7 Most Expensive Countries to Live In 2024

By Saurabh Shukla

United States

With a $2433 cost of living, 2.33 times higher than the global average, the United States ranks 7th for its cost of living.

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Ireland

The cost of living in Ireland stands at $2438, 2.33 times above the global average, ranking 6th.

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Iceland

Iceland's $2518 cost of living is 2.41 times higher than the global average. It places 5th for the cost of living.

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Switzerland

At $2896, 2.77 times more than the global average, Switzerland is ranked 4th for cost of living and 1st for quality of life.

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Singapore

Singapore's $3000 cost of living, 2.87 times above the global average, positions it 3rd for cost of living and 3rd for quality of life. A post-tax salary of $4631 covers living expenses for 1.5 months.

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Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands is at $3374, 3.23 times higher than the global average, ranking 2nd for the cost of living. After taxes, the average salary of $4688 allows for 1.4 months of living expenses.

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Monaco

At $6538, 6.25 times more than the global average, Monaco is ranked 1st for the cost of living. The average salary of $5660 post-tax barely covers expenses for 0.9 months.

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