The American Dream Has Moved to Europe
For those seeking work-life harmony, an upgrade in lifestyle, a currency advantage, discover if this path aligns with your life goals through LuxNomads comprehensive assessment.
How This Assessment Works
This assessment features 10 questions divided into 6 Core Life Areas:
Health & Wellness
Your body's relationship with your environment
Safety & Peace of Mind
Your mindful living and sense of security
Work-Life Harmony
Your work-life harmony and professional well-being
Geoarbitrage - Financial Optimization
Your purchasing power and quality of life return
Meaningful Living
Your mindful growth and sense of purpose
Life Stage Priorities
Your ideal lifestyle for your specific situation
Read through these 10 questions and count which points resonate with you (using your own notes or checklist). You can pick more than one. Simply put: the more that resonate with you, the better fit European living is for your goals and values.
Health & Wellness
1. When you consider your overall physical and mental wellbeing, which of these resonate with your current experience?
You can choose more than one option.
  • Despite investing in organic foods and supplements, my body still feels out of balance
  • I manage stress through medication or supplements rather than lifestyle
  • My energy levels are not consistent throughout the day
  • I've noticed my mood is influenced by my environment
  • Digestive issues have become a normal part of my life
  • I wonder if a different pace of life would improve my health
Safety & Peace of Mind
2. How would you describe your daily relationship with safety and mental ease?
You can choose more than one option.
  • I developed a habit of constantly checking for exits when I go out
  • Certain public spaces create a tension I can't shake
  • My media consumption makes me super anxious about the U.S. and the world
  • I choose activities and locations with safety as a primary consideration
  • The idea of walking freely at night in a city appeals to me
  • I crave environments where vigilance isn't my default state
Work-Life Harmony
3. Which statements best reflect your current professional situation and work-life harmony?
You can choose more than one option.
  • Work thoughts occupy my mind even during supposed downtime
  • I feel behind if I'm not constantly productive or available
  • Meals are checkmarks on my to-do list instead of moments to recharge
  • I wish I could have more vacation days
  • My worth feels tied to my productivity levels
  • I have meals by my work desk and feel disconnected to the present
Geoarbitrage - Financial Optimization
4. When you think about your financial life in the U.S., which feels most true?
You can choose more than one option.
  • My housing costs feel disproportionate to the joy my home brings
  • Healthcare decisions are influenced by financial considerations
  • I maintain multiple vehicles out of necessity, not choice
  • Despite earning well, saving feels increasingly difficult
  • I wonder if living somewhere else could improve my quality of life
  • My expenses seem to expand to match any income increases
Meaningful Living
5. Which of these statements reflect how you've been feeling lately?
You can choose more than one option.
  • I've checked all the "American Dream" boxes but still feel unfulfilled
  • My worth feels too tied to my material achievements
  • I want my kids to see there's more than one way to live
  • Retirement feels too far away to start really living
  • I'm ready to prioritize experiences over expectations
  • My current circle doesn't understand my priorities
Life Stage Priorities
6. What matters most to you in this season of your life?
You can choose more than one option.
  • I'm ready to invest in memories over mortgages but feel a bit scared
  • Showing my family the world is more important than a bigger house
  • I want to age in a culture that celebrates life at every stage
  • Building a global network excites me more than climbing corporate ladders
  • I'm choosing adventure while my health allows me to fully enjoy it
  • Creating a legacy of experiences, not just financial assets, drives me
For Families
7. Are the following statements top of mind for you as a parent?
You can choose more than one option.
1
Quality of Education & Health
  • "The pressure of constant testing concerns me more than my kid's actual learning"
  • "I believe schools should involve plenty of time for play outside, not just sitting in desks all day"
  • "My kids deserve access to fresh, nutritious meals that fuel their growing bodies"
2
Safety & Financial Opportunity
  • "I remember walking to school as a kid, and I wish my children could experience that same independence and freedom"
  • "The thought of my children starting life with six-figure college debt keeps me up at night"
  • "We've created a beautiful home but I worry about the world waiting outside our door"
3
Cultural Literacy
  • "I grew up thinking America was everything - I don't want that limitation for my kids"
  • "I want 'where should we go this weekend?' to include other countries, not just other states"
  • "Speaking one language in our connected world feels like giving them half an education"
For Retirees
8. Which possibilities excite you most about your next chapter?
You can choose more than one option.
Healthcare Security
  • Quality care without the financial anxiety
Financial Liberation
  • Savings that go further in a lower-cost environment
Lifestyle
  • Hopping on a train to visit another country like it's no big deal
Social Connection
  • Building new friendships across cultures and generations
For Individuals
9. Do you feel called by the following opportunities?
You can choose more than one option.
Work-life Harmony
  • Living in an environment that values wellness, not only professional achievements
Mobility Freedom
  • Adventures through walkable and social cities
Cultural Diversity
  • Meeting people who share different world views and live differently
Personal Progress
  • Space to explore and become who you want to be
For Couples
10. Which shared priorities resonate most with your relationship?
You can choose more than one option.
Weekend Trips
  • Building memories across borders, not just saving for someday
Quality Time
  • Designing work around life, not life around work
Shared Growth
  • Reinventing ourselves together in a new culture
Geoarbitrage
  • Earning in dollars but spending in cheaper countries to fund our dreams
Check Your Results
You're Ready For What's Next (20+ checks)
You feel ready for an environment that supports your ideal lifestyle and want to take the next step towards it.
Europe can be your next chapter in the next 6 months.
You Feel Something Needs to Change (13-19 checks)
You have a good life already, but feel like something's missing. You're ready to explore what like could look like when you're thriving.
Exploring a life in Europe is on the radar for the next 6-12 months.
You're Open to Other Possibilities (6-12 checks)
You're starting to question if the original American Dream is the only way. You question "What if there's a life where you don't have to choose between success and happiness?"
Five Signs You're Ready for Your European Chapter
(For people who've checked 13-20+ points)
Wellness journey feels limited by what's available around you
Drawn to international experiences and different ways of living
Work-life harmony could use some European style boundaries
Money could go further while getting you a better quality of life
Craving a new adventure
Spain is your opportunity...
Spain is the simplest path for individuals to families to retirees looking for global citizenship and an elevated lifestyle. They offer two main residency programs:
Digital Nomad Visa (DNV)
This visa is ideal for remote workers or business owners, 1099 contractors, or self-employed business owners earning at least $3,000+/month.
What we love about this visa:
  • Travel freely across the Schengen Zone
  • Access to universal healthcare
  • Add your family to your application
You can apply from Spain and get a 3-year residency permit (renewable to 2 more years!). And the biggest flex: your partner can work for local companies.
Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)
This visa is perfect for retirees or individuals with $32k in savings or passive income.
  • Sell your house in the U.S. and use the payments to prove financial means
  • Got laid off? Use your payments to show passive income and qualify for this visa
You must apply for the NLV in the U.S. You'll receive a 1-year permit to stay in Spain, renewable to 5 years.
What we love about this visa: you can upgrade to the DNV later.
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