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The latest Mercer survey covers 211 cities across five continents and measures the comparative cost of over 200 items in each location — including housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods and entertainment. Here’s the countdown to the most expensive city for expatriates.

5. Zurich, SwitzerlandPhoto by: Russ Bowling/CC-BY

4. Singapore

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3. Hong Kong

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2. N’Djamena, ChadPhoto by: Ken Doerr/CC-BY

1. Luanda, Angola

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Currency fluctuations and the impact of inflation on goods and services have influenced the cost of expatriate programs as well as the city rankings. Here are the top five least expensive cities for expatriates.

5. Managua, Nicaragua

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4. Islamabad, Pakistan

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3. Bishkek, KyrgyzstanPhoto by: Zsoolt/CC-BY

2. Windhoek, Namibia

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1. Karachi, Pakistan

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