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== Numbeo == | |||
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'''Numbeo''' is a collaborative online database that provides user-contributed data about cities and countries worldwide. It is primarily known for its extensive data on the cost of living, housing indicators, health care, traffic, crime, and pollution. Numbeo was founded in 2009 by Mladen Adamovic, a former software engineer at Google. | |||
== Features == | == Features == | ||
Numbeo collects and aggregates data from users around the world, allowing individuals to compare living conditions in different locations. The platform offers several indices and tools that are widely used by researchers, journalists, and individuals planning to move or travel. | |||
=== Cost of Living Index === | |||
[[File:Visualisation_of_Numbeo's_Cost_of_Living_Index_by_Country_in_2023.jpg|Visualisation of Numbeo's Cost of Living Index by Country in 2023|thumb|left]] | |||
The Cost of Living Index is one of Numbeo's most popular features. It provides a relative indicator of consumer goods prices, including groceries, restaurants, transportation, and utilities. The index is updated regularly and allows users to compare the cost of living between different cities and countries. | |||
=== Quality of Life Index === | |||
== | [[File:Quality_of_Life_Index_by_Country_2022.jpg|Quality of Life Index by Country 2022|thumb|right]] | ||
Numbeo's Quality of Life Index is another significant feature that evaluates various factors such as purchasing power, safety, health care, cost of living, property price to income ratio, traffic commute time, pollution, and climate. This index helps users assess the overall quality of life in different regions. | |||
=== Other Indices === | |||
Numbeo also provides additional indices, including: | |||
* '''Crime Index''': Measures the level of crime in a city or country. | |||
* '''Health Care Index''': Evaluates the quality and accessibility of health care services. | |||
* '''Pollution Index''': Assesses the level of pollution in the environment. | |||
* '''Traffic Index''': Analyzes traffic conditions and commute times. | |||
== Data Collection and Methodology == | |||
Numbeo relies on user-contributed data, which is collected through surveys and questionnaires. Users submit information about their local costs and conditions, which is then verified and aggregated to create the indices. The platform uses statistical methods to ensure data accuracy and reliability. | |||
== Applications == | == Applications == | ||
* ''' | Numbeo's data is widely used by individuals and organizations for various purposes: | ||
* '''Relocation Planning''': Individuals use Numbeo to compare living costs and conditions when considering moving to a new city or country. | |||
* '''Research and Analysis''': Researchers and analysts use the data for economic studies and reports. | |||
* '''Media and Journalism''': Journalists use Numbeo's indices to report on global living conditions and trends. | |||
== Related Pages == | |||
* | * [[Cost of living]] | ||
* [[Quality of life]] | |||
* [[Index (economics)]] | |||
* [[Crowdsourcing]] | |||
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Revision as of 18:44, 23 March 2025
Numbeo
Numbeo is a collaborative online database that provides user-contributed data about cities and countries worldwide. It is primarily known for its extensive data on the cost of living, housing indicators, health care, traffic, crime, and pollution. Numbeo was founded in 2009 by Mladen Adamovic, a former software engineer at Google.
Features
Numbeo collects and aggregates data from users around the world, allowing individuals to compare living conditions in different locations. The platform offers several indices and tools that are widely used by researchers, journalists, and individuals planning to move or travel.
Cost of Living Index
The Cost of Living Index is one of Numbeo's most popular features. It provides a relative indicator of consumer goods prices, including groceries, restaurants, transportation, and utilities. The index is updated regularly and allows users to compare the cost of living between different cities and countries.
Quality of Life Index
Numbeo's Quality of Life Index is another significant feature that evaluates various factors such as purchasing power, safety, health care, cost of living, property price to income ratio, traffic commute time, pollution, and climate. This index helps users assess the overall quality of life in different regions.
Other Indices
Numbeo also provides additional indices, including:
- Crime Index: Measures the level of crime in a city or country.
- Health Care Index: Evaluates the quality and accessibility of health care services.
- Pollution Index: Assesses the level of pollution in the environment.
- Traffic Index: Analyzes traffic conditions and commute times.
Data Collection and Methodology
Numbeo relies on user-contributed data, which is collected through surveys and questionnaires. Users submit information about their local costs and conditions, which is then verified and aggregated to create the indices. The platform uses statistical methods to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
Applications
Numbeo's data is widely used by individuals and organizations for various purposes:
- Relocation Planning: Individuals use Numbeo to compare living costs and conditions when considering moving to a new city or country.
- Research and Analysis: Researchers and analysts use the data for economic studies and reports.
- Media and Journalism: Journalists use Numbeo's indices to report on global living conditions and trends.
Related Pages
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