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4. Singapore
2 bedroom apt.: $3,709.26 per month
Pair of jeans: $126.19
Cup of coffee (plus tip): $5.05
Singapore has long been one of the world's most expensive cities. The city-state is a regional hub for many big companies, including Shell and Philips, where American employees really have to pay for the basics, like food and clothing.
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Source: Mercer 2014 Cost of Living Survey determines costs of living in 211 cities around the world by measuring prices on 200 items. All cities are compared to New York City. Survey responses are collected in March, and all figures are in U.S. dollars.
- Last updated July 10 2014 10:43 AM ET
