CityCost – Digital Nomads

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About this app

CityCost helps digital nomads, remote workers, expats, and travel planners compare city living costs fast - so you can pick the right base, plan a realistic budget, and avoid surprises. Check real city prices for the big everyday expenses, then run a quick city comparison to see which place fits your plan.

What you can compare
• Rent prices and apartment prices (typical monthly costs)
• Grocery prices, restaurant prices, and a simple coffee price check
• Transport pass, local transit costs, fuel prices (gas/petrol) and taxi (where available)
• Utilities and internet cost (electricity, water, heating, mobile/ISP)
• Everyday living expenses summarized for quick decisions

Income & value
• Salary context with wages, net salary, and net salary after tax
• Purchasing power and PPP indicators to support salary comparison

How it works
• Search any city and see a clear breakdown by category
• Compare two cities side-by-side (quick city comparison) to spot the better fit
• Share the result with a comparison link (send to a partner, team, or friends)
• Check back for updated prices as data refreshes
• View figures in your preferred currency for smoother budget planning

Built for travel planning & remote work
• Quickly answer “Which city is cheaper?” with category-level detail
• Shortlist affordable cities and discover cheapest cities that match your monthly budget
• Plan a move abroad or relocation; estimate moving costs and monthly living expenses
• Explore paths like visa, nomad visa, expat life, student budget, family budget, or retire abroad

Decide with comparisons
• Use [city] vs [city] comparisons (e.g., London vs Manchester, NYC vs Austin) to weigh trade-offs across rent, food, transport, fuel/gas prices, utilities, and internet
• Run quick city compare checks when you’re torn between two options

Why CityCost
• A focused cost of living app with a clean, fast interface—straight to the numbers that matter
• Clear city price index style categories for transparent cost of living by city
• Designed to support remote work decisions, long-stay travel planning, and practical budget planner needs

Start comparing rent, food, transport, fuel/gas, utilities, internet, and more today—use CityCost to make smarter choices for travel planning, remote work, and your next base abroad.

What’s new

- Added Compare Cities and Countries sections and pages
- Minor fixes and performance improvements