Global cost of living
Free cost of living calculator and comparison
Use our living expenses calculator and cost of living estimator to compare price of living across cities — from the cheapest cities to live to the most costly metros. Estimates only — not financial advice.
Select a city to see your cost breakdown.
Explore cities
50 destinations with calculators and cost breakdowns.
Malaysia · Asia
MY Kuala Lumpur
$1,050/mo
Overall score 82
Thailand · Asia
TH Bangkok
$1,200/mo
Overall score 80
Romania · Europe
RO Bucharest
$1,200/mo
Overall score 80
Hungary · Europe
HU Budapest
$1,350/mo
Overall score 80
Thailand · Asia
TH Chiang Mai
$900/mo
Overall score 80
Vietnam · Asia
VN Ho Chi Minh City
$950/mo
Overall score 80
Taiwan · Asia
TW Taipei
$1,600/mo
Overall score 80
Czech Republic · Europe
CZ Prague
$1,600/mo
Overall score 79
Poland · Europe
PL Warsaw
$1,500/mo
Overall score 79
UAE · Middle East
AE Abu Dhabi
$2,300/mo
Overall score 78
Indonesia · Asia
ID Bali (Denpasar)
$1,100/mo
Overall score 78
UAE · Middle East
AE Dubai
$2,500/mo
Overall score 78
Rankings
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Best Cities Overall
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Best Cities for Employment
Strong labour markets with calculator-backed living expenses.
Best Cities for Families
Family-friendly metros ranked by household living expenses.
Best Cities for Remote Workers
Remote-work hubs with strong affordability and infrastructure.
Cheapest Cities to Live In
The cheapest cities to live — inexpensive places to live with transparent living expenses comparison.
Easiest Visa Cities
Straightforward visa paths plus cost of living clarity.
How it works
- 01
Pick a city
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- 02
Adjust your lifestyle
Set income, housing type, family size, and lifestyle tier for a personalized estimate.
- 03
Compare and decide
See monthly breakdowns, visa eligibility, and rankings to plan your move.