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Most expensive cities to live in

The priciest cities in our index, ranked by overall cost of living (US average = 100). Higher is more expensive.

This ranking covers 87 cities from our index, sorted by Cost index. Zurich comes out on top at 169, ahead of London and Dublin. Open any city for its full cost-of-living, tax and quality-of-life breakdown — or compare two side by side.

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? Frequently asked questions

Which cities top this ranking?

Zurich leads at 169, followed by London and Dublin. The full ranking of 87 cities is listed above.

How is this ranking calculated?

We sort all 87 cities in our index by Cost index. Figures are calibrated estimates, refreshed as we expand coverage — a practical guide, not official statistics.

Can I compare these cities in detail?

Yes. Open any city for its cost of living, rent, taxes, visas and quality of life, or use CostTrek’s side-by-side comparison to weigh two cities against each other.

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