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The most expensive cities of the world

The most expensive cities of the world

What are the most expensive cities of the world? When we are planning our next, we of course pay attention to the level of comfort, budget, activities, hotel and flight prices we can afford to feel comfortable during our journey. Frequent travelers already know the best travel tips to follow on the latest deals and are ready to book their trip.

But what cities would cost you more if you decide to visit them? We prepared a list of the most expensive vacation destinations from all over the world.

The most expensive cities in the world are: Singapore, Paris, Hong Kong, Zurich, Geneva, London, New York, Copenhagen, Seoul, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Dubai, Sydney. These are the top expensive travel destinations to visit around the globe. 

Singapore

Singapore is considered to be one of the top expensive destinations to visit. Transportation is the most costly in Singapore. The government of Singapore monitors the number of cars on the roads, and in use, this is why buying and using a car in Singapore requires savings.

Buying food and clothes is also quite expensive in Singapore. Nevertheless, is remains one of the most visited travel destinations in the world.

The Most Expensive cities in the world -Singapore
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Paris, France

Paris remains one of the top tourist attractions around the globe. This is one the most romantic cities and many just-married couples are planning their honeymoons in Paris. Paris is very popular destination, but at the same time it is quite expensive. 

There are plenty of things to do in Paris – enjoy stunning architecture, visit cathedrals and castles, taste French cuisine, have dinner in French restaurant, etc. Paris has plenty to offer to the visitors, and even though trips to Paris are more expensive the number of tourists willing to visit Paris is huge. 

Paris, France
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Hong Kong 

Hong Kong is a very expensive city for living. But if you plan to visit Hong Kong as a tourist there are many options, how you can find accommodation and other activities at decent prices. 

Hong Kong is worth visiting to enjoy great hiking, amazing beaches and just spend your vacations in the mountains. 

Prices will be higher if you select to stay in one luxury hotels of Hong Kong. 

Hong Kong 
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Zurich, Switzerland 

Zurich is considered to be one of the most expensive destinations to travel in Europe. For example, if you are planning 1 week vacations in Zurich, be ready to spend at least Sfr1.300 per one person. This is an average price for a trip to Zurich, but if you are OK to stay in a budget hotel you can still save. 

Everything depends on what level of comfort you expect from your trip and the amount of money you are ready to spend on your vacations. 

Transportation and accommodation are the most expensive compared to other travel expenses in Zurich. 

We would recommend to book an apartment in Zurich to save some money instead of hotel. Also, you can use public transport instead of renting a car. 

Most expensive cities in the world - Zurich, Switzerland 
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Related: Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Switzerland 

New York, USA

New York is one of the most expensive cities in the world. Costs for living in New York are high and everyone who plans to visit New York should be ready for this. The most expensive hotels and apartments for rent are located in the center of course. 

If you are ready to use public transport and spend a bit more time to get to the city center you can save on travel budget and find accommodation not in the center.  

New York, USA
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Los Angeles, USA  

LA is one more city, where you should be prepared to spend a bit more for your travel. Los Angeles is among the top expensive cities and if you are wiling to arrange a budget trip, it is doubtful it will work. 

Hotel accommodations, food and transportation are expensive in Los Angeles. The only way to save your travel budget is to book shared accommodation and instead of restaurants just buy food in supermarkets.  

Los Angeles, USA  
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Tokyo, Japan 

A lot people are dreaming of visiting Japan, but is it too expensive? Hotels and restaurants are the most expensive part of traveling. If you would like to visit Tokyo and are ready to give up some level comfort, you may consider public transport, fast-food restaurants, which are cheaper of course. 

Tokyo is quit expensive city to visit, but still you can find option to travel to Tokyo on budget and find a hotel accommodation within $100 per night. 

Also, be reminded that travel arrangements made much in advance help to reduce travel costs. 

Tokyo, Japan 
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Dubai, UAE

Everyone knows that Dubai is extremely popular among shoppers. But this is not the only reason why it remains so popular in spite of being one of the most expensive cities in the world. 

Dubai is famous for shopping malls, 7 star hotel. 

If you spend a bit of time and start planning your trip to Dubai in advance, you can save on accommodation. Also, there are nice cheaper restaurants instead of some fancy well promoted places, where you can have a nice dinner without spending extra money. 

Dubai, UAE
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Sydney, Australia 

Sydney is expensive city to visit. Drinks and food will among the most costly items in your travel itinerary. But Sydney is also a city of free opportunities for tourists. You can visit museums, art galleries and fascinating beaches without any payment. 

You try local food in small restaurants instead of the most famous ones and it will also allow to save some costs for you when visiting Sydney. 

Sydney, Australia 
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London 

London remains in top list of the most expensive cities in the world. Accommodation and expenses on food are the most costly items of a travel plan. But if you decided to spend vacations in London, it is still possible to do it at lower costs. Just skip staying in luxury hotels, find an apartment not far from the center to rent and you will be able to visit London without spending too much.  

Also, booking your flight and hotel or apartment in advance, allows you to save travel budget. 

London - one of the most expensive cities in the world
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How did the researches come to a conclusion which is the most expensive place in the world?

It is always interesting to know how it is possible to define between a number of places and select the one, where costs for living are the highest. In case of identifying the most expensive place specialists were taking into account prices for food, clothes and every day goods.

They also took into account average salaries received by local people, price for petrol, cigarettes.

Another criteria taken into account were prices for public transport, municipal services costs and rent.

Cleaning services and costs for the education were counted in this research as well.

In order to produce a report 140 of the world’s cities were evaluated. Based on this information the list of the most expensive cities of the world was revealed.

If you are going to visit a place and not sure whether it is not too expensive, think of things you are going to do there and check against the costs of alternative place. For example: prices in hotel of the same range and approximately same location, food in the restaurant, car rent costs, flight ticket expenses, train tickets prices, etc.

Now you know what are the most expensive cities in the world for living and travel. Hope you find this information helpful for planning your further trips.

6 thoughts on “The most expensive cities of the world”
    1. Hello, according to the recently announced report, the most expensive city in the world is Tel Aviv. The report was prepared by Economist Intelligence Unit. Last year Tel Aviv was on the 5th place in the list of the most expensive cities to live. In 2021 it moved to the 1st place, which means it is more expensive than Paris and Singapore!

  1. Just a note, New York has always been expensive, both for living and for visiting it as a tourist. Would love to go there more often, but because of the hotel prices need to adjust my plans for visiting New York 🙁

  2. I think Paris ha always been among the most expensive cities! I have been traveling to Paris several times and stayed in the center of the city. Of course living in the center of Paris is absolutely incredible, but when you see the bill for accommodation you get upset a bit 🙂 Anyway Paris is worth visiting and remains one of the top tourist attractions.

    1. as far I know Hong Kong is claimed to be the most expensive city in the world in 2022. And this is for the second time, Hong Kong is listed as the most expensive city for living.

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