To live in a cheap city, it is better to avoid the capitals of Western and Northern Europe.
The Swiss bank UBS has published its 17th ranking of the most expensive cities in the world. And the European cities are over-represented. There are six in the first nine cities. Two are American and only one Asian.
To establish this ranking, published on May 29, the financial institution compared the prices of 128 goods and services varied, in 77 cities in total.
Here are the 9 where prices are high in the world, including rents.
9. Chicago - The city on Lake Michigan is one of the most expensive in the world for dressing, 3rd in men's clothing and 5th in women's fashion.
8. London - Since Brexit, the city has no longer the average of the most expensive rents in Europe. The average price of the shopping cart has also decreased.
7. Paris - If one does not take into account its high rents, the city of lights falls to the 12th place of the UBS ranking.
6. Tokyo - The Japanese capital is in the top 5 most expensive cities to eat.
5. Copenhagen - Originally a Viking fishing village, the capital of Denmark has today become an important regional center for finance, science and maritime industries.
4. Oslo - Renowned for its quality of life, the capital of Norway is only 27th in cities with the highest purchasing power.
3. New York - Big Apple is the metropolis where stays are the most expensive in the world.
2. Geneva - The city has the highest incomes in the world. It hosts many expatriates and is a Mecca of world diplomacy.
1. Zurich - Rents included or excluded, it does not matter, the Swiss city remains the most expensive in the world. It ranks second in terms of both income and purchasing power.
special mention
Caracas-venezuela, where the monthly salary reaches only to eat
