World's Most Expensive Cities
This is the ranking of the world's most expensive cities in regards to
living costs. I'm commenting on how that relates to the cost of traveling
in the selected cities. The price comparison index is in US Dollars.
15. Sydney,
Australia
Sydney's placement in this list owes a lot to the Australian Dollars
surge against the weakening US Dollar. Sydney however offers such a wealth
of tourist attractions. So there's not much a traveler can do except
stomach the increased costs of visiting the city, as the city is still a
must-see.
14. Tel Aviv,
Israel
Tel Aviv is the most expensive city in the Middle East. Which is
fitting seeing as Israel has more billionaires per capita than any other
country in the world.
13. Singapore
Singapore is a wealthy island nation in Southeast Asia, with high
wages a very high standard of living index. The main thing travelers here
will find expensive is the lodging, as food & transportation are still
very much affordable.
12. Paris,
France
Paris while being only the 12th ranked city on the list is much more
expensive for the tourist. Hotels, food, & transportation are all very
expensive in this city. And prices show no sign of slowing down with the
Euro consistently reaching new heights against the Dollar. The city is
however one of the most beautiful cities in the world & always worth a
visit.
11. Osaka,
Japan
Pretty much any city in Japan is expensive to visit. The lodging is
astronomical, as well is food & transportation. Osaka also doesn't have
the cultural attractions that can be found in other parts of Japan,
therefore it's best to check your bank balance before planning a trip.
10. Milan,
Italy
This is a city that would have been nowhere near this spot before the
switch to the Euro. Prices in Italy literally jumped through the roof in a
matter of months.
9. Zurich,
Switzerland
Switzerland in general is just an expensive country. But there are
benefits, it's a beautiful country with safe streets & friendly people. If
you family can afford it, Switzerland is always a great destination.
8. Geneva,
Switzerland
See above. Geneva is in the French speaking part of Switzerland though
so don't expect the people to be as friendly. The city itself is very
beautiful. & the natural setting could not be better.
7. Copenhagen,
Denmark
While not as expensive as some of its Scandinavian brethren,
Copenhagen is still not for the budget minded traveler. But if you
appreciate fine things, this could be a place you would enjoy.
6. Hong Kong,
China
Home to more skyscrapers than any other city in the world, Hong Kong
is not a cheap place to live. It can though be a cheap place to visit.
Unlike some of the other cities on this list, Hong Kong is still very much
welcoming to the budget traveler. Mass transportation is amazing, and
there are several districts with budget hotels.
5. Seoul,
South Korea
Seoul is an amazing city, but it's also an amazingly expensive city.
This is the land of the 15 Dollar drinks. While not as expensive to Tokyo,
it's definitely in the same range.
4. Oslo,
Norway
Always one of the staples on the yearly 'most expensive cities' list,
Oslo is not cheap. Even simple things such as a hamburger from a fast food
restaurant can cost an arm & a leg here.
3. London,
England
The US Dollar hasn't done any favours towards London becoming
affordable. With the value of the currency at almost two Dollars to one
Pound the cost of something so simple as riding the subway costs upwards
of six US Dollars.
2. Tokyo,
Japan
Whenever you think of Tokyo you imagine it being super expensive.
That's because it is, hotels always cost a fortune & taxis are an
unfathomable luxury for all but the most well off travelers.
1. Moscow,
Russia
Home to the most billionaires of any city in the world, Moscow is the
most expensive city in the world. And it definitely translates into the
cost of traveling here.
- Article written in whole by Dakota Smith - Travelers Digest
