Singapore is the fifth most expensive expat city in the world: ECA International
Hong Kong dropped coming from its leading slot in last year’s positions by ECA to end up being the 2nd most expensive city. It was outperformed by New York this year, noting completion of Hong Kong’s four-year power on top.
“Prices for goods as well as services in Hong Kong rose at multi-year highs, presenting that the city was not exempted from the rush of inflation we have observed throughout the globe in the previous year,” states Quane. Nevertheless, the city fell this year since the rise in costs of daily items and services was solidified by falls in accommodation expenses, he adds.
A boost in dwelling costs in Seoul, resulted in by a tensing of rental supply, was the underlying factor supporting the greater expense of living. While in Yangon, the surge was because of ongoing socio-political concerns creating significant rising cost of living for everyday goods also services.
“Singapore’s progress is noteworthy. Raised interest for leasing accommodation in the Lion City, steered by factors such as the earlier loosening of Covid-19 restrictions compared to other essential places in the area, was not matched by matching rises in the source of appropriate dwelling,” says ECA International’s regional director of Asia Lee Quane.
Singapore has advanced 8 placements to become the 5th most expensive city worldwide for migrants. This was one of the findings of the current cost of living research released by ECA International.
As a whole, cities in the Asia Pacific location saw their positions topple this year, however South Korea’s Seoul as well as Myanmar’s Yangon bucked the pattern to go up a few areas. Seoul climbed up one area to nine in the rankings, and also Yangon rose 4 places to 167.
