<strong>Most expensive cities in the world:</strong> ECA International puts together a list of the world's priciest places, based on everything from the price of milk to the rate of inflation. Seoul, South Korea (pictured) came in at number 10. Click through to see the rest of the list.
Most expensive cities in the world: ECA International puts together a list of the world's priciest places, based on everything from the price of milk to the rate of inflation. Seoul, South Korea (pictured) came in at number 10. Click through to see the rest of the list.
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<strong>#9: Guangzhou, China:</strong> Five cities in Asia ranked in the top ten, including Guangzhou in southern China.
#9: Guangzhou, China: Five cities in Asia ranked in the top ten, including Guangzhou in southern China.
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<strong>#8: Shanghai, China:</strong> Meanwhile, China's biggest city clocked in one slot ahead.
#8: Shanghai, China: Meanwhile, China's biggest city clocked in one slot ahead.
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<strong>#7: Zurich, Switzerland:</strong> Many countries in the Eurozone fell in the rankings this year. Switzerland, however, uses the Swiss franc.
#7: Zurich, Switzerland: Many countries in the Eurozone fell in the rankings this year. Switzerland, however, uses the Swiss franc.
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<strong>#6: Tel Aviv, Israel:</strong> Israel's coastal metropolis claimed the title of the Middle East's most expensive city.
#6: Tel Aviv, Israel: Israel's coastal metropolis claimed the title of the Middle East's most expensive city.
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<strong>#5: Tokyo, Japan:</strong> Despite spending most of 2021 and 2022 closed to foreign travelers, Japan held strong on ECA's index.
#5: Tokyo, Japan: Despite spending most of 2021 and 2022 closed to foreign travelers, Japan held strong on ECA's index.
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<strong>#4: London, United Kingdom:</strong> The strength of the pound helped London to secure the number-four spot.
#4: London, United Kingdom: The strength of the pound helped London to secure the number-four spot.
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<strong>#3: Geneva, Swizterland:</strong> Geneva beat out its bigger neighbor Zurich on the 2022 ranking.
#3: Geneva, Swizterland: Geneva beat out its bigger neighbor Zurich on the 2022 ranking.
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<strong>#2: New York City, United States:</strong> A previous-list topper, New York was the only North American city to land in the top ten.
#2: New York City, United States: A previous-list topper, New York was the only North American city to land in the top ten.
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<strong>#1: Hong Kong:</strong> The financial hub remains the most expensive city for the third consecutive year.
#1: Hong Kong: The financial hub remains the most expensive city for the third consecutive year.
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