This is a comparison of the cost of living in various cities, as gathered by popular site numbeo. All data belongs to them and has been shared with permission

Currency is Euro

Annual indexes of price differences between 15 cities in all provinces and territories, as of October of the previous year, for a selection of products (goods and services) from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) purchased by consumers in each of the 15 cities. The combined city average index is 100.

Poland's average transaction prices for a dwelling are shown as 100 percent. The average prices in nearly all the main cities in Poland were higher than the country's average. The highest prices for a dwelling were seen in Warsaw, with an average price **** percent higher than the country's average in 2024.

In 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for medical professional services in the United States was at 432.46, compared to the period from 1982 to 1984 (=100). The CPI for hospital services was at 1,102.12.

Global Cost of Living Comparisons Market is segmented by Application (Expats_International Professionals_Students_Digital Nomads_Retirees), Type (City Cost of Living_Country Cost of Living_Expat Housing Costs_Rent and Utilities_Healthcare Expenses), and Geography (North America_ LATAM_ West Europe_Central & Eastern Europe_ Northern Europe_ Southern Europe_ East Asia_ Southeast Asia_ South Asia_ Central Asia_ Oceania_ MEA)

West Virginia and Kansas had the lowest cost of living across all U.S. states, with composite costs being half of those found in Hawaii. This was according to a composite index that compares prices for various goods and services on a state-by-state basis. In West Virginia, the cost of living index amounted to **** — well below the national benchmark of 100. Virginia— which had an index value of ***** — was only slightly above that benchmark. Expensive places to live included Hawaii, Massachusetts, and California. Housing costs in the U.S. Housing is usually the highest expense in a household’s budget. In 2023, the average house sold for approximately ******* U.S. dollars, but house prices in the Northeast and West regions were significantly higher. Conversely, the South had some of the least expensive housing. In West Virginia, Mississippi, and Louisiana, the median price of the typical single-family home was less than ******* U.S. dollars. That makes living expenses in these states significantly lower than in states such as Hawaii and California, where housing is much pricier. What other expenses affect the cost of living? Utility costs such as electricity, natural gas, water, and internet also influence the cost of living. In Alaska, Hawaii, and Connecticut, the average monthly utility cost exceeded *** U.S. dollars. That was because of the significantly higher prices for electricity and natural gas in these states.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location

This Cost of International Education dataset compiles detailed financial information for students pursuing higher education abroad. It covers multiple countries, cities, and universities around the world, capturing the full tuition and living expenses spectrum alongside key ancillary costs. With standardized fields such as tuition in USD, living-cost indices, rent, visa fees, insurance, and up-to-date exchange rates, it enables comparative analysis across programs, degree levels, and geographies. Whether you’re a prospective international student mapping out budgets, an educational consultant advising on affordability, or a researcher studying global education economics, this dataset offers a comprehensive foundation for data-driven insights.

Description

Potential Uses

• Budget Planning Prospective students can filter by country, program level, or university to forecast total expenses and compare across destinations.
• Policy Analysis Educational policymakers and NGOs can assess the affordability of international education and design support programs.
• Economic Research Economists can correlate living-cost indices and tuition levels with enrollment rates or student demographics.
• University Benchmarking Institutions can benchmark their fees and ancillary costs against peer universities worldwide.

Notes on Data Collection & Quality

• Currency Conversions All monetary values are unified to USD using contemporaneous exchange rates to facilitate direct comparison.
• Living Cost Index Derived from reputable city-index publications (e.g., Numbeo, Mercer) to standardize disparate cost-of-living metrics.
• Data Currency Exchange rates and fee schedules should be periodically updated to reflect market fluctuations and policy changes.

Feel free to explore, visualize, and extend this dataset for deeper insights into the true cost of studying abroad!

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location

Real Estate Breakeven Analysis for U.S. Home Types

Buy vs Rent Comparison Across Markets

By Zillow Data [source]

About this dataset

This dataset provides a comprehensive analysis of the current real estate situation in the United States. It includes breakeven analysis charts that compare buying vs renting across major U.S. markets. This dataset contains various metrics such as home types, housing stock, price-to-income ratio, cash buyers, mortgage affordability and rental affordability to name a few. This data has been compiled using Zillow's own data along with TransUnion financing survey data and the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey to provide an accurate understanding of each metro area’s market health and purchasing power for buyers and renters alike. By downloading this information you can compare different regions based on size rank and other factors to get full insights regarding their potential fit for your needs or investments strategies as well as any potential risks associated with each region's housing market health

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How to use the dataset

This dataset is for real estate professionals, owner-occupants, potential buyers and renters who are interested in understanding which U.S. markets offer the most favorable home buying or rental opportunities from a financial perspective over the long term.

The “Real Estate Breakeven Analysis for U.S Home Types” dataset contains data pulled from Zillow's current and forecasted housing market metrics across many different real estate regions in the United States including cities, counties, states, metro areas and combined statistical areas (CSAs). The data includes several measures of affordability such as median price-to-rent ratio (MedPR), median breakeven horizon (MedBE) - which refers to how long it takes to make up purchase costs when compared with renting; cash purchaser share; mortgage rate; mortgage affordability indices; rental affordability rates etc.

