Originally Posted by
ApolloHeli
Is money an issue? I can assume from your initial post that it is a consideration, but if it is not an issue, the game changes (because unfortunately training varies by country).
the old saying: "you get what you paid for" always applies. The FAA route to an EASA license not much benefit in the end. Also note that the people you meet as you progress in your training become your references. If you get to be well appreciated by a chief pilot or a head of training in your country where you are looking to start you career, that will be worth more points than the license itself.