North America makes up a third of the 100 most expensive cities globally

The latest Cost of Living report from global mobility specialist, ECA International reveals that US and Canadian locations make up almost a third of the world’s most expensive city locations; Manhattan New York ranked as the 16th most expensive in the world, while San Francisco and Los Angeles ranked 36th and 40th respectively. This time two years ago only 10 North American locations featured in the top 100.

ECA International’s Cost of Living Survey compares a basket of like-for-like consumer goods and services commonly purchased by international assignees in more than 480 locations worldwide. The survey helps businesses to ensure that their employees’ spending power is maintained when they are sent on international assignments.