It costs a pretty penny to live in these cities.

Zurich tops Numbeo’s Cost of Living Index 2026 as the world’s most expensive city for daily expenses. Here’s why living in Switzerland’s financial capital costs so much.

Living costs around the world have shifted dramatically in recent years. Inflation, currency fluctuations, and housing market pressures have all contributed to making some cities eye-wateringly ...

Zurich leads the world as living costs surge across global cities, exposing policy gaps and rising pressure on residents and investors alike.

Urban living costs continue to rise globally in 2026, with some metropolises standing out for extremely high expenses in basic items such as housing, food, transportation, and services.

Seven of the 10 cities are in Florida, where residents have struggled with the rising costs of HOAs in recent years.