Cost of Living Calculator
Estimate a realistic monthly budget by city and household
Frequently Asked Questions
Category-by-category typical costs (rent, utilities, food, transport, communication, clothing, healthcare, entertainment, childcare) are estimated from your city's relative cost level, household size, and lifestyle tier, then summed into a monthly and annual total.
A couple or family typically needs a larger apartment than a single adult — this calculator scales the 1-bedroom base rate up for 2 adults and further for children, reflecting the larger unit typically needed.
Budget assumes basic needs and public transit with no luxuries; Moderate assumes comfortable living with occasional dining out and an annual vacation; Comfortable assumes a car, regular restaurants, gym membership, and regular travel.
Real costs vary enormously by exact neighborhood, specific lifestyle choices, and individual circumstances (health needs, existing debt) — use this as a starting planning figure, then refine with your own actual bills once you have them.