Teleport

API

Free Open Data API for Global Quality of Life Metrics

Overview

The Teleport API provides RESTful access to open global quality of life data, including cost of living, safety, healthcare, education, and environmental metrics for cities and neighborhoods. Responses are JSON-formatted. Key endpoints include city search (/cities), urban area details (/urban_areas), quality of life scores (/scores), and neighborhood insights. Use cases include building relocation apps, travel planning tools, academic research on urban living conditions, and personal decision-making for moving or traveling to new locations.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://developers.teleport.org/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Response Format
Open Data Access
No Authentication Required
Global Coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Teleport API free to use?

Yes, the Teleport API is free for most non-commercial and commercial uses, though rate limits apply.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, the Teleport API does not require an API key for access to its core endpoints.

? What is the response format?

All responses from the Teleport API are in JSON format, making it easy to parse and integrate into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Open Data

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy integration with RESTful design
⊕ Comprehensive global quality of life metrics
⊕ No API key required
⊕ Open data license for wide usage

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited for non-authenticated users
⊖ Some metrics may lack data for smaller/remote locations
⊖ No SLA for uptime