How the cost and pay data works
One currency, one view, every country.
How to use it
1. Pick a countryOpen the country you live in or plan to move to — see monthly cost and average pay.
2. ComparePut two countries side by side and compare cost against income.
3. DecideFigures are approximate — verify current data before a final decision.
Common questions
How reliable are the figures?
They are approximate averages for comparison. They vary by city, sector and experience — verify before deciding.
Why dollars?
One currency makes comparison easy; the local currency is shown on every page.
What is in the cost?
Rent, food, transport, utilities and other — five buckets.
What kind of pay?
Average net (after tax) monthly pay, approximate.