Country Guides
Field-tested guides for missionaries serving around the world. Cost of living breakdowns, cultural insights, visa basics, and everything else you need to know before you go.


Cost of Living in Brazil for Missionaries
A category-by-category breakdown of what missionaries spend in Brazil on housing, food, transportation, health insurance, and schooling, with two realistic monthly budgets and how to fund them.
8 min read | Oct 5, 2026

Serving in Uganda: What Missionaries Need to Know
A practical look at what missionaries need to know before serving in Uganda, from visas and work permits to cost of living, health guidance, and the current U.S. travel advisory.
6 min read | Sep 22, 2026

Serving in Puerto Rico: What Missionaries Need to Know
Puerto Rico draws churches and missionaries for hurricane recovery, poverty relief, and church partnership. Here's what serving there looks like and how to raise support along the way.
3 min read | Aug 14, 2026

Cost of Living in Thailand for Missionaries
A practical breakdown of what missionaries actually spend in Thailand, covering housing, food, transportation, healthcare, visas, and realistic monthly budget estimates by region.
6 min read | Aug 12, 2026

Serving in the Philippines: What to Budget For
Planning missionary work in the Philippines? Here's a practical breakdown of what missionaries actually spend on housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and ministry expenses — with realistic monthly budget estimates.
6 min read | Jul 9, 2026

Cost of Living in Mexico for Missionaries
A practical breakdown of what missionaries actually spend in Mexico — housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and realistic monthly budget estimates by region.
7 min read | Jun 1, 2026