Singapore is 13th most expensive city for expats while HK stays top: Survey


Singapore's ranking remained unchanged in 2022 despite significant price rises in the past 12 months. - Bloomberg

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Singapore stayed the 13th most expensive city globally for expatriates to live in despite rising inflation, while Hong Kong was the world's most costly for the second year in a row.

These were some of the findings of the latest cost of living research published by ECA International.

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Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

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