Cost of Living - City Comparison

Comprehensive Cost of Living Comparisons with Real Data

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📊 Visual Comparison Charts

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📋 Data Methodology & Sources

📊 Data Sources

Cost of living data aggregated from government agencies, NGOs, and official statistical reports worldwide, ensuring high accuracy and comprehensive coverage.

👥 Research Process

Our team continuously monitors and verifies data from multiple sources including government statistics, local surveys, and real-time market information to maintain accuracy.

🏙️ Reference Point

All cost indices use New York City = 100 as baseline for comparison, making it easy to understand relative costs worldwide.

🌬️ Quality Metrics

Pollution and quality of life indices based on environmental measurements and perception surveys, with lower values indicating better conditions.

💱 Currency Support

Real-time conversion using current market rates across 18+ major currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, and more.

🌍 Global Coverage

500+ major cities across 6 continents with populations typically exceeding 1 million inhabitants.

📈 Metrics Explained

Cost Index: Overall cost of living relative to NYC (100). Higher values indicate more expensive cities.

Pollution Index: Air quality and environmental conditions (lower = cleaner air). Scale of 0-100+.

Monthly Salary: Average net take-home pay after taxes and deductions in local currency.

Housing Costs: Average rental prices for city center and suburban 1-bedroom apartments.

Restaurant Prices: Typical costs for dining out from budget to mid-range establishments.

Grocery Costs: Essential food items and household necessities pricing.

Affordability Rating: Based on income vs. living costs ratio: Excellent (40%+ disposable), Good (20%+), Fair (5%+), Tight (break-even), Difficult (deficit).

Currency Conversion: Live exchange rates updated regularly for accurate cross-currency comparisons.

Data Freshness: Most data updated monthly, with some high-frequency metrics updated weekly or bi-weekly.