Find out the cost of living (monthly expenses) for a single person by country in this ranking that compares living costs around the world. The ranking highlights basic expenses like housing, food, transportation, and utilities, providing information on which countries are the most affordable to live in and which are the most expensive. Whether you’re planning a move or just curious, find out how monthly expenses vary from country to country.
The Most Expensive Countries. Cost of living (monthly expenses) for one person by country
🇨🇭 Switzerland: $3,900
🇳🇴 Norway: $3,200
🇮🇸 Iceland: $3,000
🇯🇵 Japan: $2,800
🇱🇺 Luxembourg: $2,700
🇩🇰 Denmark: $2,650
🇸🇬 Singapore: $2,600
🇮🇪 Ireland: $2,500
🇺🇸 United States: $2,450
🇭🇰 Hong Kong: $2,400
🇫🇮 Finland: $2,350
🇦🇪 UAE: $2,300
🇬🇧 UK: $2,250
🇸🇪 Sweden: $2,200
🇩🇪 Germany: $2,150
🇧🇪 Belgium: $2,100
🇫🇷 France: $2,050
🇳🇱 Netherlands: $2,000
🇨🇦 Canada: $1,950
🇦🇹 Austria: $1,900
🇦🇺 Australia: $1,850
🇳🇿 New Zealand: $1,800
🇮🇹 Italy: $1,750
🇪🇸 Spain: $1,700
🇰🇷 South Korea: $1,650
🇮🇱 Israel: $1,600
🇵🇹 Portugal: $1,550
🇸🇮 Slovenia: $1,500
🇵🇱 Poland: $1,450
🇨🇿 Czech Republic: $1,400
🇭🇺 Hungary: $1,350
🇲🇹 Malta: $1,300
🇬🇷 Greece: $1,250
🇹🇷 Turkey: $1,200
🇧🇷 Brazil: $1,150
🇲🇽 Mexico: $1,100
🇹🇭 Thailand: $1,050
🇦🇷 Argentina: $1,000
🇲🇾 Malaysia: $950
🇵🇭 Philippines: $900
🇻🇳 Vietnam: $850
🇮🇳 India: $800
🇮🇩 Indonesia: $750
🇵🇰 Pakistan: $700
🇳🇬 Nigeria: $650
🇪🇬 Egypt: $600
🇧🇩 Bangladesh: $550
🇰🇪 Kenya: $500
🇺🇬 Uganda: $450
Sources:
- Numbeo: A comprehensive cost of living database with user-contributed data, providing detailed insights on monthly expenses worldwide.
- Expatistan: A cost of living comparison tool that aggregates prices across various countries and cities.
- World Bank: Offers broader economic indicators that often correlate with the cost of living.
Ranking provide an average estimation, actual costs may vary based on specific cities, lifestyle choices, and economic conditions in each country.
