Thursday 10 March 2016

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The world's most expensive city in 2016 is ...

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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the <a href="http://www.eiu.com/" target="_blank">Economist Intelligence Unit</a>'s latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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8 (tie). Los Angeles (rank movement: up 19 places) – Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the <a href="http://www.eiu.com/" target="_blank">Economist Intelligence Unit</a>'s latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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8 (tie). Los Angeles (rank movement: up 19 places) – Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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8 (tie). Seoul, South Korea (rank movement: down one place) – Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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8 (tie). Copenhagen, Denmark (rank movement: none) – The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the <a href="http://www.eiu.com/" target="_blank">Economist Intelligence Unit</a>'s latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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8 (tie). Los Angeles (rank movement: up 19 places) – Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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8 (tie). Seoul, South Korea (rank movement: down one place) – Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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8 (tie). Copenhagen, Denmark (rank movement: none) – The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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7. New York (rank movement: up 15 places) – New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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6. London (rank movement: up five places) – London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for 
Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the <a href="http://www.eiu.com/" target="_blank">Economist Intelligence Unit</a>'s latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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8 (tie). Los Angeles (rank movement: up 19 places) – Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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8 (tie). Seoul, South Korea (rank movement: down one place) – Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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8 (tie). Copenhagen, Denmark (rank movement: none) – The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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7. New York (rank movement: up 15 places) – New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises." costs $14.30.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the <a href="http://www.eiu.com/" target="_blank">Economist Intelligence Unit</a>'s latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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8 (tie). Los Angeles (rank movement: up 19 places) – Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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8 (tie). Seoul, South Korea (rank movement: down one place) – Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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8 (tie). Copenhagen, Denmark (rank movement: none) – The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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7. New York (rank movement: up 15 places) – New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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6. London (rank movement: up five places) – London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the <a href="http://www.eiu.com/" target="_blank">Economist Intelligence Unit</a>'s latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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8 (tie). Los Angeles (rank movement: up 19 places) – Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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8 (tie). Seoul, South Korea (rank movement: down one place) – Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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8 (tie). Copenhagen, Denmark (rank movement: none) – The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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7. New York (rank movement: up 15 places) – New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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6. London (rank movement: up five places) – London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the <a href="http://www.eiu.com/" target="_blank">Economist Intelligence Unit</a>'s latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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8 (tie). Los Angeles (rank movement: up 19 places) – Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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8 (tie). Seoul, South Korea (rank movement: down one place) – Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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8 (tie). Copenhagen, Denmark (rank movement: none) – The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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7. New York (rank movement: up 15 places) – New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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6. London (rank movement: up five places) – London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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1. Singapore (rank movement: none) – Even the view comes with a price. The city-state has few natural resources. Its dependence on other countries for energy and water pushes up utility bills, and "entitlement fees" make things like car ownership expensive.
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The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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World's cheapest city: Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian capital of Lusaka is the world's least expensive city in 2016, followed by Indian cities Bangalore and Mumbai.
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Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the <a href="http://www.eiu.com/" target="_blank">Economist Intelligence Unit</a>'s latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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8 (tie). Los Angeles (rank movement: up 19 places) – Los Angeles has leaped 19 places to become the world's joint eighth most expensive city in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey.
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Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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8 (tie). Seoul, South Korea (rank movement: down one place) – Los Angeles ties in eighth position with Seoul and Copenhagen. The report notes that clothing and utility costs are particularly high in the South Korean capital.
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The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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8 (tie). Copenhagen, Denmark (rank movement: none) – The most expensive European cities include Zurich, Geneva, Copenhagen and London. The EIU suggests that this might might reflect that "non-eurozone cities have become pricier in relation to their neighbours."
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New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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7. New York (rank movement: up 15 places) – New York has climbed 42 places in the rankings in the last five years. However, the report attributes this to "currency headwinds rather than significant local price rises."
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London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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6. London (rank movement: up five places) – London has its highest ranking in almost a decade. It's the most expensive city in the top 10 for cigarettes. A pack of 20 costs $14.30.
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Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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5. Paris (rank movement: down three places) – Although hanging out with friends by a park is a much cheaper option than hitting the museums or wine bars, the average price of table wine in Paris has dropped by $1.56. It's now $10.71 -- cheaper than London and New York.
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A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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4. Geneva, Switzerland (rank movement: up three places) – A couple of years ago, Geneva was the only European city in the top 10 where a liter of unleaded gasoline cost less than $2. Now oil prices have dropped globally, and is most expensive in Hong Kong, at $1.76 per liter.
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A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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2. Hong Kong (rank movement: up seven places) – A 1-kilo loaf of bread costs $4.36 on average in Hong Kong, compared with $3.23 in Copenhagen and $12.44 in Seoul.
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European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.
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2. Zurich, Switzerland (rank movement: up two places) – European cities make up half of the top-10 list, while this year a weakened Australian dollar pushed Sydney and Melbourne down to 20th and 21st place.


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