before you go
1. Who we are
WhatLifeCosts (operated by WhatLifeCosts, a company in the process of being incorporated) is a cost-of-living comparison tool at whatlifecosts.com. Contact: [email protected]
2. Data we collect
We do not directly collect, store or process any personal data. No registration is required, no forms collect your information, no analytics pixels are installed, and no data is sold to third parties.
3. Hosting & server logs
This site is hosted on Netlify, which may automatically log standard server data (IP addresses, browser type, pages visited). This is governed by Netlify's Privacy Policy.
4. Affiliate links & third-party cookies
When you click an affiliate link (Revolut, Amazon, Hostelworld, iVisa, VisaHQ, IATI, AXA Schengen), you are redirected to a third-party site that may set cookies on your browser. Those cookies are governed by the third party's own privacy policy. WhatLifeCosts may receive a commission — at no extra cost to you.
5. External services
This site loads fonts from Google Fonts and images from Unsplash's CDN. Both services may log your IP address. See Google's Privacy Policy and Unsplash's Privacy Policy.
6. Your GDPR rights
If you are in the EEA, you have rights under GDPR including access, rectification, and erasure. Since we collect no personal data directly, there is nothing held by WhatLifeCosts to erase. For data held by our hosting provider or affiliate partners, contact them directly.
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Intellectual property
All content on this site — including text, design, code and layout — is the property of WhatLifeCosts unless otherwise stated. Reproduction without prior written permission is prohibited. City photography is sourced from Unsplash under their free-to-use licence.
Data accuracy
Cost-of-living figures are estimates based on publicly available data from various sources. They are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as precise financial or professional advice. WhatLifeCosts makes no warranty regarding accuracy, completeness or timeliness.
Limitation of liability
WhatLifeCosts cannot be held liable for any decisions made based on information displayed on this site, nor for damages arising from the use of any linked third-party service.
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How it works
When you click a link to one of our partners and complete an action (signing up, booking, purchasing), the partner pays WhatLifeCosts a small referral fee. This comes entirely from the partner's budget — you pay the same price as going directly.
Our editorial independence
Affiliate relationships do not influence which services we feature or how we describe them. We only list services we consider genuinely useful. We do not accept payment for placement or sponsored reviews.
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Regulatory compliance
This disclosure complies with FTC guidelines (16 CFR Part 255), the EU Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, and each partner's affiliate programme terms. As an Amazon Associates participant, WhatLifeCosts earns fees by linking to Amazon. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc.