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MyLifeElsewhere
MyLifeElsewhere compares countries and cities around the world, including cost-of-living information contributed by users.
About MyLifeElsewhere
MyLifeElsewhere is a collaborative community for comparing the country you live in with other countries and cities. It presents statistics such as cost of living, geographic size, and quality of life, and includes tools for salary estimation, true-size map comparisons, and composite rankings for groups like digital nomads, retirees, and families. Signing in lets users change location, ask community questions, and contribute to the cost-of-living database. The site is available on web, Android, and iOS; pricing is not stated.
Key features
- Compare countries and cities using statistics such as cost of living and geographic size.
- Quality of Life comparisons cover healthcare, education, safety, and other metrics.
- Cost of Living tool compares prices for groceries, rent, and more worldwide.
- Salary Estimator calculates the salary needed to maintain your current lifestyle.
- Interactive true-size map and free MapSize app compare real area on web and mobile.
- Best Country For rankings cover digital nomads, retirement, and families.
Best for: People considering a move abroad or anyone curious how their home country compares with others.
Good for
- Covers countries and cities with cost-of-living, quality-of-life, and size comparisons.
- Users can contribute to the cost-of-living database after signing in.
- MapSize mobile app is free and requires no account.
Watch out for
- Changing location, asking community questions, and contributing cost-of-living data require signing in.
- The site's interface is in English.
MyLifeElsewhere at a glance
- Website
- mylifeelsewhere.com
- Category
- Education & Learning › History & Humanities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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MyLifeElsewhere FAQ
What does signing in allow me to do?
Signing in allows you to change your location, ask questions in the community, contribute to the cost-of-living database, and more.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes. MapSize by MyLifeElsewhere is a free app for Android and iOS that lets you drag and drop countries, states, and cities onto an interactive map to see their true size. It requires no account.
What comparison tools are available?
Tools include Quality of Life, Cost of Living, Size Comparison, Famous Places, a Salary Estimator, a true-size map builder, and Best Country For rankings.
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