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8. Bern, Switzerland
2 bedroom apt.: $2,568.51 per month
Pair of jeans: $145.07
In the Swiss capital, Americans can pay more than $14 for fast food hamburger. But at least expats will be in good company: More than 20% of Bern's residents come from abroad, according to the city.
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
