Free Tools for Expats
Everything you need to plan your move and career in Germany — salary calculations, visa eligibility, cover letters, and cost comparisons.
Salary Calculator
Calculate your net salary in Germany after taxes, social contributions, and deductions. See what you actually take home.
Open tool →NewCover Letter Generator
Generate a professional cover letter tailored for the German job market. Customized by role, experience, and company.
Open tool →NewVisa & Blue Card Checker
Check your eligibility for the EU Blue Card and other German work visas based on your salary, degree, and occupation.
Open tool →NewCost of Living Comparison
Compare the cost of living between German cities. See rent, groceries, transport, and total monthly budget side by side.
Open tool →Quick answer
Why tools matter for English-speaking job search in Germany
The tools reduce decision friction before a candidate ever applies. Instead of treating jobs, salary, visa, and relocation as separate questions, the tools help turn browsing into a more realistic search plan.
What the tools layer is built for
Planning
Before you apply
Use salary, visa, and cost inputs before you waste time on the wrong roles.
Coverage
4 tools
The current tools cover salary, visa, housing budget, and application materials.
Conversion
Jobs + support
Each tool feeds naturally into jobs, alerts, or the concierge workflow.
Use the tools, then keep going
The tools help with decision-making. Job alerts and the concierge pilot help turn that research into real applications.
Common tools questions
Do these tools replace legal or tax advice?
No. They are planning tools meant to reduce ambiguity and help candidates make better decisions before they apply or relocate.
Which tool should I start with?
Most candidates should start with salary or visa context first, then use cost-of-living and cover-letter support based on where they are in the search journey.
How do these tools connect to the jobs product?
The tools are part of the same workflow. They help filter decisions, then hand candidates back into jobs, alerts, or application support with more context.