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Cost of Living Calculator

Compare monthly living costs across 25+ cities. See real data for rent, food, transport, and utilities at three budget levels.

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Monthly Costs by City — Mid-Range Level

CityRentFoodTransportTotal
Istanbulturkey$500$200$30$1,000
Kuala Lumpurmalaysia$500$200$30$1,000
Riyadhsaudi-arabia$700$250$100$1,400
Lisbonportugal$1,000$300$45$1,800
Viennaaustria$950$380$35$2,000
Tokyojapan$1,100$400$80$2,100
Dohaqatar$1,200$300$100$2,100
Manchesteruk$1,100$400$90$2,200
Berlingermany$1,000$400$95$2,200
Stockholmsweden$1,200$400$95$2,300
Montrealcanada$1,200$400$80$2,400
Abu Dhabiuae$1,400$400$70$2,500
Parisfrance$1,300$420$85$2,500
Munichgermany$1,400$450$80$2,700
Melbourneaustralia$1,600$450$100$2,800
Dubaiuae$1,800$450$80$3,000
Amsterdamnetherlands$1,800$450$100$3,100
Torontocanada$1,800$500$115$3,200
Vancouvercanada$1,900$500$100$3,400
Dublinireland$2,000$450$110$3,400
Sydneyaustralia$2,000$500$120$3,500
Singaporesingapore$2,400$400$80$3,500
Londonuk$2,200$500$180$3,600
New York Cityusa$3,200$600$130$4,600

How We Calculate Costs

Our cost-of-living data is compiled from multiple sources including Numbeo, Expatistan, and local expat communities. We present costs at three budget levels:

  • Budget — Shared accommodation, cooking at home, public transport. The minimum needed to live comfortably.
  • Mid-Range — Private 1-bedroom apartment, eating out occasionally, mixed transport. A comfortable lifestyle.
  • Comfortable — Nice apartment in a good area, regular dining out, taxis/car. A premium lifestyle.

All amounts are in USD per month. Actual costs vary based on lifestyle, location within the city, and exchange rate fluctuations. Use these figures as a planning guide and always add a 10-15% buffer for unexpected expenses.