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Cost of Living Data Across 700+ Cities

We track monthly living costs for over 700 cities in 8 regions worldwide. Each city page includes breakdowns for rent, food, transport, utilities, healthcare, and leisure — all estimated in USD for easy comparison.

Average Cost by Region

RegionCitiesAvg CostCheapestMost Expensive
Africa13$1,182Cairo ($795)Johannesburg ($1,595)
Asia113$1,523Lucknow ($666)Hong Kong ($4,830)
Caribbean21$1,464Santa Clara ($582)San Juan ($2,740)
Central America10$792Comayagua ($620)Antigua Guatemala ($1,068)
Europe246$2,138Minsk ($762)Geneva ($5,495)
North America270$2,979Campeche ($925)New York City ($6,240)
Oceania10$3,320Christchurch ($2,715)Sydney ($4,055)
South America61$972Barinas ($462)Brasília ($1,650)

How to Use This Data

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All figures are estimates for planning and comparison purposes only. Actual costs depend on personal lifestyle, accommodation choices, and local market conditions.

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