1. Manama, Bahrain
Cost of living compared to New York City: 42.11% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $940.43 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $84.00
Commuter pass: $39.74
Cappuccino: $4.59
Domestic beer: $9.27
2. Prague, Czech Republic
Cost of living compared to New York City: 49.46% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $703.08 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $184.45
Commuter pass: $25.09
Cappuccino: $2.12
Domestic beer: $1.60
3. Madrid, Spain
Cost of living compared to New York City: 35.22%
Monthly:
Rent: $919.92 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $138.04
Commuter pass: $63.65
Cappuccino: $1.97
Domestic beer: $3.26
4. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Cost of living compared to New York City: 55.58% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $540.08 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $52.45
Commuter pass: $29.85
Cappuccino: $2.53
Domestic beer: $3.58
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Cost of living compared to New York City: 16.12% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $1,646.41 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $179.19
Commuter pass: $104.92
Cappuccino: $3.18
Domestic beer: $5.25
6. Barcelona, Spain
Cost of living compared to New York City: 33.96%
Monthly:
Rent: $990.58 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $153.77
Commuter pass: $58.35
Cappuccino: $2.01
Domestic beer: $3.27
7. Johannesburg, South Africa
Cost of living compared to New York City: 56.80% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $636.70 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $83.45
Commuter pass: $30.25
Cappuccino: $2.18
Domestic beer: $2.01
8. Bangkok, Thailand
Cost of living compared to New York City: 45.73% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $636.70 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $83.45
Commuter pass: $30.25
Cappuccino: $2.18
Domestic beer: $2.01
9. Basel, Switzerland
Cost of living compared to New York City: 29.89% higher
Monthly:
Rent: $1351.15 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $208.64
Commuter pass: $80.30
Cappuccino: $5.29
Domestic beer: $8.03
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Cost of living compared to New York City: 21.19%
Monthly:
Rent: $1059.52 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $242.30
Commuter pass: $101.23
Cappuccino: $3.28
Domestic beer: $4.67
11. Mexico City, Mexico
Cost of living compared to New York City: 62.83%
Monthly:
Rent: $482.29 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $39.07
Commuter pass: $15.70
Cappuccino: $2.02
Domestic beer: $1.57
12. Muscat, Oman
Cost of living compared to New York City: 48.52% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $755.79 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $59.87
Commuter pass: $25.97
Cappuccino: $4.39
Domestic beer: $7.79
13. Budapest, Hungary
Cost of living compared to New York City: 52.20% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $499.23 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $180.43
Commuter pass: $35.56
Cappuccino: $1.51
Domestic beer: $1.68
14. Auckland, New Zealand
Cost of living compared to New York City: 17.04% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $1208.88 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $131.34
Commuter pass: $138.01
Cappuccino: $3.11
Domestic beer: $6.04
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Cost of living compared to New York City: 34.50% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $1816.94 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $103.92
Commuter pass: $21.78
Cappuccino: $4.90
Domestic beer: $9.53
16. Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Cost of living compared to New York City: 8.76% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $1610.99 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $268.13
Commuter pass: $46.67
Cappuccino: $3.71
Domestic beer: $5.83
17. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Cost of living compared to New York City: 27.96% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $1882.28 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $172.85
Commuter pass: $66.66
Cappuccino: $4.45
Domestic beer: $10.67
18. Berlin, Germany
Cost of living compared to New York City: 29.74% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $874.85 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $270.39
Commuter pass: $94.49
Cappuccino: $3.06
Domestic beer: $3.62
19. The Hague, Netherlands
Cost of living compared to New York City: 18.72% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $987.94 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $149.17
Commuter pass: $81.67
Cappuccino: $3.10
Domestic beer: $4.67
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Cost of living compared to New York City: 22.98% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $854.88 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $259.92
Commuter pass: $102.92
Cappuccino: $3.34
Domestic beer: $4.43
21. Seoul, South Korea
Cost of living compared to New York City: 16.98% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $824.89 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $149.51
Commuter pass: $49.11
Cappuccino: $4.10
Domestic beer: $3.13
22. Vienna, Austria
Cost of living compared to New York City: 25.82% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $922.85 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $195.74
Commuter pass: $52.51
Cappuccino: $3.64
Domestic beer: $4.20
23. Zurich, Switzerland
Cost of living compared to New York City: 36.36% higher
Monthly:
Rent: $1842.98 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $167.61
Commuter pass: $84.36
Cappuccino: $4.93
Domestic beer: $7.03
24. Munich, Germany
Cost of living compared to New York City: 21.77% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $1,057.55 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $257.57
Commuter pass: $75.83
Cappuccino: $3.36
Domestic beer: $4.43
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Cost of living compared to New York City: 65.43%
Monthly:
Rent: $234.87 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $51.57
Commuter pass: $29.90
Cappuccino: $2.10
Domestic beer: $1.10
26. Cape Town, South Africa
Cost of living compared to New York City: 59.06% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $716.30 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $58.33
Commuter pass: $24.20
Cappuccino: $1.62
Domestic beer: $2.07
27. Stockholm, Sweden
Cost of living compared to New York City: 12.76% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $1406.43 for a 1-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $74.58
Commuter pass: $98.96
Cappuccino: $4.33
Domestic beer: $7.15