Mariyam Faiz in Indian Travel

The Most Expensive Cities to Live In!

With the cost-of-living rising, it is important to know exactly how much things cost. In this blog, we give you comparisons such as bills, rent, and food items – in five of the most expensive cities to live in the world. This will give you an idea of how much you can expect to pay to live in one of these affluent cities. Take a look!

1. Hong Kong

Cityscape of the Victoria Harbour region of Hong Kong during a magical sunset

Hong Kong has topped the chart as one of the most expensive cities to live in the world. Owing to its enormous population, the rent and hotels are extremely expensive here. The price of food differs – depending on whether you buy imported produce versus fresh, local, market produce. Alcohol is also high priced. Transport, on the other hand, is inexpensive.

1 kg of tomatoes costs £2.44.
A loaf of white bread costs £1.88.
A regular cappuccino coffee costs £4.13.
One pair of Levi’s jeans is £66.39.
A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre is around £1,835.69.
Basic bills which include (electricity, cooling, water, garbage) is £157.79.
The average monthly salary (after tax deduction) is £2,538.80

2. New York

Manhattanhenge on Times Square

It is no surprise that New York is one of the most expensive cities to live in the world. In fact, the price of housing has risen by 12% in the past year. Around two-thirds of New Yorkers rent, and renters in all five areas spend more than 30% of their income on housing. New York populations also spend more on grocery than residents in any other US city.

1 kg of tomatoes costs £5.02.
A loaf of white bread costs £3.31.
A regular cappuccino coffee costs £4.24.
One pair of Levi’s jeans is £51.52.
A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre is around £2,877.46.
Basic bills which include (electricity, water, garbage) is £134.07.
The average monthly salary (after tax deduction) is £5,257.98.

3. Geneva

The beautiful city and the lake of Geneva with a boat, fountain, city and mountains in the distance

Geneva is one of the most expensive cities to live in. It is also considered to be tremendously gorgeous and has one of the highest life qualities of any other city in the world. This idyllic living comes at a cost so be sure to pay for high prices when it comes to rent, food, and transport. If you wish to explore this beautiful city, do contact us to help you get a visa.

1 kg of tomatoes costs £2.71.
A loaf of white bread costs £2.25.
A regular cappuccino coffee costs £3.70.
One pair of Levi’s jeans is £87.01.
A one-bedroom apartment in the city is around £1,754.12.
Basic bills which include (electricity, cooling, water, garbage) costs £148.89.
The average monthly salary (after tax deduction) is around £5,331.49.

4. London

London Bridge

This city is also on the list of one of the most expensive cities to live in the world. The prices for rent and public transport here is the most inexplicable in the world. It is not unusual for people here to spend more than half of their salary on housing. If you plan to visit this beautiful city, do check out our London holiday packages to avail exciting offers.

1 kg of tomatoes costs £2.40.
A loaf of white bread costs £1.21.
A regular cappuccino coffee costs £3.23.
One pair of Levi’s jeans is £77.17.
A one-bedroom apartment costs £1,787.69.
Basic bills which include (electricity, cooling, water, garbage) costs £241.19.
The average monthly salary (after tax deduction) is around £2,538.80.

5. Tokyo

The best place to take a photo of the Tokyo Tower is at the viewing deck of Mori building in Roponggi Hills

Japan is famous for being one of the expensive cities to live in. And with Tokyo as its capital city, it is not surprising that the busy city has a very high cost of living. The rent, car ownership and conveyance is extremely expensive. If you plan to visit Japan, you can book your flight tickets on our website to avail exciting discounts.

1 kg of tomatoes costs £4.36.
A loaf of white bread costs £1.37.
A regular cappuccino coffee costs £2.90.
One pair of Levi’s jeans is £66.39.
A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre is around £943.73.
Basic bills which include (electricity, cooling, water, garbage) costs £144.19.
The average monthly salary (after tax deduction) is around £2,268.11.

If you wish to book your flight tickets, hotels or even holiday packages to explore these expensive cities, do visit our website to get amazing discounts.

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