2023 Top 20 Most Expensive Cities in the World
Which are the most expensive cities in the world for expatriates in 2023? Which countries are the cities in? Is the most expensive city for expatriates in New York, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong or Singapore? Which are the top 20 most expensive cities in the world for expatriates in 2023? See below for the top 20 most expensive cities in the world for expatriates in 2023.
2023 Top 20 Most Expensive Cities in the World for Expatriates
| City | 2023 Rank | Country | |
| 1 | New York | 1 | United States |
| 2 | Hong Kong | 2 | China |
| 3 | Geneva | 3 | Switzerland |
| 4 | London | 4 | United Kingdom |
| 5 | Singapore | 5 | Singapore |
| 6 | Zurich | 6 | Switzerland |
| 7 | San Francisco | 7 | United States |
| 8 | Tel Aviv | 8 | UAE |
| 9 | Seoul | 9 | Korea |
| 10 | Tokyo | 10 | Japan |
| 11 | Bern | 11 | Switzerland |
| 12 | Dubai | 12 | UAE |
| 13 | Shanghai | 13 | China |
| 14 | Guangzhou | 14 | China |
| 15 | Los Angeles | 15 | United States |
| 16 | Shenzhen | 16 | China |
| 17 | Beijing | 17 | China |
| 18 | Copenhagen | 18 | Denmark |
| 19 | Abu Dhabi | 19 | UAE |
| 20 | Chicago | 20 | United States |
Source: ECA International
Related:
- 2023 Top 20 Most Expensive Cities in the World for Expatriates
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About ECA’s Cost of Living Ranking
ECA International’s cost of living rankings combine ECA’s Cost of Living research and Accommodation research to enable a comparison of costs faced by expatriates around the world in 207 cities in 120 countries and territories.
This comparison of cost of living is calculated on a base composed of various developed countries and is used to reflect an international lifestyle. Other indices available from ECA reflect specific city-to-city comparisons and different levels of shopping efficiency.
ECA’s Cost of Living research
ECA International’s cost of living research is carried out in March and September using a basket of day-to-day goods and services commonly purchased by assignees. The data used above refers to the March 2023 data collection period with changes compared to the March 2022 period. ECA’s Cost of Living rankings began in 2005.
Cost of living indices are used by ECA clients to calculate cost of living allowances for assignees. The research covers:
• Food: Groceries; dairy produce; meat and fish; fresh fruit and vegetables
• Basic: Household goods; recreational goods; general services; leisure services
• General: Clothing; electrical goods; motoring; meals out; alcohol and tobacco
• Utilities costs
• Public transport
ECA’s Accommodation research
This ranking uses data from ECA’s 2023 Accommodation reports. The reports have been published annually since 1996.
The reports provide comprehensive and reliable information for locations worldwide on the rental trends, types of accommodation and districts commonly sought by expatriates. To ensure impartiality and to maintain the accuracy of information, data from a number of sources is used to compile each accommodation report. ECA uses a global network of estate agents, relocation agents and extensive in-house research into worldwide property markets to establish and verify the housing data in the reports.
About ECA International
ECA International is the market-leading provider of knowledge, information and technology that enables businesses to manage their international reward programmes. Partnering with thousands of clients on every continent, we provide a fully-integrated suite of quality data, specialist software, consultancy and training. Our unparalleled insights guide clients as they mobilise their most valuable resource: people. We make the complex world of international mobility simple, providing clients with the expertise and support they need to make the right decisions – every time.
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