Global Cost of Living Comparison
Open cost-of-living dataset comparing 50 international relocation cities tracked by SetTern.io. Each row lists average monthly budget (USD), one-bedroom rent, and relocation score with government-linked sources in our methodology. CSV download and iframe embed at settern.io/data/cost-comparison. Last refreshed 2026-09-18. Licensed CC BY 4.0 where noted.
50 rows · 4 columns · updated 2026-09-18
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-19 · How we source facts
Who · How · Why
How this page was built
Who
SetTern relocation research team
How
Facts are synced from government and university sources into verified_facts; optional pipeline summaries cite only those facts.
Why
Help people compare cities, visas, and relocation costs with traceable sources — not to manipulate rankings.
Last substantive review: 2026-05-19
Frequently asked questions
- How do I cite Global Cost of Living Comparison?
- Use the cite-as block on https://www.settern.io/data/cost-comparison — SetTern.io, CC BY 4.0 where noted, with retrieval date.
- Where does this dataset come from?
- SetTern aggregates government-linked cost, visa, and mobility sources documented at settern.io/methodology — no invented statistics.
- How many records are in Global Cost of Living Comparison?
- This release includes 50 data rows and 4 columns (city, monthly_budget_usd, rent_1br, relocation_score), updated 2026-09-18.
- Can I embed this chart on my site?
- Yes — use the iframe embed URL on https://www.settern.io/data/cost-comparison or download CSV for spreadsheets. Attribution link back to SetTern is required.
- Which cities are included in the cost comparison?
- All 50 SetTern city hubs (e.g. London, Berlin, Toronto, Sydney) with monthly budget and rent fields — see /cities for detail pages.
Embed: https://www.settern.io/api/seo/embed/cost-comparison