10 Cities with Most Expensive Living Cost

1. Tokyo

Tokyo, capital of the Empire of Japan was from the outset to be the center of the economic development of the country's post-World War II. No one thinks, Japan who was then spelled out the country lost the war could become a new economic power under the United States. In this city, growing economic power of the middle class who formed the backbone of this country nicknamed the Rising Sun.

Achievement is also delivering Tokyo, becoming the world's most expensive cities in the ECA version. Previously, by the ECA in the same survey since 2005, Tokyo station is the second. However, this particular year, amid the rise of China as new economic powers and the recession that had rocked the country makes the first ranks of Tokyo's most expensive city in the world.
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Based on data collected by ECA, to stay in Japan by renting an apartment with two bedrooms, foreigners have to spend up to $ 5,000 or 49.5 million dollars per month. That figure is quite surprising given based on Japanese statistics bureau (CBS), consumer price index in Tokyo has decreased from year to year for exactly 14 months later in May 2010.

Following other data collected by ECA:

Breakfast and lunch at the restaurant: $ 18 or Rp. 165 thousand
Beer cans (wholesale price): $ 3.37 or Rp. 32 thousand
1 kilogram of rice: $ 8.47 or Rp. 77.9 thousand
1 kilogram of eggs: $ 3.78 or Rp. 34.7 thousand
cinema tickets: $ 22 or Rp. 202 thousand
Washing Machine: $ 879 or Rp. 8:08 million

2. Oslo, Norway
Who would have thought the capital of the Kingdom of Norway, Oslo will occupy the second most expensive cities in the world version of ECA International. Based on the analysis of ECA, Oslo became the most expensive city because of the country's currency, Korner face tough foreign currency. In addition, the ECA also noted the trend of oil sales, the recession is short and the image of Norway as a paradise of investors makes Korner possess a strong exchange rate stability. Previously, Oslo only ranked 8th in 2009.

Here are other data that have been collected ECA International:

Breakfast and lunch at the restaurant: $ 43 or Rp. 395 thousand
Beer cans (wholesale price): $ 4.71 or Rp. 43 thousand
1 kilogram of rice: $ 5.66 or Rp. 52 thousand
1 kilogram of eggs: $ 6.72 or Rp. 61.8 thousand
cinema tickets: $ 16 or Rp. 147 thousand
Washing Machine: $ 879 or Rp. 8:09 million

3. Luanda, Angola
When the two previous city is the center of the development of strong economy, then this third city, Luanda, Angola's capital has increased due to price inflation that severe. Just imagine, to rent an apartment in the country, someone had to spend $ 3,500 or equivalent to Rp. 32 million. Unfortunately, the ECA does not explain what kind of apartment in question.

Following other data collected by ECA International:

Breakfast and lunch at the restaurant: $ 47 or Rp. 432 thousand
Beer cans (wholesale price): $ 1.62 or Rp. 14.9 thousand
1 kilogram of rice: $ 4.73 or Rp. 43.5 thousand
1 kilogram of eggs: $ 4.75 or Rp.43.6 thousand
cinema tickets: $ 13 or Rp.119.5 thousand
Washing Machine: $ 912 or Rp.8.39 million

4. Nagoya, Japan
As the 4th largest city in Japan, Nagoya also include the most expensive city to-4 version of ECA International. Just imagine, for one kilogram of rice in Nagoya, residents had to spend $ 9.14 or Rp. 84 thousand. Nevertheless, the existence of Nagoya practically vital for Japan's economy. The reason, in this region 44 percent of the world's automotive industry comes from Nagoya. Call it, Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, and General Motors. Earlier, in the same survey, Nagoya ranks 3rd in 2009

Following other data collected by ECA International:

Breakfast and lunch at the restaurant: $ 19 or Rp 174 thousand
Beer cans (wholesale price): $ 3.08 or USD 28.3 thousand
1 kilogram of rice: $ 9.14 or Rp 84 thousand
1 kilogram of eggs: $ 4.75 or Rp30.6 thousand
cinema tickets: $ 13 or Rp118.3 thousand
Washing Machine: $ 621 million or Rp5.71

5. Yokohama, Japan
Located one and a half hours by commuter train from Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan's busiest port city. In addition, this city was the center of the development of biotechnology and semiconductor industries. For the people of Japan, Yokohama counted most expensive city, but different from the company. The reason, foreign companies and local so enjoy low operating costs near the capital. Automotive company Nissan for example, plans to open a new headquarters in Yokohama this year and reportedly will be selling their headquarters in Japan.
Following other data collected by ECA International:

