2026 relocation data · for journalists

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One-bedroom rent in London runs about 58% above Berlin in SetTern’s open city dataset

SetTern tracks 15 relocation cities and 14 country hubs with cited methodology. Use the numbers below in stories — CC BY 4.0 on dataset pages — and link back to the live report.

Open cost comparison datasetSchengen travel insights

Media desk: press@settern.io · We aim to reply within two business days.

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What UK travellers still get wrong about the Schengen 90/180 rule in 2026

Post-Brexit short stays remain capped at 90 days in any rolling 180-day window. SetTern’s compliance insights surface the mistakes that drive overstay risk — including EES roll-out confusion.

FINDING · Most high-intent UK queries still mix “days per calendar year” with the rolling 180-day window — a framing error that shows up across Schengen guide demand.

Journalists covering travel or immigration should treat the 90/180 calculator as a planning aid, not legal advice — and always point readers to official EU and GOV.UK sources.
Sarah Chen, Relocation & immigration research lead

Dataset: UK Schengen Travel Compliance Insights 2026

Rent vs monthly budget: which relocation cities punch above their cost

SetTern’s cost-of-living comparison ranks hubs by rent, monthly budget, and relocation score — built for editors comparing student cities, tech hubs, and remote-work bases.

FINDING · 15 cities in the open CSV, with one-bedroom rent and monthly budget fields ready to chart.

Cost tables without a source trail are useless for serious reporting. Every SetTern city figure is tied back to our methodology and refresh cadence.
James Okafor, Cost & corridor data editor

Dataset: Global Cost of Living Comparison

Visa processing speed index: which routes still surprise applicants

Indicative processing timelines by primary visa route — useful for explainers on skilled-worker, student, and corridor moves without inventing official wait times.

FINDING · SetTern’s visa speed report lists primary routes with cited portals so editors can contrast corridors without scraping embassy rumour threads.

Visa timelines change. Our index is a structured starting point — always verify on the government portal named in the row before you publish a deadline.
Sarah Chen, Relocation & immigration research lead

Dataset: Visa Processing Speed Index

Best countries for relocation 2026: scoring study, career, and cost together

Country-level expat and student scores across SetTern hubs — a framing dataset for round-ups, not a beauty contest.

FINDING · 14 countries with expat score, student score, and cost index fields for embeddable tables.

Rankings only work when readers can audit the inputs. We publish the score dimensions and point to city-level detail underneath.
James Okafor, Cost & corridor data editor

Dataset: Best Countries for Relocation 2026

Scholarship deadline index for international students planning a 2026 move

Country-level scholarship deadlines and amounts — a calendar asset for education desks and study-abroad verticals.

FINDING · Deadline rows are structured for embeds so university and education reporters can drop a live table without re-keying PDFs.

Scholarship pages go stale fast. Cite the live SetTern index and tell readers to confirm on the official award page.
Sarah Chen, Relocation & immigration research lead

Dataset: Scholarship Deadline Index

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News & releases

Recent research drops

  1. Community relocation pulse — what movers discuss by city

    Crawlable city digests from public relocation conversation, with themes, friction, and links to verified city guides.

  2. Schengen travel compliance insights for UK citizens (2026 data)

    Open dataset and guide cluster on 90/180 rules, EES, and overstay risk — with embeddable tables for travel desks.

  3. Global cost-of-living comparison refresh across SetTern city hubs

    Updated rent and monthly budget rows for journalists comparing student cities and remote-work bases.

  4. Visa processing speed index — corridor timelines for explainers

    Indicative processing times by primary visa route with links to official portals.

  5. Best countries for relocation 2026 rankings published

    Country-level expat and student scores with methodology notes for editors.

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SetTern.io is a relocation intelligence platform that publishes open, citeable datasets and guides for people moving cities or countries — covering costs, visas, study corridors, and admin checklists.

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SetTern.io helps students and professionals plan international and domestic moves with city scores, visa context, cost benchmarks, and step-by-step admin guides. Journalists can embed live tables from our Digital PR datasets (country rankings, cost of living, visa speed, scholarships, Schengen insights) under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Research is reviewed against official sources; community signals are labelled separately from government facts. Media contact: press@settern.io.

Sarah Chen

Relocation & immigration research lead

Former UK civil-service policy analyst · MSc Migration Studies (UCL)

Reviews visa, border, and corridor guides against official GOV.UK and EU portal sources before publish.

James Okafor

Cost & corridor data editor

Chartered accountant (ACCA) · SetTern methodology contributor

Validates cost benchmarks, tax-move guides, and financial survival content against cited datasets.

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Sarah Chen leads immigration and Schengen research; James Okafor covers cost and corridor data. Email press@settern.io with outlet, deadline, and angle. We aim to reply within two business days.

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Can I republish SetTern charts and tables?

Yes. Dataset pages are released under CC BY 4.0. Attribute “Data: SetTern.io” with a dofollow link to the live report URL. Do not imply SetTern endorses your conclusions.

How often is the data updated?

Entity and dataset pages refresh on a rolling schedule when verified sources change. Each report shows an as-of date. Major methodology changes are noted on /methodology.

Is this immigration or legal advice?

No. SetTern publishes editorial research and planning tools. Confirm visas, fees, and deadlines on official government portals before you publish hard claims.

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Who can I interview?

Sarah Chen (relocation & immigration research) and James Okafor (cost & corridor data). Email press@settern.io with your outlet, deadline, and angle — we aim to reply within two business days.

Where is the methodology?

Full sourcing and scoring notes live at https://www.settern.io/methodology. Editorial standards are at /editorial-policy.

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Suggested citation: SetTern.io (2026). Global relocation intelligence. https://www.settern.io/methodology — CC BY 4.0 on dataset pages. Attribute “Data: SetTern.io” with a dofollow link.

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