The most overpriced cities in the world
Tokyo has a reputation for being pricey, and with some of the world’s most expensive land found in this crowded city, it’s not hard to see why.
Los Angeles
It should come as no surprise that this star-studded and glamorous city consistently ranks as one of the most expensive cities in the world to live.
San Francisco
It’s the 13th-largest city in the United States, but San Francisco, known for the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and tech culture, is one of the world’s most expensive cities to live in.
Tel Aviv
Earning a place on the list of the world’s most expensive cities is Tel Aviv.
Hong Kong
This people-packed island city in South China is known for towering skyscrapers, cultural festivals, amazing food—and the need for deep pockets.
Singapore often ranks at the top of such lists due to the high cost of housing, clothing, alcohol and tobacco.
New York City has the world’s largest urban economy and also boasts more than 340,000 millionaires—meaning residents need lots of cash to compete for goods and services.
Zurich
The city is known as a wealthy one and its residents definitely need deep pockets in order to afford to live here.
Geneva is well-known as the headquarters of the United Nations and is often regarded as a sophisticated and wealthy city. It is also known as an expensive one.