Cost of Living Calculator
Estimate cost of living
Estimate your monthly and annual cost of living in your city by adding up housing, food, transport, utilities, health and other expenses. Useful for planning a move or comparing cities: enter the costs for the location you're interested in.
Calculate your cost of living
Result
Monthly cost of living
€1,720.00
- Annual cost of living
- €20,640.00
- Monthly cost per person
- €860.00
Formula version: 1.0.0
How to use the cost of living calculator
- Enter the monthly costs for the city or area you're interested in.
- Enter how many people are in the household.
- Review the monthly, annual and per-person cost; repeat with another city to compare.
How the cost of living is calculated
Monthly = sum of expenses · Annual = monthly × 12 · Per person = monthly / people
To compare two cities, calculate both with the same spending habits.
Cost of living example
With €800 for housing, €400 for food, €120 for transport, €150 for utilities, €50 for health and €200 of other expenses, the cost is €1,720 a month (€20,640 a year): €860 per person in a household of 2.
Illustrative example with the data shown; not a guaranteed outcome.
Assumptions and limitations
- You enter the costs for the location; the calculator doesn't include city price data.
- Monthly amounts.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find another city's prices?
From rental sites, supermarkets and transport operators in that city, or official statistics offices.
Do I need to earn more than the cost of living?
Yes: leave a margin for savings and unexpected costs.
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