Average Cost of Living by Region
Browse 18 world regions covering 1,003 tracked cities, from Western Europe to Sub-Saharan Africa.
On this page 2 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| All regions | 18 regions, sorted by city count. |
| Frequently asked questions | Why regions matter and how cross-region comparisons work. |
- North America111 cities
- Middle East106 cities
- South America105 cities
- Western Europe98 cities
- South Asia88 cities
- Sub-Saharan Africa81 cities
- Eastern Europe80 cities
- Southern Europe49 cities
- Central America44 cities
- East Asia42 cities
- Caribbean39 cities
- Balkans37 cities
- Other28 cities
- Northern Europe26 cities
- Southeast Asia25 cities
- Central Asia20 cities
- North Africa12 cities
- Oceania12 cities
About regions
- Why browse by region?
- Regions group countries with similar economies and price levels — useful if you're shortlisting destinations within, say, Southeast Asia or Western Europe.
- Can I compare across regions?
- Yes — pick any two cities from any regions on our compare page; they'll be presented side by side.