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These Are the World’s Most Expensive Cities for Expats in 2024

Mumbai was India’s priciest destination (136th). — Mumbai was India’s priciest destination (136th).
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By Alex Millson

June 16, 2024 at 11:04 PM UTC

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Regional finance hubs Hong Kong and Singapore have topped a new global list of the world’s most expensive cities for expatriates, keeping Swiss destinations from the top spots for the second year in a row.

High rental costs saw the rival cities beat Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern to the top of the table, according to Mercer’s 2024 Cost of Living report.