Question 1

How is the Cost of Living Index calculated on CitySync?

Accepted Answer

The Cost of Living Index is benchmarked relative to New York City (NYC = 100). It measures relative prices of consumer goods including groceries, restaurants, transportation, and utilities.

Question 2

What is Local Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)?

Accepted Answer

Local Purchasing Power shows the relative purchasing power of an average net salary in a given city. An index of 120 means an average local salary can buy 20% more goods and services than in New York City.

Question 3

Can I compare 3 global cities at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CitySync supports tri-city comparison matrices allowing you to evaluate current hometown vs. multiple potential relocation destinations across rent, groceries, salaries, safety, and weather.

Question 4

How does the Expat Tax and Remote Work Runway calculator work?

Accepted Answer

The runway simulator calculates how many months your savings will last in any destination based on local rent, groceries, healthcare, lifestyle choices, and effective expat tax rates.