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Worldwide Cost of Living 2022How soaring inflation affected prices globallyNew York City topped the index, becoming the joint most expensive city with Singapore. Tel Aviv ranked in third position. Download report
Worldwide Cost of Living 2021Explore the rise and fall of living costs in 173 citiesTel Aviv topped the rankings for the first time, making it the most expensive city in the world to live in. The Israeli city climbed from fifth place, pushing Paris to joint second with Singapore. Download report
Worldwide Cost of Living 2020How did covid-19 affect the prices of consumer goods?Hong Kong, Paris and Zurich shared the title of the world’s most expensive city in 2020, as Singapore and Osaka dropped to fourth and fifth respectively. Download report
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