Breakfast and lunch at the restaurant: $ 17.39 or USD. 159.9 thousand
Beer cans (wholesale price): $ 3.26 or Rp. 29.9 thousand
1 kilogram of rice: $ 6.54 or Rp. 60.1 thousand
1 kilogram of eggs: $ 3.72 or Rp. 34.2 thousand
cinema tickets: $ 13 or Rp. 119.3 thousand
Washing Machine: $ 630 or Rp. 5.79 million

6. Stavanger, Norway
As the center of petroleum in Norway, Stavanger including the second city in Norway, after the Oslo as a city with the most expensive cost of living. Stavangerexpats.com pages reveal the cost spent on food 50 percent higher than the EU average.Even for a single can of soda, people had to spend for $ 2.80 or Rp. 25.8 thousand, and for a can of beer priced at $ 12 or Rp. 110 thousand.

Following other data collected by ECA International:

Breakfast and lunch at the restaurant: $ 17.39 or USD. 303 thousand
Beer cans (wholesale price): $ 4.76 or Rp. 43.8 thousand
1 kilogram of rice: $ 5.71 or Rp. 52.5 thousand
1 kilogram of eggs: $ 3.72 or Rp. 34.2 thousand
cinema tickets: $ 13 or Rp. 142.6 thousand
Washing Machine: $ 630 or Rp. 6.9 million

7. Kobe, Japan
Kobe is one of the largest ports in Japan. In this city, growing heavy industrial machinery, iron and steel as well as food.Based on the Japan External Trade Organization, (a sort of Chamber of Commerce in Japan), 117 foreign companies and affiliates of foreign companies based in Kobe. Although famous kobe meat quality, cost of living is fairly expensive city.Even in 2009, the city ranked the 6th most expensive city in the world cost of living.

Following other data collected by ECA International:

Breakfast and lunch at the restaurant: $ 16 or Rp. 147 thousand
Beer cans (wholesale price): $ 3.09 or Rp. 28.4 thousand
1 kilogram of rice: $ 8.57 or Rp. 78.8 thousand
1 kilogram of eggs: $ 2.81 or Rp. 25.8 thousand
cinema tickets: $ 20 or Rp. 183.9 thousand
Washing Machine: $ 470 or Rp. 43.2 million

8. Copenhagen, Denmark
A survey in 2008 of 73 international cities by the UBS employees in Copenhagen has recorded the highest revenue.Cities with the highest salary would be balanced with the cost of living is high too. However, overall community in the country does have a high standard of living. For example, to hire a DVD, people had to spend $ 8 or Rp. 73.6 thousand per night, single fruit jeans priced $ 150 or Rp. 13.8 million and a transport ticket cost $ 3.70 or Rp. 34 thousand. Earlier, in the same survey in 2009, Copenhagen ranked 7th.

Following other data collected by ECA International:
Breakfast and lunch at the restaurant: $ 36 or Rp. 331 thousand
Beer cans (wholesale price): $ 2.10 or Rp. 19.3 thousand
1 kilogram of rice: $ 4.85 or Rp. 44.6 thousand
1 kilogram of eggs: $ 6.99 or Rp. 64.3 thousand
cinema tickets: $ 20 or Rp. 137.9 thousand
Washing Machine: $ 1.196 or USD. 11 million

9. Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva is known of the international community because it is a city where a number of companies and the headquarters of UN organizations shelter. Therefore, the price of food in Switzerland 45 per cent more expensive than other cities in Western Europe. Not only that, the price of electronics and the application of Geneva is the most expensive in the world.Earlier, in the same survey in 2009, the Geneva-9 ranks.

Following other data collected by ECA International:

Breakfast and lunch at the restaurant: $ 30 or Rp. 276 thousand
Beer cans (wholesale price): $ 2.02 or Rp. 18.6 thousand
1 kilogram of rice: $ 3.81 or Rp. 35 thousand
1 kilogram of eggs: $ 7.64 or Rp. 70.3 thousand
cinema tickets: $ 16 or Rp. 147.2 thousand
Washing Machine: $ 1.196 or USD. 12 million

10. Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich, the largest city in Swiis, a business center and a town bernaungnya some of the world's largest financial firms.Although last year, a number of large companies went bankrupt, average inflation rose again after the crisis of 2009.

Following other data collected by ECA International:

Breakfast and lunch at the restaurant: $ 25 or Rp. 260 thousand
Beer cans (wholesale price): $ 2.01 or Rp. 18.5 thousand
1 kilogram of rice: $ 3.36 or Rp. 30.9 thousand
1 kilogram of eggs: $ 5.81 or Rp. 53.4 thousand
cinema tickets: $ 16 or Rp. 147.2 thousand
Washing Machine: $ 974 or Rp. 8.96 million