In fact, New York continues to be the most expensive city in North America, ranking sixth in the world.
The most expensive city in the world for expats: Hong Kong, which topped the list for the second consecutive year.
Here are the 10 most expensive cities for expats, outside the U.S.:Hong Kong Singapore Zurich, Switzerland Geneva, Switzerland Basel, Switzerland Bern, Switzerland Tel Aviv, Israel Copenhagen, Denmark Nassau, Bahamas ShanghaiAs for the U.S., the data finds that the cost of living has increased in all American cities analyzed.
While Hong Kong is the most expensive city on the list, that doesn't necessarily translate to a better quality of life.
On the other hand, some global cities may offer expats a lower cost of living and, perhaps, a higher quality of life.
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