Work from Bali, earn in USD, spend in IDR, pay taxes in EUR. The remote worker life is amazing—but the finance juggling act is real.
The Remote Worker Currency Chaos
Whether you're a digital nomad, remote employee, or location-independent freelancer, money gets complicated:
- Income in one currency (often USD or EUR)
- Daily spending in local currency
- Hopping between countries = hopping between currencies
- Trying to understand: "Am I actually saving money?"
Secondary Currency for Clarity
Pocket Clear's Secondary Currency feature cuts through the confusion:
- Primary: Where you're currently spending (THB, MXN, IDR, etc.)
- Secondary: Your "home base" or income currency (USD, EUR, GBP)
Every expense shows both instantly. No more mental math.
Remote Worker Scenarios
The Bali Digital Nomad
Freelancing from Canggu, earning in USD:
- Primary: IDR (Indonesian Rupiah)
- Secondary: USD
- Villa rent: 15,000,000 IDR ≈ $938 USD
- Coworking: 2,000,000 IDR ≈ $125 USD
See exactly what your Bali life costs in dollars.
The Mexico City Remote Employee
Working for a US company, living in CDMX:
- Primary: MXN (Mexican Peso)
- Secondary: USD
- Monthly total: 45,000 MXN ≈ $2,625 USD
Understand your cost arbitrage advantage.
The Lisbon Startup Founder
Running a SaaS, living in Portugal:
- Primary: EUR
- Secondary: USD (where customers pay)
- Know exactly how EUR spending affects USD runway
Why Remote Workers Choose Pocket Clear
- No bank linking: Works regardless of your bank's country
- Offline-first: Log expenses in cafes with bad wifi
- Change currencies easily: Moving to a new country? Switch primary currency
- Simple tax records: Export your expenses for tax time
- Privacy: No tracking, no ads, your data is yours
Pair with Partner Mode
Traveling with a partner? Link accounts with Partner Mode. Track combined expenses in both currencies. Perfect for couples doing the nomad life together.
Start Tracking Together
Download Pocket Clear free. Simple expense tracking for couples and expats.