Mercer’s cost of living index measures prices in 226 urban areas for a basket of goods, which includes 12 large eggs, one liter of olive oil, espresso coffee at a popular cafe, one liter of ...

A cost of living index tracks how much basic expenses for these categories rise over time and in different regions. It can demonstrate how need-based expenses vary from one area to another.

The Mercer report outlined a distinct correlation ... The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) also releases a Worldwide Cost of Living index every December which, much like Time Out’s list of ...