The 2009 Economist Intelligence Unit’s cost of living survey reveals that Tokyo (1), Osaka (2) and Singapore (10) ranked among the Top 10 most expensive cities.
2009 EIU World’s Top 1o Most Expensive Cities Ranking
1. Tokyo, Japan
2. Osaka, Japan
3. Paris, France
4. Copenhagen, Denmark
5. Oslo, Norway
6. Zurich, Switzerland
7. Frankfurt, Germany
8. Helsinki, Finland
9. Geneva, Switzerland
10. Singapore, Singapore
…
35. Sydney, Australia
…
39. Melbourne, Australia
Little comfort for those who are out of a job or struggling with lower income.
- Survey shows Singapore is world’s 10th most expensive city (Channel News Asia)
- Aussie cities now less expensive: survey (The Age)
- London cheaper than New York for first time since 2002 (EIU Press Release)
- Strong dollar makes US cities expensive places to live (EU Press Release)
