The 2026 Cost of Living Index shows Bermuda firmly in first place with a score of 135.8. In 2026, the highest costs cluster in island economies and high-income European countries. (Photo via numbeo.com)TAIPEI, TAIWAN (MERXWIRE) – According to the latest Cost of Living Index released by Numbeo, price disparities across the world remain significant in 2026. Numbeo’s Cost of Living Index uses New York City as the baseline (100) and excludes rent or mortgage costs. As a result, the rankings reflect the day-to-day cost burden rather than the full cost of living.

Source: The Herald April 02, 2026 11:15 UTC