01 DEC, 2023
Adhya Moona
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According to The Economist Intelligence Unit's annual Worldwide Cost of Living Index, these are the 10 most expensive cities in the world.
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Zurich has taken the first spot as the most expensive city in the world to live in. Though the Swiss franc is a strong currency, the cost of living in the city is absurdly expensive.
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The city-state of Singapore shares the top spot as the most expensive city to live in the world. It is also the most expensive city in Asia as well.
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New York takes the third position as the most expensive city to live in.The rent and cost of living are exorbitantly high in the Big Apple.
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There's a tie again between New York and Geneva to rank third on the list. The standard and cost of living in Geneva is high as well.
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Hong Kong makes it to the fifth position on the list. It is known for it's high rents and is an expensive shopping destination as well.
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Los Angeles is the sixth most expensive city in the list. The cost of living and rent are high here.
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Paris is among one of the top European cities where it's expensive to live. The cost of living in Paris is one of the highest in Europe.
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Israel’s Tel Aviv shares eighth place with Copenhagen. However, note that survey was conducted before the October outbreak of Israel-Hamas conflict.
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In Copenhagen, people enjoy a higher standard of living. The city is relatively very safe well. It ranks eighth on the list.
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San Francisco, one of three US cities in the top 10, coming in at 10th place.