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10. Shanghai
2 bedroom apt.: $4,092.42
Pair of jeans: $163.37
Cup of coffee (plus tip): $6.55
See prices in the top 10 cities for milk, soda, etc.
One of China's biggest cities -- population 24 million -- has become even more expensive thanks to the strengthening yuan. It jumped four spots into Mercer's top 10 this year as China's currency appreciated.
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
