OUR RESEARCH APPROACH
Methodology
Could we realistically build a safe, healthy, affordable, and fulfilling life here?
Our research is designed to answer that question with clarity, depth,
and real-world insight, so you can make confident decisions about your future.
We built Out & Abroad around one question:
01 Real Questions
We start with the real questions LGBTQ+ couples & individuals ask when considering a move abroad.
How We Research Every Country
02 Gather the Data
We pull from official statistics, health reports, legal documents, news, and on-the-ground insights.
03 Confirm Accuracy
We confirm accuracy and recency, cross-checking multiple reliable sources for each data point.
04 Analyze the Data
We evaluate each country using our six-key framework tailored to LGBTQ+ live abroad.
05 Publish & Update
We publish clear, transparent guides and update them regularly to keep information current.
Government Data
National Statistics
Legal Frameworks
Policy Updates
Official Publications
Our Source Hierarchy
Global Institutions
Global Benchmarks
Comparative Data
Research Reports
International Standards
Healthcare Systems
Hospital Networks
Public Health
Treatment Access
Clinical Resources
Community Sources
Local News
Advocacy Groups
Community Insights
Expat Perspectives
We prioritize official and institutional sources whenever available.
Supplemented by trusted local reporting and community insights
Regional Insights
Housing Markets
Cost Trends
Transit Systems
Economic Indicators
Why LGBTQ+ Considerations Matters
Every country is evaluated using the same research framework, allowing consistent comparisons across what matters most for LGBTQ+ life abroad.
Marriage & Relationship Recognition
Whether your relationships and marriages are legally recognized.
HIV Treatment Continuity
Access to care, medication, and specialist support.
Anti-Discrimination Protections
Legal protections that impact safety, employment, and housing.
PrEP & PEP
Access
Availability, affordability, and
ease of access.
Adoption & Family Rights
The ability to build and protect your family abroad.
Social Climate & Community
Public attitudes, acceptance,
and local LGBTQ+ communities.
