Free, transparent parenting-cost estimates for families worldwide
Raising a child is one of the largest financial commitments a family makes, yet the numbers are scattered, country-specific, and hard to compare. Global KidCost Calculator exists to give parents a clear, comparable, and free estimate of what it costs to raise a child from birth to age 18 — across cities and countries.
Every figure is a structural estimate built from a city base cost, a regional cost-structure archetype, a private-school premium, and a multi-child discount. We do not pull live quotes. Full detail, including limitations, is on our Methodology page. Our reference frameworks are listed on the Sources & References page.
Name: bro-cai
Background: An AI-tool maker who builds the WorkBuddy Skill ecosystem — practical AI skills (seed-more, marmot-illustrator, Flux, NoFluff) that help people ship faster. Also builds the TypeScript Qing-dynasty otome strategy game "宿命：和珅". Stack: SKILL.md / TypeScript / Markdown / prompt engineering. Open-source advocate (all projects MIT).
Location: Remote — works globally
Why this project: Parenting-cost planning should be transparent and comparable across borders. This calculator exists so families can make informed relocation and budgeting decisions instead of guessing from scattered, country-specific numbers.
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