 | « Back to article | Print this article |
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
When employees are posted out of the country their salary package takes into consideration the cost of essential items, such as food and clothing. In some cities, such as Delhi and Mumbai, the cost of living is cheaper than in others.
Let's take a look at some of the most expensive cities for foreign workforce.
Note: The ranking does not include cost of house rent, utilities, school fees or car prices
Source: eca-international.com
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Tokyo
Country: Japan
Regional rank in 2013: 1
Global rank in 2013: 10
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is the most expensive city in Asia for expatriates.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Beijing
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 2
Global rank in 2013: 15
Beijing, the capital of China, is the second most expensive city in Asia for expatriates.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Nagoya
Country: Japan
Regional rank in 2013: 3
Global rank in 2013: 16
Nagoya, which has a population of about 3 million, is the largest city in the Chubu region of Japan.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Shanghai
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 4
Global rank in 2013: 18
Shanghai, which has a population of about 23.71 million, is a global financial centre.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Yokohama
Country: Japan
Regional rank in 2013: 5
Global rank in 2013: 20
Yokohama, which has a population of about 3.69 million, is one of major ports in the country.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Seoul
Country: South Korea
Regional rank in 2013: 6
Global rank in 2013: 21
Seoul, which has a population of about 10.44 million, is the capital of South Korea.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Osaka
Country: Japan
Regional rank in 2013: 7
Global rank in 2013: 23
Osaka, which has a population of about 2.66 million, is home to such companies as Panasonic, Sharp and Sanyo.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong
Regional rank in 2013: 8
Global rank in 2013: 28
Hong Kong, which has a population of about 7.07 million, is one of the biggest financial centres in the world.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Singapore
Country: Singapore
Regional rank in 2013: 9
Global rank in 2013: 30
Singapore, which has a population of about 5.39 million, is one of the biggest financial centres in the world.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Guangzhou
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 10
Global rank in 2013: 38
Guangzhou, which has a population of about 14 million, is a key national transportation hub and trading port in China.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Shenzhen
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 11
Global rank in 2013: 40
Shenzhen, which has a population of about 10.35 million, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Busan
Country: South Korea
Regional rank in 2013: 12
Global rank in 2013: 41
Busan, which has a population of about 3.59 million, is the largest port city in South Korea.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Ulsan
Country: South Korea
Regional rank in 2013: 13
Global rank in 2013: 51
Ulsan, which has a population of about 1.14 million, has one of the highest GDP per capita in South Korea.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Taipei
Country: Taiwan
Regional rank in 2013: 14
Global rank in 2013: 69
Taipei, which has a population of about 2.65 million, is the capital of Taiwan.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Dalian
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 15
Global rank in 2013: 79
Dalian, which has a population of about 6.17 million, has been posting double-digit growth in GDP since 1992.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Tianjin
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 16
Global rank in 2013: 90
Tianjin, which has a population of about 12.93 million, has attracted around 300 of Fortune 500 companies to set up their base there.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Qingdao
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 17
Global rank in 2013: 91
Qingdao, which has a population of about 9 million, has the world's longest sea bridge, the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Chongqing
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 18
Global rank in 2013: 104
Chongqing, which has a population of about 28.84 million, is one of the 13 emerging megacities in the country.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Kaohsiung
Country: Taiwan
Regional rank in 2013: 19
Global rank in 2013: 110
Kaohsiung, which has a population of about 3 million, is a major economic hub in Taiwan.
Click NEXT to read more...
20 most expensive cities in Asia for expats
Suzhou
Country: China
Regional rank in 2013: 20
Global rank in 2013: 112
Suzhou, which has a population of about 10.54 million, is one of the richest major cities in China.