Travel & expat tools
Country Livability Comparison
Pick any two of 25 countries to compare monthly living costs, rent, life expectancy and how much prices rose from 2021 to 2023 — with plain explanations of why. Plan a trip budget or check whether your income covers a move abroad.
Frequently asked questions
Why did prices rise so much between 2021 and 2023?
A combination of post-pandemic supply shocks, the energy price spike after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and loose monetary policy pushed inflation to 40-year highs in many countries. The tool shows each country's cumulative price rise with a plain-language explanation.
Where does the livability data come from?
Life expectancy figures come from the World Bank and inflation figures from the IMF, both as dated yearly values. Cost-of-living, rent, and travel-budget figures are manually maintained estimates, refreshed by hand rather than pulled from live feeds.
Which countries are included?
25 countries across every region — including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Thailand, Mexico, and others popular with travelers and expats.