Expect higher cost of housing, goods, and services if you’re living in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The two cities are ranked 20th and 23rd, respectively, in the list of most expensive cities in the world for expatriates based on the result of a global cost of living survey
Dubai moved up one spot while Abu Dhabi jumped two places in the ranking released by Mercer, a human resources consultancy.
Pradeep Unni, Head of Strategic Business Development Richcomm Global Services DMCC, attributed the higher cost of living in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to the region’s efficient governance, economic facilities, job satisfaction and future prospects.
The costliest city in the world is Luanda, the capital of Angola.
Rounding up the top 5 most expensive cities are Hong Kong, Tokyo, Zurich, and Singapore.
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