Hong Kong (China) drops in ranking, Singapore unexpectedly increases

A 2023 survey by market data provider ECA International found that New York (USA) is the most expensive city in the world for foreigners.

New York dethrones Hong Kong (China) as the world's most expensive city. (Source: The Time)

ECA International ranked 207 cities based on a basket of everyday goods and services that survey respondents typically buy, such as food, utilities, public transportation and other basic needs like household items.

The company said the research is aimed at helping organisations calculate living allowances for overseas employees.

Hong Kong (China) slipped in the ECA rankings as the rise in the cost of everyday goods and services was somewhat tempered by falling housing costs in the city, according to the survey.

However, Hong Kong remains the most expensive location in Asia for foreigners.

The second most expensive location in Asia is Singapore, up eight places from last year's ranking.

Globally, Singapore is also the fifth most expensive location, marking the first time the country has entered the top five of the ranking.

In the US, the rankings for all cities rose this year due to the strong US dollar as well as “significant increases” in rental costs.

New York rose one spot to first place, while San Francisco rose four spots from 11th to seventh, according to the survey.

Here are the 10 most expensive cities in the world for expats in 2023:

New York, USA

Hong Kong, China

Geneva, Switzerland

London, England

Singapore

Zurich, Switzerland

San Francisco, USA

Tel Aviv, Israel

Seoul, South Korea

Tokyo, Japan

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