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Cost of living, city prices and living cost comparisons

Numbeo provides current city cost-of-living indices, monthly estimates excluding rent, typical prices, and two-city comparisons of prices, purchasing power, and rent-inclusive salary needs.

Compare cost of living

Compare living costs in two Numbeo cities, including six price and purchasing-power differences and the monthly take-home salary needed to maintain a similar standard of living. The salary calculation assumes rent in both cities.

Your information

To City

Destination city, such as Berlin or Berlin, Germany.

From City

Starting city, such as London or London, United Kingdom.

More options

CurrencyOptional

Currency for the salary calculation, such as GBP, EUR, or British pound. Defaults to the starting city’s currency.

Monthly SalaryOptional

Monthly take-home pay in the starting city, such as 5000.

1 credit per completed run

The same inputs also work from your code or an AI assistant. See For developers.

Example results

Monthly take-home salary needed in Berlin

Similar standard of living£3,546.40Assuming rent in both cities

Compared with London.

Cost differences

Percentages compare Berlin with London; negative values indicate lower costs or purchasing power in Berlin.

Consumer prices, excluding rent

-16.7%

Consumer prices, including rent

-29.1%

Rent

-48%

Restaurant prices

-21.9%

Groceries

-7.4%

Local purchasing power

View full comparison

About the Numbeo tool

Get cost of living returns city indices, monthly estimates excluding rent, and prices; it needs a city, with currency optional.

Compare cost of living returns differences and a salary estimate; it needs two cities, with salary and currency optional.

Built from numbeo.com. Last checked Sep 29, 2026.

Actions

Compare cost of living

1 credit

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
To City`to_city`	Text	Required	Destination city, such as Berlin or Berlin, Germany.Example: Berlin
Currency`currency`	Text	Optional	Currency for the salary calculation, such as GBP, EUR, or British pound. Defaults to the starting city’s currency.Example: Euros
From City`from_city`	Text	Required	Starting city, such as London or London, United Kingdom.Example: London
Monthly Salary`monthly_salary`	Number	Optional	Monthly take-home pay in the starting city, such as 5000.Example: 3500

What you get

Field	Type	Description
To City`to_city`	Text	Example: Berlin
From City`from_city`	Text	Example: London
Rent (%)`rent_percent`	Number	Example: -48
Comparison Link`comparison_link`	Text	Example: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=United+Kingdo…
Groceries (%)`groceries_percent`	Number	Example: -7.4
Consumer Prices (%)`consumer_prices_percent`	Number	Percent difference excluding rent; negative means cheaper in the destination.Example: -16.7
Required Monthly Salary`required_monthly_salary`	Details
Amount`required_monthly_salary.amount`	Number	Example: 3546.4
Currency`required_monthly_salary.currency`	Text	Example: GBP
Restaurant Prices (%)`restaurant_prices_percent`	Number	Example: -21.9
Local Purchasing Power (%)`local_purchasing_power_percent`	Number	Example: 4
Consumer Prices Including Rent (%)`consumer_prices_including_rent_percent`	Number	Example: -29.1

Example result

For To City: Berlin, From City: London

JSON

{
  "to_city": "Berlin",
  "from_city": "London",
  "rent_percent": -48,
  "comparison_link": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=United+Kingdom&city1=London&country2=Germany&city2=Berlin&amount=5000",
  "groceries_percent": -7.4,
  "consumer_prices_percent": -16.7,
  "required_monthly_salary": {
    "amount": 3546.4,
    "currency": "GBP"
  },
  "restaurant_prices_percent": -21.9,
  "local_purchasing_power_percent": 4,
  "consumer_prices_including_rent_percent": -29.1
}

Get cost of living

1 credit

Get a city’s current cost of living indices, monthly estimates without rent, and typical prices. Add a country or state to distinguish cities with the same name. Some prices have no reported range, and cities without a current published index return null indices.

