Cost of Living Calculator
Compare approximate living costs between 20 major cities worldwide and estimate your adjusted monthly budget.
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How to use this calculator
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Select your current city of residence.
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Select the city you are moving to or visiting.
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Enter your current monthly budget.
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The calculator adjusts your budget for the destination city's cost of living.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate are the indices?
Indices are based on approximate Numbeo data from 2024. Actual costs vary by neighbourhood, lifestyle, and exchange rates.
Does this include rent?
Yes, the overall index and category breakdowns include estimated rent differences as a share of your total budget.
Cost of Living Calculator
How to use the cost of living calculator
Use this cost of living calculator to compare living expenses between two cities and find out what salary you need in a new city to maintain your current standard of living. Enter your current city, target city, and income above. Results appear instantly and are completely free to use on any device.
How the cost of living calculator works
The cost of living calculator uses cost index data to compare relative expenses — housing, food, transport, healthcare, and entertainment — between two locations. The salary adjustment formula scales your current income by the relative cost difference. All calculations run locally in your browser. No sign-up needed.
What is this tool?
Compare 20 major cities to see how far your money will go and estimate the monthly budget you need at your destination.
How to interpret results
An index above 100 means a more expensive city than the baseline. Adjust your salary expectations or savings target accordingly before relocating.
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