Where Can I Live With My Salary?
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Frequently asked questions about the salary calculator
Everything you need to know before you run your first search.
Is the salary calculator really free?
Yes — 100% free, no account and no sign-up required. Enter your income, answer six quick questions and get a personalized ranking of affordable cities instantly.
How does the salary calculator work?
You enter your monthly net income in any of 72 currencies. We estimate the real monthly cost of living in each of 315+ cities (rent, food, transport, utilities, internet, healthcare and entertainment), score them against your household size, lifestyle and preferences, then rank the cities that fit your budget.
How accurate are the cost estimates?
The figures are realistic planning averages based on current cost-of-living data for each city. Costs vary by neighbourhood, season and personal habits — treat them as planning figures and verify street-level prices before you commit.
Which currencies can I enter?
72 currencies are supported — USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY, CNY, THB and many more. All results are converted back to the currency you enter, automatically.
Can I compare cities after getting my results?
Yes. Every result links to its full city page, and our comparison tool lets you put any 2–5 cities side by side on cost, safety, internet and quality of life — or compare two whole countries.
How is the "affordability score" calculated?
We compare your income against each city's estimated monthly cost. A higher affordability score means your income goes further — and we fold in quality of life, safety, internet and climate to rank the best overall matches.
What should I enter for the most accurate results?
Use your after-tax monthly income, your real household size (single, couple or family with children), and be honest about your lifestyle — a "moderate" lifestyle fits most people, and you can adjust everything later.
Ready to find your best cities?
It takes about 30 seconds — enter your income above and get a personalized ranking of 315+ cities.