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Where the numbers come from.

We pull from public, reputable sources, normalize the units, and date everything. No vibes, no scraped TikToks.

Data as of: March 2026

Savings rates

  • · Central bank policy rates (Fed, ECB, BoE, BoJ, BoC, RBA, etc.)
  • · Top retail high-yield savings accounts per country

Note: We show the best widely-available retail rate, not the policy rate. Promotional teaser rates excluded.

Mortgage rates

  • · Central bank reports
  • · National mortgage association averages

Note: Typical 20–30 year fixed (or local equivalent — many countries default to variable).

Credit card APR

  • · Central bank consumer credit surveys
  • · Major issuer disclosures

Note: National average purchase APR, not introductory offers.

Rent

  • · Estimated median rent (NoodlePants research seed using public listings)
  • · Regional statistical agencies

Note: Average 1-bedroom city-centre rent, converted to USD at current FX. Shown as 'Estimated median rent' with a 'Last verified' quarter — not real-time.

Property prices

  • · OECD housing database
  • · National land registries

Note: Average price per square meter, city-center residential.

Cost of living (national avg)

  • · World Bank ICP — PA.NUS.PRVT.PP (PPP, private consumption) ÷ PA.NUS.FCRF (official exchange rate)

Note: National price level, normalised to USA = 100. Cities inherit their country's value — this is a national figure, not a city-specific measurement. City-level detail coming as we gather data. A handful of countries have no published data or distorted official exchange rates (currently: Argentina, Cuba, North Korea, Taiwan, Turkmenistan, Yemen, Zimbabwe) and show no value rather than a fabricated one.

Inflation (CPI)

  • · IMF World Economic Outlook
  • · National statistical agencies

Note: Latest year-over-year CPI print.

Methodology

  • · All currency-denominated figures are converted to USD at the most recent FX rate on the data-as-of date.
  • · Rates are annualized, expressed as percentages, and reflect widely-available retail products — not negotiated or private-banking tiers.
  • · Cost of living is a national price level from World Bank ICP, normalised to USA = 100. Cities inherit their country's value.
  • · We refresh the full dataset on a rolling basis. Each country card shows the as-of date.

A friendly disclaimer

NoodlePants is for informational purposes only. Real life involves local taxes, residency rules, lender fees, FX swings, and the mood of your specific bank teller. Always confirm with a qualified professional before making a financial decision — preferably one who doesn't name their company after pasta.

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