The cost of living is an important factor when seeking for a place to live. Here in Nigeria, we believe things are very expensive but there are many cities where the cost of living is much higher. The cost of a purchasing food items, accommodation etc determines the cost of living of an area. According to Mercer Quality of Living report (click here to view the report), Vienna in Austria tops the list of the most expensive cities in the world to live in in 2015. See below the list of top 10 most expensive countries countries to live in:
#1
Vienna, Austria:
Vienna has been listed as the most expensive city in the world in 2015. An inexpensive meal in a restaurant in this city costs an average of 9€, a litre of milk costs an average of 1.08€, an apple costs 2.27€ and a packet of Marlboro cigarettes cost an average of 4.90€, basic amenities such as electricity, water, heating and garbage collection costs an average of 148.88€. More details on the cost of goods and services in this city can be found here.
#2
Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich was listed as the second most expensive city in the world to live in. Zürich is an important commercial and manufacturing center and is the financial
capital of Switzerland. An inexpensive meal in a restaurant in this city costs an average of 23.18€
(#1568.66), a litre of milk costs an average of 1.40€ (#235.85) and basic amenities such as electricity, water,
heating and garbage collection costs an average of 174.20€ (#32514).
More details on the cost of goods and services in this city can be found
here.
#3
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, city in northern New
Zealand, situated on an isthmus joining northwestern North Island and the
North Auckland Peninsula. It borders on Manukau Harbour (an arm of the
Tasman Sea) and Waitemata Harbour (an arm of the Pacific Ocean). An inexpensive meal in a restaurant in this city costs an average of 9.66€
(#1568.66), a litre of milk costs an average of 1.52€ (#235.85) and basic amenities such as electricity, water,
heating and garbage collection costs an average of 119.94€ (#32514).
More details on the cost of goods and services in this city can be found
here.
#4
Munich, Germany
city in south central Germany, the capital of Bavaria,
on the Isar River. It is an important industrial, cultural, and transportation
center, and attracts many tourists with its elegant shops, fashionable
nightclubs, great breweries, and lively festivals such as the Oktoberfest festival shown in the picture above. An inexpensive meal in a restaurant in this city costs an average of 10.00€
(#1568.66), a litre of milk costs an average of 0.77€ (#235.85) and basic amenities such as electricity, water,
heating and garbage collection costs an average of 260.89€ (#32514).
More details on the cost of goods and services in this city can be found
here.
#5
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver is a province in western Canada, bounded on the north by Yukon
Territory and the Northwest Territories; on the east by Alberta; on the south by
the states of Montana, Idaho, and Washington; and on the west by the Pacific
Ocean and Alaska. An inexpensive meal in a restaurant in this city costs an average of 9.72€
(#1568.66), a litre of milk costs an average of 1.38€ (#235.85) and basic amenities such as electricity, water,
heating and garbage collection costs an average of 78.05€ (#32514).
More details on the cost of goods and services in this city can be found
here.
#6
Dusseldorf, Germany
Dusseldorf is the second German city on this list. It is a city in west central Germany, capital of North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), a port at the confluence of the Rhine and Düssel rivers. The city is an important manufacturing, financial, and transportation center and is the seat of several major corporate headquarters. An inexpensive meal in a restaurant in this city costs an average of 11.00€ (#1568.66), a litre of milk costs an average of 0.78€ (#235.85) and basic amenities such as electricity, water, heating and garbage collection costs an average of 168.32€ (#32514). More details on the cost of goods and services in this city can be found here.
#7
Frankfurth, Germany
Frankfurth is a city in west central Germany, in Hessen, a port on the Main River. It is a major manufacturing, financial, commercial, and transportation center, served by rail lines and the Rhine-Main Airport, the most important in Germany. An inexpensive meal in a restaurant in this city costs an average of 9.00€, a litre of milk costs an average of 0.82€ and basic amenities such as electricity, water, heating and garbage collection costs an average of 222.30€. More details on the cost of goods and services in this city can be found here.
