Obviously, while the cost of living in the countries you name are indeed high, with the exception of Ireland, the benefits of living and working are very highly rewarding. I know people from Norway who live like Kings and princes on wages of 'normal' jobs.
15. USA — 58.59: New York may be the benchmark for MoveHub's index, but the USA as a whole is a lot cheaper. Living in big cities like New York and Los Angeles may be costly, but in rural areas and smaller cities things are different.
Obviously, while the cost of living in the countries you name are indeed high, with the exception of Ireland, the benefits of living and working are very highly rewarding. I know people from Norway who live like Kings and princes on wages of 'normal' jobs.