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New York and Singapore Lead the World's Most Expensive Cities for Expats, According to Annual Report

  • New York overtook Hong Kong as the most expensive city for expats
  • Singapore climbed 8 spots due to soaring rents and now ranks 2nd in Asia
  • Nearly all Asian cities fell in the rankings, signaling lower costs of living for expats
  • Istanbul saw the biggest rise, climbing 95 spots due to an 80% increase in prices
  • ECA International's annual report analyzed costs of living in 207 cities across 120 countries and territories
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