#8
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva is a city in western Switzerland, the capital of Geneva Canton. The city is located at the western extremity of Lake Geneva, where the Rhône River issues from the lake. The Rhône divides Geneva into two almost equal parts. An inexpensive meal in a restaurant in this city costs an average of 23.18€, a litre of milk costs an average of 1.46€ and basic amenities such as electricity, water, heating and garbage collection costs an average of 234.88€. More details on the cost of goods and services in this city can be found here.
#9
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark and of Copenhagen County, and a major seaport and commercial center. The greater part of Copenhagen is on the eastern coast of Sjælland Island. The smaller part, called Christianshavn, is on Amager Island. An inexpensive meal in a restaurant in this city costs an average of 14.74€, a litre of milk costs an average of 0.94€ and basic amenities such as electricity, water, heating and garbage collection costs an average of 168.66€. More details on the cost of goods and services in this city can be found here.
#10
Sydney, Australia
Sydney is Australia’s most populous and economically important state. The city is a dynamic cultural center with a diversified economy focused on service industries, tourism, manufacturing, and international commerce. Its port is one of the leading centers of intercontinental trade in the Asia-Pacific region. An inexpensive meal in a restaurant in this city costs an average of 10.15€, a litre of milk costs an average of 4.07€ and basic amenities such as electricity, water, heating and garbage collection costs an average of 127.56€. More details on the cost of goods and services in this city can be found here.
As a footnote, Lagos, Nigeria and Abuja Nigeria got 211 and 213 respectively according to the report.
Do you feel your city should be one of the top 10 most expensive cities? Let me know in the comments section below
#1
Vienna, Austria:
#2
Zurich, Switzerland
#3
Auckland, New Zealand
#4
Munich, Germany
#5
Vancouver, Canada
#6
Dusseldorf, Germany
Dusseldorf is the second German city on this list. It is a city in west central Germany, capital of North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), a port at the confluence of the Rhine and Düssel rivers. The city is an important manufacturing, financial, and transportation center and is the seat of several major corporate headquarters. An inexpensive meal in a restaurant in this city costs an average of 11.00€ (#1568.66), a litre of milk costs an average of 0.78€ (#235.85) and basic amenities such as electricity, water, heating and garbage collection costs an average of 168.32€ (#32514). More details on the cost of goods and services in this city can be found here.
#7
Frankfurth, Germany
Frankfurth is a city in west central Germany, in Hessen, a port on the Main River. It is a major manufacturing, financial, commercial, and transportation center, served by rail lines and the Rhine-Main Airport, the most important in Germany. An inexpensive meal in a restaurant in this city costs an average of 9.00€, a litre of milk costs an average of 0.82€ and basic amenities such as electricity, water, heating and garbage collection costs an average of 222.30€. More details on the cost of goods and services in this city can be found here.
#8
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva is a city in western Switzerland, the capital of Geneva Canton. The city is located at the western extremity of Lake Geneva, where the Rhône River issues from the lake. The Rhône divides Geneva into two almost equal parts. An inexpensive meal in a restaurant in this city costs an average of 23.18€, a litre of milk costs an average of 1.46€ and basic amenities such as electricity, water, heating and garbage collection costs an average of 234.88€. More details on the cost of goods and services in this city can be found here.
#9
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark and of Copenhagen County, and a major seaport and commercial center. The greater part of Copenhagen is on the eastern coast of Sjælland Island. The smaller part, called Christianshavn, is on Amager Island. An inexpensive meal in a restaurant in this city costs an average of 14.74€, a litre of milk costs an average of 0.94€ and basic amenities such as electricity, water, heating and garbage collection costs an average of 168.66€. More details on the cost of goods and services in this city can be found here.
#10
Sydney, Australia
Sydney is Australia’s most populous and economically important state. The city is a dynamic cultural center with a diversified economy focused on service industries, tourism, manufacturing, and international commerce. Its port is one of the leading centers of intercontinental trade in the Asia-Pacific region. An inexpensive meal in a restaurant in this city costs an average of 10.15€, a litre of milk costs an average of 4.07€ and basic amenities such as electricity, water, heating and garbage collection costs an average of 127.56€. More details on the cost of goods and services in this city can be found here.
As a footnote, Lagos, Nigeria and Abuja Nigeria got 211 and 213 respectively according to the report.
Do you feel your city should be one of the top 10 most expensive cities? Let me know in the comments section below
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