Cost of living calculator
Compare modeled rent and everyday costs across 40 countries, and see how a salary holds up against local prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How are rent and living costs estimated?
- We start from US-baseline monthly rent and non-rent costs for one adult, then scale them by each city's cost-of-living index and convert to local currency with the site FX table.
- Is this a full household budget?
- No. It models a modest one-adult lifestyle (1-bedroom rent plus everyday costs). Families, luxury housing, and city neighborhoods can differ sharply.
- Does the leftover figure include tax?
- No. Leftover is gross salary minus estimated living costs. Use the take-home pay calculator for a simplified after-tax estimate.