Über uns

CostTrek helps you compare the cost of living, taxes, salaries, quality of life and visas between cities and countries around the world — so you can see what a move really means before you make it. Everything is available in five languages.

How the cost index works

Our headline number is a cost-of-living index where the average US city is set to 100. A city at 60 is roughly 40% cheaper than a typical US city; a city at 150 is about 50% more expensive. The index blends housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare and everyday goods. Enter your salary on any comparison page to see the equivalent you'd need to keep the same standard of living elsewhere.

Where our data comes from

• Economy figures — GDP per capita, life expectancy and inflation — come from World Bank Open Data.
• Tax and visa summaries are compiled from national tax authorities and public sources, at a headline level.
• City-level prices, rents and quality-of-life scores are compiled estimates for general guidance, and are being refined over time.

We work to keep figures reasonable and up to date, but they are estimates, not official statistics. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal or immigration advice — verify anything important with an official source or a qualified professional before making decisions.

Who it's for

People weighing a relocation, remote workers and digital nomads choosing a base, companies planning moves, and anyone simply curious how far their money would go somewhere else.

Get in touch

Questions, corrections or partnership ideas? See our Kontakt page.