Cities ranked by cost of living index in 2025 based on the Mercer Cost of Living Survey and EIU rankings. Hong Kong, Singapore, and Zurich are perennial fixtures at the top of global cost-of-living rankings, driven by high housing costs, im...
About: World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In 2025
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Cities ranked by cost of living index in 2025 based on the Mercer Cost of Living Survey and EIU rankings. Hong Kong, Singapore, and Zurich are perennial fixtures at the top of global cost-of-living rankings, driven by high housing costs, imported goods, and service prices.
Key Findings
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Hong Kong leads with 131 in 2025.
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Average value in 2025: 121 · median: 123.
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Gap in 2025: Hong Kong is 1.2× larger than Paris.
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Data Points
8
8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
131
Hong Kong
Cost of Living Index · 2025
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Metrics
1
Cost of Living Index
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Period
2025
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2025 value · vs. 2025| # | Category | 2025 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Hong Kong | 131 | 131 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Singapore | 129 | 129 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Zurich | 127 | 127 | +0% |
| 4 | Geneva | 124 | 124 | +0% |
| 5 | New York City | 121 | 121 | +0% |
| 6 | London | 116 | 116 | +0% |
| 7 | Tokyo | 112 | 112 | +0% |
| 8 | Paris | 110 | 110 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2025
131
Maximum
110
Minimum
121
Average
123
Median
What This Data Shows
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