World's Most Expensive Cities, 2013
Updated September 9, 2022 |
Infoplease Staff
The data in this table reflects a survey measuring the comparative cost of over 200 items in each location, including housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods, and entertainment. Produced by Mercer, a global human resources and financial consulting firm, the survey is used to help multinational companies and governments determine compensation allowances for their expatriate employees.
Rankings | |
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2013 | City |
1 | Luanda, Angola |
2 | Moscow, Russia |
3 | Tokyo, Japan |
4 | N'Djamena, Chad |
5 | Singapore, Singapore |
6 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
7 | Geneva, Switzerland |
8 | Zurich, Switzerland |
9 | Bern, Switzerland |
9 | Sydney, Australia |
Source: Mercer's 2013 Cost of Living Survey. Web: www.mercer.com .
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