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
City`city`	Text	Required	City name, with a country or state if needed, e.g. Lisbon or Portland, Oregon.Example: Portland, Oregon
Currency`currency`	Text	Optional	Display currency name or 3-letter code, e.g. British pound or GBP. Defaults to the city’s local currency.Example: British pound

What you get

Field	Type	Description
City`city`	Text	City name.Example: Portland
Prices`prices`	List	Typical item prices in currency, with reported low and high values when available.
Item`prices[].item`	Text	Example: Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant
Category`prices[].category`	Text	Example: Restaurants
Low Price`prices[].low_price`	Number	Example: 16
High Price`prices[].high_price`	Number	Example: 35
Average Price`prices[].average_price`	Number	Example: 25
Country`country`	Text	Country name.Example: United States
Currency`currency`	Text	Three-letter currency code used for all money amounts.Example: USD
Rent Index`rent_index`	Number	Current rent index, when published.Example: 44.4
Numbeo Link`numbeo_link`	Text	City cost of living page.Example: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Portland
Cost of Living Index`cost_of_living_index`	Number	Current cost of living index, when published.Example: 85.7
Data Last Updated Month`data_last_updated_month`	Text	Latest city price update month in YYYY-MM format.Example: 2026-09
Monthly Cost One Person Without Rent`monthly_cost_one_person_without_rent`	Number	Estimated monthly cost for one person, excluding rent, in currency.Example: 1500.9
Monthly Cost Family of Four Without Rent`monthly_cost_family_of_four_without_rent`	Number	Estimated monthly cost for a family of four, excluding rent, in currency.Example: 5408.4

Example result

For City: Portland, Oregon

JSON

{
  "city": "Portland",
  "prices": [
    {
      "item": "Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant",
      "category": "Restaurants",
      "low_price": 16,
      "high_price": 35,
      "average_price": 25
    },
    {
      "item": "Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)",
      "category": "Restaurants",
      "low_price": 60,
      "high_price": 125,
      "average_price": 90
    },
    {
      "item": "Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)",
      "category": "Restaurants",
      "low_price": 10,
      "high_price": 15,
      "average_price": 14
    }
  ],
  "country": "United States",
  "currency": "USD",
  "rent_index": 44.4,
  "numbeo_link": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Portland",
  "cost_of_living_index": 85.7,
  "data_last_updated_month": "2026-09",
  "monthly_cost_one_person_without_rent": 1500.9,
  "monthly_cost_family_of_four_without_rent": 5408.4
}

For developers

Call it from your code with one request. Change the values in input to run it on new data. To get an API key, open Developers at the bottom of Studio, turn on Developer mode and go to API keys.

cURL

curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
  --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 180 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "api": "@numbeo",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "compare_cost_of_living",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "to_city": "Berlin",
    "from_city": "London"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}'

What you can do with it

Estimate monthly living costs before relocating.
Compare everyday prices between two cities.
Review typical prices by item and category.
Estimate salary needs for a similar standard of living.
Plan costs using a city’s price update month.

Questions about Numbeo

Can I run it with my own inputs?

Yes. Change the inputs in Studio and press Run, or send new inputs from your code, or ask a connected AI assistant.

Can I call this Numbeo tool as an API?

Yes. Send a POST request to /v1/query with your Fous API key and the inputs, and get JSON back.

How much does it cost?

Each completed run costs 1 credit. Failed runs without a completed receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted. With pay as you go, a credit costs 1¢. Monthly plans cost less per credit.

Do I need a Numbeo account?

No. You only need a Fous account.

How current is the data?

Fous gets the data from numbeo.com when you run it. Some results are reused for up to 24 hours, and results that use your account or key are never reused. It was last verified on Sep 29, 2026.

What does it cost to live in a city?

Get cost of living returns current indices when published, monthly estimates excluding rent, and typical prices for a specified city.

How do living costs compare between two cities?

Compare cost of living returns price and purchasing-power differences and the estimated monthly take-home salary needed for a similar standard of living.