<strong>Most expensive cities for 2022:</strong> The annual Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) list of expensive cities puts Copenhagen, Denmark, in 10th place.
Most expensive cities for 2022: The annual Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) list of expensive cities puts Copenhagen, Denmark, in 10th place.
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<strong>9. Paris: </strong>The French capital fell from second place in 2021 to ninth this year.
9. Paris: The French capital fell from second place in 2021 to ninth this year.
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<strong>8. San Francisco:</strong> The tech and startup hub is one of three American cities in the top 10.
8. San Francisco: The tech and startup hub is one of three American cities in the top 10.
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<strong>7. Geneva:</strong> The only other country to have more than one appearance in the top 10 was Switzerland, with Geneva landing in seventh.
7. Geneva: The only other country to have more than one appearance in the top 10 was Switzerland, with Geneva landing in seventh.
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<strong>6. Zurich:</strong> ... and Switzerland's most populous city came in just one spot ahead, down from fourth in 2021.
6. Zurich: ... and Switzerland's most populous city came in just one spot ahead, down from fourth in 2021.
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<strong>4. Los Angeles (tie):</strong> The City of Angels was in ninth position last year.
4. Los Angeles (tie): The City of Angels was in ninth position last year.
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<strong>4. Hong Kong (tie):</strong> Tying for fourth was the Asian financial hub of Hong Kong. The greater China region is still experiencing Covid-related lockdowns, which have affected supply chains.
4. Hong Kong (tie): Tying for fourth was the Asian financial hub of Hong Kong. The greater China region is still experiencing Covid-related lockdowns, which have affected supply chains.
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<strong>3. Tel Aviv: </strong>Last year's list topper, the Middle East's lone representative in the top 10 slipped slightly.
3. Tel Aviv: Last year's list topper, the Middle East's lone representative in the top 10 slipped slightly.
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<strong>1. New York (tie): </strong>Prior to 2022, the Big Apple, despite being known for its luxury goods and pricey real estate, has never been at the top of the list.
1. New York (tie): Prior to 2022, the Big Apple, despite being known for its luxury goods and pricey real estate, has never been at the top of the list.
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<strong>1. Singapore (tie): </strong>The city-state has topped the list several times before, but shares its dubious distinction in 2022.
1. Singapore (tie): The city-state has topped the list several times before, but shares its dubious distinction in 2022.
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