Hong Kong tops 2022 list of world’s most expensive city for expats

Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive place for employees living abroad, according to a survey by the consultancy group Mercer. The 2022 Cost of Living survey is based on prices of more than 200 goods, services and expenses. Apart from Hong Kong, three other Asian cities made it to the top 10: Singapore (8th), Tokyo (9th) and Beijing (10th). Meanwhile, of the 10 most expensive cities in Asia, six of them were in mainland China – Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Qingdao and Nanjing.