Cost-of-Living Raise Database
Annual cost-of-living/merit raise percentages vs CPI inflation by country and year.
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
Did your raise actually beat inflation? Compare typical cost-of-living raises against CPI by country and year before your next pay review.
About Cost-of-Living Raise Database
Did your raise actually beat inflation? This database compares typical annual cost-of-living and merit raises against CPI inflation for the same country and year, so you can see when pay rises kept up with prices and when they fell behind.
How to use Cost-of-Living Raise Database
- 1Search or use the filters to narrow the cost-of-living raise database.
- 2Click any column heading to sort and rank the entries.
- 3Export the results to CSV for your own analysis.
- 4Spot something missing? Add an entry — it stays in your browser.
Why use Cost-of-Living Raise Database?
- ✓A curated, searchable cost-of-living raise database you can filter and sort in seconds.
- ✓Export the results to CSV for your own spreadsheets and reports.
- ✓Add entries we're missing — your additions stay private in your browser.
- ✓Completely free, with no account or download required.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cost-of-living raise?+
A COLA raise is an annual increase intended to offset rising prices. This database shows typical COLA/merit raises next to CPI inflation so you can judge the real change.
Did raises beat inflation recently?+
In 2022 many markets saw raises lag the inflation spike, then partially catch up in 2023–24. Filter by country and year to compare the raise % against CPI.
Is the cost-of-living raise database free to use?+
Yes. It is completely free, runs in your browser and needs no sign-up. Any data point you add stays on your device — nothing is uploaded.
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