Making the world's cost of living transparent
We started Worldlivingcost because moving to a new city or even comparing two cities felt impossible without reliable, unbiased data. We are fixing that.
Today, Worldlivingcost is trusted by over 500,000 users every month — from digital nomads researching their next destination, to HR teams benchmarking international salaries, to families planning a move abroad. Our platform covers 10,000+ cities across 195 countries with data verified from government statistical agencies and real contributor submissions.
10,000+
Cities Tracked
195
Countries Covered
2M+
Data Points
500K+
Monthly Users
Our Mission
When people make life-changing decisions — where to work remotely, where to retire, where to raise a family — they deserve accurate, up-to-date cost of living data. Not guesses. Not outdated tables. Real numbers.
Founded in 2021, Worldlivingcost aggregates data from government statistical agencies, verified contributor submissions, and trusted institutional sources to build the most accurate global cost of living database available. Every price point is cross-checked and updated monthly to reflect real market conditions.
Today we serve over 500,000 users monthly — from digital nomads planning their next move to HR teams benchmarking international salaries. Our cost of living index covers rent, groceries, transportation, utilities, healthcare, and salary data across every major region in the world.
We believe that access to accurate financial and lifestyle data is a basic right — not a premium feature. That is why our core data will always be free, transparent, and openly available to anyone who needs it.
Our Story
Founded in Berlin with a dataset of 500 cities across 50 countries. Built the first version of the cost of living index.
Expanded to 3,000 cities across 120 countries. Launched the city comparison tool and rent index tracker.
Launched contributor program with 10,000+ members submitting real prices from cities worldwide.
Reached 5M+ verified data points and 300,000 monthly users. Added quality of life, safety, and healthcare indices.
10,000 cities, 195 countries, and 500,000+ monthly users. Recognized as a leading global cost of living resource.
What We Track
Worldlivingcost collects and verifies 50+ data points per city, updated monthly from contributors and official government sources worldwide.
Rent and Housing
1-bedroom and 3-bedroom apartment prices in city center and outside. Price per square meter for buying property.
Groceries and Markets
Weekly food basket prices including milk, bread, eggs, meat, vegetables, and fruit from local supermarkets.
Restaurants and Dining
Inexpensive meals, mid-range restaurant prices, fast food costs, coffee, beer, and soft drink prices.
Transportation
Local public transport tickets, monthly passes, taxi rates, fuel prices, and car purchase costs.
Utilities and Services
Monthly electricity, water, internet, mobile plans, and gym membership costs for a standard apartment.
Salaries and Finance
Average net monthly salary after tax, mortgage interest rates, and purchasing power index by city.
What We Stand For
The principles that guide every decision we make.
Accuracy First
Every price is verified against multiple sources. We never publish data we cannot confirm.
Full Transparency
Our methodology is public. You can see exactly how every index and score is calculated.
Always Free
Core data will always be free. We believe financial information should be accessible to everyone.
Community Driven
Our data is enriched by thousands of contributors who share real prices from their cities.
Meet the Team
The people building the world's most trusted cost of living platform.
Aryan Malik
Co-Founder & CEO
Former economist at World Bank. Passionate about making financial data accessible globally.
Sara Chen
Co-Founder & CTO
Ex-Google engineer. Built data pipelines serving millions of users at scale.
James Okafor
Head of Data
PhD in Economics. Ensures every data point meets our strict accuracy standards.
Lena Hoffmann
Head of Product
Previously at Airbnb. Designs experiences that turn complex data into clear decisions.
Why Trust Our Data?
Accuracy is the foundation of everything we do. Every data point on Worldlivingcost is collected from multiple independent sources including government statistical agencies, national bureaus of statistics, and thousands of verified contributors submitting real prices from their own cities.
Our data team reviews all submissions for outliers and cross-references prices against official sources before publishing. City data is reviewed and refreshed regularly as new information becomes available to reflect current market conditions, not outdated averages.
Unlike many cost of living tools that rely on a single survey or outdated database, Worldlivingcost uses a continuous collection model with real contributor input from over 10,000 active members worldwide.
What is Worldlivingcost?
Worldlivingcost is a global cost of living platform that helps users compare cities, countries, rent prices, salaries, purchasing power, transportation costs, grocery prices, and quality of life indicators worldwide.
Who Uses Worldlivingcost?
Expats and Relocators
People planning an international move use our city pages and comparison tool to budget accurately before relocating.
Remote Workers and Digital Nomads
Location-independent workers compare cities by cost, internet quality, and quality of life to choose their next base.
HR and Finance Teams
Companies use our salary and cost of living indices to set fair compensation for international hires and remote employees.
Retirees Planning Abroad
Retirees compare affordable destinations by monthly cost, healthcare quality, safety, and climate to find their ideal retirement city.
Want to contribute data?
Help us keep prices accurate by submitting data from your city. Every contribution makes the platform better for everyone. Join 10,000+ contributors worldwide who help keep our database accurate and up to date.
Global Cost of Living Data Coverage & Methodology
Worldlivingcost stands as a comprehensive cost of living comparison platform designed for anyone researching living expenses, rent prices, average salaries, and purchasing power across major cities and countries. Our cost of living calculator and city comparison tool make it simple to evaluate affordability before relocating, negotiating a salary, or planning international travel.
Each city profile on our platform includes a detailed cost of living index, average rent index, grocery price index, local purchasing power index, and a restaurant price index, giving users a complete financial picture in one place. Instead of relying on scattered forums or outdated government reports, users can access a single, regularly updated source that reflects real-world prices submitted by residents and cross-checked against verified statistical databases.
Whether you are comparing the cost of living in two cities, calculating how far a salary will stretch abroad, or researching the cheapest places to live in 2025, Worldlivingcost combines data accuracy with an easy-to-use interface built for expats, students, freelancers, and international employers alike.