The cost of residency in other countries

YOU'RE in a dodgy situation. You've ripped off some bad dude that now has a bounty on your head. You've killed your neighbour's cat. Here's how much it costs for a fresh start.

C shows the countries that offer citizenship as well.

SO YOU'VE gotten yourself in a dodgy situation. You've ripped off some bad dude who now has a bounty on your head. You've sold state secrets and the government is on your tail. You've accidentally killed the neighbour's cat.

If you've done something so bad you can no longer look your mother in the eye, you only have one option. Get the hell out of the country you live in.

But, where can you go? Well that depends, because a fresh start will cost you. Big time.

These are the hide-outs for the cashed-up who needed a new life. And are ready to pay the big bucks for it.

Countries don't advertise it but wealthy people in need of a relocation and possibly a passport can pay for the honour, Quartz reports.

Please note: It probably is easier to secure the official documents without a criminal record.

Dominica

This is the cheapo option. Plus not only can you get residency, they'll also slip you a citizenship for a cheeky $100k.

Cheap heaven.

Saint Kitts

This little West Indies gem is the perfect hide-out. It has the largest fortress built in the Eastern Caribbean - so for a small fee of $250,000 you can get yourself some anonymity and residency. Oh and they'll chuck in a citizenship just because.

How could you feel guilty here?

Greece

Since you won't be needing a job in your new secret life, Greece fits the bill perfectly. At $345k you can stay here as a resident.

Imagine these sunsets every day.

Cyprus

This island home can be yours for just $413,490.

Cyprus will take you.

New York

Considering your past, this may not be the best town for you - with the bright lights and wild nights. But if you can take it (and you haven't really been selling government secrets), America will have you as a resident for $500k.

New York, New York...

Portugal

Use an Aussie sunburn to blend in with the Brit tourists here. You can stay for $689,150.

Call Porto home.

Malta

After taking up citizenship here, you can use the many churches to ask forgiveness of your sins. The privilege will cost you $895,895. Malta is new to join the party, and with the fee you'll score an EU passport. Bonus.

The island of churches.

Hong Kong

For $1,289,810 you can eat dumplings until your mind is at ease. Residency here is only for the rich kids.

Hong Kong luxury living.

United Kingdom

The UK will take you as a resident for $1,644,000 exactly.

Call home from London.

Singapore

With your rebellious streak, you may want to stay away from chewing gum. But otherwise Singapore is happy to welcome a resident for two million bucks.

Be on your best behaviour in Singapore.

Australia

If you were born in the lucky country, breathe a sigh of relief. If you needed to buy residency here it would cost you a cool $4,700,000.

Lucky you don't have to buy that residency.

Austria

Running away to the alps is always a good plan when you need privacy. Everything you could want is in Austria - and it can all be yours (including citizenship) for a whopping $10 million.

The calm surrounds of Austria.

(All figures are in US dollars.)