When it comes to highest cost of living for expats, Hong Kong is king

A cup of coffee costs R80, tomatoes R177/kg and petrol R47 a litre in the Asian harbour city

08 June 2022 - 20:52 By Alex Millson

Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive city to live in as an expat for the second year in a row, according to a new study. New York and Geneva took second and third place in the rankings...

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