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Worldwide Cost of Living 2016

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Worldwide Cost of Living 2016

A Special Report from The Economist Intelligence Unit

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Don’t leave home without this critical information on the cost of living around the world.


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Whether you’re a tourist, expat or corporate manager in charge of far-flung operations, this twice-yearly survey from the Economist Intelligence Unit on the cost of living in world-class cities is required reading. The report’s research on more than 160 day-to-day expenditures reveals shifting patterns in the prices of food, housing, entertainment and other living expenses in major cities. getAbstract recommends this concise overview to financial and HR executives responsible for crafting employee compensation and relocation packages, as well as travel expense budgets.

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The latest survey of the costs of living around the world – covering outlays for groceries, rent, utilities, household maintenance, child care, schooling, entertainment, transportation and other everyday items – reveals that Singapore remains the world’s most expensive city. Residents face especially high charges for automobile ownership and maintenance, utilities, and clothing. Zurich and Hong Kong share second place, and Geneva, Paris, London, New York, Copenhagen, Seoul and Los Angeles, in that order, complete the top 10 list.

In 2016, the 10 least...

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