No 6. Zurich – Switzerland
| Average apartment rent | USD $ 1500 per month |
| Meals for a family of 4 | USD $ 800 per month |
| Utility costs | USD $ 200 per month |
With low taxes, the city is home to growing investments and was named the richest city of Europe in 2008. It also boasts some of the best quality of life rankings in Europe.
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No 5. Hong Kong – China
| Average apartment rent | USD $ 1500 per month |
| Meal for 2 at a typical restaurant | USD $ 55 |
| Utility costs | USD $ 150 per month |
With a population of over 6.7 million congested in just 1100 square kilometers, Hong Kong is understandably expensive especially on housing. Buying a piece of land here will cost you $5,500 per square meter.
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No 4. Geneva – Switzerland
| Average apartment rent (three bedrooms) | USD $ 3000 per month |
| Meal for a family of three | USD $ 1200 per month |
| Average college-student expenses | USD $ 1800 per month |
Geneva is a global city, a financial centre, and a worldwide centre for diplomacy and the most important international co-operation centre after New York while also offering third-highest quality of life of any city in the world.
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No 3. Moscow – Russia
| Average apartment rent (two unfurnished bedrooms) | USD $ 4500 per month |
| Meals for 3 persons | USD $ 500 per month |
| Cup of coffee | USD $ 9 |
Offering the most expensive cup of coffee in the world, Moscow is ranked at 3. Also known as the ‘Read Bear’, Moscow has population of above 11 million (including 79 billionaires), making it the most populous city in Europe.
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