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Cost of Living World Map 2026: 95 Countries Color-Coded by Monthly Cost
How much does it cost to live in every country? This map visualizes monthly living costs for a single person across 95 countries. Green = affordable, red = expensive. Data from World Bank PPP and other credited organisations.
Countries
95
Cheapest
$700/mo
Egypt
Most Expensive
$4,000/mo
Switzerland
Global Average
$1,774/mo
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Affordable (<$1,200/mo)
Moderate ($1,200–$2,500/mo)
Expensive ($2,500+/mo)
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How We Calculate Cost of Living
Monthly cost estimates are for a single person with a moderate lifestyle, including rent, groceries, dining out, local transport, utilities, internet, healthcare, and entertainment. All figures in USD, adjusted using World Bank purchasing power parity (PPP). Costs are calibrated against a US baseline of ~$3,000/month.
See our full methodology or download the raw data (JSON).