Based on the 2024 Cost of Living Index from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Worldwide Cost of Living Survey, the nine most expensive cities in the world are:

1. Singapore (tied for 1st) – Retains top spot due to high costs for transport, clothing, groceries, and alcohol.
2. Zurich, Switzerland (tied for 1st) – Sky-high prices for groceries, household goods, and recreation.
3. Geneva, Switzerland – Consistently expensive across all categories, particularly for domestic goods and services.
4. New York City, USA – The most expensive city in the Americas, with high costs for personal care, household goods, and recreation.
5. Hong Kong – Extremely high housing and utility costs, though some other categories are relatively moderate.
6. Los Angeles, USA – High transport and housing costs drive its ranking.
7. Paris, France – Notable for its high prices for personal care, household goods, and recreation.
8. Tel Aviv, Israel – Has fallen from the top in recent years but remains very costly due to strength of its currency and high prices for food and transport.
9. Copenhagen, Denmark – High taxes and strong currency lead to steep prices for goods and services.

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Key Notes & Other Major Surveys:

• Methodology: The EIU index compares over 400 individual prices across 200+ products and services in 173 cities. It is designed for corporate use (like calculating cost-of-living allowances for expatriates) and uses a central exchange rate, so