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Africa's 10 highest #costofliving locations in 2023:
1. #Luanda
2. #Mogadishu
3. #Kinshasa
4. #AddisAbaba
5. #Abuja
6. #N'Djamena
7. #Harare
8. $Lagos
9. #Abidjan
10. #Kano
https://t.co/piLCDyYh9x

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#NewYork cost of living is very high mainly due to the extreme housing rental rates fueled by the strong economic growth of sectors like securities, healthcare, technology, media, business, & tourism https://t.co/I0SnVJRNXp

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The world's 10 most expensive cities in 2023 shows a surge in #USA international #costofliving:
1.#HongKong
2. #Manhattan
3. #SanFrancisco
4. #GeorgeTown
5. #Zurich
6. #SanJose
7.#Singapore
8. #Geneva
9. #Monaco
10. #Honolulu
https://t.co/pBRhVEyNqP

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#Zurich is a very expensive place to live due primarily to the strong Swiss Franc, high rentals & institutionalized high wages. Higher paying jobs lead to a higher #costofliving as labour costs are high. https://t.co/8ax7fHwKjh

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#Brooklyn used to be a much cheaper than #Manhattan but has become a highly desirable area. Housing is 200% of the USA average & local tax rates are considerably higher than the national average https://t.co/FxoIpcl71R

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#Honolulu #costofliving is high due to the high general excise tax, high property values (primarily due to land-use and zoning regulations), & the high cost of shipping goods from the West Coast (Jones Act) https://t.co/DLOoxpzlaC

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Demand for #expat goods & services such as international brands (food, clothing, & other consumables), international schools, healthcare, & secure housing in #Luanda exceeds supply despite immense oil wealth https://t.co/DLowUesc1b

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#SanJose CA #costofliving remains high due to the shortage of housing & strong demand driven by the desirable quality of living, California weather, ocean & mountains, & high paying jobs in the tech industry https://t.co/GKtXMtR5zG

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#Doha #costofliving is comparable to most wealthy cities. Housing costs peaked due to #Qatar2022 but are more reasonable now. Local food production has increased, but much is still imported making it expensive https://t.co/a361spVRHf

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#SanFrancisco does not have enough housing to meet the demand driven by tech companies, while heavy regulation makes it incredibly expensive to build new housing. #Costofliving remains high https://t.co/70pXmN2Wlf

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#Dubai imports most goods as it lacks substantial agricultural enterprises, manufacturing plants, or natural resources to be self-sufficient. Much of what is consumed is transported from abroad, contributing to the high #costofliving https://t.co/7JLcbGOGoB

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#Manhattan #costofliving driven by securities, healthcare, technology, media, business & tourism sectors fuelling economic growth & demand for all #COL baskets, especially housing & services https://t.co/Tap1ZCsCEK

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#Dublin housing supply is not keeping up with the demand, which keeps housing prices and overall #costofliving high. The price of most goods is largely in line with other European countries https://t.co/SeM03fgRlW

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#HongKong is consistently one of the most expensive #expat destinations primarily due to high housing costs (30% of overall #costofliving) as limited supply pushes rentals high https://t.co/VMmGktdMt9

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#Toronto #costofliving is high as the supply of rental inventory is very low, little space is available to develop new housing, and the cost to build property has gone up significantly over the past 5 years https://t.co/kgKofHjuVC

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#Singapore regularly tops #costofliving global rankings: costly #education system, expensive #housing (limited space & quality premium), & Certificate of Entitlement system making car #prices excessive https://t.co/Q3Sz0Scte0

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#Auckland #costofliving is very expensive with high building costs. #NewZealand is only big enough to support 1-2 big competitors per industry, compared to highly competitive markets in America & Britain https://t.co/FovjZUsTny

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#Beirut is one of the most expensive #costofliving city to live in because of years of state corruption, waste & poor financial policies. The weak currency has driven up prices and decreased purchasing power https://t.co/XoUNRf1f5W

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Apart from housing, the overall #costofliving in #Amsterdam is average for Europe. #Rent is one of the biggest expenses for an #expat & rental costs are significantly higher than most European cities https://t.co/UxQjvcVRdZ

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The countries and states with the most extreme #costofliving in US Dollars in 2023:
1. #Lebanon
2. #HongKong
3. #CaymanIslands
4. #Singapore
5. #Monaco
6. #Hawaii
7. #Angola
8. #Switzerland
9. #Israel
10. #Bahamas
https://t.co/yAsg5gYCTR