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Most expensive cities to live in in Asia
The priciest cities in our index, ranked by overall cost of living (US average = 100). Higher is more expensive.
The Most expensive cities to live in in Asia, ranked by Cost index across 19 cities we track in the region. Singapore leads with 134, ahead of Dubai and Tokyo.
RankCost index
- 1SingaporeSingapore134
- 2DubaiUnited Arab Emirates119
- 3TokyoJapan108
- 4OsakaJapan96
- 5NagoyaJapan92
- 6FukuokaJapan91
- 7SapporoJapan89
- 8SeoulSouth Korea84
- 9BangkokThailand63
- 10MumbaiIndia57
- 11Kuala LumpurMalaysia51
- 12Chiang MaiThailand49
- 13BaliIndonesia46
- 14TbilisiGeorgia46
- 15Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam45
- 16BangaloreIndia40
- 17PuneIndia37
- 18ChennaiIndia37
- 19BishkekKyrgyzstan26
? Frequently asked questions
Which cities top this ranking?
Singapore leads at 134, followed by Dubai and Tokyo. The full ranking of 19 cities is listed above.
How is this ranking calculated?
We sort all 19 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.