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
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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