yigongyikong TrueCost

Global true-cost calculators

Know the real cost before you pay.

yigongyikong turns exchange-rate noise, card fees, import taxes, VAT refunds, and travel extras into clear planning numbers.

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Built for shoppers, travelers, and remote workers

These calculators provide estimates for planning only. Actual fees, taxes, refunds, and exchange rates may vary by provider, country, item category, and transaction date.

Calculators

Start with a quick estimate, then use the guide text below each tool to understand what can change in the real charge.

Foreign transaction fee

Estimate the final card charge after bank fees and currency-conversion margin.

Estimated total

$259

Useful for card payments, subscriptions, and DCC comparisons.

Import tax estimator

Estimate landed cost from item price, shipping, duty, and VAT/GST.

Estimated landed cost

$244

Customs rules vary by country and category. Treat this as a planning estimate.

VAT refund

Estimate tourist VAT refund after the refund operator's service fee.

Estimated refund

$65

Great for comparing whether a tax-free purchase is worth the paperwork.

Travel true budget

Turn a total budget into a realistic daily allowance after fixed costs and payment fees.

Daily spendable budget

$113

Includes a buffer for city taxes, payment fees, tips, and small surprises.

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These calculators provide estimates for planning only. Actual fees, taxes, refunds, and exchange rates may vary by provider, country, item category, and transaction date.

Why these estimates are useful

  • They show a planning number that includes common fees instead of only a raw exchange rate.
  • Each calculator explains which assumptions can change the real charge.
  • The same method works for shopping abroad, travel planning, remote work, and subscriptions.