Posted 11/30/2023, 12:04:00 AM
Zurich Tops List as World's Most Expensive City to Live; Damascus Still Cheapest Despite Price Surge
- Singapore and Zurich top the list as the world's most expensive cities to live in this year
- Pricey groceries, household goods, recreation, and a strong currency drove Zurich to the #1 spot
- Chinese cities dropped down the rankings due to the country's slow post-pandemic economic recovery
- The Syrian capital of Damascus remained the cheapest city to live in despite prices rising over 300%
- Tokyo and Osaka plunged down the rankings as the weaker Japanese yen made them more affordable