Cost of Living Calculator
Compare living costs between different locations including housing, food, transport, and lifestyle expenses to make informed relocation decisions.
Current Location Expenses
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🚗 Transportation
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Public transport, car payments, fuel, parking
🏥 Healthcare
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Insurance, medications, appointments
🎯 Lifestyle & Other
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Clothing, gym, personal services
New Location Expenses
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Enter your current and new location expenses to see the cost of living comparison.
Understanding Cost of Living Comparisons
🏠 Housing Costs
- Rent/Mortgage: Typically the largest expense category
- Utilities: Electricity, gas, water, internet, phone
- Location factors: City centre vs suburbs, property size
- Regional variation: Significant differences between areas
🍽️ Food & Lifestyle
- Groceries: Basic food shopping and household items
- Dining out: Restaurants, cafes, takeaways
- Local pricing: Urban vs rural cost differences
- Quality variations: Consider value for money
🚗 Transportation
- Public transport: Buses, trains, metro systems
- Car ownership: Fuel, insurance, parking, maintenance
- Commute costs: Daily travel to work
- Taxi/rideshare: Occasional transport needs
💰 Additional Considerations
- Tax differences between locations
- Salary adjustments for cost of living
- Quality of life factors
- One-time moving and setup costs