How stamp prices in the U.S. and other countries compare (adjusted)
The U.S. Postal Service Office of the Inspector General ranked 31 countries by the price of mailing a standard domestic letter in June 2023, adjusted for purchasing power parity. The metric accounts for the cost of living and other factors to compare how affordable stamps are in different countries.
Graphic shows 31 countries ranked by the cost of mailing a domestic letter, with the highest price in Italy ($4.48) and the lowest in the U.S. (63 cents). The average cost is 1.81
