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   It is reported that the cost of living has been rising around the world in recent years. In the study, 214 cities worldwide were surveyed. So, which cities are the most expensive to live in?

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is one of the most expensive places to live in. There are also two other Japanese cities that have made the top 10 list this year: Osaka and Nagoya. Now, Tokyo is about one third more expensive than Karachi, which is the least expensive city among the 214 cities.

Monthly rent, luxury 2-bedroom apartment: US$ 4,848

Cup of coffee: USS 8.29    Fast food meal: USS 8.29

Singapore

Singapore, like other cities in Asia, has seen a big inflow of foreigners, which has mainly pushed up the price of housing and other living costs. Singapore’s average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is much lower than that in the above three Japanese cities.

Monthly rent, luxury 2-bedroom apartment: US$ 3,588

Cup of coffee: US$ 5.18    Fast food meal: US$ 5.66

Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong, next to Singapore, is the only Chinese city to make the top 10 list. The average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom apartment jumped by around US$ 1,300. With a limited housing supply, the average house prices have risen sharply by over 93 percent between 2010 and 2014.

Monthly rent, luxury 2-bedroom apartment: US$ 7,092

Cup of coffee: US$ 6.83    Fast food meal: US$ 3.54