Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York really the most expensive city in the world?
In our dataset — yes. It has the highest average monthly rent at $8,958. Other cities may look higher in surveys that include luxury listings; our numbers come from real, current rental ads.
Are these real listings?
Yes — every average is calculated from real rental listings collected daily from local rental portals, not estimates or surveys.
Can I afford a place in these cities with a smaller budget?
Averages hide a wide range: rooms and studios cost far less than 2-bed apartments. Open any city page to see 1-, 2- and 3-bed prices, or zoom into the globe for individual listings.