Cost of Living
The Most Expensive Cities in the World
Asia hosts the two most expensive cities according to the Worldwide Cost of Living index for 2017. According to The Economist Intelligence Unit, “Asian cities tend to form the priciest locations for general grocery shopping”. In contrast , European cities have higher prices for recreation and entertainment. Swiss cities Zurich and Geneva top the league in Europe, followed by Paris.
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This chart shows the top ten most expensive cities according to the Worldwide Cost of Living Index 2017
The world's most expensive cities to live
Cost of living in selected cities worldwide in 2026 by price index
Cities with the largest increase on the rank of the most expensive cities worldwide in 2023
Cost of living in the least expensive cities worldwide in 2023, by price index
Cities with the largest drop on the rank of the most expensive cities worldwide in 2023
Most expensive countries to live in Europe as of mid-2024, based on cost of living and rent index
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