Cost of Living Across Europe
Updated 15 March 2026
How much does it cost to live in Europe’s most popular expat cities? We track consumer price indices, food costs, and transport prices weekly using official data from Eurostat, INE Portugal, INE Spain, and FRED. Use the chart and table below to compare cities side by side — click any city name to see a detailed breakdown with neighborhood guides and budget tips.
What do these numbers mean?
- CPI(index)
- Consumer Price Index — measures how everyday prices have changed over time. Higher values mean higher prices relative to the base period.
| City | Country | CPI index |
|---|---|---|
Country-Level Indices (15 countries)
| Country | HICP Index 2015 = 100 | CPI index | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 125.16 | — | 2025-12 |
| Spain | 128.28 | — | 2025-12 |
| France | 124.43 | — | 2025-12 |
| Germany | 132.8 | — | 2025-12 |
| Netherlands | 136.58 | — | 2025-12 |
| Italy | 124.9 | — | 2025-12 |
| Czechia | 155 | — | 2025-12 |
| Austria | 141.09 | — | 2025-12 |
| Ireland | 123.4 | — | 2025-12 |
| Denmark | 121.4 | — | 2025-12 |
| Sweden | 133.14 | — | 2025-12 |
| United Kingdom | — | 136.1 | 2025-03-01 |
| Denmark | — | 120.3 | 2025-04-01 |
| Sweden | — | 132.82 | 2025-03-01 |
| Czechia | — | 154.2 | 2025-04-01 |