How do I compare two cities?

Pick a city, click "Compare" on its page, then choose a second city. You'll see a side-by-side breakdown of every category in the basket plus a salary calculator.

Why do the same items differ between cities?

Each city sources its own median price from local data. Rent in particular varies by orders of magnitude across markets.

Can I share a comparison link?

Yes — every comparison URL is permanent and shareable. The format is /compare/{city-a}-{country-a}/vs/{city-b}-{country-b}.

Compare cost of living between cities

Pick any two of our tracked cities and see rent, groceries, transport, utilities, and salaries side by side. Each comparison includes a category-by-category price table — all normalized to USD.

Popular comparisons

United States vs United Kingdom

New-York vs London

$3,777 · $3,292 / mo · 1 person

United Kingdom vs Germany

London vs Berlin

$3,292 · $1,883 / mo · 1 person

Japan vs Singapore

Tokyo vs Singapore-Singapore

$1,103 · $2,516 / mo · 1 person

United Arab Emirates vs India

Dubai vs Mumbai

$2,120 · $524 / mo · 1 person

France vs Spain

Paris vs Barcelona

$1,871 · $1,774 / mo · 1 person

United States vs United States

San-Francisco vs Austin

$3,472 · $2,047 / mo · 1 person

Australia vs Australia

Sydney vs Melbourne

$2,449 · $2,040 / mo · 1 person

Canada vs Canada

Toronto vs Vancouver

$2,022 · $2,149 / mo · 1 person

Frequently asked questions

How do I compare two cities?: Pick a city, click "Compare" on its page, then choose a second city. You'll see a side-by-side breakdown of every category in the basket plus a salary calculator.
Why do the same items differ between cities?: Each city sources its own median price from local data. Rent in particular varies by orders of magnitude across markets.
Can I share a comparison link?: Yes — every comparison URL is permanent and shareable. The format is /compare/{city-a}-{country-a}/vs/{city-b}-{country-b}.