
10in-demand occupations
€2,950/motop modelled saving (Switzerland)
Independent resource — figures are indicative estimates. Salaries and savings are modelled, not official quotes, and visa rules are summarised for guidance only. Always confirm with the official national or EU source before acting, and never pay for an unverified job offer.

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Country register

40 destinations

Salary, net pay, cost of living, realistic savings and the work-permit route for each country — every entry linking an official source to verify against.

Poland
EU · Schengen

The biggest single market for foreign skilled workers in Central Europe — heavy demand in construction, welding, logistics and manufacturing.

From€1,600/mo
Croatia
EU · Schengen

A fast-growing destination for South-Asian workers, especially in construction, hospitality and shipyards.

From€1,500/mo
Romania
EU · Schengen

Large annual worker quotas and strong demand in construction, manufacturing and drivers — a common entry point into the EU.

From€1,450/mo
Lithuania
EU · Schengen

Baltic hub for logistics, transport and manufacturing with one of the simpler shortage-occupation routes.

From€1,600/mo
Slovakia
EU · Schengen

Europe's car-factory belt — steady demand for machine operators, welders and assemblers.

From€1,550/mo
Bulgaria
EU · Schengen

Lowest cost of living on this list and a flat 10% tax — modest wages but solid take-home for savers.

From€1,350/mo
Hungary
EU · Schengen

Big automotive and logistics employers near Budapest; the guest-worker permit ties you to one employer.

From€1,450/mo
Portugal
EU · Schengen

Higher living costs but a popular settlement route — strong in construction, tourism and agriculture.

From€1,700/mo
Italy
EU · Schengen

Highest wages on this list but also the highest costs and a quota-gated (Decreto Flussi) entry process.

From€1,950/mo
North Macedonia
Non-EU

Lowest barrier and lowest cost, but outside the EU/Schengen — useful first European experience, not an EU permit.

From€1,100/mo
Germany
EU · Schengen

Europe's biggest economy and the #1 skilled-worker magnet — heavy demand in trades, care, logistics and engineering.

From€2,550/mo
France
EU · Schengen

High wages and a structured route; functional French helps a lot for most jobs.

From€2,400/mo

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Occupations in demand

10 trades
Electrician
Skilled · Very high demand

One of Europe's most-listed shortage trades — installation, maintenance and industrial wiring across construction and manufacturing.

Top savings€2,790/mo
Welder
Skilled · Very high demand

Persistent shortage in shipbuilding, construction and metal fabrication — certified TIG/MIG welders are in demand EU-wide.

Top savings€2,790/mo
Tiles & Ceramic Worker
Skilled · High demand

Finishing trade tied to the construction boom — tiling, ceramic and stone fitting for residential and commercial projects.

Top savings€2,520/mo
Plumber
Skilled · High demand

Steady demand in construction and building services — installation and maintenance of water, heating and sanitation systems.

Top savings€2,710/mo
Carpenter
Skilled · High demand

Formwork, framing and finishing carpentry — a reliable construction trade with broad demand.

Top savings€2,640/mo
Truck Driver
Skilled · Very high demand

Europe's largest single driver shortage — long-haul and regional logistics need C/CE drivers with the Driver CPC.

Top savings€2,950/mo
Cook / Chef
Skilled · High demand

Hospitality shortage across tourism economies — line cooks and specialist (incl. South-Asian) chefs are widely recruited.

Top savings€2,440/mo
HVAC Technician
Skilled · High demand

Heating, ventilation and cooling — growing demand as buildings electrify and retrofit, F-gas certification expected.

Top savings€2,870/mo
Construction Worker
Semi-skilled · Very high demand

The broadest entry-level demand on this list — general site labour and helper roles across every market.

Top savings€2,290/mo
Machine Operator
Semi-skilled · Very high demand

Factory and warehouse machine operation across the automotive and manufacturing belt — high-volume hiring.

Top savings€2,520/mo

Salary & savings estimator

free tool

Enter a real monthly wage and a country to see net pay, realistic monthly savings and an approximate figure in BDT. The accommodation toggle reflects the single biggest savings lever for imported workers.

Europe Salary & Savings Calculator

Reviewed Jun 2026
Est. monthly savings
€1,066 /mo
Net pay
€1,406
Yearly savings
€12,792
Net pay after tax€1,406
Accommodation (employer-paid)€0
Food€220
Transport & misc€120
Monthly savings€1,066

≈ ৳136,448 / month at ~128 BDT per EUR (rate changes daily). How it works: net = (gross + overtime) × the country's typical take-home rate; savings = net − accommodation − food − transport. Figures are indicative estimates, exclude personal tax circumstances and employer-specific terms, and must be confirmed against a real offer.

Where workers save the most

housed · after costs
Truck Driver in Switzerland
€2,950 /mo saved
€3,590 net · €4,600 gross · employer housing
HVAC Technician in Switzerland
€2,870 /mo saved
€3,510 net · €4,500 gross · employer housing
Electrician in Switzerland
€2,790 /mo saved
€3,430 net · €4,400 gross · employer housing
Welder in Switzerland
€2,790 /mo saved
€3,430 net · €4,400 gross · employer housing
Plumber in Switzerland
€2,710 /mo saved
€3,350 net · €4,300 gross · employer housing
Carpenter in Switzerland
€2,640 /mo saved
€3,280 net · €4,200 gross · employer housing

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Methodology & sources

how we keep it honest

Sourced where we can, honest where we can't.

Walvi is a data resource, not a recruiter. Where a number is official, we link the source. Where it is modelled, we say so. And we always show savings after real living costs — because that is the figure that decides whether a move abroad is worth it.

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Official sources

Every country links its government or EU immigration portal to verify against.

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Estimates marked

Salary and savings are modelled and clearly labelled — never passed off as official quotes.

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Savings, not just pay

We show what you keep after rent, food and transport — the figure that decides a move.

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Scam-aware

We flag fake-offer red flags and tell you to confirm before paying any fee.