Name: Cost rankings
Creator: STATLAS
License: https://statlas.net/methodology

Ranking category

Cost rankings

This category groups STATLAS rankings that use cost metrics. Each ranking shows source-backed values, profile links, and the metric direction so users can compare places without guessing whether a high value is good or bad.

global countries · Cost of Living Index

Cheapest Countries for Cost of Living

Countries ranked by cost of living index (index); lower values rank first. Entries show source-attributed STATLAS values and link to metric, profile, and comparison pages.

Cost of Living Index · Lower values rank better

#1Iraq38

#2Lesotho38.2

#3Barbados38.2

global cities · Cost of Living Index

Cheapest Large Cities for Cost of Living

Large cities with population of at least 1,000,000 ranked by lower daily cost pressure.

Cost of Living Index · Lower values rank better

#1Buenos Aires40

#2Queens41.1

#3El Paso–Juárez41.3

Live category leaders

IraqCheapest Countries for Cost of Living38 LesothoCheapest Countries for Cost of Living38.2 BarbadosCheapest Countries for Cost of Living38.2 Buenos AiresCheapest Large Cities for Cost of Living40 QueensCheapest Large Cities for Cost of Living41.1 El Paso–JuárezCheapest Large Cities for Cost of Living41.3