Select two cities and enter your monthly expenses to see exactly what they'd cost in your destination.
A cost of living index measures the relative cost of goods and services in one city compared to another. A city with an index of 130 (vs a baseline of 100) is 30% more expensive overall. This tool uses Toronto, ON as the baseline (index = 100) and adjusts all other cities relative to it.
City-wide averages mask significant neighbourhood-level variation. A studio in downtown Toronto costs far more than one in Scarborough or Etobicoke. The indices used here are city-wide averages — your individual situation depends on specific neighbourhood, lifestyle choices and existing relationships with local service providers.
This tool compares purchasing power within a cost of living index framework using a common baseline — it does not convert currencies. The dollar amounts shown are in your current city's currency as a benchmark for what those same expenses represent. For actual currency conversion, use current exchange rates.
This tool covers 70+ cities across Canada, USA, UK, Australia, UAE, Pakistan, India, Germany, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Malaysia. Type any city name in the search field — the datalist will show available options.
The cost of living indices are based on aggregated data from Numbeo, Mercer and ECA International for 2024–25. The tool is reviewed and updated periodically. Cost of living changes gradually — annual updates are typically sufficient for planning purposes.
Yes — this is exactly what the tool is designed for. Enter your current monthly expenses to get a personalised estimate of what they would cost in your destination city. Combine this with the Relocation Salary Calculator to understand what salary you would need to maintain your standard of living.