Where living costs least
Cost index (world average 100) and rent, ranked.
Cost of living
| # | Country | Cost of living | Rent (1-bed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 30 | $110 |
| 2 | Nepal | 32 | $120 |
| 3 | India | 34 | $180 |
| 4 | Egypt | 35 | $180 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | 36 | $150 |
| 6 | Bangladesh | 38 | $130 |
| 7 | Nigeria | 38 | $200 |
| 8 | Indonesia | 42 | $240 |
| 9 | Kenya | 42 | $250 |
| 10 | Vietnam | 44 | $300 |
| 11 | Philippines | 45 | $260 |
| 12 | Turkey | 45 | $400 |
| 13 | Argentina | 45 | $300 |
| 14 | Malaysia | 48 | $350 |
| 15 | Romania | 50 | $450 |
| 16 | Russia | 50 | $450 |
| 17 | Brazil | 50 | $350 |
| 18 | South Africa | 50 | $450 |
| 19 | Thailand | 55 | $380 |
| 20 | Jordan | 55 | $350 |
| 21 | Poland | 55 | $600 |
| 22 | Mexico | 55 | $400 |
| 23 | Greece | 65 | $550 |
| 24 | China | 70 | $550 |
| 25 | Saudi Arabia | 70 | $500 |
| 26 | Oman | 70 | $600 |
| 27 | Portugal | 70 | $800 |
| 28 | Spain | 75 | $900 |
| 29 | Italy | 80 | $850 |
| 30 | Bahrain | 85 | $800 |
| 31 | Taiwan | 90 | $600 |
| 32 | Kuwait | 90 | $900 |
| 33 | France | 90 | $1000 |
| 34 | South Korea | 95 | $700 |
| 35 | United Arab Emirates | 95 | $1100 |
| 36 | Germany | 95 | $1100 |
| 37 | Japan | 100 | $800 |
| 38 | Qatar | 100 | $1200 |
| 39 | Sweden | 100 | $1100 |
| 40 | Netherlands | 105 | $1400 |
| 41 | United Kingdom | 110 | $1400 |
| 42 | Canada | 115 | $1500 |
| 43 | New Zealand | 115 | $1400 |
| 44 | Israel | 120 | $1300 |
| 45 | Ireland | 120 | $1600 |
| 46 | Australia | 120 | $1600 |
| 47 | Denmark | 125 | $1300 |
| 48 | Norway | 130 | $1400 |
| 49 | United States | 130 | $1800 |
| 50 | Singapore | 145 | $1800 |
| 51 | Hong Kong | 150 | $1500 |
| 52 | Switzerland | 160 | $1900 |
Cheapest rent
| # | Country | Rent (1-bed) | Average salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | $110 | $230 |
| 2 | Nepal | $120 | $250 |
| 3 | Bangladesh | $130 | $260 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | $150 | $300 |
| 5 | India | $180 | $380 |
| 6 | Egypt | $180 | $300 |
| 7 | Nigeria | $200 | $250 |
| 8 | Indonesia | $240 | $450 |
| 9 | Kenya | $250 | $400 |
| 10 | Philippines | $260 | $480 |
| 11 | Vietnam | $300 | $470 |
| 12 | Argentina | $300 | $500 |
| 13 | Malaysia | $350 | $780 |
| 14 | Jordan | $350 | $600 |
| 15 | Brazil | $350 | $550 |