Do you want to change countries? Before you do, check out the list of the highest cost of living among countries.
A study by the USB bank, in Zurich, Switzerland, will make life easier for those who wish to leave Brazil on the way to a better life. Because, according to the information from the research undertaken by the bank, it’s easy to see which countries have the highest cost of living, and, thus, decide about the feasibility of the expatriation project.
Going beyond a person’s basic needs, such as a dwelling and food, the analysis also includes expenses such as a language course, a school for the children, a higher level course for teenager and adults, and rent for a furnished house.
According to the survey, which considers the cost of living for a family with one or two children and is thinking of moving to Switzerland, for instance, they must be prepared to spend a high monthly value. Geneva heads the list of the 10 most expensive cities in the world, demanding an expenditure of not less than US$6,326.73 per month. With about 200 dollars less, Brussels, in Belgium, takes second place in the ranking, with an average of US$6,159.22.
Dubai, the largest city of the Arab Emirates, comes third on the list, demanding a monthly income of, at least, US$5,850.99. Still in the 5-thousand-dollar range, there are four other cities: Frankfurt, financial capital of Germany (US$5,315.26); Chinese Hong Kong (US$5,306.12); Dutch Amsterdam (US$5,185.62); and Toronto, Canada (US$5,077.12), completing the first seven places in the ranking.
Toronto is the first city in the American continent to appear on the list, a feat only repeated in the 9th place, with Santiago the most expensive city in South America, with US$3,960.56. Before that, in 8th place, is Sydney, Australia, representing Oceania, with US$4,779.12. Closing the Top Ten of the most expensive cities in the world comes Bangkok, capital of Thailand.
