Most Expensive World Cities

What are the world's most expensive cities? The most expensive U.S. city only ranks seventh.

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January 22, 2001, 8:00 AM PST

"The scarcity of many goods in Belgrade means that the cost of living in the Serbian capital is more than 20% higher than it is in New York, according to a survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit, a sister company of The Economist. The comparison is meant to provide a guide to companies that are sending executives and their families overseas. Belgrade apart, Eastern Europe remains a relatively cheap billet. Other expensive cities are mainly in East Asia: Tokyo remains the priciest, with living costs more than 50% higher than New Yorks. South-East Asian cities are generally much cheaper than their counterparts farther north. Emerging markets in South America tend to be on the steep side."

Thanks to Laura Krafft

FULL STORY: Living Costs

Sunday, January 21, 2001 in The Economist

Community / Economic Development United States

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