World’s Top 10 Most Expensive Cities to Live In (2012)

The rankings are based on the cost of more than 200 items in each location including housing, transportation, food, clothing and entertainment. 

1. Tokyo, Japan

Monthly Rent, Luxury 2 Bedroom: $4,848 
Cup of Coffee: $8.29 
One Gallon of Gasoline: $7.34 
Daily International Newspaper: $6.38 
Fast-Food Meal: $8.29 

World’s Top 10 Cheapest Cities to Live In (2012)

The Economist Intelligence Unit  (EIU) has released its list of the world’s cheapest cities to live in, based on the average cost of living.