For those aiming to leave the U.S., pursuing life as a migrant is frequently an enticing alternative.
That’s specifically real for those residing in expensive places, such as New York City or San Francisco, where the expense of living stays constantly high. In reality, New York continues to be the most costly city in North America, ranking 6th worldwide.
Relocating to work abroad, nevertheless, can likewise include a large price, according to Mercer’s 2023 Cost of Living Ranking, which ranks 227 cities throughout 5 continents, comparing the expense of products and services in each area.
The most costly city worldwide for expats: Hong Kong, which topped the list for the 2nd successive year.
Here are the 10 most costly cities for expats, outside the U.S.:
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Basel, Switzerland
- Bern, Switzerland
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Nassau, Bahamas
- Shanghai
As for the U.S., the information discovers that the expense of living has actually increased in all American cities evaluated. In the worldwide ranking, New York lands in 6th location, followed by Los Angeles (11 th), San Francisco (14 th) and Honolulu (15 th).
Additionally, Detroit, Houston and Cleveland saw the best boosts in expense of living amongst U.S. cities this year.
But bear in mind that expense of living is simply one element to think about when aiming to emigrate. While Hong Kong is the most costly city on the list, that does not always equate to a much better lifestyle. In reality, it ranks 78 th because classification.
On the other hand, some worldwide cities might use expats a lower expense of living and, maybe, a greater quality of life. Barcelona, Spain, for instance, ranks 75 th for greatest expense of living, however 47 th for highest of life.
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