In order to analyze and compare buying vs renting decisions across various regions in the US this dataset provides breakeven analysis at various levels of geographies i.e., state names, region types (city/metro area/county) and show how long it will take homeowners to break even on their purchase costs when compared with renting in that region over a longer period of time using discounted cash flow methodology. This information helps people understand what type of transaction is a better fit for them by weighing short term vs long term goals accordingly by evaluating these different factors related to housing metrics carefully before making financial decisions about purchasing or renting properties in desired location(s).

To use this dataset one can use either basic filters like RegionType or RegionName or more detailed filter criteria like CountyName, City name , Metro area name , State Name etc . For example if someone wanted to look at properties available for rent only then they can apply filters based on Province Type =‘Rental’ Also one can further refine searches based on filtering them with defined SampleRate , Median Price – To – Rent Ratio …..etc . This could be useful if seekers would want only specific type of property like Condominium/Coop /Multifamily 5+ Units /Duplex Triplex listing etc …and then apply other parameters like Cash Buyers percent , Mortgage Affordability Rate….etc ..in order narrow down search results while looking at Breakeven scores /horizons in their target locations . One should take advantages of all relevant parameters while searching through data before making any decision related with owning rental properties so that they can make sure best possible investment decision given

Research Ideas

• Visualizing changes in real estate trends across regions by comparing price to rent ratios, mortgage affordability indices and cash buyers over time.
• Market segmentation analysis based on region-level market characteristics such as negative equity data, rental affordability, median house values and population size.
• Predicting housing demand within a particular region based on its breakeven horizon or price to rent ratio

Acknowledgements

If you use this dataset in your research, please credit the original authors. Data Source

License

See the dataset description for more information.

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A dataset comparing therapy session costs across major Indian cities, including cost per session and estimated monthly cost for 12 sessions.

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Description:

A simple yet challenging project, to predict the housing price based on certain factors like house area, bedrooms, furnished, nearness to mainroad, etc. The dataset is small yet, it's complexity arises due to the fact that it has strong multicollinearity. Can you overcome these obstacles & build a decent predictive model?

Acknowledgement:

Harrison, D. and Rubinfeld, D.L. (1978) Hedonic prices and the demand for clean air. J. Environ. Economics and Management 5, 81–102. Belsley D.A., Kuh, E. and Welsch, R.E. (1980) Regression Diagnostics. Identifying Influential Data and Sources of Collinearity. New York: Wiley.

Objective:

• Understand the Dataset & cleanup (if required).
• Build Regression models to predict the sales w.r.t a single & multiple feature.
• Also evaluate the models & compare thier respective scores like R2, RMSE, etc.

Geneva stands out as Europe's most expensive city for apartment purchases in early 2025, with prices reaching a staggering 15,720 euros per square meter. This Swiss city's real estate market dwarfs even high-cost locations like Zurich and London, highlighting the extreme disparities in housing affordability across the continent. The stark contrast between Geneva and more affordable cities like Nantes, France, where the price was 3,700 euros per square meter, underscores the complex factors influencing urban property markets in Europe. Rental market dynamics and affordability challenges While purchase prices vary widely, rental markets across Europe also show significant differences. London maintained its position as the continent's priciest city for apartment rentals in 2023, with the average monthly costs for a rental apartment amounting to 36.1 euros per square meter. This figure is double the rent in Lisbon, Portugal or Madrid, Spain, and substantially higher than in other major capitals like Paris and Berlin. The disparity in rental costs reflects broader economic trends, housing policies, and the intricate balance of supply and demand in urban centers. Economic factors influencing housing costs The European housing market is influenced by various economic factors, including inflation and energy costs. As of April 2025, the European Union's inflation rate stood at 2.4 percent, with significant variations among member states. Romania experienced the highest inflation at 4.9 percent, while France and Cyprus maintained lower rates. These economic pressures, coupled with rising energy costs, contribute to the overall cost of living and housing affordability across Europe. The volatility in electricity prices, particularly in countries like Italy where rates are projected to reach 153.83 euros per megawatt hour by February 2025, further impacts housing-related expenses for both homeowners and renters.

As of September 2025, Mumbai had the highest cost of living among other cities in the country, with an index value of ****. Gurgaon, a satellite city of Delhi and part of the National Capital Region (NCR) followed it with an index value of ****.  What is cost of living? The cost of living varies depending on geographical regions and factors that affect the cost of living in an area include housing, food, utilities, clothing, childcare, and fuel among others. The cost of living is calculated based on different measures such as the consumer price index (CPI), living cost indexes, and wage price index. CPI refers to the change in the value of consumer goods and services. The wage price index, on the other hand, measures the change in labor services prices due to market pressures. Lastly, the living cost indexes calculate the impact of changing costs on different households. The relationship between wages and costs determines affordability and shifts in the cost of living. Mumbai tops the list Mumbai usually tops the list of most expensive cities in India. As the financial and entertainment hub of the country, Mumbai offers wide opportunities and attracts talent from all over the country. It is the second-largest city in India and has one of the most expensive real estates in the world.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location

Of the most populous cities in the U.S., San Jose, California had the highest annual income requirement at ******* U.S. dollars annually for homeowners to have an affordable and comfortable life in 2024. This can be compared to Houston, Texas, where homeowners needed an annual income of ****** U.S. dollars in 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location