Global living guide
DoiT hires across 40+ countries. Compare cost of living, tech salaries, quality of life, internet speed, and timezone overlap for locations where we have open roles.
Cost of Living
indexNumbeo Cost of Living Index. NYC = 100. Lower means cheaper daily expenses.
Rent
indexNumbeo Rent Index. NYC = 100. Covers average apartment rental costs.
Avg. Tech Salary
USD/yrAverage annual software engineer salary in the country (USD). Compiled from multiple 2025 salary surveys.
Quality of Life
indexNumbeo Quality of Life Index 2025. Factors: purchasing power, safety, healthcare, cost of living, pollution, climate.
Internet Speed
MbpsMedian fixed broadband download speed from Ookla Speedtest Global Index (Jan 2025).
Overview
Timezone overlap
2h overlap💡 Salary-adjusted cost of living
United States's average tech salary is $133,000 with a cost-of-living index of 100, giving a salary-to-COL ratio of 1330. Germany has a salary of $76,000 with an index of 67.7, yielding a ratio of 1123. United States offers ~18% more purchasing power per salary dollar.
Data sources
This guide is for informational purposes only. Data reflects publicly available market averages and may not represent DoiT compensation. Roles are hired in specific locations as listed in each job posting. DoiT does not provide relocation assistance or visa sponsorship unless explicitly stated in a job listing.
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