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3. Hong Kong
2 bedroom apt.: $6,960.04 per month
Cup of coffee (plus tip): $6.64
Gas (per liter): $2.17
Rents are sky-high in this city, which is one of the most densely populated in the world. In addition to pricey apartments, expats are saddled with expensive imported food, and gas that costs more than $8 per gallon.
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
