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<b>1. Tokyo, Japan</b></div>
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Tokyo is the most expensive city in the world, with a movie ticket costing $24 and the average taxi fare at $8.<br />
As a global financial center, the city is home to headquarters for many 
of the world’s largest investment banks and insurance companies. Tokyo 
is also one of greenest cities in the world. Despite having a population
 of more than eight million, it has the lowest carbon dioxide emissions 
in Asia-Pacific. The city has been praised for its comprehensive 
transportation policy, under which the city’s entire taxi fleet is being
 converted to electric vehicles.</div>
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<b>2. Oslo, Norway</b></div>
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Oslo has been the second most expensive city for expatriates for six 
years in a row — that’s thanks to the relative strength of the Kroner, 
which has appreciated 16 percent against the U.S. dollar over the last 
year, and the resilience of the Norwegian economy during the financial 
crisis.<br />
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This hub of Norwegian trade is the home to the world’s largest shipping companies, shipbrokers and maritime insurance companies.<br />
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The city also boasts of one of the world’s most extensive and efficient 
metro transportation systems, and an environmentally friendly tram 
system. Efficiency comes at a price, however — a one-way ticket on 
public transportation costs around $5.60.</div>
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<b>3. Nagoya, Japan</b></div>
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Known as Japan’s most dynamic region, Nagoya is located 165 miles west 
of Tokyo. It is the hub for most of Japan’s manufacturers, and produces a
 large portion of the country’s automobile and aircraft parts.<br />
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A number of Japanese automotive companies are headquartered in Nagoya, 
including Toyota and Honda. Fortunately, these manufacturing plants were
 largely unaffected by the impact of the March earthquake and tsunami, 
which struck the region north of Tokyo.</div>
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<b>4. Stavanger, Norway</b></div>
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The discovery of oil in the North Sea during the 1960s, converted this 
quaint metropolis into Norway’s petroleum capital. Over 50 energy 
companies have offices in Stavanger, making the city home to hundreds of
 expatriates working in the oil and gas sector.<br />
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During the recent economic downturn, Norway’s oil wealth meant the 
government could sustain economic growth with a lavish stimulus program.
 The country also has one of the world’s most generous welfare systems, 
including public schools that offer free, high-quality education.<br />
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It is the high cost of food and transportation that make Stavanger No. 4
 on the list, however. Food prices in Norway are around 50 percent 
higher than the euro zone average, with meat, sugar and cereal products 
being the most expensive products.</div>
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<b>5. Yokohama, Japan</b></div>
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As Japan’s second-largest city, Yokohama is a major commercial center for the Greater Tokyo Area.<br />
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The port city has a strong economic base, particularly in the 
biotechnology, semiconductor and shipping industries. Carmaker Nissan 
and Fujitsu semiconductor have moved their headquarters to the city.<br />
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Yokohama also is a budding artistic hub. The city is gearing up to host 
its triennale art event from August to December this year, with artists 
from around the world exhibiting their works at venues around the city.</div>
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<b>6. Zurich, Switzerland</b></div>
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Despite its low tax rates, Switzerland’s largest city ranks as the fifth
 most expensive for expatriates. A large reason for this is the rapid 
appreciation of the Swiss franc, which has strengthened 27 percent 
against the U.S. dollar in the last year.<br />
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The country’s business center is the base for many leading financial 
institutions, including Credit Suisse, Julius Baer and UBS. In addition 
to its position as a European financial hub, Zurich is famous for its 
watch companies and chocolate makers, such as Lindt & Sprüngli.</div>
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<b>7. Luanda, Angola</b></div>
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The capital of Angola has seen an influx of multinational companies 
looking to tap the country’s rich energy reserves. The country is also 
rich in other goods, exporting coffee, diamonds, sugar, iron and salt.<br />
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But a three-decade-long civil war has devastated Luanda’s 
infrastructure, driving up the cost of goods and services. From haircuts
 to gym memberships to fast-food meals, nothing comes cheap in the city.
 A one-year gym membership reportedly costs $2,500 and a haircut can 
cost upwards of $150.</div>
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<b>8. Geneva, Switzerland</b></div>
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Situated along Lake Geneva in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, 
Geneva is regarded as the global center for diplomacy. It’s home to many
 United Nations agencies, as well as the World Trade Organization, Red 
Cross and World Economic Forum headquarters.<br />
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One quarter of this picturesque city is made up of public parks, making 
it a popular destination for U.S. expatriates looking to relocate. 
Geneva is also well known for its haute cuisine, boasting more 
restaurants per capita than New York City.</div>
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<b>9. Kobe, Japan</b></div>
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Kobe is one of Japan’s busiest container ports. It is also the point of 
origin and namesake of the world-renowned Kobe beef. While Japan is the 
only Asian country surveyed where the cost of goods in the ECA basket 
has fallen, it is the most expensive country for foreign workers in U.S.
 dollar terms. That’s a largely a result of the appreciation of the yen 
over the past six months, as well as the already high cost of goods and 
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<b>10. Bern, Switzerland</b></div>
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The country’s capital is home to several major Swiss companies including
 Rolex, Toblerone, Swisscom and The Swatch Group, as well as the foreign
 offices of American companies, such as eBay, Cisco and Ingram Micro. 
Bern is popular for its lower taxes, as well as liberal labor laws. To 
top it off, the city has managed to retain its cultural heritage. Old 
Bern has been recognized as a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site for 
being one of Europe’s best examples of a medieval town. The city, which 
is filled with diverse historical attractions, was home to Albert 
Einstein from 1903 and 1905, during which he developed his 
groundbreaking theory of relativity. Human resources consultant ECA 
International has drawn up its latest list of the world’s most expensive
 cities for U.S. expatriates. The survey examined 400 cities and regions
 across the world, and measured a basket of common items purchased by 
foreign workers in U.S. dollars terms, including food, clothing and 
electrical goods.</div>
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